• Beautiful Nails Made Easy
• Express Nails
• How To Give Yourself A Manicure
• Brittle Nails
• Nail Corners
• Storing Nail Polish
• What Are Nails Craving For?

BEAUTIFUL NAILS MADE EASY

Everyone wants nails to be proud of so if yours are less than perfect here are a few quick tips to get them in great condition in no time.

Apply nail varnish remover before doing your nails even if don’t need to remove any old polish, it prepares the nails by removing any grease so that your polish will last longer.

If you’re having trouble achieving the perfect French Manicure try using a white nail pencil underneath the nail tip instead of white polish you’ll find it’s much easier.

Give your nail varnish plenty of time for each layer to dry to ensure a lasting finish. If you’re likely to get impatient waiting around opt for a quick drying formula like Lancome Vernis Instant Magnetic or L’Oreal Jet Set.

Always wipe the top of the nail varnish bottle with a cotton bud to get rid of any excess polish, this will prevent the bottle from becoming glued shut.

Lots of beauty companies have nail polishes available with matching lip colour for whose seeking a totally co-ordinate look, ask at your local beauty counter.

Remember it’s much better to apply lots of thin coats of colour rather that one thick one, it will dry quicker and last longer.

Try not to remove and reapply polish more than once or twice a week, as it will dry out your nails. Choosing a remover with built in moisturizers will help limit the damage.

A hand massage will boost your circulation and encourage nail growth and is the perfect way to pamper yourself.

EXPRESS NAILS

How To Do Your Nails Fast ?

When you are in a rush, decisions have to be made. Prioritize. Do you shape or polish? Do you quick-dry or go the long, slow route? New formulas allow for snap decisions:

Speed-dry enamels are worthy of their name (you can open mail, search for keys, or put on your tightest long-sleeved shirt within seconds), but there's a downside: "As fast as they dry, that's as fast they chip," insists manicurist Elisa Ferri, so save them for emergencies. Eke a few extra days out of a fast-dry manicure by doing a daily touch-up with a quick-drying coat.

In the other corner, there are strong, chip-resistant formulas - the torttoise of the polish race. To pick up the pace of these tougher enamels, like L'Oreal Shock Proof, carefully submerge freshly painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds to harden still-groopy polish.

Light or sheer shades are best for hasty manicures, Ferri says. "You can even get away with just a wide stripe down the center" rather than painstakingly painting the entire nail.

If a manicure is beyond the repair of a topcoat or two, face facts and call in the remover. You can keep single-use packets of nail polish remover (Cutex and Get Fresh make them) on hand so you can strip away color on the run.

When there is no time for polish, just clean underneath the nails, rub on a buffing cream, and shine them with a chamois buffer.

MANICURE

How To Give Yourself A Manicure?

Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they can still look stunning with a little know-how.

• Wash and dry your hands.
• Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them.
• Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger shape.
• Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
• Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute or so.
• Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an additional few minutes.
• Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful. If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
• Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then repeat giving equal time to the other hand.
• Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned and the easiest way to do this is with an orange stick that has been wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail polish remover and then rub over the surface of the nail. Check the nail for any creamy residue. When none remains, your nails will be ready for polishing.
• Time for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush and paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying the second coat.
• Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as well.
• Sanitize all of your equipment with alcohol and when they are dry, store them away until the next manicure.

Tips:
Nail polish can be stored in the fridge.
If your nail polish is too thick, try thinning with a polish thinner.
To prevent the cap from sticking, coat it with a little Vaseline to prevent this from happening.

Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make your nails worse.

It may be possible that your calcium intake is low, as well.

Why? Filing the corners of your nails will weaken the nail and you will find that they will break more easily as a result.

Contrary to popular belief, it is a good idea to store it in the refrigerator.

Most people don't drink nearly enough water. Drink up! :