Why we need the Base coat and the Top coat.

To get a beautiful nail polish result, whether it is done in a salon or at home, should consider choosing the right  nail polish and the right procedure for  using the nail polish.

BASE COAT!

You always need a base coat to stop the nail polish from staining  nail.

TOP COAT!

You also need a top coat to prevent your nail polish from chipping.

Nail tip of the day.

One of the most common nail polish application mistakes is applying coats that are too thick. Make sure there isn’t too much product on your brush when you apply each coat to prevent bumps and imperfections.
By Essie nail polish.

Ten essential tips for hand and nail care!

Face and hand care are uppermost in our mind as regards the total beautification of our body. Both of them are visible parts of the body. Hand care is an important part of daily care routine and nail care is important when it comes to personal grooming.

  It is an interesting fact that our fingernails absorb water 100 times faster than our skin does and they also lose their moisture very fast which causes dehydration and drying of cuticles. Thus, both the hands and the nails have to be kept clean, moisturized and attractive.

Here are some essential tips on hand and nail care which would definitely help all.

1. Moisturize your hands for at least 4 times a day, will give them a healthy glow.

2. Always wear rubber gloves when working with water or harsh detergents, will protect them from weak nails and the reaction of detergents on your skin.

3. Exfoliate occasionally to remove the dead skin cells from your hands. You can also use an old tooth brush to brush your hands twice a weak.

4. Soak your hands in warm milk for five minutes to strengthen your nails and hydrate your skin. The lactic acid in milk will exfoliate dead skin from your hands while calcium will give strength to fragile nails.

5. Avoid clipping your nails to shorten them. Instead file them down to size.

6. Apply a top coat as often as possible to help protect the tips.

7. Break the habit of nail biting, it is very destructive to both the nail and the cuticle and can lead to infection that can actually deform the nail.

8. An excellent time to do your manicure is after a shower or the dishes. These activities will remove dirt from under the nails as well as soften dry nails.

9. Do not use nail polish remover frequently especially those containing acetone which tend to dry nails out. Use nail polish remover only once a week.

10. Never peel or scrape off nail polish or use metal instruments on the nail surface to push back the cuticle. This can scrape off the protective cells of the nail surface.

Scalp care tips!

Your basic hair care tips should always begin with scalp care because without the base of the scalp you will have no hair to care for. Most of the hair problems have their roots in scalp problems and thus it is important to find out how to solve them. Here are the most basic and essential scalp care tips that you must follow for beautiful problem free hair. 

• The dry flaky skin of the scalp is basically what we call dandruff. So you need to oil your scalp properly before you oil your hair. Rub warm coconut oil into your scalp and it will solve your dandruff scalp problems.

•          Your scalp skin has pores just like the skin on your body. You have to make sure that those pores are open before you oil your hair. Weak hair is often a manifestation of a scalp problem as the oil that you massage does not get absorbed into the roots. Wrap a hot towel (towel dipped in hot water and drained) and let it stay for 5 minutes before you oil your hair.

•          When washing your hair, you have to scrub your scalp clear first because the oil and the grime accumulate here. If your scalp remains unclean then hair gets oil in a day and if you have itchy hair then the dandruff too returns quickly after a hair wash.

• If you have hair odor then it is probably due to smelly scalp. There is something called a smelly scalp syndrome, this is actually a fungal infection of the scalp. It happens either because you are not using the right kind of towels and pillow covers or you pick it up from a person with whom you have close physical contact. You need a medicated anti-microbial shampoo for its treatment and also start using good quality new towels and pillow covers.

How Hair Care Products Cause Acne

Skin can be prone to acne breakouts from the use of pomades and oils used in the hair.Hair care requires moisture and most hair styling products contain mineral oils and petroleum.

Tips

To avoid blackheads and pimples along the hairline, temples and forehead are to use natural essential oils such as coconut oil in your hair.

You can also make sure to apply ointments that are oil-free moisturizers, this is the only way to not block your pores.

Another way to keep your skin clear is to avoid using cocoa butter or similar creams to get rid of dry skin. Many times this will clog your pores and make your acne worse.

Moisturizing

Why moisturize?
Moisturizing forms a barrier between the skin and environmental conditions. Moisturizer helps to form a fine, protective layer that enables the skin to retain the moisture it requires. Moisturizing is essential for all types of skin including oily skin. Dry skin and ageing skin derive the maximum benefits from a moisturizer. Lack of moisture on the skin causes skin to become dry and more prone to wrinkling. Moisturizers come in two forms liquid and cream. Rich, liquid and cream moisturizers take care of dry and wrinkled skin. Water – based, oil free moisturizer works best for oily skin. Herbal moisturizers are very light. They not only help to protect the skin but also assist in evaporating excess of moisture.
How to moisturize?
Always moisturize after cleansing thoroughly. Dry your skin with towel but let it be still moist because moisturizers work by holding in water that is already on the skin.The full benefits of moisturizing are obtained if you regularly exfoliate. Without exfoliation, your moisturizer will just sit on top of layers of dead skin cells.

Treat and maintain soft lips

Getting chapped lips from time to time? Well this is how I deal with that, works for me all the time.

Treating chapped lips:

• Toothbrush Exfoliation

This is a quick and easy exfoliation technique that you can do anywhere, daily or as necessary. To remove dead and dry skin as well as allow moisture to soak in, use a soft clean dry toothbrush to gently brush off any dead skin on your lips.

• Sugar Exfoliation

Using a homemade scrub consisting of equal part granulated sugar and olive oil can be rubbed on your lips in a circular motion to remove the dead skin and extra moisture.

 Maintaining soft lips:

• Protect your lips

Moisturize your lips all the time. Use an oil-based lubricant containing sunscreen. Reapply often while outdoors, in cold and dry weather.

• Avoid licking your lips

Saliva evaporates quickly, leaving lips drier than before you licked them. if you tend to lick your lips, avoid flavored lip balm – which may tempt you to lick your lips even more.

• Stay hydrated

Water is not only good for your health and your skin but also for your lips. Make sure to take plenty of water as well as other fluids.

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