Nail Care

Basic nail care is important for your nails in which you need to use some basic nail care tips in order to get healthy, neat and strong nails. Basic nail care also includes some simple step for keeping your hands healthy because healthy nails are always found on healthy hands. Well-kept hands, with neat, clean and healthy nails, are a pleasure to behold. Here are some simple tips that you can follow on a regular basis:

1-If your nails are soft then soak them in warm olive oil for about 20 minutes to make them hard, repeat this process on alternate days.

2-Make a diet menu by including Silica, Vitamin B especially B5 (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) rich foods.

3-Quit your nail biting habit because it is very bad for the health of your nails as well as the cuticles.

4-Use a good quality hand cream or lotion after washing your hand or after bath. This is because soap makes the nails dry and brittle

5-Avoid using acetone based polish removers. Use polish remover once a week.

6-Avoid using nail polish too frequently, be gentle to your nails leave them without polish for a few days. Otherwise, they will develop an ugly, yellow tint.

7-For natural sheen, rub petroleum jelly on your nails and then buff them, with the help of a soft cloth.

8-Eat a healthy diet and go for foods rich in calcium and protein as they can help promote healthy and strong nails. Biotin and Vitamin E, both are essential for healthy nails and hair.

9-Protect your nails from harsh chemicals, therefore, use rubber gloves while working with detergents.

10- To maintain a proper blood flow in your fingers, massage your nails with hand cream.

Stain Remover

For removing stains from your nails, make a mixture by mixing 1 tablespoon of lemon juice + a cup of water, soak your nails in this liquid for a few minutes. Now, wash your hand with warm water and apply a good quality hand moisturizer.