Nails are not totally lifeless, they have water 7-12% & are permeable, allowing certain substances to pass through, which means that chemicals like urea from lotions & creams, paraquat, a herbicide (harmful to humans) from garden sprays/manures etc. & harmful chemicals in household bleach, can easily get in & cause harm.
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protein called keratin. A lack of Vit A, Vit D, B-12 and calcium can cause dryness and brittleness.
For stronger & healthy nails we need the following in our diet: (Deficiency of any of these can cause flaking, chipping, drying, etc)
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protein called keratin. A lack of Vit A, Vit D, B-12 and calcium can cause dryness and brittleness.
For stronger & healthy nails we need the following in our diet: (Deficiency of any of these can cause flaking, chipping, drying, etc)
- Proteins
- Vit A, B12, Vit D
- Calcium
- Iron
- Toe infections, can be caused or exacerbated by dirty socks.
- Specific types of aggressive exercises, tight footwear, and walking unprotected in an unclean environment can also lead to nail problems.
- Nail tools used by different people may transmit infections.
Consult your doctor or dermatologist if you notice:
(info by mayoclinic.com)
(info by mayoclinic.com)
- Changes in nail color, such as discoloration of the entire nail or a dark streak under the nail
- Changes in nail shape, such as curled nails
- Thinning or thickening of the nails
- Separation of the nail from the surrounding skin
- Bleeding around the nails
- Redness, swelling or pain around the nails
NAIL ART is most popular these days. You can create lovely designs with colorful nail polish or apply ready-made stickers for instant beauty.
Key is to have imagination, a steady hand, & some drawing skill.
Key is to have imagination, a steady hand, & some drawing skill.
This is the design I created with 2 colors, turquoise & royal blue.
First painted the whole nail turquoise & after drying, painted slanting with blue/purple shade at the top half. After drying, I used the brush of silver glitter nail paint to decorate & give glamor. You can also put just silver dots with help of pencil point or toothpick instead of a line.
First painted the whole nail turquoise & after drying, painted slanting with blue/purple shade at the top half. After drying, I used the brush of silver glitter nail paint to decorate & give glamor. You can also put just silver dots with help of pencil point or toothpick instead of a line.
TIP: To dry nail polish fast!!!
Place both hands in ice cold water filled in a basin or sink, for 3-5 min.
Place both hands in ice cold water filled in a basin or sink, for 3-5 min.