Browsing Archive: November, 2009

Diet tips for healthy, beautiful nails.

Posted by Tiffany Clary on Friday, November 27, 2009, In : Natural Nails 

·                     Drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juices. It will help keep your body, and in turn your nails, well hydrated.

·                     Ensure that half of your diet is made up of fresh fruits and raw vegetables. This will supple your nails with the required vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

·                     If your nails are too brittle and dry, you should increase the consumption of food that items rich in vitamin A (such as apricots, broccoli, carrot and chee...


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How do I know if I have nail fungus?

Posted by Tiffany Clary on Friday, November 27, 2009, In : Fungus & Skin Disorders 

First off, if you suspect you may have an infection, go see a doctor. They can prescribe a treatment to get rid of it. Nail fungus can take 6 months to year on average to get rid of. So if you just noticed it, don't allow it to start spreading, and see a doctor immediatly. The sooner you go in and start treatment the sooner it will be healthy again. 

What is nail fungus?
Nail fungus also known as as onychomycosis, is a microscopic organism that does not require sunlight to live. Nail fungi infe...


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How do I grow healthy, long natural nails?

Posted by Tiffany Clary on Thursday, November 26, 2009, In : Nail Growth 

 

  • Beautiful, strong nails that grow long are hereditary. However, with proper care, genetically soft and spitting nails that do not seem to grow can be strengthened. When the nail is strengthened (also called “hardened”), the nail resists peeling and breakage, and thus, can enable you to grow long nails. The trick is to select the right products to use and to stay away from potentially damaging ones.

    Contrary to popular belief, the nails should not only be hardened, but moisturized as...


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    Do you really have gel nails?

    Posted by Tiffany Clary on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, In : Gel Nails 

    We have been getting a lot of people asking if we fill gel nails. After some questions, it is determined that these people DO NOT have gel nails, they have acrylic nails with a gel top coat. These salons are purposely misleading the client and charging them more for a service they are not getting.

    If you truly have gel nails, you will know. Gel is in a pot and looks like really thick hair gel. It is clear, translucent pink or white and you don't mix anything. Your technician will put a layer o...


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