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Handy tips on nail care

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Handle with care Dip your fingers in olive oil to strengthen your nails

Read on to find out how you can take care of your nails at home. If you have brittle nails, make sure you dip your fingers in olive oil to strengthen it. If you notice a stubborn stain, try rubbing it with a drop of vinegar.If you have dry skin and your nails split very often, soak your hands in some warm jojoba oil.

Nails often turn yellow when permanently painted. So keep them free of polish for a few days..

Before applying polish, make sure your nails are clean and dry. Always use a base coat to ensure that chipping off doesn’t take place . Use a top coat for a fine finish.

And if you’re not keen on using polish, you could try buffing your nails. Buffing is also said to accelerate nail growth.

When filing nails, it is advisable to start from one corner and move towards the It is best not to file them too short or grow them too long.

What is most important is your diet. In order to have healthy nails, you need to eat right. Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables would do you a world of good. High protein foods such as egg should be a part of your diet. Also, herbal teas could work wonders for you.

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