How to take care of and maintain beautiful nails?
If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, then the hands are a reflection of a woman’s love for herself. Well-groomed beautiful hands are the same attribute of non-verbal communication as, say, stylish clothes, expensive jewelry and accessories. And in the end, every woman is pleased to wear a beautiful manicure, what can I say! That is why manicure services are considered one of the most popular. Many women are refusing to cover with traditional varnishes in favor of more resistant coatings, such as gel polish, bio gel, shellac and so on. Thanks to these modern coatings, nails, color and design of manicure, household chores and household troubles become not terrible.
Without serious strength tests, the coatings last from two weeks to a month. Five – ten years ago, such a result was not even expected from the usual varnishes. However, progress often presents us with new challenges and difficulties. Therefore, women now face the question: how to take care of their hands after a manicure in order to preserve its beauty longer? If there are no more questions about the durability and quality of the coating, then this cannot yet be said about the state of the cuticle and skin of the hands.
Perhaps, many women are familiar with the situation when, literally a day or two after going to the nail salon, burrs begin to bristle around the nails, spoiling the whole picture of well-groomed hands. In addition to burrs, beautiful handles can ruin dry and flaky skin.
We have highlighted some hands and nail care tips,which will help your hands and nail health.
Moisturize.
Make it a rule to use hand cream regularly. It is advisable to use it not only in the morning and evening. But as often as possible during the day. Be sure to choose a cream that you like in terms of texture and aroma so that you enjoy using it.
The creams of such creams often include carefully selected effective moisturizing and nourishing ingredients: allantoin, vitamins A and E, hyaluronic acid, shea and olive oils, and others. In addition, the brand has a collection of creams with precious oils, such as argan oil, macadamia oil, tiare oil and acai berries. All brand creams have moisturizing and nourishing properties, helping protect the skin from external factors (cold, wind, temperature changes).
If you are not comfortable using a regular cream at the office or just during an active day, use a lighter lotion or aqua gel. They absorb faster, moisturize and do not leave marks on clothes and objects.
Cuticle oil
Not only do well-groomed hands have attractive and healthy nails, but they also have healthy skin! How to save a manicure if an overgrown, cracked and dry cuticle inevitably spoils the beauty and neatness of the hands? To avoid problems with the cuticle, it is necessary to monitor its appearance and constantly moisturize with cuticle oil. Now on the shelves of stores you can find a variety of oils – multi- or single-component, as well as a different format – in a bottle with a brush, with a pipette or even in a tube. You can choose a cuticle care product that is convenient for you. The bottles are usually compact, so it will be possible to moisturize the cuticle even on the go or standing in a traffic jam. A small drop is enough to treat the surface of the cuticle and nail. Put a drop of oil on the cuticle of each finger and gently rub it into the nail plate and cuticle. If you repeat this method as often as possible – 3-5 times a day – the results will be the best. Cuticle oil not only cares for the cuticle and the skin around the nail, but also for the nail itself, moisturizing and nourishing it.
Baths for nails
If you have not only an extra minute to apply hand cream or cuticle oil, then we recommend spending your free time with the benefit of your hands, namely, making an oil bath for nails. Such a procedure provides excellent care for the skin of the hands after a manicure: it moisturizes and nourishes it, strengthens the nails, saves them from brittleness and delamination. To do this, you will need any vegetable oil, such as olive or coconut. You can also add lemon, orange, tangerine or grapefruit essential oil. Heat the oil (or a mixture of oils) to a comfortable temperature for you and keep your fingers in it for 15-20 minutes.
Use gloves
Admit it, how often do you use gloves when washing dishes, laundry and cleaning? Meanwhile, the use of detergents negatively affects the condition of the skin and nails, and even the integrity of the manicure. Dishwashing liquids, stain removers and laundry soap dry out the skin, leaving an unpleasant feeling of tightness. Because of such household trifles, all your nail care after a manicure can go down the drain. Therefore, do not forget to use protective gloves to preserve the beauty of your hands until the next trip to the salon.
