Chip! Goes Your Nail
Nisha Samson | May 10, 2007
Crack! And there goes another nail. Chipped, broken nails can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
However here are a few expert tips that will prevent the chipping and keep your hands looking as beautiful as they should be.
Perfect 10!
- Always wear rubber gloves if you are doing the dishes. The dishwashing powder softens and weakens your nails.
Incase you have long nails, use a bigger pair of rubber gloves. Make sure that you do not put pressure on your nails while scrubbing the dishes.
- As much as you love nail polish, you must allow your nails to breathe. This way they stay pink and healthy. Leave the nail polish for special occasions. If you must paint your nails regularly, stick to lighter shades.
However, a single coat of the transparent base coat will help protect your nails
Limit the use of nail polish remover as this dries your nails. Also make sure that your nail polish remover is of a very good quality.
- Filing your nails is terrific but filing them right, is the key to keeping them strong and healthy. Beautician Katherine Huong, Fuong-Kim Parlour says, "Avoid filing your nails in a back-and-forth position; file them in one direction only."
Avoid filing your nails immediately after your shower. Your nails are softest at this time and break easily.
- Milk, eggs and Gelatine do wonders for your nails. They are rich in calcium, zinc and protein respectively. Include milk and eggs in your daily diet.
Carrot is also rich in zinc and phosphorous, which helps strengthen your nails. So a glass of carrot juice will keep those nails healthy.
Besides this all fruits and vegetables are good because they keep you and your nails as healthy and strong as possible.
- Ever heard of a nail massage? Yes, massage your nails to keep them strong and healthy. Cosmetologist Dr. Nishitha Sheth says, "Nail massages increase the supply of blood to the nails and helps growth too."
For best results, massage your nails - in a circular motion - every night with Vaseline before going to bed. It moisturises and strengthens them.
- Do not use artificial nails as the chemical in the glue weakens your nails. It can also lead to a nail infection.
Keeping your nails healthy is easy; all they need is some tender, loving care. Here is to a perfect ten.
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