Get Hot Nails for Spring!
Do your hands look their best all the way down to your fingernails? If they don't, there are some easy steps to take to make your nails look eye-catching.
First off, stop biting your nails. Saliva weakens fingernails because saliva has the job of starting digestion and nails are basically a protein substance. Biting those weakened nails leads to some raggedy looking nails.
Every time you nervously put your finger to your mouth and realize what you're doing, move your hand to do something else. Soon it will become a habit to not put your finger in your mouth and you won't be biting your nails whenever you are nervous.
Keep your nails clean and file them regularly to keep them smooth and without edges that might "catch" on the odd corner or article of clothing. Initially, when you make the decision to grow your nails out, file them down to approximately the same length so you can have evenly growing nails. If your fingernails are extremely ragged, don't worry. Just file your nails down and try to get a good even edge, it may take a couple of weeks to just get your nails ready to grow, but it's worth it.
When you file your nails, use one direction only with your fingernail file or emery board. Don't saw the file across your nail. This will actually weaken it. It takes a little practice to learn to use the file in one direction only, but your fingernails will thank you for it. Another tip, carry a nail file with you at all times, in your purse, in your desk and keep one handy in a couple of different rooms in your house. When you break a nail, file it immediately to prevent further damage.
Anytime you file your nails, apply a coat of nail hardener. Both OPI and Nailtiques have superb products for keeping your nails looking sharp. After the nail hardener has dried completely, apply lotion to your hands and give your fingernails a light rub. Moisturizing your hands keeps your nails moist as well and prevents breakage, plus it keeps your hands looking great!
Growing your nails as long as you want them to be, can take up to 6 months of careful tending. If you want an immediate fix, try acrylic nails.
First off, stop biting your nails. Saliva weakens fingernails because saliva has the job of starting digestion and nails are basically a protein substance. Biting those weakened nails leads to some raggedy looking nails.
Every time you nervously put your finger to your mouth and realize what you're doing, move your hand to do something else. Soon it will become a habit to not put your finger in your mouth and you won't be biting your nails whenever you are nervous.
Keep your nails clean and file them regularly to keep them smooth and without edges that might "catch" on the odd corner or article of clothing. Initially, when you make the decision to grow your nails out, file them down to approximately the same length so you can have evenly growing nails. If your fingernails are extremely ragged, don't worry. Just file your nails down and try to get a good even edge, it may take a couple of weeks to just get your nails ready to grow, but it's worth it.
When you file your nails, use one direction only with your fingernail file or emery board. Don't saw the file across your nail. This will actually weaken it. It takes a little practice to learn to use the file in one direction only, but your fingernails will thank you for it. Another tip, carry a nail file with you at all times, in your purse, in your desk and keep one handy in a couple of different rooms in your house. When you break a nail, file it immediately to prevent further damage.
Anytime you file your nails, apply a coat of nail hardener. Both OPI and Nailtiques have superb products for keeping your nails looking sharp. After the nail hardener has dried completely, apply lotion to your hands and give your fingernails a light rub. Moisturizing your hands keeps your nails moist as well and prevents breakage, plus it keeps your hands looking great!
Growing your nails as long as you want them to be, can take up to 6 months of careful tending. If you want an immediate fix, try acrylic nails.
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