Filing Nails:
File nails when the white part of the nail tip has grown
1/4" from the pink part of the nail. Filing nails before the
nail is 1/4" long can weaken the nail.
Nail files from side to
side would weaken nails. When filing, go from the corner to
the center in one direction. Follow the groove on the side
of your nail.
Buffing Nails:
Buffing nails can give them a shinier finish. Start at the cuticle and work your way down to the tip with medium pressure. Don't use a back and forth movement as heat builds up and this can damage your nails. Continue lightly until all ridges on the nail surface have disappeared.
Summer is on the way- prepare your feet!
Pedicures. One of the most affordable pampering luxuries
available. At home maintenance can be simple and easy with
these few tips:
To extend the life of your toe polish try a top coat every
few weeks to not only ward off chipping, but also renew
luster. When in the bath, after feet have soaked, a pumice
stone used on heels and calluses can maintain the softness
achieved after your pedicure. And don't forget the lotion!
At-Home Care of Dry Hands:
Mix olive oil, and either salt or sugar in a bowl into a loose paste. Warm in microwave and use as a scrub on hands to get rid of dry, dead skin. Then rinse. For extra softening, wrap in warm towels for 10 minutes before of rinsing.
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