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Rx for Cold-Weather Hands

Soak your feet in vinegar / apple cider vinegar, for super soft skin in this cold weather. This is also known to be a great remedy for many foot problems like - toenail fungus, dry and/or tired feet etc..

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Festive Season nails💅🏻

Thirteen Thoughts Secrets to a long-lasting mani

All White & pastel blue polkadots on ring finger ...so pretty and girly! 💅🏻

All White & pastel blue polkadots on ring finger ...so pretty and girly! 💅🏻

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Daily Habits of Women With Healthy Nails

Always keep hands clean
Before you do anything, it's important to make sure your nails and the skin around them are thoroughly clean. Then remove all traces of your last color with an acetone-free remover (anything else unnecessarily dries out your nail). Apply soap to a toothbrush, then gently scrub your nails and skin - This will remove dirt and exfoliate any dead skin without the need for harsh, drying chemicals or expensive scrubs.

Be gentle with your nails
Your nails are delicate, and scrubbing them too roughly can actually expose you to infection. Another no-no: Using metal nail tools under the nail, as too much digging under the nail plate will cause it to separate from the skin, leading to an irregular white arching nail tip.

Trim your nails regularly
Regular trims are as important to your nails as they are to your hair. So set aside time to clip them every two weeks, adjusting to more or less often once you see how your nails respond.

Value health over length
Long nails are beautiful, but if you're someone who has struggled with snags or breakage, it is recommended that you keep your nails short — at least to start out with. A shorter style with a rounded edge tends to be easier to manage and looks neater, so you can focus on building strength without worrying about anything else. As long as each nail is uniform in shape and matches its nine neighbors, you won't miss the added length.

Always keep a nail file handy
If you're someone whose work or gym routine causes a lot of wear and tear, keep a nail file handy to smooth away any rough edges that happen on the spot. The best way to do it? Work in one direction with the grain of your nail for a smoother finish.

DO NOT cut your cuticles!
The cuticle has a very important purpose to serve: It seals the area at the base of the nail. So when you cut or remove the cuticle, it breaks that seal of protection, leaving you vulnerable to bacteria and the possibility of infection. The better you are at leaving cuticles alone, the more your nails will thank you. But if you're dead set on messing with them, gently push back the cuticle at least once a week with a wooden orange stick after getting out of the shower, then massage them with a cuticle cream or thick, creamy lotion.

Take care of your nail tools
Disinfecting your nail tools between uses is just as important as regularly cleaning your makeup brushes, and for the same reason — bacteria. To keep your nails happy and infection-free, wash metal tools with soap and water and then wipe with rubbing alcohol. Don't forget to regularly replace disposable tools like emery boards. There's no reason to continue using a tattered tool when it's so easy to rotate in a new one.

Always use a base coat before applying nail polish
Painting your nails at home is no excuse to cut corners by skipping the base coat. This step not only protects the nail from being stained by the polish, but also helps the color look more saturated and opaque with just one coat and if you really want to take things to the next level, add a coat of clear gloss between each layer to add extra shine and protection.

Read the labels
Just as with makeup and skincare, not all nail polish brands are created equal, so make sure you're buying or using a good product. Steer clear of polishes containing toxic chemicals like dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, and toluene, as these toxins can contribute to brittleness, splitting, and cracking.

Seal the deal with a top coat
Don't think you're squirming your way out of using top coat, either. This step is just as important, as the top coat seals in the polish's color and adds a much-needed gloss finish to your digits. It is recommended to add another top coat layer every three days to decrease chipping, so you'll get the most out of your manicure. Seriously, what's the point of spending all that time painting your nails if it only lasts a day?

Indulge in acrylic or gel treatments sparingly.
Any nail expert you talk to is going to do their best to steer you away from acrylic or gel extensions — as long-lasting and convenient as they are because they're very hard on the nail. But if you're dead set on getting them, there are some ways to minimize the damage to your hands and nails. The main issue with gels and acrylic is the exposure to UV light in the drying device, which can damage the skin below and around the nail. Most salons are now using LED machines instead of UV light to help keep your nails healthy.

Give your nails a break
Save the elaborate nail art and those bold colors with lots of pigment for the weekend and during the rest of the week, give your nails time to rest and repair with a clear gloss. Going from one strong polish color to another without giving your nails a break can dry them out, turn them yellow, and over time, even weaken the structure of the nail.

Moisturize
You wouldn't go to sleep without moisturizing your face, so why should your nails be any different? You can use a mix of almond and avocado oils to keep cuticles and nails hydrated during the night, but any nutrient-rich oil or moisturizer will do. In a pinch, you can even use a dab of lip balm or Vaseline.

Put those gloves on ladies!
Gloves, ladies, gloves — whenever you're cleaning with harsh chemicals, gardening, or doing anything that involves soaking or dirtying your hands, wear rubber, vinyl, nitrile or plastic gloves, preferably with a cotton liner. Cleaning dishes in hot, soapy water without gloves can weaken the nails, while getting them caked with dirt from gardening will require a level of cleaning that you want to avoid wherever possible. Similarly, when the weather gets chilly, remember to wear a pair of mittens or gloves so that the cold air and wind don't undo the hard work you did moisturizing, leaving you with dry, flaky, scaly skin.

Consider your diet
Your fingernails are made of a protein called keratin, so just as with the clarity of your skin or the shine of your hair, you can improve your nails by tweaking your diet. Adding vitamins and supplements like biotin, Vitamin E, and fish oil to your daily regimen is super beneficial for the nail - you can also add protein-rich foods like beans, fish and nuts. The one thing every expert agrees on: Once you hit on the combination that works for you, you'll be rewarded with stronger, clearer, healthier nails.

Plain Jane yet so pretty! 🎀

White base & colored polkadots👙

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