Growing your nails long and keeping them that way can be difficult. The longer your nails, the more at risk of breaking or chipping they become. You also need to keep them properly groomed as they can get quite dirty and unsightly. With proper discipline and these simple steps, your long nails won't be too difficult to take care of.
Things you'll need:
• Nail file
• Nail brush
• Clear nail polish
Steps and Tips:
1. Don't use your nails as tools, you risk breaking or chipping them.
2. Clean them regularly. Keeping them clean is part of basic nail care. This can be accomplished simply by washing your hands. If you work with your hands, it's very likely that dirt and grime will get under them so be sure to clean them up as soon as possible. You can use a good brush dipped in soapy water, gently scrub the top and underneath the nails to clean them thoroughly.
3. If you're a nail biter, you need to stop the habit. It's unhealthy and disgusting. You won't be able to grow them long either. To keep you from always biting them, wipe something that tastes bad on your nails. You condition yourself to stop biting your nails so you don't taste something nasty.
4. Make sure to include lots of calcium and zinc in your diet. Calcium keeps your nails strong, as well as your teeth and bones so it's a good idea even if you're not after long nails. Zinc deficiency can cause little white spots in your nails.
5. The longer nails get, the risk of breaking increases so better be careful when you clip them. Use a file to smoothen rough edges. Using a single direction, start filing from the sides going to the front. Going back and forth with a nail file can cause cracking and splitting. They should then be very pointy, so simply round off the edges. After filing, rinse your nails in cold water to get rid of any dead skin or powdered nail pieces that might be stuck under the nail.
6. Drink lots of water. Not only does this keep you properly hydrated, it's good for helping them grow properly as well.
7. Trim cuticles and apply a good and clear polish to strengthen them.
8. Not everyone's nails grow at the same rate so just be patient.
9. When cleaning under your nails be careful not to push too far or you might hurt yourself.
It can be hard to maintain having long nails but nails Milton Keynes technicians can help you in taking care of them. If you find it hard to go to a nail salon, mobile nail technician Milton Keynes can come to you instead.
