Gorgeous natural nails are a lot harder to come by than you might think. There s a lot more to it than simply letting them be. For truly healthy, happy nails there s some must-have habits you need to get into. If you re keen to keep those nails strong and shiny - the natural way - then check out these top tips from Maybelline s leading nail expert. Keeping nails in…
It must last at least two weeks without chipping or peeling, So if your gel polish is applied correctly. By this point you will visibly see the growth at the base of the nail, and it might be tempting to start to pick at your polish. As a rule of a thumb, NOT remove. That said, day I have a video demo and review of my experience with the Gel I Steam Gel Remover. Fact…
Gel manicures—AKA the much appreciated, longer lasting nail polish service you can get at salons—revolutionized the nail industry when they launched in 2010. Finally women could tap their keyboard, swing kettlebells, and open a clasp on their handbag without thinking about their polish chipping for about two weeks. Problem is, this serious perk always came with beauty…
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Make sure your fingertips are looking their very best with a high-quality nail polishers, and a range of other must-have nail accessories from HSN. Whether you re after well-made clippers, cuticle treatment, clear enamel, or one of many vibrant colors, you ll enjoy browsing this collection of nail care products. Choose from a variety of inspired shades. Are you a…
Your nails can tell you much more than whether you need a manicure. They’re packed with details about your health. They can show if you have an infection, a serious disease, or even how well you’re eating. To figure out what your nails might have to say, answer these questions. 1. Do they look pale or white? This could mean you have a low red blood cell count. White…
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Why is it so hard to grow and maintain gorgeous nails? One big reason: Nails aren t alive; they re dead (if they were living tissue, they could repair themselves instead of making us do it for them). If nails aren t alive, then how do they grow? Actually, they don t; new cells develop deep under your cuticles and push out the…
Dear Jean, My nails never seem to get into good shape! I get a manicure once a week (or every two weeks), but the nail technicians and I are always fighting with my cuticles. They get dry, messy, and I get hangnails, too. It almost seems like regular manicures are making them worse. How can I get this under control? —Marie T. Dear Marie, Regular manicures—depending…
Strong nails look good and caring for them is easy. Brittle, cracked or discolored nails can be an indication of a lack of nutrients or even health problems, like hypothyroidism. You need to take care of your body if you want it to show in your nails. Though claims have been made that gelatin promotes nail growth, it is not true according to the Mayo Clinic. Eating…
A few weeks ago , right before I was in a friend’s wedding, I found myself in a nail salon for the first time in years. I tried to play it cool and sophisticated, but as I fumbled with white towels and little bowls of rinsing water, the guy doing my nails laughed and said, “You don’t do this a lot, do you?” He’s totally right. I don’t go to nail salons a lot. I used…
Let me cut to the chase: My nails suck. Worse than Karen Smith s in Mean Girls . I have tiny, pudgy fingers; infant-size nails freckled with small white scuffs; cracked cuticles; and at least a couple of nicks or hangnails at any given time because, well, I cannot resist the urge to pick. I m essentially the opposite of a hand model. I have slathered, soaked, and…
Protect nails from wear and tear iStock/Jevtic Wear rubber gloves whenever you do housework or wash dishes. Most household chores, from gardening to scrubbing the bathroom to washing dishes, are murderous on your nails. For extra hand softness, apply hand cream before you put on the rubber gloves. Slipping on some gloves will also protect your manicure. This is what…
Even when you moisturize diligently, winter weather is harsh on your skin. Especially if you’re the type to face winter head-on for work or one of your outdoor hobbies. In our hometown of Aiken, South Carolina, we know how quickly warm weather hits, so we’re here to give you some tips on getting your skin ready. Exfoliate. This is the first step of getting rid of…
