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Nail Do's and Don'ts

When it comes to nail care, what you do and don?t do greatly
impacts the overall health of your nails. While there is a
lot you can do to make your nails look better, there is also
a lot you can do to make your nails look worse. If you need
information about the basics of nail care or if you need to
repair damage that has been done to your nails, this list of
nail do?s and don?ts can help get you started:

Nail Do's:

- Do moisturize the cuticle area to prevent cracking and
peeling. This will help to protect the matrix of your nails.

- Do treat any tears or cuts to the cuticle with a
disinfectant to prevent long-lasting damage to the nails.

- Do treat ingrown toenails as soon as possible.

- Do keep nails trimmed and smooth to prevent damage.

- Do trim nails carefully and slowly to avoid accidents.

- Do clean and disinfect nail implements before and after
each use.

- Do check your nails and cuticles regularly for signs of
infection and inflammation.

- Do use sunscreen on your hands and nails to prevent sun
damage.

- Do be cautious when handling papers and when working on
the keyboard. Use the pads of your fingers whenever possible.

- Do wear gloves to protect your nails when gardening,
cleaning, or doing dishes.

Nail Don'ts:

- Don't ever use your nails as prying instruments.

- Don't push cuticles back too much or too roughly.

- Don't tear or pull hangnails; cut them instead, leaving as
much of the cuticle intact as possible.

- Don't soak nails for long periods of time in any type of
solution - even plain water. Soaking nails, especially in
soap or detergent, can weaken the nail and cause damage.

- Don't overuse any kind of nail polish remover; the harsh
chemicals can severely damage your nails and cuticles.

- Don't use any kind of nail products that contain
formaldehyde, toluene, or toluene-like ingredients. These
ingredients are dangerous to your nails and to your overall
health.

- Don't let a professional nail care provider touch your nails
or skin with equipment that has not been properly disinfected.

- Don't let a nail infection fester. If you are unable to
correct the problem on your own, contact a professional for
treatment.


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