Secret to Beautiful hand and nails
Many of us take care of our face but forget about our hands. By the time you realized, your hands have already dehydrated. Beside our faces, your hands are probably the most visible parts of your body. The earliest signs of aging will show on back of your hands which the skin is extremely delicate. This skin is very, very thin, as there is almost no fat under it at all, which is why the veins are so visible. As we grow older, any fat that is there lessens and the skin becomes dry and loose, exposing the veins even more. Our hands need extra care; however we often took it for granted even though they have been doing so much for us.
Here are some of the tips which you can do at home to keep your nails and hands in tip top condition:
- Oil your cuticle before you go to bed every night. It will help to moisturize and strengthen them
- Regular filing helps to prevent nails from breaking or splitting.By filing your nail to the same length make them look better.
- Regular buffing increase or the circulation and oxygen in the nails. However, be careful to apply firm pressure but don't be too hard, which can damage the nail
- Always have your favorite hand lotion with you. Apply them after your hands are feeling dry.
- Keep in mind, do hand massage weekly for pampering and it is the best way to make you hands feels wonderful. It helps to boosts circulation and encourages healthy nail growth.
How to prevent nails from yellowing and the effective way to remove the stains.
Lemon acts as a natural astringent and helps in removing the stains. Soak your nails in water with lemon or lemon slices
- Get rid of that yellow tint that comes from wearing dark polish colors with a quick lemon and milk bath. Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon into a 1 cup of milk. Place toes into the mix for 3-4 minutes. Rinse, pat dry and apply polish.
- Scrub your nails with common toothpaste. This removes the stains and brings a shine on the nails.
- Before you apply a polish to your nail you should first lace it with a base coat. If you apply a coat of nail polish on the bare nails they dry away quickly or the darker shades that are applied will turn yellowish.
DIY Manicure procedure (10 steps)
The purpose of a manicure and pedicure is to keep your hands, feet and nails in good condition.
Prerequisite
For a weekly DIY manicure at home, all you need is:
- Nail clipper
- Cotton wool ball
- Orange sticks
- Nail file
- Cuticle nipper
- Cuticle remover
- Nail varnish/Top coat/Base coat
- Manicure bowl
- Cuticle pusher
- Massage oil
- Hand scrub
- Nail enamel remover
Step 1
Wipe off existing nail polish on both hands if any. Wipe off the existing nail polish using a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover. Be sure to remove all traces of polish.
Step 2
Trim and file nails according to the shape you preferred starting from the left hand to the right. Always file your nail when they are dry and file in one direction. Squarish nail are more suitable for those who like to keep long nails as it is stronger then round nail. However, for ladies who have long finger, it looks nicer to shape their nails round.
Step 3
Soak your hands into the manicure bowl filled with lukewarm water to soften your cuticle. Do not soak for too long as they will become too soft.
Step 4
Take your hands out of the water and pat-dry with a soft towel. Apply cuticle remover near the cuticle area. Use a pusher or the blunt end of an orangewood manicure stick to push back cuticle in rotary movement.
Step 5
Buff nails with a manicure block.
Step 6
Trim off any hang nails and loose cuticle with a cuticle nipper. Be extra careful when trimming your cuticle to prevent cutting yourself.
Step 7
Exfoliate your skin with any scrub lotion. Massage your hands with a moisturizing cream or lotion.
Step 8
Remove excess cream from the nail plate using nail enamel remover. Nail enamel remover removes any grease on the surface of the nail and gives extra life to the nail polish, so make sure you do this step before your start your painting.
Step 9
Apply 1 coat of base coat, 2 coats of nail varnish and 1 coat of top coat. Don’t forget to wrap the tips of your nails with polish. Remember to bring it over the front edge of the nail and slightly under the tip. This helps prevent chipping. Then, do the same stroke on either side of the first stroke, thus completing the nail’s coloring in three strokes. Move on to the next finger and continue until both hands are done. Allow this coat to dry and then apply a second coat.
Step 10
Using an orangewood stick wrapped in a wisp of cotton moistened with remover, clean up any errors around the nail.
You may require a little effort and small investment to get the necessary tool. Once you get into a nail care routine, you will definitely benefit from it. You will soon be able to flash your hands and nails confidently.
How to apply rhinestones/crystals
Place a drop of top coat or nail glue on the spot you want to place the crystal. Dip the tip of an orange stick or toothpick with a little top coat. Pick up the rhinestone with the tip and place it on the nail.
