| ails, like our hair, are extremities which receive nutrients | | | | doubt will have developed another nervous habit that |
| from inside our body. Unfortunately, also like hair, | | | | no one has pointed out to me yet! |
| people have varying strengths, not to mention the | | | | Even if you are blessed with naturally strong nails, |
| damage we do to our nails by biting them. Nail biting is | | | | everyday life can really take its toll on them. There are |
| a nervous habit that it incredibly hard to break, I know | | | | a few tips to take care of your nails while doing day to |
| this from experience! Part of the problem arises from | | | | day chores. Always wear rubber gloves to do |
| the fact that we don't know when we are doing it! | | | | washing up. The detergent properties in washing up |
| There are dozens of foul tasting liquids available to | | | | liquid can soften the beds of the nails and weaken |
| paint on your nails that are meant to stop you biting | | | | them. Always use emery boards and not metal nail |
| them and they work for some, but to be honest I got | | | | files to shape your nails. Come in from each side to |
| used to the taste! | | | | meet in the middle, don`t go back and forth in a sawing |
| I cured my nail biting by taking a trip to a salon and | | | | motion. If you haven`t the time or the money to go to a |
| getting nail extensions. Although I was a lifetime biter, I | | | | salon for a professional manicure, treat yourself to one |
| was very aware of how ugly my hands were due to | | | | of the kits that you can do at home. These have easy |
| my nails and would hide them at every opportunity. | | | | to follow instructions and can really make your nails |
| When I walked out of that salon I felt like a different | | | | look attractive. |
| person. My friends laughed at my exaggerated hand | | | | As far as nail polish is concerned, less is definitely |
| movements when I talked, purely because I wanted | | | | more. Always start off with a base coat which |
| them to look at my hands for the first time ever. Nail | | | | protects your actual nail. Then apply no more than two |
| extensions come in many types and can last for | | | | thin coats of polish, leaving time for the first to dry |
| different length of time. I had the gel extensions which | | | | completely before adding the second. When the |
| can`t fall off, they grow off gradually and you get the | | | | second coat is totally dry, finish off with a top coat. |
| gaps filled in every few weeks or so. Eventually, I was | | | | This acts as protection for both your nails and your |
| left with long nails, but they were very weak due the | | | | polish. |
| length of Time I had bitten them for. I was advised to | | | | There are many ways to improve the appearance of |
| try Biotin, a vitamin B supplement that helps greatly in | | | | your nails and therefore your hands. To show your |
| nail strengthening. It does work, but I still treat myself to | | | | nails off at their best make sure that you keep your |
| manicures to ensure that my hands always look good. | | | | hands well moisturized so the whole appearance of |
| I`ve never been tempted to bite them again, but no | | | | your hands is very pleasing. |