FACEMASKS

SHAHNAZ HUSAIN'S NATURAL FACE MASKS!
According to beauty professional Shahnaz Husain, the best body care products can be found on your kitchen shelves! Here are some natural face masks recommended by her. Eggs For All Skin Types Eggs can have a tightening effect and also help to nourish the skin. Beat a raw egg and apply it on the face, like a mask. Rinse off with water after 20 minutes. For Oily Skin To one-tablespoon honey add 15 drops of orange juice, one-tablespoon Fuller’s Earth (multani mitti) and one tablespoon rose water. Mix together and apply on the face. Wash off after 15 minutes. Mix egg white and honey and apply like a mask. For Dry Skin Mix together one-tablespoon cornflakes with almond oil or milk and grind into a paste. Apply on the face and wash off after 15 minutes. Take a little cream of milk (malai) and apply. Rinse off after 20 minutes. Note: Honey is a powerful natural humectant, i.e. it attracts moisture to the skin. About The Writer Shahnaz Husain is the pioneer of herbal care in India where herbal beauty care today is fashioned after the treatments and products devised by her. With a crusader’s zeal she has taken the Indian herbal heritage to every corner of the globe, achieving unprecedented international acclaim. Today, she heads the largest organization of its kind in the world, with an integrated system of more than 400 franchise clinics in India and abroad, supported by ranges of Ayurvedic formulations. She has been in the business for 32 years.
MASK YOUR FEARS!
Applying a mask is an art. But most of us don’t know that. We just plaster it over our faces so violently that it gets into our hair, our clothes and onto our floor! Take a leaf out of our tip list on how to apply and shop for a mask that’s ideal for your skin type.
HOW TO USE A MASK
• The first step is to equip your makeup kit with a flat wide brush. Avoid fingers! • Be sure to knot your hair back, or gather it in a scarf or a headband. Yourforehead should be completely visible and free of hair. • Wear clothing that will leave the neck area open. • Start applying the mask with your brush, using even strokes. Be careful to avoid the lips and the sensitive area around the eyes and include the neck area. • Retain the mask for at least 20 minutes (unless a particular timeframe is mentioned on the tube). • To remove the mask, moisten with some water and rub it off the skin gently. • In the case of peel-off masks, you will have to peel-off! Also rinse the face with plenty of water, incase the layer persists. • Use circular strokes.
SHOPPING FOR A MASK
• For dry to normal skin use a nourishing mask. • For oily skin use a mask with a clay base. • If you have blackheads, but no pimples and acne, go in for a grainy mask. • If you have acne, no grainy masks, please! • Peel-off masks are usually suited to all skin types (except if you have acne or a rash).
AMAZING FACE MASKS WITH HOMEMADE POTIONS
A few `must dos‘ before wearing a face mask. • Always clean face thoroughly before applying the mask. • Mask eyes and mouth area with a protective cream • Do not allow the mask to crack on face, wash it off with 20 minutes with warm boiled water. • Apply moisturizer after removing mask.
MASKS FOR OILY SKIN
• Apple mask works wonders for oily skins: Skin and grate apple, add corn starch, mix well and apply on face and neck area. • Slice cucumber into long thin slices, place on cheeks, chin and forehead. Wash off after 15 minutes. • Yeast easily dislodges dirt and grime from pores. Make a paste of yeast and water, apply to face and wash off after 15 minutes.
FACIAL MASKS FOR DRY SKIN
• Apricot - mash apricots mix it with warm olive oil to form a paste. Apply it on your face and leave it for 10 minutes, then wash off. • Milk - mix 1tsp of dried milk with warm boiled water. Add 1tsp of honey and mix well. This combats the dry skin problem • Egg – mix well 1 egg yolk with 1tbsp. of olive oil and few drops of lemon to the consistency of mayonnaise. Brush it on your face and neck. Rinse off once dry.
FACIAL MASKS FOR NORMAL SKIN
• Lettuce leaves are best home remedies for normal skin. Dip two large lettuce leaves in olive oil and sprinkle on them a few drops of lemon juice. Place them on both sides of your face, and then cover them with a paper towel dipped in mineral water. • Wipe your face with a cotton ball soaked in warm milk, then rinse with boiled warm water.

THE BENEFITS OF FACIAL MASSAGE

TRICKS TO HANDLE OILY SKIN Tanya Munshi
Is your skin oily? You need not fret. If you think people with dry or combination skin are better off, you’re mistaken. Having oily skin isn’t all that bad! In fact, oily skin has quite a few advantages. We tell you all about it, while arming you with useful tips on taking care of it. Why oily skin occurs Sebaceous glands produce a healthy lubricant called sebum. When these glands run on an overdrive, it results in oily skin. Did you know that sebum actually protects your skin from becoming excessively dry, brittle or cracked? That’s why on a positive note, oily skin is less prone to skin ageing. While oily skin is prone to pimples and blackheads, the good news is that such outbreaks can be controlled. Skin care for oily skin Use a soap-free face wash at least 2-3 times a day. Never over-use a face wash as that will disturb the natural sebum levels of your skin. Avoid cream-based cleansers as they will leave your skin oilier. Avoid alcohol-based astringents as that may leave your skin feeling stretched. Preferably use rose water or an alcohol free toner/astringent. | Exfoliating oily skin Use an exfoliating face wash with tea tree oil. Tree tea oil has an anti-septic property that prevents acne. Once a week, gently massage a scrub on your face to keep blackheads at bay. During a bath, wash your body gently with a soft loofah and a mild exfoliating body wash. More tips for oily skin Always bathe with lukewarm water. Hot or cold water will tamper with your skin texture. Half an hour before a shower, rub cucumber and lemon juice mixed in a ratio of 1:1 on your face. Add a few drops of eau de cologne to your bath water. The eau de cologne will act like a mild astringent thereby cleaning the pores and preventing pimples. Apply a clay/fruit mask once a week to keep the glow and not the shine on your face. Apply an oil-free moisturiser after a bath. Avoid any kind of body butter, mineral oil or petroleum based lotions/creams. Before stepping out, apply oil-free sunscreen lotion (SPF 15).
TEXERCISES FOR YOUR FACE! By Sunila Karir
Your face represents the person you are, and yet, while we treat our skin externally with creams and lotions, we forget that like the rest of our body, our face can do with some exercise too. Here are some exercises that will increase the blood circulation to your face, giving your skin that extra glow and extended youthfulness. 1. Let’s begin with your cheeks Smile as wide as you can. Take your three middle fingers, place them on your cheeks and pull down your cheeks at the same time. Tilt your head backwards while doing this. This exercise works wonderfully on the cheek muscles and helps in keeping them firm. 2. For the forehead Place your index fingers above your eyes and pull them down very gently; at the same time, attempt to raise your eyebrows. This exercise will work the muscles on your forehead making them firm. 3. Improve circulation Take a deep breath and exhale with some force, opening your mouth as wide as possible. Also, stick out your tongue while breathing out as far as you can. Keep your eyes open and look towards the ceiling. This exercise is excellent in improving the circulation in your face. 4. Beat that double chin The bane of an otherwise pretty face, a double chin can be effectively tackled with this exercise. Sit in a chair and tilt your head back to look at the ceiling with your lips closed. Now, purse your lips and count till twenty. Relax your head and bring it to the normal position. 5. For a smooth, sensuous neck Sit straight and tilt your head back towards the ceiling. Relax and close your lips. Move your lower lip over your top lip for as far as possible and maintain that position for 10 counts. Repeat this exercise 10 times. And finally, open your lips as wide as you can and feel the stretch on your lips, cheeks and all facial muscles. This exercise will increase circulation to your entire face, relieve stress as well as relax your face muscles.
SUFFERING FROM DRY, CHAPPED, WRINKLED SKIN?
Well, you are not the only one to suffer the vagaries of nature. Even the most fair-skinned amongst start wearing our age on our face after a certain time and it is not always easy to camouflage it behind a ` I accept smile'. Massaging the face is an easy and important part of beauty regime to keep wrinkles at bay. Besides softening the skin, another good effect of moisturizer massage is that it stimulates blood circulation and removes dead skin. Massage is also known to tighten certain skin tissues that tend to go flabby and give the face a worn out look.
A FEW MUST DOS FOR FACE MASSAGE
• Remove all traces of makeup, dirt and grime before massaging the face. • Never exert pressure on the face while massaging it. Massage should always be done with a light, feathery touch of fingers. • Fingers should move in a swift, light but firm way. • Fingers should move in an upward and outward manner towards the temple. • Facial massage should not last beyond 20-25 minutes. • Tie a head band and drape a towel below the shoulder before you start the facial massage. • Dry skins should be massaged with cold cream. Olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice is ideal for oily skin.

BASIC SKIN CARE

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG THIS SUMMER?
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are known to damage the skin. As the sun intensifies during the summer, it is more important than ever to prepare your skin, lips and hair to endure these dangerous sunrays. Here is a list of must-have items your bag needs to be loaded with this summer: 1. Water resistant sunscreen A water resistant sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Sunscreens should be applied to dry skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors and should be reapplied after swimming or perspiring. Typically, one ounce of sunscreen lotion is enough to cover exposed areas of the body properly. 2. Medicated lip balm with SPF For lips, the best protection against sun damage is a water resistant lip balm that keeps the lips moist and has an SPF of 15 percent or higher. 3. Wide-brimmed hat Aside from providing shade for your face, a wide-brimmed hat also can help protect hair from being damaged by the sun, which erodes the outer layer of hair and can cause coarse, wiry or brittle locks. Choose a comfortable-fitting hat with extra covering that drapes down the back of your neck, and sit in the shade whenever possible. 4. Spray-on sunscreen for hair Another way to protect the hair from sun damage is to use protective sprays specifically created for hair. Leave-in conditioners and sun sprays offer sun protection before, during and after outdoor exposure.
A GUIDE TO IDENTIFY YOUR SKIN TYPE!
There are 5 basic skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive. Before buying your cosmetics, toiletries and other products, do make sure that it is suitable for your skin type. Here’s how to classify your skin correctly… NORMAL SKIN: It is smooth textured and evenly toned with tiny pores. This skin type has a balanced oil and water content. Feels smooth and velvety. The colour of the skin glows below the translucent surface. This skin type definitely needs care if it is to last. What you need to follow as a rule is regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing. OILY SKIN: This type of skin has over reactive sebaceous (oil-producing) glands, which makes the face shiny especially down the central panel-of your nose, forehead and chin. The pores of this skin type are enlarged making it prone to black-head, pimple and Acne. Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. Women with oily skin need to adopt a daily proper method of cleansing to prevent accumulation of dirt on the skin surface. DRY SKIN : This type of skin lacks both sebum and moisture. It looks fine textured, transparent, patchy and fragile. This type of skin flakes and chaps easily compared to other skin types. Tiny expression lines may be obvious. Signs of a dry skin are: (i) Flaky patches that disappear with regular moisturizing. (ii) Finely textured with the pores not being visible. (iii) Tiny expression lines that do not disappear. (iv) The skin of neck and cheeks looks creepy. To prevent further drying up of the skin what is needed is a good, healthy balanced diet, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, 7-8 glasses of water, eight hours of sleep, exercise in fresh air and daily beauty regime. Avoid harsh soaps to prevent loss of natural oils and exposure to sun and air-conditioners which rob the water content of the skin. Contributed by: Women Ftness (http://www.womenfitness.net), a complete online guide for women to achieve optimum health and fitness. Headed by Ms Namita Nayyar, Women Fitness offers latest information on diet, exercise, beauty, motivation and other women-related issues." “COMBINATION SKIN: It is very common and requires separate treatment for each area. It is oily down the central panel and dry on the cheeks. The forehead, nose and chin need extra attention as they may be prone to clusters of blackheads and enlarged pores. Remember that oil is not moisture, and regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing has to be done with the area being dealt in mind. Clean and tone up the oily patch and moisturize the dry patch with extra care. Guidelines for caring a Combination Skin SENSITIVE SKIN: This type of skin reacts externally and internally to changes in life. Can be both oily and dry, it can be easily disturbed by skin-care products and cosmetics. It tends to go blotchy and have broken veins at the same time, it might show a flushed or reddened look or might even itch. You might need to consult a Dermatologist in serious cases, in other instances proper care and attention can help you to survive with this kind of skin type. Apart from these major skin types, there might be other exaggerated versions of major skin types, like dehydrated skin, acne-blemished skin, ageing and hydrated skin.
QUICK TIPS FOR CLEANSING YOUR SKIN
One of the most important factors of skin care is skin cleansing. Because dirt, pollution, residual makeup, etc. can cause havoc to the skin leading to skin ailments and even hastening of the aging process. Here's what you need to do, obvious may be, but not practiced as it should be: • Always wash your hands clean first. This will prevent the transfer of bacteria to your face. • Start with your hairline first, as hairstyling products attract dirt, and then sweep cleanser over face and lips and down the neck to beyond where you apply foundation. • After you've applied your cleanser, gently massage it in with the balls of your fingers and leave it on for a minute or so to allow make-up to melt away. Then use a soft cotton ball to wipe away dirt, pollution, and cosmetic build-up without tugging at the skin. • Then wash face clean with water and a good quality face wash so that all traces of dirt is gone and skin becomes perfectly clean.
SKIN TONING
Toning is necessary for all skin types and should be made a part of daily skin care routine. Toning is refreshing, improves blood circulation and adds a healthy glow to the skin. • Soak cotton wool pads in skin tonic and wipe face in outward and upward strokes. • Each movement should end at the temples. Apply gentle pressure at the temples. • While applying toner on the forehead, start from the centre and go outward on either side, again ending at the temples. • Apply toner on chin in circular motions. • Tone the neck too, stroking downwards from the chin. • Tone around the eyes, but very lightly. Making skin tonic at home is simple and easy. All you require is rosewater and witch-hazel. Rosewater is one of the best-known skin tonics and is easily available. Witch-hazel is available at a chemist or homeopathy shop. Toners vary according to skin types: For normal skin Mix ¾ cup rosewater with ¼ cup witch-hazel and store in a jar. For very greasy skin Mix equal quantities of rosewater and witch-hazel and store in a jar. For dry skin Mix ¾ cup rosewater, ¼ cup witch-hazel and ½ teaspoon glycerin or honey and store in a jar.
USE A FOAMING BATH TO TONE YOUR SKIN
• Bathing foams with plant extracts like mint and rosemary are ideal for maintaining your skin’s firmness. • They tone the skin by providing nutrients and improving blood circulation. • For instance, balsam (which contains pine extracts) improves breathing by improving oxygen intake. • And finally remember that toning foam baths are also great energy boosters.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY SKIN THIS WINTER?
Winter’s here and it’s time to watch out for dry skin, coarse hair, shriveled cuticles and rough hands…Caring for skin becomes a daunting task during winters. Skin turns ultra sensitive and tends to give in to the pressures of pollution and seasonal imbalances rather easily. A few simple tricks will however, ensure that skin stays supple and pretty pink, here is how: • Use cleansing milk to dislodge dirt and grime especially during winters and if you suffer from dry skin. • Use a generous helping of moisturizer for a smooth, clean complexion. However do not apply moisturizer while stepping out of the house, that way you will only attract more dust, the best time to dab on the magic option is in the evening, after a warm bath. • Your face will thank you for the invigorating cold cream and skin tonic massage you give it just before hitting the sack. • Limit the use of make-up during winter months, as skin tends to burst into pimples. To give body skin a glow, add a spoonful of olive oil to a bucket of hot water for your bath. This gives a glow to the skin. If the skin is very dry massage with warm olive oil fifteen minutes prior to bath.

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Top 7 Hair Growing Tips

Your Hair Is Dead - Let It Rest In Peace

Unfortunately many people aren't aware of the fact that while hair can be extraordinarily resilient, once it has emerged from your scalp is has no facility for renewing itself.  It is considered to be dead protein.

The average person has around 100,000 strands of hair on their head and the average rate of growth is a mere one-half of an inch per month.  

By the time the ends of your hair actually grow down to your shoulders, they are approximately two years old.

Think about it. Two years is a long time for hair to be subjected to the daily wear and tear of the environment, washing, drying, brushing, combing and any chemical processing.  Just imagine what a piece of silk or fine fabric would look like after 2 years of constant handling.

Even if you take the best care of your hair possible, your hair still goes through a natural aging process which can also impact the growing cycle of your hair.

Maximizing Your Growth Cycle

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The right vitamins and minerals play a major role in keeping your hair healthy. Any nutritional deficiencies can lead to thinning hair or even total baldness. 

It is a well known fact that an under active thyroid can result in frizzy or brittle hair while an overactive thyroid turn hair greasy and limp.

The bottom line to this thread is that your hair ultimately reflects the overall condition of your body.  If your body is healthy and well nourished, your hair will be your shining glory. 

If you are having any health problems or suffering from any nutritional deficiencies, your hair may stop growing or show damage.

If your body is in good health, you can maximize your genetic growth cycle through taking the proper blend of amino acids and B-vitamins. 

It is also important to include B-6, biotin, Inositol and folic acid in the supplemental program.  It has been found that certain minerals including magnesium, sulfur, silica and zinc are also very important toward maintaining healthy hair.

Beta-carotene is also essential to hair growth.  This is because it is converted to vitamin A as the body needs it, helps maintain normal growth and bone development, protective sheathing around nerve fibers, as well as promoting healthy skin, hair and nails. 

Beta-carotene is found in green and yellow vegetables and fruits.

Protein Is Important

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Since hair is protein, a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or a retardation in the growth cycle.  The converse is true,  If you eat a protein-rich diet it will often result in improved hair growth.

Some nutritional experts suggest the dietary utilization of calves liver, brewer's yeast, wheat germ and a daily dose of two tablespoons of granulated lecithin to maximize hair growth, strength and beauty.

Other good food sources for protein include fish, eggs, beans and yogurt.  Soy protein has also been found to be helpful in stimulating hair growth.

One study of the results of soy on the hair found that it not only strengthened the hair but caused it to grow. A great source of soy is tofu.

Growth Blockers

Excessive stress and some medications are conclusively known to retard hair growth.   If you have a medical condition and your physician has prescribed medications it is imperative that you follow your doctor's orders regardless of the impact to your hair,

Warning:  Always consult your doctor BEFORE you undertake any new type of vitamin, mineral program or herbal program of any type to make sure it does not interfere with any medical treatment you may currently be on.

However, if you are under severe stress it is helpful to reduce the stress as much as possible.  Consider meditation or relaxation as a way to cut back on any major stress in your life.  Your hair will love your for it.

Another secret hair helper is rest and sleep.  It has been discovered that to grow faster, hair needs an adequate amount of sleep (7-9 hours are suggested).

Hair Growing Supplements

Eat right, exercise, reduce stress, rest, gets lots of sleep and your are well on your way to maximizing your hair growth potential.

You can either take a good supplement that contains the necessary vitamins and minerals or you can make up your own formula. 

I have personally had some long term success (at least for me) with the HairTopia vitamins that are specifically designed to assist the body with the maximum hair growth building blocks.

For more details check out Jane Bullock's review of the Hairtopia Vitamins and also get the facts on what the vitamins consist of.

While eating the proper foods that contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals will help, it is a lot more difficult to guarantee that you will get all the vitamins and minerals you need from the foods you eat.

List of Supplements

In addition to making lifestyle changes, taking the following supplements every day can boost hair growth for many people:

• Vitamin B-complex - 50 mg. of the major B-vitamins (including folate, biotin and inositol)
• Vitamin B-6 - 50 mg. of vitamin B-6
• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - one to two grams daily
• Vitamin E - 400 to 800 IU daily
• Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily
• One recommended daily dose of magnesium, sulfur, zinc
• Silica (horsetail) - 300 mg. daily
• Nettle - 250 mg. three times daily
• Flaxseed oil -  one tbsp daily or one tablet
• Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily

Hair Growing Tips

Some hair loss experts have discovered that people have excellent hair growing results by following the Zone Diet, which is low in fat.   Many other hair care experts recommend the Zone Diet as very helpful for hair care concerns.

Here are some other hair growing tips:

1. Eliminate or cut back on smoking, caffeine and carbonated sodas which weaken the body and block maximum hair growing potential.
2. Eat a healthy diet.  Avoid foods that are high in sugar or fat.
3. Treat your hair like a piece of fine old lace.  Treat it carefully avoiding any unnecessary brushing, combing or handling.
4. Avoid use of hot water, hot blow dryers or other hair care tools that may stress the hair.
5. Have a weekly scalp massage to provide stimulation to the hair follicles.
6. Do a series of ongoing hot oil treatments to protect the hair's shaft.
7. Have regular trims to eliminate split ends and allow the hair to look and feel healthier.
8. Get plenty of rest and sleep to allow your body to grow hair.

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Hair Growing Tips

Not everyone can grow a head of waist length hair. If you have fine, thin or severely damaged hair, you may have a difficult time growing your hair past a medium length.

Your hair grows up to 6 inches a year. The weather can also affect the your hair growth – hair tends to grow more rapidly in the summer, while growing more slowly during winter.

If you’re ready for the commitment of growing long hair, make sure you continue to have regular trims to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. It might seem like the quickest way to grow your hair is not to cut it at all, but that is not the case. Regular trims, every 8-10 weeks, will keep your hair looking good while you go through many stages of growing it out.

Wear and Tear

Once your hair emerges from your scalp, it is considered dead and has no way to renew itself. So by the time your hair is past your shoulders it is a couple of years old.

Even if we look after our hair, it is still a long time to face the daily wear and tear we inflict on our hair – brushing, washing, blow drying, dying and more! This daily damage plus your bodies health can all impact on your hair growing abilities.

Reasons for slow hair growth

A healthy diet also plays a major role in your hair’s condition and growth rate. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to thinning hair – ultimately your hair reflects the condition of your body.

Your hair may stop growing if you have any health problems or are suffering from any nutritional deficiencies.

Since hair is protein, a low protein diet may sometimes be the cause of a slow hair growth cycle. If you eat a protein-rich diet, it will often result in improved hair growth.

Excessive stress is known to slow down hair growth, and can even lead to hair falling out. If your life is particularly stressful, try to set aside some time for meditation or relaxation. It has also been discovered that regular sleep can help your hair grow faster (7-9 hours a night is suggested).

Foods, Vitamins and supplements to help hair growth

Hair is mostly protein, so nutritionists advise those wanting healthy hair to eat well balanced diets that include healthy proteins, along with foods high in vitamin B, C, E, A and K.

Your hair will most likely respond well to the addition of high protein foods such as meats, eggs, cheese, seeds and nuts. Fish has good protein as well as essential fatty acids and natural oils.

Vitamin B – Green vegetables, beans, sunflower seeds, nuts and peas.

Vitamin C - Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, melons and berries.

Vitamin E – Avocados, rice bran, nuts, dark green vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

Vitamin A – Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, cantaloupe and apricots.

Vitamin K - Seafood, dairy, figs, asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, soybeans, wheat, yoghurt, egg yolks and liver.

Hair Growing Tips

• Eating a healthy diet. Avoid or cut back on smoking, drinking alcohol, caffeine and foods that are high in sugar or fat. These are all bad for your body, and will affect the condition of your hair.
• Allow your body to grow hair by giving yourself plenty of sleep and rest. Give yourself time to relax when you’re feeling very stressed.
• Buy a good quality brush or comb – avoid cheap plastic brushes.
• Treat your hair carefully by avoiding any unnecessary brushing.
• Limit the use of styling tools such as straighteners, hair dryers and hot rollers – these all cause stress to your hair.
• Have regular trims to get rid of split ends and to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy.
• Weekly scalp massages provide stimulation to the hair follicles.
• Also do a weekly hair treatment to protect the hair’s shaft.
• Avoid chlorine and saltwater. If you go swimming, shampoo your hair as soon as possible afterwards. If you spend alot of time in the sun, use a conditioner that provides SPF protection.
• Do not brush your hair when wet. Use a wide tooth comb and be gentle with your hair when it is wet. Do not rub it vigorously with a towel

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Nail Tips

How do I avoid getting polish on my cuticles?
Instead of painting right from the cuticle, place the brush on the nail bed about 1/8″ away from the cuticle and push backwards toward it, stopping just before the skin.

That’s too much work…how do remove polish from my cuticles?
Plan ahead. Paint your nails about an hour before bedtime, leaving the messy polish on. When taking a shower the next morning, the polish will soften and peel off. Any stubborn polish still left on the skin can easily be removed by rubbing it with a soft towel. Polish not dry yet? In a rush? Use a cotton swab and nail polish remover to do a quick removal.

How do I keep my polish from peeling near the skin?
Lightly buff the top of your nail near your cuticle with a fine-grained file. This will take away the top oily enamel and allow better adhesion.

My polish doesn’t peel near the skin, it peels at the tips, what am I doing wrong?
It’s usually one of these two things…

•You’ve used two or more coats of ridge-filler and followed with a couple coats of polish. To avoid peeling, stick to only one coat of ridge-filler, and wait until it’s completely dry to apply the regular polish.

•You’ve painted a couple thick coats instead of a few thin ones. Always use thin coats, it gives better coverage, dries faster and lasts longer.

I can’t apply thin coats, my nail polish is just thick to begin with. What should I do?
If you really want your nail polish to keep well in the bottle, keep it in the refrigerator, this will extend its shelf-life.

I keep getting those darn bubbles!
Two things can cut down significantly on bubbles:
ROLL the bottle between your palms, instead of shaking it. Shaking just whips bubbles into the polish. Also, use only thin coats.

Why does my polish keep cracking?
Try applying a thin clear coat of polish every other night to avoid this.

My nails keep splitting in layers at the top, will eating gelatin and drinking milk help strengthen them?
No and no. These are just myths. Your fingernails are made of keratin, the same protein as hair. Have you ever seen conditioner brag that it has calcium in it? Probably not. What WILL help strengthen your nails is to avoid filing them as much as possible, and when you have to, file in one direction only. You know what happens if you keep bending a wire back and forth? The same thing happens to nails, just on a different level.  Other tips… use gloves when washing dishes and doing other household chores. Keep exposure to harsh chemicals at a minimum, especially bleach.

People say that you need different moisturizers for your nails than for your hands…why?
Well, back to the protein thing again. Would you use hand cream on your hair? Unlikely. The fact is that your fingernails absorb water 100 times faster than your skin does…and they lose the moisture just as fast as they absorb it. So considering how much hand cream you need in the wintertime, think how thirsty your nails are, and recognize that they need just as must tenderness (if not more) than your hands do.

I work with food, so my hands are constantly in water. What can I do to keep my manicure nice?
I only see two choices really.
•Keep nails well-trimmed, and don’t wear polish to work (not even clear, it’ll just crack and peel).
•Get thee to a nail salon! In my opinion, acrylic is to fingernails what Godiva is to chocolate. Only nail enhancements will stand up to the beating your hands will take.

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