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Showing posts with label hand care.beautyful hands. Show all posts

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Different kinds of Artificial nails

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Even though artificial nails are likely to look and wear better than natural nails, they need a lot of maintenance. It is better to use trained and licensed professionals to make sure that they are using secure products, and disinfected tools to avoid harm to your natural nails and fungal or bacterial infections. The chemicals and materials used to make and stick on artificial nails can cause allergic reactions in some, so be sure to test if you have any allergies before getting your nails ready.
There are 4 types of artificial nails:
  1. Acrylic nails are one of the popular kinds of artificial fingernail and is used as either a nail tip, or a whole nail overlay. Acrylic nails are normally the strongest, thickest, and sturdiest of the artificial fingernails.
  2. Gel nails are made with a "light cured" or “UV” gel consisting of pre-mixed polymers and monomers. These gel nails are cured by brushing or spraying a gel activator on top of the nails or by dipping the fingernails into water. Furthermore, if they are not applied by a qualified professional, they may be hard to get rid of, resulting in harm to your natural nails.
  3. Sculptured nails are another in style type of artificial fingernail. Sculptured nails normally last longer than other types of artificial fingernails, but must be filled in on a regular basis in order to keep a natural look.
  4. Wrap nails are small, thin pieces of silk, fiberglass, paper or linen that have been cut to a preferred shape and glued or bonded to the surface of the natural fingernail. However, because they are so thin, soft, and lightweight, wraps are generally considered to be the most natural looking of all the artificial fingernails

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Nail Spa

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Nails are an important part of our outlook beauty. It has an imperative value in our personal grooming.
Nail spa is necessary not only for those who want to grow their nails but also for every woman who is working and living a busy life. You can easily do a lot of things to protect your nails. It will help you by making your nails more beautiful and attractive. To clean and take care of your nail is very important because it can become a source of transferring germs into your mouth that will eventually result in stomach diseases.
People with bitter nails feel the trauma of sometimes getting embarrassed because no matter how beautiful your feet or hands are, but if the nails are rotten and stained, nothing in this world can cover this paucity. It makes your hands or feet look uglier. So the basic idea I want to emphasize is take proper care of your nails.
You can easily take care of your nails by some simple tips. This natural nail spa you can even easily do it at home.
File, wash and soak your nails, soften cuticles, clean and shape the cuticles. File in one direction only, and always do this when your nails are dry. Wash your hands and soak in warm water before applying a fruit or nut oil into the cuticle area near the half-moon at the base of the nail. Use the smooth end of a manicure stick to gently push the cuticles back from the nails.
Dry your hands completely. Level and polish the top of each nail to remove any ridges. Do the same thing with a fine-grit block. Once the ridges are removed, smooth the top of the nail with a smoothing file. You will be amazed at how shiny your nails will look following these steps, almost as if you were wearing a clear polish.
Massage your hands with a moisturizing cream or lotion. The simple and easy procedure of making your nails as beautiful as they can ever be is done. Take proper diet, fish, egg, meat and food enriched in vitamins for healthy nails. Now try it out and see for the results yourself.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Feel proud of your hands

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Manicure is a must. But, if going to a salon isn’t possible for you, no worries at all! Pamper your fingers using the following tip and feel heavenly.

Take a bowl and add some luke warm water in it and a few drops of rose water or a perhaps drops of lemon or limejuice. If you want to add a more special touch to your session, add some lovely smelling rose petals, put on your favorite music or movie. Keep your hands soaked in the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. The pleasing results will surely bring a big smile on your face.

A coat of nutritive oil for your nails is a brilliant idea. Try using almond oil, apricot oil, castor oil, any nuts oils for this matter, and augment it further by adding a few drops of Vitamin E ( available in a capsule form). Massage in the cuticles and leave it on your hands for 5-10 minutes. Push the cuticles with a nail stick. File your nails properly in the shape you like.

Now, you can polish your nails with your favorite nail polish.

Feel the difference yourself following this simple yet effective nail and hand care tip. Repeat this treatment once a week to maintain the stunning look of your hand and nails