Nails Beauty

The Correction of Gel and Acrylic Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:59:00 +0000

Some believe that by making an artificial extension to their nails, they can walk with them all their life, but our natural nail grows, and hence, there is a zone where the natural nail is not covered by any of the modeling material. In addition to the strip without acrylic /gel, the stress zone is displaced, which may cause the breaking off of the nail. And, of course, the view of nails in 3 - 4 weeks after extention loses all its original appeal.
Therefore, the masters of nail extensions are recommending to make a correction once in 2 - 3 weeks to adjust the length, stress zone and cut regrown part of the nail with modeling material.
The correcting time can be approximately 1 to 2 hours, depending on the condition of the nails and the type of materials used.
Most often, the correction does not change neither the color of the french, nor the type of material (acrylic, gel) nor the design ( lacquer effect, french, "aquarium" extension). If you are tired of wearing, for example, pink french, and you decide to make a white one, it is best to remove (acrylic nails- with a special solution, gel nails can be removed only by filing the material) of previous coatings and build new nails, as all the color from the previous design can be seen through, and it affects the beauty of nails. Making the correction, every 2 - 3 weeks your nails will always have a well-groomed appearance.

Is the artificial nail extension harmful?

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

If you decide to get artificial nails, a month before it start to make therapeutic manicure and you'll be wearing artificial nails without damage to your nails.

Nail extensions is done by two technologies: using gel and acrylics.

The most popular is the acrylic extension. It is made from a mixture of powder and a special liquid, which by mixing, turns into a rapidly hardening mass. The master must distribute the acrylic in a few minutes uniformly on the surface of the nail, and then it completely hardens and is polished. This procedure takes about 15 minutes.

Such artificial extension is more durable than other technologies, in addition, there are now safe acrylic techniques,that does not dry and corrode the nail plate.

Advantage of acrylic artificial extension may be considered the fact that to remove them is easier than gel ones, the nails look well-groomed, beautiful, it's suitable for those women whose nails grow very badly. Acrylic nails can be worn for a long time, as the acrylic does not block the nail, allowing them to "breathe".
There are also disadvantages of artificial nails. These include allergy, high risk to get to a nonprofessional, who will spoil and your own nails. After the removal of artificial nails, the own ones lose their shine.

Might me useful also Caring After Artificial Nails and Artificial Nails - Myts and Reality

Five rules to speed up the growth of nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0000

1. To keep your nails firm, do not rasp their sides, which support the ends of the horn plates. When nails grow till the edges of the fingers, you should give a square or semi-oval form to your nails' plates. The longer the nails, the weaker they are, so regularly rasp all of the smallest burrs and roughness from the nail plate.

2. The blood delivers nutrients to the formation of nails area, thereby accelerating their growth, so people with poor blood circulation have nails grow very slowly. Improve blood circulation, regularly massaging the skin around the cuticles. Heat also accelerates blood circulation, so in the summer - nails may grow faster.

3. Long nails will stay longer if you cover them with varnish. Start with a base layer suitable for your type of nails, then apply the polish. Contrary to popular belief, some modern varnishes strengthen nails, and do not weaken them. Doing household chores, wear rubber gloves and never use your nails as a scraper.

4. Like the hair, the nails grow faster in summer. In the winter and during the changing seasons nail growth slows down and increases the probability of dehydration and breakage. When going outside, wear gloves and make weekly heating oil bath for nails. To do this, heat a little some olive oil and dip in for five-minutes your fingers, then wipe them with clapping movements.

5. Means that accelerate nail growth, promise a rapid increase in their length. Such means are different, they contain ingredients that should accelerate growth and increase the length of the nails. Some tools promise to increase nails' growth by 30%, and they usually contain a mixture of proteins, minerals and vitamins.

Why Do Nails Get "Sick"

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:39:00 +0000

Nails are composed of several layers of dead cells, which themselves do not get sick. But the substances that contact with the nails (often cosmetic, destined to improve the nails), may irritate the tissue surrounding a nail, which leads to a deterioration of their appearance. Moreover, poor general health, as well as some bad habits such as smoking, can cause discoloration of the nail, splitting nails and many other problems.

How does the overall state of health affect our nails
Many serious diseases can be diagnosed by analyzing the nails. Very pale nail is often a sign of anemia, while the bluish nail shows cardiovascular system illness or the lungs'. In these cases, the body is under anoxemia. Kidney, thyroid, liver and pituitary bad condition can also lead to a change in color of the nails. In some forms of arthritis, involving inflammation of the joints of the fingers, the nails may split, and the small spots can indicate psoriasis.
In each of these cases, you need to see a specialist and treat the main disease. Often at the beginning of treatment, for example, after you have started taking iron supplements for anemia, the appearance of nails improves.

Fungal infections
Nails affected by fungal infection is quite common. Under certain conditions, fungal spores attach to the cells of the nail tissue, feeding on keratin and penetrating more deeply. Struck by a fungus- the nail thickens, changes color and texture. This infection can develop initially at one side of the nail, for example at the tip or the base, and then capture the entire area of the nail. Over time, a fungal infection can move to other nails, and can infect another person. If you do not take appropriate measures, to the end the nail fungus will cause flaking of the nail bed, and you will lose the nail.

How To Get Rid Of The Yellow Color Of Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Sun, 09 May 2010 05:42:00 +0000

Even if you have strong healthy nails with beautiful form, they will look bad when there is a yellow tint. Why nails turn yellow? This is facilitated by some bad habits such as smoking. Some people have with age acquire a yellowish nails tinge. Fortunately, getting rid of this is fairly simple. First, you can use hydrogen peroxide, which excellent removes yellow plaque. Secondly, you can use a white nail pencil to touch up the tips of nails.

How to whiten nails
If you want to get rid of the yellowish plaque on the nails, try to whiten them with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Place 1 tablespoon of 3 per cent hydrogen peroxide and 2 1/2 tablespoons baking soda in a small non-metallic dish and stir until the mixture acquires the consistency of paste. Then, using a tampon made of natural wool, apply this mixture on the surface of the nails and under the nails, treating first with one hand. After 2-3 minutes rinse with warm water, this composition. If traces of bleach remain on the nails, clean nails with the brush of natural bristle. Then apply the bleaching agent on the other hand nails. Repeat after 6-8 weeks.
Like other bleaching agents, such as, for example, lemon juice and buttermilk, hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation of the skin or nail tissue when in contact with them for a long time. Therefore we should not allow contact with the bleaching agent nails exceed 2-3 minutes. If you want to carry out this procedure more than once every 1,5-2 months, carefully inspect your nails after each session. And in any case, do not use more concentrated solution of hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide has long been used as a light antiseptic for surface applications, so it does not harm the skin and nails if you follow all the instructions.

How to use a white nail pencil
If you prefer not to use bleach or you want your nails have a more elegant finished appearance, you can use a white pencil nail. Buy a pencil polish, do not forget to buy a sharpener, because the tip of a pencil at work must be sharp. Put the pencil under the nail tip. You must press the tip of pencil to nail, and not to finger/toe. To make things easier to work, put your hand on the table. Then lead the pencil from one side to another. Periodically sharpen your pencils, so it is much easier to work if the pencil is sharped.
Even if you feel that your nails do not have a yellow tint, try to use bleach and/or white nail pencil. The white tips of nails have a more elegant finished appearance. You'll be pleased with the result!

Great Looking Nails: An Easy Step by Step Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:31:00 +0000

One of life's little pleasures is having great looking nails. There's just something about looking down at your hands and staring at a beautiful manicure. It's really not that difficult. Our simple step by step guide shows you how.
Step 1: Remove old polish
Using a cotton ball and nail polish remover remove all traces of existing polish. There are 2 main types of nail polish remover to choose from. Acetone removers take off the polish quickly but can dehydrate your cuticles. You might want to use Acetone removers if you are trying to remove bold, deep or bright shades of nail polish. Non-acetone removers take longer to remove polish but dry the nail and cuticle as well. Remember, if you have artificial nails, you should only use non-acetone polish remover.
Step 2: File your nails
Only file one direction. You'll weaken the nails if you saw back and forth. Starting from the back of the nail, and going to the center, make long, sweeping strokes. Avoid metal files, they are brutal on your nails.
Step 3: Soak your hands
Fill a large bowl with soapy water and dunk your hands in it for several minutes. This helps to soften your cuticles and clean the nails. Dry your hands when done, using a paper towel, not a cotton towel. Cotton towels may leave behind lint that will show up in the polish.
Step 4: Fix up your cuticles
Use a cuticle pusher to push back your cuticles. Then use the pointy end to remove any remaining dirt from under your nails
Step 5: Apply a base coat
This helps prevent nails from staining, strengthens the nails, and also allows for a smoother application of nail polish. Your nail secretes oil, base coat helps the nail polish to adhere to your nail better. Apply a thin, not thick coat. A thick coat will just cause nail polish to smudge or take an extremely long time to dry. Make sure the base coat is COMPLETELY dry before applying nail polish.
Step 6: Apply nail polish
Rest your hand on a firm surface so your nails remain steady when being polished. When you are sure the base coat is dry you are ready to apply the nail polish. Before applying to the nail roll the bottle of nail polish, never shake it. Shaking causes air bubbles to form that will stand out when you apply the nail polish. To apply nail polish place the brush an eighth of an inch away from the cuticle - gentle pressure on the bristles will distribute the polish outward without bleeding over your cuticle. The first stroke should start from the center of your nail's base and be taken out to the tip. Then make two more even strokes. One on each side. Apply the nail polish thinly to prevent smudging then wait five minutes for this coat to dry.
Step 7: Apply a second coat
After you are sure the first coat is dry repeat step 6. Apply the polish thinly to prevent smudging. When you take time between coats it will give your nails a more even finish.
Step 8: Apply top coat
The top coat is what protects your nail polish. Before you apply the top coat, touch your nails and make sure they are completely dry. A top coat gives nails an added extra shine and looks more professional. Top coat will also help to prevent nail polish chipping and help your nail polish to last much longer. Apply top coat every few days for extra protection and shine.
Step 9: Touch ups
Almost everyone gets some nail polish on their fingers instead of their nails. The best way to clean up around the nail is by using a cotton bud. Dip the cotton bud in polish remover and gently rub around the nail to clean up any unwanted polish. It's best to wait to do this until your top coat is COMPLETELY dry.
Wishing you great looking nails.

How to Get Hard Nails - Turn Split Nails and Brittle Nails Into Strong Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:19:00 +0000

One of the most common fingernail problems is split nails, brittle nails or cracked nails. You can strengthen your nails with a very simple method. It's easy, inexpensive and just takes minutes each day.
Several years ago I owned a flower shop. I was the owner for 11 years. During that time I had a staff of five, but I did all phases of the business. When you are the owner, you need to know how to do everything - because at some point you WILL have to do everything.
Within a few months my nails had deteriorated from what were really tough, strong nails, to split and brittle nails. As a florist, my hands were constantly wet. Whether cleaning flowers, designing arrangements, washing floral buckets or just cleaning the shop my hands were in water. I had to resort to having acrylic nails applied to protect my real nails. This, of course, had it's advantages. Not only did my nails look pretty, but I had to get away from my business every 10 days to take care of my brittle nails. And, of course, now I had strong nails. Well actually my nails appeared strong, but they were in actuality deteriorating and turning into even more brittle nails. Partly from the acrylic process, and partly from all the water.
When I sold my shop I removed the acrylic nails and found I had extremely thin nails - very brittle nails. I tried everything. Special nail polish, special nail creams that promised to strengthen my nails. Nothing worked.
Thank God I have a fantastic dermatologist who gave me a 'prescription' to strengthen my nails - and guaranteed it would work. And it did. Within three months I had no more brittle nails. My once split nails were almost back to my original hard-as-nails, strong nails. And they just got stronger as they grew. That took about a year. But now I once again have very strong nails and am able to do gardening without fear of breaking my nails.
Ok - here's the prescription to get rid of those brittle nails and get strong nails.
1. Take off all that nail polish ... and leave it off. The polish remover is a killer for your nails. And the nail polish doesn't allow your nails to breath.
2. Get a bottle of Biotin (also known as Vitamin H or B) - the lowest dose and the smallest quantity. Take one a day until gone (probably 30 days) - and then no more!!!
3. Wear rubber gloves when performing household chores. Try not to have your hands in water too long. Repeated wetting and drying causes nails to dry out, resulting in brittle and split nails.
4. Get some hoof dressing. Yes, for horses hoofs. You will only need a little bit. The brand I use is Hoof-Alive, Non-irritating Natural Hoof Dressing. Believe it or not - this works. Just apply a little bit of it to each nail - rub it in. Morning and night. As nails strengthen - you will be able to just use it nightly. Then just on occasion. It's pretty sticky upon first application, but it works its way into your nails. I used to apply it at night just as I got into bed, and then in the morning just before getting into my car to go to work. By the time I got to work (in 15 - 20 minutes) I no longer had sticky fingers.
If you can't find a store that sells horse or barn yard related products in your area, you can find it at Amazon.com. I guess just about everything can be purchased through them. When I purchased my Hoof Alive in Malibu, California about 10 years ago, the cost was around $10 for a 4 oz jar. That's a lifetime supply. The Amazon cost is around $6, but the shipping is over $7. As I was researching for this article, I found most other online stores are selling Hoof Alive for around $15 plus shipping.
Another tip - not related to strengthening nails. Bag Balm - for cow tits, is also available at the same places as hoof balm. And guess what? Bag Balm is fantastic for your lips. Once again, another tip from my dermatologist. I actually have seen the green tin of Bag Balm in my local drug store chain.
I'm certain that in about a month your brittle nails will be turning into the strong nails you desire if you follow these four steps. Each month you should see marked improvement as your nails strengthen. And then in about four months you will have the strong nails you desire.
Want to have strong nails and get rid of those split, brittle nails ... It Can Be Done.

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Beautiful Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:46:00 +0000

It is a myth that beautiful nails can only be achieved through expensive manicures and treatments. It is in fact, very easy to make your nails beautiful, lustrous as well as strong. Simple steps can go a long way to make your nails look wonderful and healthy.
Protecting one's nails is the first step. Nails should certainly not be used as staple removers, scrapers or tools. When making phone calls, do not use your nails; rather use a pencil or the pads of your fingers to dial the number. Likewise, when doing household chores, it is recommended that you wear cotton lined rubber gloves. It is important to make sure that these gloves are not wet or moist on the inside, as this could invite fungus and lead to nail infections. Another important tip is to never cut your cuticles as this leads to nail infection. Look for products which contain organic calcium as this prevents the nails from chipping and breaking.
Hydration is also a very important aspect of making one's nails strong and beautiful. When water content in the body drops to less than fifteen percent, then the nails become weak and brittle and start to chip and break. It is important to drink lots of water, at least eight glasses per day. Your diet should be rich in fatty acids such as Omega-3's and Omega- 6's. These are found in items such as walnuts, sardines, green leafy vegetables and salmon. When moisturizing one's hands, it is important to include the nails as well, especially if they have come in contact with water.
For long nails, some of the beneficial nutrients are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iron, folic acid, zinc as well as protein. These will stimulate fast and healthy growth of nails.
Finally it is important to pamper your nails by visiting a salon and having them taken care of professionally. There are many simple treatments for the nails available in many salons that are not very tough on the pocket also.

Why the hands and nails need water

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Soaking your nails with water, you weaken their structure. In your own experience, you probably have already ascertained that the skin also suffers from water, especially in combination with detergents. However, the tissue of healthy skin and nails contain natural moisture, without which the nails become brittle, and the skin- pale, rough and cracked.

In order for your nails to remain elastic, and for elastic skin, during the day you should drink plenty of water. Most nutritionists recommend to consume 6-8 glasses of water daily. You can observe from the color of urine, whether you drink a sufficient amount of water.

Dark yellow urine indicates that you should drink more. If the urine is very light, similar to ordinary water, it means you drink too much. Of course, weight and physical activity, as well as the time of year affect the body's need for fluids.

Nails and Smoking

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:52:00 +0000

We can not conclude the discussion about the health of the nails, as well as health in general, without mentioning the harm caused on us by smoking. Of course, smoking is not so quick to change the appearance of nails, like fungal infections or the habit to bite the nails do. But if you smoke, sooner or later it will affect the status of your nails.

How smoking affects the nails? The nails protect many capillaries - small blood vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood to the nail. Nicotine contained in tobacco contributes to the narrowing of these vessels, reducing the flow of oxygen to the nail and its matrix. Deoxygenated nail becomes loose and grayish. Nail growth is slowing. You are not frightened? Then I should add that nicotine colors the nail, and the smell of tobacco persistsin the skin of the hands. The prospect is not the best, is it?

Ugly yellow nails - this is not the main reason that compels reasonable people to give up smoking. If smoking so worsens the condition of nails, imagine what damage it causes the body as a whole. If you want to stay healthy, abstain from this harmful habit.

How To Prevent The Nails From Damage

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:20:00 +0000

To avoid the nails' breaking and damage, we should treat them more carefully. For example, not to use nails as screwdrivers, scraper or other instruments. After all, what for these tools were invented?! When working in the kitchen, be as careful as possible in contact with the trowel, a knife, cutlery and other devices that can scratch or otherwise traumatize the nail tissue.

If possible, put on rubber gloves to protect hands from the negative effects of chemicals and water. For example, if you're processing furniture stain, use special gloves, designed for that purpose. If no suitable gloves can be found, use a good cream for hands and nails before beginning to work. It will help you prevent the nails' stratifying, becoming brittle and fragile.

You may have already noticed that the cracks and brittleness are formed on the same partes of the nail, while some nails more frequently "suffer" than the other. I have, for example, usually defects on the right side of big finger nails. If you find such sites at your nails, pay special attention during a manicure, eliminating the slightest texture and covering the vulnerable places a protective wax layer of ointment. For even better protection, use a small amount of vaseline or other nutritious ointment to cover the bottom of the toe nails. This is especially important if your nails were outside edge of the fingers. The nails' tips is the oldest one, dry areas, wich trend to break and stratify, so they require additional protection.

The Longest Nails Owners

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:22:00 +0000

Chayllala Sridhara, a resident of India, has the total length of nails of 6 meters 15 centimeters, making it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Sridhara has long nails only on his left hand, on the right one they are usual. The desire to grow his fingernails came to Sridhara at a young age - he wanted to do something that will surprise everyone (and he succeeded).

Once, after reading about a Chinese guy with long nails, he thought that "… could do that too and get into the record book." Growing such long fingernails is no easy task. He said: "Over the past 48 years my nails brought me a lot of inconvenience. It is difficult to sleep, and I had to do everything with the right arm. I had to walk, write, ride a bicycle, but I achieved what I wanted. "

But, if Sridhara has long nails only on his left hand, Lee Redmond - a resident of Salt Lake City in the United States, has long nails on both hands! "In the distant 1979" - says Lee Redmond - "I had too little time to take care of them." And now, 29 years later, her fingernails grew to the point that hit the Guinness Book of World Records.

Her record officially is registered as the longest nails on the hands. And, as Lee says, the nails absolutely do not hinder her to cook, clean, wash dishes and take care of her husband, suffering from Alzheimer disease. Her nails are so unusual that, at times, frighten children. The length of her nails is not more or less than 33 inches or 84 centimeters! To keep nails in the proper form, Lee cleans them with a toothbrush, makes constantly the manicure and, once a week, arranges for a special nail tub of warm solution and enhancing olive oil.

Here is one funny video with her. Enjoy!

Caring After Artificial Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:33:00 +0000

After artificial lengthening, the nails require a careful care. First, of course, you need to get used to manipulate ordinary things with them: fasten buttons, open machines' doors, click on the keys on the keyboard, etc. Avoid strikes - they can damage your fingernails, perform all the household work in rubber gloves. Also It is good to have in the purse the glue for nails - the generated for some reason crack can always be sticked up, saving the fingernail till correction.

The program of care for artificial nails:

* Use the basic coverage under the varnish;
* For nail painting better use professional varnish that does not contain acetone;
* Use upper lacquer coating on;
* Remove the varnish without liquid acetone, but with oil base solution;
* Use oil for nails and cuticle, combining with polishing (it makes more durable artificial surface to mechanical influences);
* Apply lotion and cream on the skin of hands;
* If wanted, artificial nails can be filled with a small-grinded (never iron!) file.

The Classic Manicure - Technique Of Implementation

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:24:00 +0000

The classic manicure is the most common type of manicure. The use of water in the manicure procedures allows us to call it "wet" manicure.

Techniques of implementation for the classic manicure

1. Remove the rest of the old varnish.
2. Using a nail file, give the desired shape to the nails (the procedure in no case should be done on wet fingernails, this can lead to their stratifying). The file should be on the basis of cardboard or rubber, iron nail file is a yesterday story. If you have strong nails, it can be used the boldly sandy or sapphire file. If you can not boast with such nails, preferred are the fine-grained files.
3. Soak the hands in the vessel with a special solution that should soften the cuticle, preparing it for removal, and to provide a calming and relaxing effect on the skin of the whole hand for 5 min. An easy but very useful for the nails is the option - sea salt solution. The components can be more interesting and exotic.
4. After the softening bath, the cuticle is removed with the help of manicure pincher.
5. The barb abrasion is made with manicure scissors.
6. With easy massage movements rub in the nutritious oil or cream for the skin of hands and cuticles.
7. Give the nails a healthy shine with a burnisher.
8. If desired, you can apply on nails a strengthening solution or a nail polish.

Advantages of classic manicure

the procedure is very simple and is fairly fast
this is the only acceptable method, if hands are badly neglected.

Disadvantages of classic manicure

in its process it is very likely to injury the cuticle, and thus the probability of any infection.

The classic manicure is good use as "ambulance" for the nail in any condition. But if you still find the strength to maintain uninterrupted beauty for your favorite hands, it is worth trying other types manicure.

Nail Care: Protecting The Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:42:00 +0000

Nail protecting is realized by applying on the nail plate surface a waterproof cover, which isolates them from the bad effects of water and mud. The hygienic lipstick made on the wax basis performs this function excellent. Of course, you may look strange at the fact that I propose to use the lipstick to protect the nails, but it is the best you can think of. It is inexpensive and a very effective way to care for the nails.

In order to reliably protect your nails, use a lipstick that contains additives that protect lips from UV radiation. Nails, like any other body part, are very susceptible to the sunlight damage, so a lipstick with the additives can help you protect not only the lips, but nails too. The hygienic lipsticks contain vitamin E, panthenol, aloe juice, which is very useful for nails. You can buy hygienic lipstick on the basis of wax at any pharmacy or in a specialized shop.

In conclusion, I want to warn you: before purchase, make sure that the lipstick is made on the basis of wax. Some new types of hygienic lip lipstick are oil-based. Perhaps for the purpose of a lipstick, oil base is better than wax, but for the nails the wax is necessary to make them watertight.

Male Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:18:00 +0000

Passed the times when women were evaluating men only after how clean his shoes are. The modern man should be not only elegantly dressed, but also well-attended. Furthermore, the visit to the cosmetologist of the stronger half of humanity has long ago ceased to be something extraordinary, and now the appearance of a well-dressed business man in a beauty salon brings no surprise.

Male manicure differs significantly from the female one, especially in the lack of paint apart. Men appreciate the natural look of nails after the procedure, so even manicure drugs are tailored to the characteristics of male hormonal system, and practically have no smell.

Deciding to have the manicure done, many men prefer to do it without interference of all sorts of prick-cutting things. And therefore they choose the European manicure, in which the cuticle removal is not made with scissors, but with the help of a special fluid applied on the cuticle, which moistures the skin and they are gently removed with the help of a wooden stick. After removing the cuticles, the manicure master will rectify the length and shape of the nails. Then he will file them and cover with a colorless varnish, which will protect the nails of friability. The varnish is barely noticeable on fingernails, but despite this, most men refuse to cover nails with anything, selecting the minimum needed procedures, basically - cuticle removal and correction of nails shape.

Lately the well-attended hands became an integral part of the image of a successful man. While everyone may not call themselves lovers of beauty salons, already many are beginning to understand that the care for their physical appearance is not only the destiny of the fair half of mankind.

The Manicure And Its Origin

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:24:00 +0000

The art of manicure has a very ancient provenance. In Egypt, in 1964, was found the Father Niankhanum and Khnumhetep's tomb. These persons were on the Pharaoh's suite list, as the "custodians and masters of the Pharaoh's nails." In translation into modern language, they were the court's masters of manicure. In the Ancient Egypt, the various colors of paint on nails was as a "class code." Vivid rich tone indicated the belonging to the royal family, pointed to a high public position, slaves could only have the fingernails painted with pale pastel shades. Cleopatra was painting her fingernails long in the ancient time in terracotta color with the use of common henna. Henna was the most popular means of painting nails throughout the Middle Ages.

The passion for longer fingernails is tracing from a variety of cultures long ago. And, the longer fingernails, the higher state in society occupy their carriers. If it was not possible to grow long natural nails, they used special augments that extended the nails for a few centimeters.

By the '50s years of the XXth century, the nail service has become an important part of the beauty industry. Everyone wanted to have beautiful long nails, and those who could not grow them wanted to try something else. Tips were invented from virtually any elastic material, even from film tape shards. Manicurists used to build natural fingernails cut off - as TIPS, they were glued to the tip of fingernails and were covered with a piece of paper.

Acrylic period began accidentally in the manicure, a dentist, opened the new century in manicure. Dentists began to sell acrylics to the masters of manicure, it started the developing of the modern nail-industry.

The very word manicure originated from the Latin "manus", which means hand, and the "cure" - care. Manicure today is a system of care for the entire hands. In modern terms is not only beautiful fingernails, but therapeutic-curing procedures, hand skin care, the technology of creating artificial nails.

A special spot in the manicure has the "Nail-Art" - a kind of higher professional master in hands care.

SPA - Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:16:00 +0000

For those who do not want their hands to show their age, it suits perfectly to use preparations containing dissolved keramides. They not only abate the skin, but also help to restore the elasticity, moisturize and rejuvenate it, and also performs a soft and effective peeling. The procedure is as pleasant as it is useful: all kinds of aromatic additives transforms it in an aromatherapy session, which is always good for the overall state of health. At the ending of the SPA-manicure process, a relaxing massage of hands is done - it will help to discard the fatigue and stress, as well as lift the mood.

The of implementation of SPA - manicure

1. Remove the the old varnish from the nails.
2. Using a nail file, give the desired form to the nails (procedure in no case should be done on wet fingernails, this can lead to their stratifying). File should be on the basis of cardboard or rubber, iron file is a yesterday story. If you have strong nails, it can be used the boldly sandy or sapphire file. If you can not boast with such nails, preferred are the fine-grained files with a semicircle form and buffer zone, which will file the nail and preserve its structure.
3. Emolliate the cuticles and soften the hand skin with a special remedy, which is included in the SPA - manicure kit.
4. For the preliminary treatment of cuticles - use special means for further softening, and the partial removal of cuticle.
5. For removing cuticles you can use the classic or European method of doing it.
6. Superficial peeling - Apply the agent that produces superficial surface peeling of the old skin cells and prepares it for advanced peeling.
7. Advanced or chemical peeling - at this stage on the hand skin is applied the solution, responsible for the chemical peeling and is followed by a 2 - 3 minutes massage. At this stage occurs moisturizing, healing small cracks, nutrition and softening of the hand-skin.
8. To strengthen the peeling process, the paraffinotherapy can be done for 20 minutes.
9. The massage and deep moisturizing - with the help of a special cream, is done the hand till elbow massage. This stage gives the hand skin elasticity and smoothness. The components that make up the cram have a protective function for the skin of the hands, creating a thin membrane, which retains the moisture on the hands surface.
10. Give a healthy shine to the surface of nails with a polish.
11. If you wish, you can apply a strengthening nail polish, a curative mean or colored polish.

The Advantages of SPA - Manicure

SPA- Manicure is a comprehensive care, which includes high-quality moisturizing and mitigation for hands, gentle, but effective peeling, supplying the skin with natural vitamins and keramides.

SPA- Manicure is a carry from routine to a world of luxury and bliss. This elite procedure allows any hands to be well-groomed. Aromatherapy odor give the manicure refinement and originality.

Ten Tips For A Long Lasting Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:43:00 +0000

How many times it happened to you... After less than one day from making your manicure (for what you are so proud), you notice the nail polish peeling off. You correct the problem, but it's not for long time - it happens again and again, and at last you have to make it from the beginning. Of course this spoils your mood. Here are some easy tips on how to make your manicure last longer.

Keep your nails short. The longer they are , the more exposed to breaking they are, especially when compared to the short nails.
Take care of your cuticles. If you cover the skin around the nails with polish, it will dry out and begin to chip unaesthetic, having the risk of little bleedings. Therefore, before applying the polish collide a bit the skin with a cosmetic stick. Do not cut this skin, as in time it becomes thicker.
Before applying a new layer of polish, clean your nails. Never apply the nail polish on the old layer. The nail can be overloaded and it is only a matter of time till the polish layer will crack.
Use a colorless nail polish as a base. This way the article will be better fixed and last longer.
Every polish layer has to be the thiner possible - and for every instance, it is not recommended to apply more than 2 layers (not counting the base colorless layer).
Make sure the first nail polish layer is well dry before applying the second layer. It will settle much more aesthetic and evenly.
When applying the base (protective) polish, don't forget the area under the nail ( on the finger tip). The nail tops will strengthen and become less liable to breaking.
Get rid of the very old varnish - even if you still like its shade. In time, the varnish ( nail polish) begins to thicken, getting a viscous consistence. An "extreme" solution would be to add a few drops of colorless polish (not dissolving solution!)
Avoid long lasting contact of hands with water. Use the protecting glove in the kitchen and do not stay under shower more than 10 to 15 minutes.
As a general rule, the mother-of-pearl lasts less comparing to the other polishes.

Lets Strenghten Our Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:13:00 +0000

Nail Strengthening is one of the critical elements of care for nails. In this era of all-powerful washing powders and numerous tools for washing, the nails - if mistreated - suffer first - they are stratifying, become fragile and brittle. But they must be strong, resilient and of pink color.

Strengthening of the nails begins with prophylactic procedures. Ideally would be to limit the contact of the hands with cleaning solutions to the minimum. It's fairly easy to do, always use gloves performing household work, preliminarily lubricating the hands with a cream.

But the base for strength nails is the intake of vitamins and micro-elements, and of course, calcium (required, together with vitamin D). For this, the daily meals should also include almonds and dairy products (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese). Also fish and red meat (iron), carrot juice (vitamin A) and spinach (iodine).

Strengthening nails includes supplying them with nail oil or therapeutic cream for cuticle moisture. When applying oil to nail, pay attention to the nails' contour and cuticles, rubbing the moisture on the nail basis with circular movements of the other hand thumb. The composition of ready funds to strengthen nails very varied. Allantoin and pantenol effectively heals the cuticles, especially after cutting them. The nails growth is fastened by liposome and nutrients that encourage the formation of new cell growth in the zone nail plate. Also the creams may contain keratin and sulfur amino acids, proteins and vitamin C, which help to strengthen nails and improve their resistance to the harmful effects of the environment.

For strengthening your nails by your own at home it is useful to use olive oil, adding a few drops of lemon juice - its has a lot of very valuable vitamins to strengthen nails.Apply the oil drops 1-2 times a week.

Also the nails gain more strength after regular massaging, giving them hardness and elasticity. Massage the cuticle area with a very soft brush, previously moistures with glycerin soap. This causes a soft peeling, detracting from the cuticle and skin dead cells preventing the formation of unaesthetic cracks. Particularly useful in combination with massage are the little baths with sea salt, which also contains a wealth of minerals and iodine with an ideal ratio, do it three times a week. Only use sea or oceanic salt without aromatic additives. Dissolve one tea spoon of salt in warm water and hold the hands in the solution for 20 minutes. The procedure is repeated for 10 days successively. After a month, it can be done again.

If you are seriously concerned about the problem of strengthening nails, try to reconsider your views on manicure, giving up to the option of trimming manicure and to the rough metal file, it is better to have modern variants of glass files. Manicure needs to be done regularly, at least once a week or 2. To remove varnish use solutions without acetone. And do not forget that the nails need to periodically rest from varnish, even the high-quality one- in rhythm of 2 days every 5 days of painted nails. Sometimes you can use instead of the color polish, the curative polish, which is called Strengthening polish. It protects nails from the harmful effects of the environment, helps making the fragile and thin nail plate more robust. It looks like colorless polish. Then it can be used as a nourishing base (2-3 layers), under the decorative manicure.

Home Nail Care

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:51:00 +0000

Caring for hands and feet nails is not only a must for our beauty, but also very important for our health. The most beautiful, graceful hand can get bad image if it has bad cared, untidy nails. Proper care of the nails helps maintaining their health, hiding their deficiencies.

Once a week it is necessarily to dedicate half an hour to your manicure. If you have a good set, it will make it easy, even if you are not professional. You have to purchase a good file with a special sputtered surface. But scissors and metal skin file is not recommended to use.

It is also recommended to acquire special "orange" sticks, which can help us easily postpone the skin from nails after a brief warm bath. Cutting up this skin with scissors should not be done in any way, as the only result will be the skin growing constantly and becoming thicker and look more and more unattractive. This skin should be removed using special lotions, which also slow its growth.

Poor quality nail polish or its frequent use, the use of different solvents or acetone to remove polishes, all these cause our nails to become dry and brittle. It is better to use special polish nail remover liquid for getting rid of the polish from your nails. It cleans easily the varnish residues from the nail without irritating the skin, and they usually contain vitamins and special supplements to strengthen the skin around the nail.

Be careful with artificial nails. If you wear them improperly, they can cause fungus infection, which causes the nails discoloring and in the end they get thicker losing their form. For such diseases to cure, it can take six months or more.

Your nails are your business card. Every person should have nice, clean fingernails, including men.

Nail Strengthening Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:09:00 +0000

What are nails? Nails are proteins whose structure is similar to that of the hair. They grow in their top end where under the soft arched cuticles new cells are formed. They "shove" down the nail constantly renewing it. Normally, when the organism is in a healthy state, they grow about 4mm monthly. Biting the nails, tearing the cuticles as well as stress, can stimulate the nails' growth. And on the contrary: bad health and inferior nutrition can delay it. Obviously, the nails' condition is one criteria for the internal health of the organism. Their brightness, easy splitting, white spots, rough cuttings, and lack of brilliance - indicate a disorder in the organism. Add the frequent contact with different kinds of detergents, chemicals, inappropriate nail polishes, nail polish cleaners, bad working conditions and all the unfavorable effects of the environment, there is no doubt: our nails are subjected to more severe trials than the nature has foreseen!

What to do? Our first steps refer to our nutrition and the regular reception of complex vitamins and micro-elements (especially in winter and spring). The most important of them is biotin (vitamin of B-group) and Vitamin C. It is also important to avoid factors causing stress. In this way we help our organism to keep a healthy status and consequently "produce" healthier and more beautiful nails.

How does Nail Strengthening Oil work? First of all it is a barrier. Being a blend of almond oil and five essential oils, it stimulates the growth (rosemary oil), keeps a normal level of moisture and vitalize the cells (eucalyptus and almond oil). The three citrus oils -lemon, grapefruit and citronella are the perfect combination for general care of the nails. As all citrus oils are sensitive to UV rays, avoid the disposition of the nails to the sun or artificial rays. Lecithin, Vitamin E and Vitamin C as natural antioxidants have been added to stabilize the product and prevent it from oxidizing, at the same time improving its action to the nails.

How to use it? Use a small brush To apply the oil on the nail and around cuticle. Massage the skin around the nail until the oil is completely absorbed. Leave for at least 20 minutes. After that you can wipe it, but it is not necessarily to wash the oil as it it not harmful for the health. If you want to put polish on the nails, carefully wipe them off with a cotton fabric.

The massage stimulates and improves the blood circulation around the nail this way improving the "feeding up" of the cells that produce the new nails.
It is recommended to use a nail strengthening oil daily, or at least 2-3 times a week and soon you will see the results. The whole nails will be renewed in about 6 months.

The beautiful nails are not only a natural "decoration"; they are the evidence of our body's health!

Artificial Nails - Myts and Reality

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:54:00 +0000

There are many ways to grow up your nails' length. The difference is in the materials used by the master: gel, acrylics, porcelain, silk, linen and even crystal (!) . The price for this procedure ranges depending on the chosen material and technology used.

The most popular are the acrylic and the gel nails: they are stronger than the other, and look natural. The process itself (i.e. simulation) of such nails is done on tips (attachable plastic or other material with the shape of the nail) or on a special pattern - when the material is modeled on a special form paper covered with teflon.

Lets get to know some facts about artificial nails' lengthening.

Myth 1: Once the procedure is always the same, there's no difference where and to whom to go to lengthen nails.

Reality: Nail art can be described without exaggeration as a high skill item, but, only with the condition of a qualified master. You can go to a super-cool salon, make nails for $500 and a few days later lose forever not only the artificial, but your natural nails too.
And on the contrary, the master engaged in applying artificial nails at home for $25 can make not only a work of art, but health-improving procedures for your nails. The nails-master has preferably to be tested (and recommended) by someone (whom you trust).

Myth 2: Acrylics are better than gel, and vice versa.

Reality: The war between acrylics and gel continues not the first year. Indeed gel and acryl belong to the same chemical group. the conclusion: acrylics is not better than gel and gel is not better than acrylics!

Myth 3: Artificial nails have harmful effects.
Reality: While wearing artificial nails, natural nails are protected and not exposed to any external bad conditions!

In most cases, the permanent possession of "fake" nails, even damaged natural nail, growths the right direction and shape and stops stratifying, might acquire an aesthetically look.

Important: For women suffering from diabetes, skin diseases, acute arthritis, circulatory disorders, fungus infection on nails, undergoing chemo / radio-therapy at the moment, and, of course, pregnant women, Applying artificial nails is not recommended ! ! !

Myth 4: Artificial nails break fast.

Reality: In fact arificial nails are very strong and very hard to break, of course if they are done with quality materials and by good master. Exceptions: excessive hand sweatiness, pregnancy, receiving hormonal drugs (including contraceptives). So if the material begins to exfoliate, crumble or stick up at all -look for the problem in the master or your health.

Myth 5: If artificial nails are so cool, we could have them permanently on.

Reality: Although fake nails do not harm your health and beauty, they need to be periodically removed. On average, if having them constantly, artificial nails need to be removed every 2-4 years for a period of 2 weeks to 3 months.

The "break" duration depends on the individual growth speed of the nails. During this period the nails' plate has to renew fully. This procedure is necessary because natural nails in the procces of "growing" are filed.

Remember, if you decide to get artificial nails, the manicure should be done at least three days before the procedure.
For artificial nails even the cheapest nail polish can stay on about 2 weeks.

Thake the quizz: What Color Should Your Toenails Be?

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:41:00 +0000

I found this great Quizzes blog, and the toenail quiz

This is my result:

Your Toes Should Be Black

A total rule breaker (and heart breaker), you're always a little punk rock.

Your flirting style: Wacky and a bit shocking

Your ideal guy: An accomplished artist, musician, or writer

Stay away from: Preppy guys looking for a quick bad girl fling

Take the quiz, paint your toenails:

What Color Should Your Toenails Be?

Nail Designing

noreply@blogger.com (Tina) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:41:00 +0000

Nail designing is the latest craze among girls at the moment. You can make your nails look absolutely fabulous and freaky with the use of nail designing techniques.

Nicely manicured fingers will always look attractive. Manicured fingers will not only look stylish, but they also reflect your sense of personal hygiene.

The designing of nails starts with the cleaning. It is always better to keep your nails clean. Your nails can be cleaned by soaking your fingers in a bowl of warm soap water for 10 to 15 minutes. A small fine brush can be used to remove the dirt from any cracks in the nails.

There are many creams and polishes on the market that will strengthen your nails and prevent them from cracking. Nail hardeners are the perfect item for those who have very fragile nails. These hardeners can keep your nails strong for over time.

The good old glossy enamel, when applied on your nails, will make the nails look attractive. Not all girls or women are blessed with long nails. There are artificial nails available on the market will make your nails look longer.

Your nails can be decorated with cute, trendy paintings. There are a variety of nail polishes that add a touch of life to your nails. These polishes may be matte finished or gloss finished.

A type of nail designing accessory called glitters is used to make your nails sparkle. Many tattoos are also used to decorate nails. Your nails can also be made attractive with the help of stones and jewels. The nails can also be designed using the skills of a professional.

Many kits are available at affordable prices to allow you to decorate your nails. The kits include nail hardeners, base coats, nail polishes, glitters, manicure kits, fine brushes, nail dryers, etc. The kits come with design catalogues from which you can choose your designs.

You can design your nails according to your creativity and imagination. Many contests featuring nail designing are held in colleges and other institutions.

By Elizabeth Morgan

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