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How To Repair Damaged Nails From Biting – Works Every Time…

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I have to confess. Despite being a Certified Nail Technician and Manicurist, I am prone to biting my nails. I have been working over the years to reduce this habit, but I’ve also had to learn how to repair damaged nails from years of biting. Sometimes life just throws at us some bad news, or an awkward situation can throw us into a stressful situation. Its common to turn to your nails for relief, and by picking and biting them, you feel a sense of control and strangely feel better. Even if your nails are starting to bleed and become sore. If you’re like me and you also fall victim to this habit, then the best advise I can give is to try and to focus on your triggers. Identify when and why you start biting to begin with and then try to override the urge.…

How To Make Nails Shiny After Nail Polish – The Greatest Way

When you have spent time and have taken the effort to do your own nails, you would like your nail polish to look great – not just right now, but for as long as possible. Having glistering and shiny nails all starts by using the right products, but once your nails are painted there are a number of additional tips to keep and retain shine you are looking for. If you have painted your Nails, or are looking to in the near future, this article will show you how to take your nails from having a Matte Regular Finish, to a Shiny Finish. If you are running a little low in time, here’s the quick overview. If you want a shiny finish on your polish, you’re going to need a recommended Super Shine Clear Topcoat. It is also advisable to prepare your nails appropriately ahead of time. The best tool for this is a four-way buffer that you can use on your natural/acrylic nails first. …

Best Cuticle Cream For Hangnails (Prevent Dry Skin For Good)

If you are experiencing Hangnails, then a moisturizing Cuticle Cream can help to completely restore your torn, dry and tender Skin. Having torn skin around the side of your nails (hangnails) isn’t pretty. It can cause a lot of pain and irritation too. They are quite common and occur due to dry skin, so an enriching Cuticle Cream can make all of the difference. And you are going to want to do this. Hangnails can become infected if they are exposed to Bacteria or Fungus. By getting a Cream that is rich in essential Oils, Vitamins and Minerals, whilst avoiding harsh chemicals and toxic ingredients, you can reduce/eradicate hangnails very quickly. A well-formulated cream will replenish the Cuticle, the Nail bed, and the skin around your nails to their more natural and healthy environment. Thankfully, there are a number of reputable and well-recommended brands that will remove and prevent Hangnails for good.…

How To Do A Professional Manicure Step By Step [The Guide]

There is nothing better than a fresh new pristine Manicure. But only when they are done right! There are a lot of things than can go wrong, and a lot of things than can ruin the appearance of your new nail design. So, today I’m going to show you how to do a professional manicure treatment. This will provide you with a step by step tutorial of how to create a stunning Mani. You can use this guide if you are a Nail Technician/ Manicurist with clients, or you want to do this on yourself at home. What You Will Need Anti-Bacterial Spray/Soap Fine Emery Board Nail Cutter (Optional) Cuticle Cream Orange Wood Sticks Cotton Wool Disinfecting Fluid e.g. Barbicide (Optional) Hand Lotion Nail Polish Remover Lint Free Wipes Base Coat Nail Polish Top Coat Step One: Preparation If you are working on clients, it’s important to make sure that you sanitize their hands before you start.…

Nail Polish Peels Off After One Day… The Fixes!

If you like to paint your nails but find that your Nail Polish Peels Off After One Day, it can be really frustrating. You spend all that time preparing and go out to buy your favorite colors, only to find that your efforts and money has gone to waste literally the very next day. I feel like I get this question all the time, and many of my clients in the Salon report that this is why the reasons why they come to see me in the first place. Thankfully, there are actually a number of tips, tricks and ways that can help to prevent your Nails from chipping or peeling. This article is here to explain the four very best methods. Tip #1: Do not use Cuticle Oil or Lotion Before It seems that a lot of Nail Artists are always recommending that you apply Cuticle Oil and Lotion right before you start your manicure.…

Best Nail Strengthener After Gel Nails – (That Actually Work)

Having Gel Nails is great. But once you remove them, sometimes your Natural Nails are not so glamorous. If you have noticed signs of wear and tear, or that they have become weaker or more brittle, a Nail Strengthener can make all the difference. Unfortunately, weakened nails are a known side effect following a period of wearing Gel Nails. If you think about it, they have been covered from natural light. They have been starved of the very nutrients that they need to stay strong and to grow. Just like any other part of the body, Nails require certain nutrients, vitamins and minerals to thrive. Its important that you provide your Nails with the right environment, or Nails become weakened, brittle and can even start to peel. Thankfully, there is a range of Nail Brands that provide Strengthening Polishes to replenish your Nails and restore the more optimal condition. They are formulated with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that Nails simply depend on.…

Easy Nail Art Designs At Home For Beginners Without Tools

What is to follow is a collection of easy Nail Art Designs that you can do at Home without Tools (even if you are a complete beginner!) If you are like me, then you love having fun and easy DIY Nail Art. It can be a great way to transform your Nails and your look. Even though Nail Art looks fantastic, and is hugely popular and in trend, you shouldn’t need to have to head to a Salon to get your design done. That can be far too expensive and there’s just no need with the right designs and the right tutorials. Unfortunately, there are lots of Tutorials online, but few of them provide simple designs that are ideal for beginners. I’d like to change that for you today. If you are looking for some Nail Art Designs that are easy to apply and can be down quickly, you’re in luck!…

How To Clean Under Your Acrylic Nails – The #1 Way…

If you regularly wear Acrylic Nails, then you will know that they can easily collect dirt underneath. As someone who loves to wear Acrylics, its really useful to know How To Clean Under Your Acrylic Nails. There’s nothing worse than dirt building up there, it can completely ruin the look and feel of your Mani! If you’ve been to the Salon and spent a lot on a nice set of Acrylics, then you are going to want to ensure that you keep them clean to give you that dazzling look that you have paid for. Dirt and Acrylics Acrylics are fixed to your Natural Nails through a dried gel coating. As such, you cannot just raise or lift them off temporarily and return them back once you have cleaned them. They are fixed securely in position. But being fixed in place doesn’t mean that they are not prone to dirt collection.…

How To Make Fake Nails Stay On Longer – The Very Best Tips…

If you wear Fake Nails, then you will know that keeping them on can be difficult. As someone who wears Fake Nails quite regularly, I am always on the lookout for How To Make Fake Nails Stay On Longer. Are there any effective tips, tricks, techniques to do this? The short answer is Yes. There are some really easy and effective ways to keep your Fake Nails more secure, and last a lot longer. This article will help you to learn what you can do. All from the comfort of your own home. Even if you have a busy and hectic day to day lifestyle and are prone to losing your False Nails. How To Make Fake Nails Stay On Longer I know a lot of people associate Fake nails with them popping off all over the place. When I first started wearing Fake nails I experienced this a lot. Over time, working on my own nails and on clients in the Salon, there are a number of ways to get them to last a lot longer.…

Best Nail File For Shaping – Gain Complete Control…

I recently bought a range of Nail Files and have spent weeks testing, comparing results, and considering which was the best purchase for Shaping Nails. Here’s the short version of this post: In my opinion, the best Nail File For Shaping out there right now is the Zeva Austrian Nail File. Another great option is the Malva Belle Crystal Glass Nail File. At the top of the range, if you have money to spend is the Diamancel Diamond Nail File. These are all Crystal Glass Nail Files which will provide you with the precision, control and delicacy that other Nail Files just cannot provide. In this post, I hope to share all of the information I’ve researched over the last few weeks, and provide my expert advice along the way. What To Look For In A Nail File There are many different types of Nail files available to buy. They come in a range of materials, there are several different brands and there are different price points.…