All About Nails...

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How can we get beautiful, smooth nails????

Many women I have talked to seem to want one thing in common, strong, chip-free nails. This applies to men as well not just us, women! So what CAN we do to enhance nail growth? Here are some simple tips you can do to achieve healthy nails.

*Drink lots of water

*Eat food rich in potassium, iron, calcium and vitamin B. Almonds, garlic, spinach, celery, yogurt, eggs, and seafood.

*Massage cuticles and nails with your finger tips

*Remember to moisturize everyday, preferably with non-scented lotions

Here are some dont's of good nail growth

*Do not file nail corners, that weakens them which causes them to break

*Don't wash dishes without wearing a pair of gloves

*Don't pick at your nail polish, that will damage the nail

*Don't let your nails grow too long they will break easily

Facts about nail growth:

*A healthy toenail takes about 1 year to grow out completely

*A healthy fingernail takes about 6 months to grow out completely

*Nails grow faster in the summer

*Men's nails generally grow faster than women's

*Nails grow faster on the hand you use most