Nail Care Guide

People spend a fortune on their hands and feet getting to have scrubbed, clean and manicured nails. Well manicured nails say it aloud when you need to present yourself well whether at the office or even at home, a well manicured hand is a pleasure to look at. Getting beautiful nails is a time consuming job, if you do not want to go to a salon, while regular care can keep your nails looking shiny and pink, perfect healthy nails.
Some nails are brittle and break easily while other nails may be soft. Everyone has a different nail types so you have to look after your nails according to the requirement.
If you do not care about your nails or neglect minor discomforts then it may blow up to be a severe case of fungi or bacterial infection with swelling, pus and pain are the normal symptoms. Any minor infection should be cured and shown to a dermatologist for treatment. Looking after your nails is important for being healthy also. Dirty, unclean nails with build up are a major cause for concern as they induce germs inside the body when in contact with your mouth. Kids specially catch half the infections in this manner.
Putting in a little effort even in a fortnight is enough to have well manicured nails. Soak your hands in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes and add some herbal cleansing lotion to the water. Take it out and exfoliate your hands with an organic scrub while the nails can be cut easily. After drying your hands and nails, take a file to gently shape your nails in gentle, round strokes. For less breakage and cracks, file from the middle along the edges for a better look. Application of pressure on the top is not recommended as nail tends to crack and break easily.
If you want to apply nail polish after the hands dry out, do not put one thick layer of nail polish but apply 2 or 3 coats of it. Wait for each coat to dry out before applying the next one. It is best to avoid alcohol based lotions and creams as they tend to weaken and dehydrate the nails. For brittle nails which break easily is due to lack of proper moisture so it is better to lubricate the nail cuticles with special nail oils to nourish and moisturize the nails making then soft and healthy.

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