Taking care of your nails goes along way to adding to your beauty. It makes a statement about the type of person you are. If your nails are groomed and polished, people will notice you. Below are some tips to proper nail care that will have your hands looking good.

Nail care starts with proper nourishment. Make sure you are getting your essential vitamins and minerals. Also, you should avoid harsh chemicals or if you must use them, wear gloves. Even household chores can damage nails because you are using different cleaners and solvents. Again, gloves should be worn to protect your hands and nails.

Wash your hands and nails with a gentle soap and allow to dry thoroughly. Apply a good cuticle cream to your hand or a moisturizing cream of some sort and rub in. Be sure to push your cuticles back gently with an orange stick.

When it comes time to trim your nails, you should soak them in warm water for a couple of minutes to soften them up. Just getting out of the shower or bath is the best time. It is less messy and safer to trim nails when they are soft.

Before you apply nail polish you want to be sure your nails are clean and rid of any oil or old polish. A good polish remover should do the job. Be sure to dry your nails thoroughly before applying polish.

You should apply two coats of your favorite nail polish. Allow the first coat to dry before you apply the second one. Be aware that fast drying polish doesn’t last quite as long as the normal nail polish. You should apply the polish in 3 easy strokes, one stroke on each side of the nail and one down the center. Also, leave about a hair line of space between your nail and cuticle and start your stroke from there. This makes your nails look longer and keeps the polish from bleeding. Once both coats of polish have dried thoroughly, you should apply a top coat of clear nail hardener. This preserves the color, guards the enamel and hardens your nails which prevents chipping.

Healthy looking nails says something about you and your confidence in yourself. You should add proper nail care to your daily regimen.

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