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Nail care
Nails are also a part of beauty element in the body and we must care for them, here are some of the nail caring and beauty tips. On average, your nails grow about 1/8 of an inch per month. There are some tips to keep healthy nails and also how to apply nail polish. Just have a look
For healthy nails :
Problems:
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The nail can be damaged by nail-biting, scratching the nail folds, bad manicuring , or trauma.
- Body weakness or less of proteins and calcium in diet
- Working area
Solutions for healthy nails:
- Avoid using your nails as tools. This means no picking, scratching, digging, pinching.
- Increase the amount of calcium in your diet.
- Wear rubber gloves when you do chores that involve continual submersion in water or contact with harsh detergents or chemicals.
- Increase your intake of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid, protein, Vitamin B12, and zinc in food.
- To avoid nails splitting, always use a moisturizer after washing your hands, and try taking some vitamins to make the nails stronger.
- Wear nail polish on longer nails frequently, either colored or clear, to re-enforce the nail.
Nail Polish Tips
- Start with a base coat to strengthen and protect the nails.
- Choose the best branded nail polish for your nails.
- When painting nails, color the very tip of the nail first. This makes the color last longer.
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To avoid bubbles in your nail polish, roll the bottle between your hands. Do not shake as this is what causes the bubbles.
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Store nail polish in the refrigerator to maintain a smooth consistency.
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Speed drying by dipping nails in ice water.
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