The story your hands tell…
Did you know that you can tell more about a woman’s age by her hands than her face? That means you should take as much care of your hands as you do of your face. After all, you do more with your hands than with your face (unless you are constantly making faces), so they need a lot more care to get that ageless look.
Right then… Let’s get to it!
Here are those tips:
Filing
Just because those girls in the movies are constantly filing their nails doesn’t mean you should. Your nails may look tough, but they are actually very delicate. As a result, rough files will cause your nails to constantly crack and break, and that’s not a good look. So what you want to do is get a crystal glass nail file. Yes, you will pay a little extra for it, but you get those perfectly shaped nails and best of all…no peeling.
Oh, and by the way, never file the side of your nails. Remember they are weaker than they look and the sides are the weakest part.
Peeling off the skin
I know that skin along the nail can be quite irritating, but whatever you do, don’t give in to the temptation of peeling it off. You see, that skin actually protects the nail, so if it is getting flaky, make sure to moisturize it regularly, and insist that they push back the skin gently when you get a manicure done.
What’s in your nail polish?
Just like with your skin, you need to be careful about what you put on your nails. Read the ingredients in your nail polish to make sure there is no toluene, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). All these are harmful to your nails and there shouldn’t be any traces of them in your nail polish.
Always apply base
No matter how much of a hurry you are in, always make time to apply base. Darker shades are preferable to protect your nails from turning color (yellow nails, like yellow teeth, show aging you know). Also you will be able to apply darker colored polishes without having to use a lot of it.
Don’t forget your top coat
Top coat gives a beautiful finish to your ‘paint job’ and makes your hands look elegant, overall. You should get the thin, quick drying kind so that the polish doesn’t look all chunky and stuck on. Top coat also helps your polish last longer, and some have the UV filters that protect your polish from changing color.
Watch what you eat
You know that saying ‘garbage in, garbage out’? It applies to what you eat as well. Your diet will reflect on your hair, skin and nails, so please watch what you eat. Vitamin B has been shown to make nails stronger, along with applying garlic on your nails. Remember to consult a professional on how much of the vitamin you should take.
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