I have had countless complains coming from ladies after the delivery of their kids that their husbands want them to look like the same sexy woman they were when they got married. But after the baby and the baby belly they develop, they find shedding their weight to be a bit too impossible and think that their husbands ought to accept them the way they are now. Isn’t that all true, my friends?

So why is it that we lose all our hopes to look good again post-pregnancy? I do understand that the amount of weight we gain is not something we can lay off so easily especially because the pressure of upbringing our child surrounds us then. And needless to say that being a mom is any time a busier job than an unmarried working woman. She is after all engaged on a full-time basis which leaves very little time for her to spend on herself.

Everything said and done, I still believe that being a mother does not mean that we will no longer fix our hair or dress like a bag lady. You are not a helpless victim and a box of twinkies will not attack you when you wake up. Never forget that apart from being a mother, a wife or a sister, you are an individual as well and you have a right to live your life to the fullest despite your responsibilities. And this means that you have a right to look good once again and achieve the same old elegance person that attracted countless admiring glances all the time.

If you feel too depressed about putting in effort to work on yourself, just open your wedding album and see if you are the same person your husband got married to. The idea, my ear friend is to take charge of your health and look your best not just for your husband but also for your own self.

I agree that this time if you want to get slimmer, it is going to take some hard work but spending some time on yourself everyday will only reap positive results for you in the long run. Firstly, there is no bound to the amount of confidence you will bring to yourself because looking good always leads to feeling good in your heart and vice versa. And secondly, you will bring the old romantic days in your life because men, after all are more visually stirred than any thing else.

So my request to all the moms and to-be-moms is that please do not succumb to mediocrity post pregnancy. All of you are gorgeous ladies and you deserve to look as beautiful as you have always been. So what are you waiting for? Its time to get up and get going!

It’s late in the evening you are wondering what clothes to wear you put on your make up and then….”but what about nails?” yes nails – fingers and toes is where the beauty action is currently shifting. Nail extensions, specialized manicures, trademark treatments or a fresh coat of paint-take your pick!

Realizing the importance of well groomed nails people are spending on fetching feet and happening hands nails are as important as the rest of the body. Nails are an integral part of a well groomed look. Indeed ridged or brittle or yellowing nails could make or break you in a professional interview too.

TREAT ME WELL
Manicures and pedicures are no longer your run into parlor the parlor and out in 15 min routines. Now think elaborate massages where your nails are treated to all sorts of products even chocolate with honey, almond and cocoa butter. A treat for your feet. A paraffin pedicure is another effective method. Rich in essential oils it is great anti ageing treatment too. Other popular treatments are spa manicures and peppermint spray.

SHIP SHAPE
When we talk nail shape, no one shape is dominant right now it’s a mix of oval and square but rounded at the ends. Square nails will make plump fingers look really stubby while round tips suit long fingers. Pointy nails though are a definite no-no!

FINGER FOOD
If you follow a good balanced diet, your nails will reflect its brittle nails; retarded growth and staining of nails are common nail problems. People feel that nail requires only calcium. Actually a protein rich diet helps them grow healthier. Consume sprouts, whole fruits, lentils, soy products and milk products.

ACRYLIC ATTRACTION
The current hot new nail trend is nail art. Nail extensions are now common not only for social occasions but also for regular day wear. The most common is the combination of acrylic and gel. Nail extensions give all the finger nails a consistent length, look, shape which is difficult to achieve in natural nails. Don’t forget extensions need a lot of maintenance. Many people also get turned off by the fact that extensions damage is slight nail coloration. Once you remove to extensions that fade away in a few days. Professionals warn against home kits where users can end up damaging their nails especially when removing them. Whether going acrylic or natural experts as it is advisable to always wear base coat to strengthen nails.

Pushing the cuticles and removing them every time you get a manicure done is not a good option for the nails. If not done properly or if done frequently, it retards nail growth.Go ahead, nail that look!

All women really are always so fond of applying nail paint on there filed nails as a part of keeping them groomed up. But choosing the perfect color, type, quality brand may be difficult, its not an easy task as you need to even see if it suits it or not.

• It is always advisable to use the remover and applying nail polish only once or twice a week to prevent your nails from drying. Even if you do this, be sure to use removers with built-in moisturizers to keep your nails healthy.

• Before all this you need to keep your nails hygienically clean .which can further help you prevent from any infection. Apart from regularly getting manicures done you need to wash, clean and trim every day.

• A weekly hand massage is best to pamper yourself, as it increases your circulation and enhance nail growth. also to avoid chipping of nails , nail enamels last longer, freshly painted nails are submerge in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds.

• If you are in a hurry and want to clean your nails, the best way is to rub on the buffing cream and use chamois buffer for the healthy shine. Remember never to file the corner of your nails as it weakens them and make them brittle.

• Brittle or chewed nails are not at all acceptable, ragged cuticles are not a sign of healthy nails; hands should be soft and moisturized properly.

• You can judge healthy nails if they are transparent and look pink in color as a result of the blood beneath them.

• It is very essential for nails to breathe so, take them off for a day or two every week.

• To add shine to your nails, use of coconut oil or warm castor oil on to them is advisable.

• For whitening, dip a cotton swab in hydrogen peroxide and this can help in cleaning the nails.

• Lack of nutritional values in the diet is another factor which causes brittleness and dryness to nails. For this you need to include vitamin A, vitamin C and protein in the regular diet.

• Cuts and cracks in the nails indicate, more liquid intake in the diet.

• To encourage healthy nails have Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, dairy products, nuts, dried fruit and dark green leafy vegetables.

These all small tips may help your nails grow healthily and will thus keep its shine maintained.