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.

Manicures, pedicures, artificial tips, paraffin treatments, nail jewelry - the nail care are all what you relate to nails and their beauty. Times are changing; the manicures and pedicures are now affordable by every one. But it is necessary, to take care of them on your own, every time, in your home.

The condition your nails and hands are in is very important. You should check the color of your nails, the growth of cuticles, the reddish or the irritation, and the strength also. The strength depends on the health too.

Nails should be protected
Ensure that you put on gloves when you do washing the dishes. Your nails are not tools, do not use them harshly. Apply sunscreen even to the tips of your nails.

Nails should be moisturized
Moisturize your nails and hands every time you wash them. Keep creams in your close reach, in your bag, bathroom and shelf of kitchen too.

Nails need breathing
Leave out nail polish out of your routine for some days Your nails need oxygen and this avoids the reach of oxygen. Formaldehyde and products made of it should be avoided.

Gelatin helps
If you think it was a joke, and then it is not, gelatin helps in the growth of nails. so eat it more to have better nails.

Nutrition
Water, fresh fruits and vegetables, protein from meats and fish, and vitamins (multi and E, in particular) are all great for your health and also for your nails and the growth.

Do not forget to sterilize at all
Make sure that your kit for manicure is clean. Buy it from a technician. They are not very expensive, are good and necessary for you. Do not hesitate in asking for cleanliness from your manicurist. Also buy a kit there at the parlor and keep it for your own use there.

Nails can be made to look really beautiful, the only thing is that they need little time and care, so please do not forget them and give them the required time. Nails make your hands look attractive and you pretty, so keep them looking great every time.