Handy nail tips
Why won’t nails grow?
Unless you have some type of
medical condition that prevents it, your nails are growing. On average,
your nails grow about 1/8 of an inch per month. The reason why most
people’s nails don’t seem to grow is because they break before they see
results. Many people bite their nails, rip them off, others tend to shed
or peel. The best way to see results is to start a healthy nail program
with your nail technician.
 I can’t apply thin coats; my nail polish is just thick to begin with.
What should I do?
If you really want your nail polish to keep well in the bottle, keep
it in the refrigerator, this will extend its shelf-life.
I keep getting those darn bubbles!
Two things can cut down significantly on bubbles:
ROLL the bottle between your palms, instead of shaking it. Shaking
just whips bubbles into the polish. Also, use only thin coats.
Why does my polish keep cracking?
Try applying a thin clear coat of polish every other night to avoid
this.
My nails keep splitting in layers at the top, will eating gelatin and
drinking milk help strengthen them?
No and no. These are just myths. Your fingernails are made of
keratin, the same protein as hair. Have you ever seen conditioner brag
that it has calcium in it? Probably not. What WILL help strengthen your
nails is to avoid filing them as much as possible, and when you have to,
file in one direction only. You know what happens if you keep bending a
wire back and forth? The same thing happens to nails, just on a
different level. Other tips... use gloves when washing dishes and doing
other household chores. Keep exposure to harsh chemicals at a minimum,
especially bleach. |
