With more polishes than you could count, we know that you’re all about those good nail days.
But are your nails really as strong and healthy as they could be?
Biting your nails
On a scale of one to disgusting, biting your nails is pretty gross.
If you think the worst thing about gnawing down is your short little stubs, you’re wrong.
The habit also promotes bacterial transfer from your nails to your mouth, which can make you super sick.
It can even leave those little nubs vulnerable from the open sores, which can lead to nasty infections.
Want to kick the habit?
A great way to quit is bypainting your nails.
Removing polish with your fingers
Taking it upon yourself to peel off your polish?
Just stop right now.
Forcing your nail polish off is superdamaging to your nails.
You won’t only be stripping off your nail polish, but also the top layer of your nail.
Think of it like a face peel gone wrong.
Since nobody likes weak, flimsy nails, attempt to always take your polish off with nail polish remover.
Many different brands make them and they’re perfect for throwing in your purse.
Cutting your cuticles
No one wants crusty cuticles messing up their beautiful manicure.
However,picking at them or cutting themis not the answer.
You should put down that cuticle clipper, unless you want your nails looking like Lays Ridges.
Instead of clipping those crazies, you canapply a cuticle oil.
If you’re still not happy you could try a cuticle remover.
Not eating healthy
Put down that pretzel stick and pick up a carrot stick.
Anything you put inside your body will affect the way yournails, skin, and hair look.
Drinking tons of soda (and alcohol) can ruin your previously beautiful nails.
The suggested foods are leafy greens the darker the better.
Still not getting the results you want?
Try some magnesium, calcium, or biotin supplements and wash them down with plenty of water.
to get to make the acrylic and gel stick on your nails, the technician needs to buff them.
Severe buffing can cause the nail to be extremely thin and very prone to breaking.
As soon as you take those bad boys off goodbye pretty nails.
Plus, to take the suckers off you gotta soak your nails in acetone.
So, unless you want your nails looking like wooden boards, lay off those trips to the salon.
It’s probably because you’re not using a base coat.
If they’re yellow, you should probably put the cigarette down.
If they’re black, you should probably see a doctor to rule outmelanoma.
Sorry to all the hypochondriacs, but pay attention to what your body is telling you!
We’re not suggesting you just stop showering (gross).
However, it’s possible for you to definitely don some rubber gloves when cleaning the dishes.
They come in different cute patterns, if that makes them more enticing.
In the words of dermatologist and nail expertDr.
Dana Stern, “Water is constantly being absorbed and then diffused back out by our nails.
Certain brands make specific cuticle oils that come in tons of awesome fragrances.
Formaldehyde (what they use toembalm dead people) can be found in a lot of them!
The problem is that the acetone you’re using to remove the color each time will.Dr.
Stern explains, “Nail polish remover is not your friend.
And it should be in your purse.
Otherwise, the rest of the tips are simple and easy ways that you might improve your nail health.
Avoid harsh chemicals, check.
Don’t use your nails to pry anything open, check.
Steer clear of acrylics, check.
Eat healthy, check.
