How To Take Care of Your Nails

Nail care is also an essential part of skin care. Though, it is often ignored but it is time to give attention to your nails. Uneven nails, extra long nails and ripped ends, look awful. They can ruin the beauty of your hands. Well manicured nails look attractive and neat. In fact nails that are clipped and trimmed well, and coated with nail polish can look sexy and add oomph to your personality. Here, we tell you how you can do manicure at home. All you need is some basic tools and a rich hand cream and cleanser.

The first step to a good manicure, is to clip nails and hang nails. Don’t grow your nails too long, it looks tacky. And never pull hang nails, always clip them carefully. Else it can lead to serious infection. Having cut your nails, it is time to file them. Use a filer made from ground crystal. It will file your nails gently and the ends wont get jagged. Invest in a good quality nail file.

Follow up this with nail buffing, it smoothes the nail surface and adds shine to your dull nails. Once the clipping and filing is done, it is time to soak your hands in warm water to remove dirt and grime. It will also soften the hands and prepare your hands and nails for moisturisation. Add a cleansing agent like face wash to the warm water and soak your hands for 10 minutes.

Now scrub off dead skin cells by using a nail brush. Cling a hot towel wrap and leave it for a minute. Your skin will feel refreshed. Now apply a rich hand cream, apply it even on the nails. Voila! You have smooth hands and nails. Apply a coat of cuticle oil to your nails and follow up with the nail paint of your desired shade. These are some nail care tips.