The gloves are off... Helpful hints for lovely looking hands

Hands and nails can be tale tellers. You may be dressed in the best clothes with perfect accessories and look really hot with the latest make up.
If your hands and nails look dirty or uncared for the entire look is wasted.
Taking proper care of hand and nails should be a part of your beauty routine.
It not only helps them stay clean but makes them look beautiful. Good-looking nails reflect on your personal hygiene and health.
So don’t ignore your nails. Use these simple yet effective tips for hand and nails care.


1. Wash frequently

Keep your hands clean by washing them regularly. Use the right kind of soap to cleanse your hands. It should not only cleanse but also get rid of harmful bacteria. You need a soap which is tough on dirt and yet gentle on hands. Bar soaps are fine for cleansing purposes but they may dry your hands.

2. Use a nail brush

Nail brushes are useful accessory to keep your finger nails healthy and clean. Try and use a nail brush every time you wash hands. As you brush your nails you cleanse and massage them. You are indulging your finger nails and yourself. Your nails will love it and so will you.

3. Moisturize after every wash

Each time you wash your hands with soap bar it dries the skin. You need to replenish the lost moisture to maintain the youth and smoothness of your hands. Remember to use a hand lotion or cream after you wash your hands. These products will help moisturize your hands and keep dry skin away. Before long you will notice that your hands remain soft and silky all the time. This also means that they are looking great.

4. No nail biting

If you are a habitual nail biter then it high time you did away with this bad habit. Nail biting leads to ugly nails which are uneven and ragged. Sometimes a nail biter will bite them past the skin making them look ugly and unsightly. You can choose from many over the counter products to treat nail biting. Having Acrylic Extension may help prevent biting, allowing your natural nails to grow.

5. Colour/Acrylic them

Last but need not the least make your nails look beautiful with nail polish. Well painted nails or Acrylic Nails look good. They add glamour to your hands and nails, if you have the time and energy treat yourself to a manicure. Take special care of your cuticles to maintain beautiful looking nails.

Just as you take care of your body with a regular beauty regime it makes sense to take care of your hands and nails. These simple tips will help you maintain good looking hands and nails. Each time you look down at your well maintained nails you will see them smiling back in gratitude.

with thanks to Lisa Black,
Director Fingers and Toes