Nail care is essential as nails protect the tips of our fingers and toes. No expensive implements are required for proper nail care other than a nail clipper or a pair of small scissors, and a nail file. Your fingernails and toenails should be trimmed regularly and the nails and cuticles moisturized daily with hand cream or lotion. For added protection, many women apply a bit of polish. Split nails are an indication that your body is dehydrated so you will need to drink lots of fluids and apply special oils or a moisturizer.
Long, pointed nails need extra attention as they are fragile and tend to break or split easily. You can strengthen them by applying several coats of hardener solution. A good habit to develop as part of your nail care regime is to apply Vaseline or a hand moisturizer to your cuticles each time after you wash your hands, as soap has a drying effect. The worst thing that you can do to your nails is to bite them. Not only will you cause them to look unsightly, but you may also get an infection in the process.
Fashion Trends
Today nails have become a fashion accessory, and with the advent the modern fashion scene, polishes are becoming an increasingly popular item for the stylish and elegant woman. The nude look and the French manicure were once the in-thing, but today bold colors are making a big comeback as more and more designers and artists are moving towards bright and metallic colors. The most sought-after style of colors these days are glittering gold tones, bright coral colors such as orange or orange-pink, and ombre, which is a gradual shading from lighter to darker hues.
The trend has also been moving towards long, slender, almond-shaped nails and in this age more than ever before design, color and style are being highlighted. The modern woman is no longer satisfied with plain polish products. She wants to boast of well-manicured nails with unique nail art designs to match her ensemble.
Commonly Used Products
Many women use nail polish or nail varnish to either decorate their fingernails and toenails or to protect their nail plates. Nail polish no longer comes only in the three basic colors of red, pink and brown, but today you have a range of designs and colors for your nails. For that clean and glossy look for your nails, you can apply transparent nail varnish.
Acrylic gel polish is usually applied over a coat of colored nail polish so as to provide a glossy layer and to protect the underlying nail polish from getting chipped. Another typical product for the care of nails is nail polish remover, an organic solvent. Many products these days also contain oils, perfumes and coloring. The newer types in the market usually contain ethyl acetate instead of acetone. These may not be as strong and effective as the latter, but they are gentler on the nails and provide better nail care in the long run.
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