Fingernails are made out of protein (a minimum of 80%), hydrating fluid (15 to 18%) and mineral salts (around 2%). The three main proteins comprising the horny layers of the nail are fibrin, globulin and glycine. The first two form a parallel protein chain, connected by the third. This structure makes ...

Splitting nails are an obstacle to the perfect manicure. Thankfully, manicure is no longer only a woman thing. Lately it has been gaining more and more acceptance and appreciation among the masculine part of the population. And rightly so! Tended nails are a sign of good health and hygiene habits. Yet ...

The purpose of traditional manicure is to give the hand a tended, maintained look. Traditional manicure involves several procedures such as cuticle removal, shaping and filing and then polishing the nails. All these procedures require certain products and tools in order to be properly done. Here is ...

  Step 1 Traditional manicures begin with removing all remnants of old nail polish. In order to do that, soak a cotton ball with some nail polish remover and wipe your nails individually starting at the cuticles and moving outward. Do not rub too hard. If there are some areas where the old polish ...

When it comes to artificial nails, there are several rules that should be considered in order to preserve your manicure so that you can enjoy it longer. Do not use your artificial nails to peel off stickers, pull out cables or open packages. Be extra careful when opening your car door, because this ...

Many times it has been noted that people simply do not take care of their nails like they do with the rest of their body parts. Essentially, it is one of the most important things to do, especially when the season turns towards cold. There are a few really great tips which one can follow to make sure ...

When choosing self-care procedures contemporary ladies go for the ones that are accessible, easy and efficient. According to these guidelines some of the best treatments can be done at home. Sour cream wrapping When you are out grocery shopping don’t forget to add a container of 20% fat sour cream ...