Healthy Nails Now

You extend your hand to offer a hand shake and think to yourself what the heck??!!  Staring back at you are half-eaten nails, cracked-inflamed cuticles and discolored nail beds. Yikes! Don’t want this to be YOUR story? Here’s how:

Moisturize. Moisturize. Moisturize.

Nails and cuticles–especially in winter–are prone to dryness and can crack, peel or look sickly when they’re dehydrated. Just like your skin and body require hydration so do your nails and cuticles. Be sure to apply a moisturizing lotion at least 3-5 times a day, especially after washing your hands. Want to give your nails a moisture boost? Sally Hansen’s Healthy Cuticles Now! moisturizes and hydrates nails and cuticles. Loaded with vitamins A, C, E and Aloe, Healthy Cuticle Now! is promises to promote healthy nail growth–and it does!

Maintenance is Key.

Regular nail maintenance and care is the key to healthy nails and cuticles. Clean, file, clip and shape your nails regularly. Use utensils that are sharp and bacteria free. Also, its been reported that acetone strips nails of its oil balance; so be sure to skimp on the acetone.

More is Better. Protect Your Nails.

You can never really have too much protection when it comes to our nails. Whether you’re washing our hands to prevent the spread of germs or washing the dishes to keep a tidy home, your nails need all the protection they can get. Use gloves when using cleaners or washing dishes.