Nail It!
Dirty, bitten nails are not attractive especially for ladies, can I get an Amen? One should always be able to tell the difference between a lady’s hands and a man’s hands (no offence to the guys!). We should always strive to make greater effort to take good care of our nails and we will be thrilled with the way they complement our wardrobe and personal style.
Years back, I never did pay that much attention to my nails. I thought no one really noticed them. One day I talked to my male friends and some of them told me that the first thing they noticed in a lady was her hands and nails! Ladies, these so called ‘small things’ count a big deal! People do notice…
Furthermore, as women we love to talk with our hands and this attracts alot of attention to our finger nails hence the need to treat them well. We do not want people looking at us and wondering how beautiful ladies like us can have such unkempt nails. I am not saying that you have to go and splurge on expensive manicures and pedicures – but if you can afford it by all means go for it! – all am saying is taking care of our nails is important and not a difficult task. For example, if you keep a nail kit in your bag, you can always file or cut your nails anywhere, discreetly of course.
Did you know that your nails are an indicator of your general health? Taking care of our nails is important. Here are a few basic techniques on how we can take good care of our nails which I adapted from the Health and Wellbeing site:
1. Wash your hands with mild soap using a nail brush.
2. Soak the hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles.
3. Trim the nails to the same length with a nail cutter, no bitting.
4. File the ends of the nails. Remember to always file in the same direction.
5. Apply some hand cream or lotion. Always have some in your bag.
6. Drink alot of water.
7. Fortify your diet with vitamins.
8. Touch up your manicure often e.g make saturday nights or whichever day your not busy and do home manicures and pedicures. Avoid picking, scratching, digging or pinching your nails.
9. Use products containig alcohol sparingly.
Warning Signs:
1. White bands across the nails are caused by protein deficiency.
2. Insufficient intake of vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, darkening of nails, rounded and curved ends.
3. Insufficient zinc can cause development of white spots on the nails.
4. Red skin around your cuticles can be caused by poor metabolism of essential fatty acids.
5. Eat a diet composed of 50% fruit and raw vegetables to supply necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
6. Drink fresh carrot juice daily as it is high in calcium and phosphorus which are excellent for strengthening nails.
Ladies, start paying extra attention to your nails, treat them well. If you are prone to biting your nails, use an anti-biting nail polish. When applying nail polish, always start with the base coat to protect the nails. Then apply the colour you want and finish off with a clear topcoat to add gloss. Ensure you store nail polish in the refrigerator to maintain a smooth consistency. Another thing I do to make my nails appear even whiter: dig your nails into the white part(the inside part) of an orange rind and let the white part bits stay in your finger nails for five minutes. Remove them and wash your hands, they will be so white you will be surprised!
Take a few moments and look at your nails, have they suffered some neglect like mine once upon a time? It is not to late to start to treat them right. God bless you ladies and always remember Psalms 139:14 which says you are fearfully and wonderfully made!
You are beautiful!
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Thanks for this piece Makena, now i know why i get white spots on my nails! I need to improve on my intake of zinc nutrients. Knowledge is power