rhb 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2011 [center][img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jRKA5lhey6s/TWGlKUp3_UI/AAAAAAAAAQY/29trQ_ETM1s/s1600/manicure.jpg[/img] [/center] Millions of women visit manicurists to have their nails professionally manicured every year. What can you do to lower your risk of developing an infection or fungus,caused by a [url="http://freerecipehealthbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/02/beautyhealthy-manicures.html"]manicure[/url]? A few simple steps before your next manicure can significantly lower your risk of developing a painful nail infection or fungus, or disease. 1. Buy your own [url="http://freerecipehealthbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/02/beautyhealthy-manicures.html"]manicure[/url] or pedicure kit and take it with you when you visit your manicurist. Make sure you clean and disinfect your manicure kit after each use, even if you are the only one using your kit. 2. Bring your own nail polish, base coat, and top coats. Remove your old nail polish at home, or bring nail polish remover with you. 3. Check out the salon where you have your nails done. Does it look clean and sanitary? Is the trash container properly bagged and covered? Is the floor clean? Are the manicure tables kept neat and tidy? Is there plenty of good light? Look at the disinfectant containers and make sure that they are clear, clean, and free of debris. 4. If you are not using your own manicure kit: Are all instruments cleaned and disinfected after each use? Does the manicurist use fresh, clean instruments on each client? Does the manicurist remove the clean, disinfected, instruments from the disinfectant in front of you? 5. Make sure that the manicurists wash their hands before and after each client, and that clients wash before their nails are done. 6. Never use a towel that is not fresh and clean. 7. Make sure that plenty of clean, disinfected, nail brushes are available for each client. 8. Make sure that a new, unused, emory board is used for each client. 9. Consider using cuticle softener, rather than cuticle scissors to reduce the risk of broken skin occurring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resourcefulrabbits 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for these great tips !! i do my nails everyweek and some places are just not as professional as others~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lenorecoby 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Thank you! take 1-3K mcg of biotin 2 to 3 times a week i occasionally take liquid cod liver oil and S.S.S. Tonic which is a high potency liquid iron supplement. None of these are proven to make your nails grow faster however I know my nails grow in harder and are less prone to breaking. [url="http://www.GlassOfVenice.com/"] [/url] Edited August 4, 2011 by lenorecoby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamins 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for sharing,I learned a lot here.This is useful for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shero 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2012 thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoeyparker07 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Nice tips! This would help me a lot. Thanks! Edited July 25, 2012 by zoeyparker07 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BnmZ0e 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks for great tips,they are really useful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoshuaMadison 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2012 Looks very nice, my fingernails dim luster ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HowardHaines 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2012 so nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shantait 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Hi, “In general, any manicure left in place for an extended period of time is not a good idea because you are not seeing what is going on underneath the nail polish,” said Dr. Adigun. “As is the case with most things, moderation is the key when it comes to gel manicures. If you get them regularly, you need to be aware of the possible consequences and see a board-certified dermatologist if a persistent nail problem develops.” Thanks Shantait SelectCiti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodybyvi 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2014 Hello, these tips are really effective for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisahearton 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for the tips regarding manicures. I want to add one more think. One should always take a minimum 3 days break before doing another manicure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farah pinklady 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for sharing :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David147 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2015 A few people had it close, but there are actually a few things that promote nail health and strength. Biotin (one of the B vitamins), Silica (found naturally in horsetail), Gelatin (found in Jell-O and Marshmallows), some of the other B vitamins (which is why some say Prenatal vitamins, as those are rich in B vitamins), and Calcium (one of the components of nails, but it doesn't help as much as the others when taken internally). Any combination of any or all of these will help to keep your nails healthy and strong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites