Nails - Steps for Basic Care and Stunning Presentation

Good nail care is an essential part of good grooming. You can often tell a woman’s age by looking at her hands, but if the nails are well cared for and presented then hopefully, they will lie. So what is the first step to basic nail care?

As ever, cleanliness comes first. Soak your hands for a few minutes in warm soapy water and gently scrub the nails with a soft brush. Use an orange stick to clean under the edge, and then carefully push down the cuticles. That’s the bit of skin that grows over the end of the nail from the finger. Clip or cut your nails into the required shape and file off the rough edges. Never file nails when they are wet or really soft after prolonged wetting such as after swimming. It will cause them damage.

When using nail polish, start with a clear coat. There is no need to use a hardener; the clear coat is sufficient. Choose the color polish you like and brush it on, staring from the base of the nail and using one long brush from there to the tip. Don’t do it in short dabs. One dip of the brush into the nail polish should be sufficient for each nail. When you’re done and dry, use another clear coat over the top to prevent chips. You may also like to add something jazzy like glitter just for fun.

When it is dry, use a moisturizer on your hands and nails, rubbing it well into the edges of the fingernails. Remember that nail polish is very drying and it’s a good idea to leave your nails without it overnight or for a day or two to let them breathe. The keratin they are made from is a living tissue and can be damaged just as easily as skin.

Use a good quality nail polish remover and a cotton ball to remove the old polish. Make sure you get it all off from around the edges and then wash and moisturize both fingers and fingernails.

Many people like to go to a professional beauty therapist every week to have their nails done While this is excellent for a special occasion or just to make you feel good, it’s not strictly necessary. These days you can get artificial nails in a variety of designs and patterns that can be used over your own nails.

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