Showing posts with label Nail Care Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nail Care Tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

How to make yourself a French manicure: Instruction

French manicure - an elegant and always popular. It is easy to make yourself at home by following the practical advice.


Wash your hands and remove the old paint by using nail polish remover. To remove the varnish on the edges, you can use a cotton swab or stick to remove cuticles with cotton on the end dipped in the same vehicle.


Trim nails straight scissors or tweezers. Then take a nail file and trim corners. You should get a form, the average between the oval and rectangular. Use a fine-grained way nail file to trim them.

 

Apply cuticle remover.

 
Prepare a bath for nails - drip into the bowl with warm water and a few drops of almond oil or jojoba (in principle, any suitable base oil). Hold your hand in the bath for five minutes. Blot with a towel.



Take a piece of cotton wool, soak in water and wrap the tip of the stick from an orange tree. Gently push the cuticles. Do not cut them - it is less accurate and can be painful cuts.






Apply exfoliating scrub on your hands, then rinse and brush with cream. Again put on a special cuticle cream. After that, degrease the nails, again wiping them with cotton wool soaked in nail polish remover.


Starting with the little finger, apply a thin layer of varnish on the base under all the nails.



Apply a light shade of neutral nail polish, close to natural. Let it dry. Wait two minutes, then apply another layer. The thinner the layer of varnish, the better. To achieve this, wipe one side of the brush on the edge of the bottle with the varnish and paint the other side of the brush. Best way to apply paint in three movements - first on center of the nail, then turns on the edges.






White nail edge cover opaque white or beige lacquer. In the traditional French manicure white line usually straight. But you can draw it slightly bent according to the natural shape of the nail, so the nails will seem longer. To lacquer peeling, lacquered nail edge and also a little below it.


Remove any excess paint with a Q-tip tool for nail polish remover.



Cover the nail transparent top cover. Allow the varnish to dry completely - this will take at least 20 minutes.
 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Nail Care at home: Nutrition, Hydration, Massage

As you can see the nails of a man - whether he is healthy, Oriental medicine can make a diagnosis, at the first examination of the human hand. From a cosmetic point of view on the nails can be understood by a person cares about himself. Nail Care should be regular, and it begins with nutrition and healthy lifestyles. The beauty of nails is dependent on the general state of health, so we need to remember the correct diet.


A few interesting facts about the growth of nails


Fingernails grow faster:


    
with long fingers,
    
on the working hand,
    
on the hands than feet,
    
in summer than in winter,
    
during pregnancy.


Problems with nails


Problems with the nails can be a different kind, but the most common - it is brittle, a bundle. The reason for that is causing the nails can be both external and internal factors.


The external factors may include contact with harmful substances, such as the use of chemical household assets, poor-quality cosmetics. Physical injury also causes the violation of nail growth. Moreover, injury can be serious and obvious, and inadvertently applied the wrong care (grooming and handling nail file and polish). The structure of the nail plate is reminiscent of fish scales, scales, and nails grow in the direction from root to tip. If a nail file during processing, polishing, cutting with scissors or pliers to go against the growth of scales - the nail plate is injured. That would entail the cracks and flaking scales nail.


Internal factors have a problem with the nails should be given special attention.


The nail keratin is formed within and into the skin and hair. In addition to nail a lot of minerals: sulfur (which helps the nail to be hard), zinc, calcium, chromium, selenium and phosphorus. With a lack of these minerals will start to hurt your nails to become brittle and exfoliate. For good and proteins need nails with fats.


If the food will not be necessary substances, even the best care cosmetics will not help. On the nails have to take care on a regular basis. And in addition to diet to carry out cosmetic procedures, but not necessarily salon. There are many ways to care for your nails at home.


If the nails are brittle, do not use lacquer or means to care for your nails with formaldehyde.


Hand massage with oils


One of the good of nail care at home - a hand massage with the use of oil:



    
fingernails clean hands,
    
prepare the necessary amount of olive oil, almond oil or wheat germ oil,
    
a massage with oil, ten minutes, rubbing oil into nails and cuticles.
    
repeat every day.


Massage can help moisturize nails and cuticles, and strengthen the blood circulation in your hands.


If the nails exfoliate, evening primrose oil can help. The oil contains special essential fatty acids necessary for cell structure of nails.


Tips and tricks


    
Too little iron in the diet can lead to a thin, flat nails. In this case, you must increase

your intake of iron in the diet include lean red meats, dried fruits, nuts and green 
vegetables.

    
For healthy nails need enough calcium, iron, zinc, protein and vitamins A, B and 

C.

    
For moisturizing the nails need to massage cream or nail oil every night.


    
Citric acid in the lemon juice acts as a natural bleach and cleanser for the nail.  

Wet a cotton ball in lemon juice and process under the nail, then rinse off after ten
minutes for a super-clean nails.

    
Good clean fingernails will help ordinary baking soda, and even a little bit of 

toothpaste.

    
A couple of days a month to give nails a rest time of the paint, so they can 

breathe. Polishing at this time give your nails a natural shine.

    
It should be avoided file nails as much as possible. If the nail is broken, need 

to rasp in one direction only.

    
When the homework is to wear gloves. This will reduce the impact of harsh 

chemicals to a minimum.

    
In order to restore balance after exposure to be done moisturizing and 

nourishing mask. Good fit of the mask melted paraffin.

    
It should be used with caution in moisturizing creams and lotions because it may

be too wet nail. The structure allows moisture to soak the nails, but since there 
is no fat in the nails, the water can not remain in the plate. If the moisture applied 
to the nails layer of oil, it will help keep moisture in the nail.

    
But if too much moisture will be the nail loose and soft. In addition, the 

oft-repeated wetting-drying makes the nail is very fragile. Therefore, any 
cosmetic procedure should be carried out intelligently, otherwise no effect other 
than damage can not be obtained.

    
Be sure to remember about hygiene and disinfection. Any damage - this is an

open door for infection.

    
If the nails have been infected by a fungus, should consult a doctor. You 

should also do in the case, if the injury was the nail in blue or black.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Nail Polish 2012: Unexpected solutions

Manicure, hairdo and shoes are the hallmark of any lady with an impartial, objective and comprehensive information about its owner. Therefore, at all times was considered a matter of nails decoration of extreme importance for the fairer sex. Each new season brings in nail fashion their adjustments, absorbing the best from the past, boldly offering the newest and interesting. And the nail polish in 2012 is positioned as a very stylish with a fairly bright, diverse, catchy, and sometimes surprising solutions.


General trends manicure


The world's leading brands, such as Gareth Pugh and Sally Hansen, as well as many fashion shows by famous designers determined that the most popular polishes will be: blue, blue, gray, brown, black and red. Also relevant are metallic colors: silver, platinum, gold, bronze and pastel colors, including white.


In this regard, the activities of corporations for the production of nail varnish is aimed primarily at an acceptable and cost effective synthesis of fashion trends and their own development. Saturation of the product covers all kinds of nail glitter, toning dust, holographic glitter will make it possible to expand the palette of its use in all types and styles, manicures - from glamorous, to the youth.


The world's leading manufacturers are constantly expanding range of products for professional and regular manicures, fighting for the palm in the world shows, thus forcing to be in constant motion of its competitors.

lacquer nail polish nails 2012. 



Brand Nubar

Grey nail manicure with dust of silver hue, which is environmentally friendly, contains no formaldehyde, toluene and dibutiftonata. This is a real trend of the season. Varnish is ideal for a winter season and summer. Equally looks good with dark knits and fur capes. The restaurant, at receptions and other celebrations manicure with the polish will look just gorgeous.


Red matt lacquer collection "Velvet luxury" is beautiful and extravagant. He seemed to be intended for a romantic date candlelight. Very quick drying, does not harm health. This varnish can simply apply with a brush in two coats.


Turquoise lacquer collection "Prism" with holographic glitterom very stable, has all the features of glamor. Equally fit and young girls, ladies and older. 

lacquer nail polish nails 2012


Brand Aurelia

French brand offers an unimaginable variety of Aurelia colors of nail varnish - from light-and-milk tone to the darkest shades.


Dark brown lacquer with metallic type of collection "Metallic Tint" very tight. The committee does not include harmful ingredients. It will look great on a date in the autumn season. It is possible, making it the main background, complete manicure nail piercing on the left ring finger, which would give the image of mystery and charm.


Spectacular blue lacquer with a slight metallic tone of the collection "Sparking Dust" and looks pretty great on tanned hands. As with all collectible varnishes, it is applied to the basecoat.

lacquer nail polish nails 2012 



Brand Orly


Recognized worldwide brand Orly offers a huge selection of varnishes. Trend 2012 - dark gray lacquer collection "Matte Vynil". This simply chic of the season. Enigma, a mystery, invisibility, innuendo, magic - such associations is look ladies vzmahnuvshey hand, the fingers which are decorated with these nails.


Blue-gray matte finish varnish the same collection, has an excellent quality, compact, environmentally friendly. This varnish looks great on nails of any shape, making them well-groomed and beautiful.

lacquer nail polish nails 2012 


Brand Jessica


Global trademark Jessica prepares for circulation the largest selection of various coatings, including at the trendy red hues, but also a huge range of associated beauty products.


Red glossy lacquer is almost transparent, well looking at your nails, give the image of spice, warmth. Equally suitable for discos, celebrations and every day.


Burgundy paint with gloss looks gorgeous in tunics to almond-shaped nails, creates an image of a languid, sexual woman. Lacquer enamel strawberry tint gloss perfectly complement the image of a young lady.

lacquer nail polish nails 2012
Purple gloss - hit of the season, decorate your nails, giving brightness and vivacity, originality and creativity shape of the woman.


Brand Trind 

The production base of one of the world's leading brand Trind, following the demand for metallized and brilliant colors, produces light in a palette of paints and enamels is given a fashion trend. 
This varnish of golden-brown tone, firming, line Trind Caring Color. Bio-active formula allows their composition, penetrating directly into the nail plate, to both therapeutic function. This makes this type of special value paints.

Besides this shade, this brand offers other colors: golden-red, gold and purple, as well as varnishes with firming.

lacquer nail polish nails 2012 



On the related products


When using paints, of course, disturbed the internal structure of the nail, is changing its natural color and reduced immunity. To avoid this, developed a lot of money, officials for the recovery of nails to strengthen them and care for them.


For such products in 2012 include a number of basic kinds of coatings, fixing of coatings, varnishes, nail care and cuticle tools to remove the varnish, and nail files, clippers, manicure sets. For example, the basic coverage for damaged nails Restoration, prepared by extract of Echinacea, through which the nail is fully restored, as well as brand products Zinger. 

lacquer nail polish nails 2012 



Beauty Nails largely determines not only mood but also health. Therefore, all efforts related to medical treatment, decoration nails, leaving them with more than pays for itself.

Nail Care in the home: Lessons of beauty at home

It is hard to imagine modern woman without a manicure and pedicure, as nail care - the same hygienic procedure as brushing your teeth or washing hair. Our nails are made of keratin - the protein, which is one of the main building material of the body. Clean and healthy nails are of great importance, because the nails protect the fingers and toes from injury, and therefore require care no less than other parts of the body.

Ration


If you want your nails stay beautiful and healthy, provides the natural protein, and if not, take a protein supplement. Natural protein sources: cereals, legumes, oatmeal, eggs, nuts and seeds. Stay away from refined sugars and simple carbohydrates.


Your diet should consist of 50% of fresh fruits and vegetables containing the body needs vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Eat foods rich in sulfur and silicon, such as broccoli, fish, onions, and sea vegetables. Also include in the diet more foods rich in biotin such as brewer's yeast, soy flour, and whole grains.


On the day drink four to six glasses of still water and other liquids. The cracks in the nails may indicate a lack of fluid in the body. Daily drink fresh carrot juice. It contains lots of calcium and phosphorus are very useful for strengthening nails.


Include in the diet of citrus, salt and vinegar in moderation. Excessive consumption of these products leads to an imbalance of protein and calcium, which may adversely affect the health of nails.


Complete diet with bee royal jelly (a good source of essential fatty acids) and algae (rich in silica, zinc and B vitamins) - these products will also help strengthen nails.


To prevent the appearance of nails and foliation burrs, every day, take 2 tablespoons of brewer's yeast and wheat germ oil.


To return to a healthy color and texture of brittle yellowed nails, cook the mixture of honey, avocado oil and egg yolk. All the ingredients are taken in equal parts. In the prepared mixture, add a pinch of salt and rub the mixture into her nails and cuticles. Leave on for half an hour, then rinse. Repeat daily. The first results will be visible in about two weeks after starting treatment.


To strengthen nails experts recommend dipping them in warm olive oil or apple cider vinegar for ten to twenty minutes a day.


Treat your nails with care. Do not use them for something to open up, pound - it can damage their texture. Do not cut cuticles. Exposed cuticle of the nails are more sensitive and prone to inflammation, which can cause infection. Every night before going to bed apply a moisturizer to your nails to prevent them from dryness. Before you use nail polish, put on your nails a protective base to prevent yellowing.


As little as possible, use nail polish remover tool - it contains solvents, which neutralize the lipids in the structure of the nail, causing the nails become brittle. Solvents are also highly toxic and can be absorbed through the skin. If you need to use the nail polish remover, choose a medium containing acetate, acetone, and not - it is less toxic.


Perform household chores in rubber gloves, then necessarily apply to the hands of a nourishing cream. If you transplant flowers and running with the land, the previously well scrape your nails a piece of soap, so it has remained under them, protecting them from mechanical injury and unnecessary pollution.


Never attach artificial nails over your own. Although artificial nails look stylish and sexy, they destroy your nails as well as harmful chemicals and glue easily penetrate the skin through a break a nail and nail bed. It is also known that the use of artificial nails contribute to the development of fungal infection.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Manicure Set: Tools of beauty

Many people first draw at the hands of the interlocutor. Therefore, a good manicure will make a favorable impression. In order to have your nails well-groomed appearance is not necessary to go to the salon every time. For the average quality of care you can buy manicure set.

Manufacturer of manicure set should be reliable. A bad manicure set - is not just a waste of money, it is also a chance to harm your skin and nails. On the other hand, high-quality manicure set is a good monetary investment for several years. The main thing - to care for manicure equipment, disinfect, keep dry and well sharpened.


The choice of manicure set


When choosing a manicure set should pay attention to quality nail files. The choice of granularity depends entirely on the thickness of the nail of the future master of manicure set. The best nail files with the mineral, glass or Diamond. Of course, these saws of the road. But it is better to buy a nail file for several years, than every six months to buy a new cheap nail file, in which low-quality fly off spraying a few times of use.


Cuticle should have a dull edge. The purpose of the spatula - to push, but do not cut cuticles. It is fraught with infection. The contours of such a spatula should be approached individually, in accordance with the form of base of the nail. The material of construction of the spatula must be stainless steel. Due to the fact that the blade is constantly in contact with the place through which it is easy to carry infection, the spatula should be constantly disinfected. No other material other than stainless steel in this case will not work.


The set includes tongs and, with a different set they are different in form. These tweezers are needed for accurate trimming, and their choice should depend on the shape of the nails and cuticles future owner manicure set. You should avoid even the Chinese manufacturer of quality issues, but due to the fact that the Chinese have another form of nails and cuticles. Therefore, the appropriate tools for them are mostly not suitable for people of other ethnic origin. The use of unsuitable tools can lead to forms of cuts and infection.


Tongs for Nail nippers for a bit more cuticle, but they should be sharp and the desired shape.


Supplies, which should be avoided in a personal non-professional manicure set is:


    *   
knife to the cuticle.
   
*    strongly curved scissors.


These tools should be used only by an experienced specialist, if independently begin to use these tools easy to get hurt and get infected.


A good manicure set will save you time and money on trips to the nail salons. In addition, if you take the set with him, it may be useful in everyday life where, for example, if the broken nail.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Yellow nails: Sign of illness?

Nails can tell a lot about the general state of health. Healthy nails - a sign of good health for these nails is characterized by a natural pinkish hue. If the nails have changed color to yellow, it can be a symptom of certain health problems - or the result of a bad habit.

Causes of discoloration of nails


Smoking: Nicotine - one of the most common causes of yellow fingernails. Over time, nicotine and tar contained in cigarettes, accumulate in the body, causing discoloration of the nails. Elimination of tobacco - the best way to maintain good health and solve the problem of yellow nails. If the habit can get rid of, should at least keep a cigarette in the ashtray between puffs, and not keep her fingers constantly.


Health problems: but not always, change the color of nails may be the consequence of certain health problems. Yellowing of the nails can cause liver, lung, kidney, diabetes, lack of certain substances in the body - including iron and zinc. Therefore, noticing discoloration of nails, it is best to consult with a doctor who will determine the cause yellowing and can diagnose the cause discoloration of nails cause.


Fungal infection: a brownish-yellow nails usually become symptom of fungal infection. Fungal infection accompanied by an unpleasant odor, itching and pigmentation, due to which the nails are becoming a characteristic yellow color. For the treatment of fungal infections require special medications - often anti-fungal ointment. After curing nail infections acquire natural color. In addition, the yellowing of the nails and can cause such diseases as psoriasis, as well as fungal infection that requires immediate medical attention.


Yellow nail syndrome: a rare disease, with lymph edema, thickening and color change nail on the yellowish-green. In special cases, there is a gradual peeling of the nail plate from the nail bed.


Yellow nails and nail polish


Regular use of nail polish, especially dark colors, leaves the nail plate spot - the nail plate absorbs some pigment from paint. In addition, a chemical reaction nails may be affected by bleaching.


Particularly dangerous for the health of nails red nail polish, which contains a large number of iron oxides and other pigments that contribute to yellowing of the nails. In addition, many of nail polish is formaldehyde, the reaction with the statement in nail keratin protein also causes yellowing of the nails.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Kate Middleton and special manicure donated by Camilla

Kate Middleton does not need beauty treatments, but a manicure before the wedding is a must. Thought of everything Camilla organizing a very special moment for the bride: Marina Scandoval did come from Jo Hansford salon in Mayfair at Clarence House for a manicure Kate. The hands are certainly one of the most important on your wedding day and time of the exchange of the rings are shot and photographed by everyone in the world this fall.


The treatment consists of a long soak in which the hands are softened completely, then there is a relaxing massage and polishing and polishing of nails. How to polish? He chose a light color, the one that is fashionable at the moment. This is an off-white, very natural, perfect with her ​​skin.


Kate is very keen to be natural and also the reason of her hair (hair down under the veil) may be this: there is to say that she is young and can afford to be so simple. Camilla also took advantage of this fairy to give himself a hand placed.



Recall that the wife of Charles cares deeply about his appearance and has worked hard in recent years to become a bit cute. William has also undergone a manicure. The royal family has tried to convince the prince to do the waxing, but all was in vain. He chose to estimate only the hands and of course the hair (they are little).