VLCC Institute how to take care for your nails

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How to take care for your nails

• Nail care the maintenance of the fingernails
  and toenails, is important for health as well as
  cosmetic reasons. Good nail care can prevent
  fungus infections of the nail, painful ingrown
  fingernails and toenails, and infections of the
  skin in the hands and feet. Nail care is
  especially important for those with diabetes, as
  infections of the feet in particular are
  dangerous.Clean and well maintained nails not
  only look beautiful but also reflect the
  personality of a person. Since the nails are
  constantly growing, some people think that it
  would eventually grow back again so they tend to
  neglect them which is not a good practice as
  other people are stealthily observing their
  cleanliness. Clean hands and proper nail care are
  reliable ways to know if a person is hygienic.
  So, it is required to take proper care of nails,
  upon seeing clean hands people will be impressed.
  However, nails can also get easily damaged,
  whether from a bad manicure or just the everyday
  wear-and-tear of life. By practicing a few simple
  habits, you can make sure your nails are strong
  and well maintained no matter how hands on you
  get in other areas of your life.

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Trim your nails straight across

• This will help you avoid ingrown nails. Also try
  to cut your nails right after shower so that the
  nails are softer. If you would like to soften the
  corners or edges of your nails use a nail file or
  emery board.
• 1 Filein a consistent direction to prevent
  weakening your nails. Filing back and forth
  severely damages nails over time.
• 2 Disinfect your nail care tools every month in
  70 percent or stronger isopropyl alcohol.
• 3 To maintain nail flexibility and prevent nail
  splits, moisturize your nails after trimming them.

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Avoid harsh nail polishes

• Nail polishes that contain ingredients like
  formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate weaken the
  nail. Furthermore, repeatedly using bold
  pigmented colours can cause your nails to become
  yellowed or weakened.
• 1 If you like using bold colours, try going all
  natural periodically between wears to give your
  nails a break.

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Use gentle nail polish remover, a base coat, and
a top coat

• Acetone-free nail polish removers are mild and
  prevent your nail from drying out. When painting
  your nails, base coats help prevent your nails
  from getting stained. Top coats reduce the risk
  of nail polish chipping, and also reduces the
  frequency with which you have to remove the nail
  polish.

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Moisturize your nails with oil to keep them
flexible and strong

• Like other areas of your body, your nails benefit
  from hydration. Before going to sleep, try
  dabbing almond or avocado oil onto your nail beds
  and cuticles to stop them from getting dry,
  brittle, or flaky.
• 1 If you dont have almond or avocado oil, use
  lip balm.
• 2 Cuticle moisturizers are also available for
  purchase at drug stores and beauty stores.

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Add protein and omega-3 fatty acids to your diet

• Keratin, the protein that makes up your nails,
  can be better produced if youre consuming more
  foods like fish, nuts, and beans. You can also
  try taking daily supplements like biotin and fish
  oil, which can be found at your local grocery or
  health food store.
• 1 Vitamin B can also strengthen your nails, zinc
  can help eliminate white spots, and iron can help
  stop the formation of nail ridges.
• 2 Vitamin A and C keep your nails healthy,
  hydrated and glossy.
• 3 The recommended daily amount of protein is .8
  grams (0.0018 lb) per 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) of your
  body weight.
• 4 There is no recommended daily dose of omega-3
  fatty acids.

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Avoid keeping your nails in wet or dirty
environments

• Conditions like that encourage the growth of
  bacteria beneath your nails, which can be
  difficult to dislodge. Furthermore, repeated
  lengthy contact with moisture can increase your
  likelihood of getting split fingernails.
• 1 If you frequently wash dishes, garden, or clean
  with harsh chemicals, try wearing rubber or
  plastic gloves that can protect both your skin
  and fingernails from undue stress.

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Take steps to stop if you bite your nails

• While this can be a difficult habit to break,
  its important because your nails have germs and
  bacteria that can easily enter your body through
  abrasions created by your teeth.
• 1 Try protecting your nails by painting a layer
  of clear gel on them, which may be more difficult
  to bite through.
• 2 You can also try using a nail polish that
  tastes bitter, so that the nasty taste
  discourages you from nail chewing.

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Refrain from cutting and picking at your cuticles

• While they may not always be aesthetically
  pleasing, cuticles actually protect your nail
  bed. Every time you trim your cuticles, you run
  the risk of giving yourself micro cuts that will
  allow contaminants like bacteria and fungi into
  your body. Those, in turn, can cause an
  infection.
• 1 If you absolutely need to make your nails
  appear more elongated, carefully push your
  cuticles away from your nail tips with the flat
  edge of a wooden stick. Avoid sharp edges when
  doing so.
• 2 It is a myth that regularly cutting your
  cuticles means they will grow faster when you
  stop.

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Consult a doctor if your nails regularly cause
you pain

• If your nails are healthy, they will have no
  spots or discoloration, they will be the same
  colour throughout, and will also lack craters or
  depressions. The cuticles should be present, and
  the nail bed should be a whitish-pink colour.
  Things like pain, swelling, or blood in the nail
  area are cause for concern.
• 1 You should also see your doctor if your nails
  stop growing out or start curling.
• 2 However, vertical ridges running the length of
  the nail are normal.

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