Nail Care

Use lemon juice to whiten the skin of your hand and clean the nails and apply Vaseline to keep your nails firm especially after doing dishes in hot water. 

Use an ivory pusher or an orange stick to push back cuticle from the nails that normally occurs after cold cream or Vaseline is applied. 

A word of caution though: don’t cut the cuticle on your own – let your nail professional do it. When you opt for a manicure, always ensure that the orange stick is covered well with absorbent cotton or some bit of silk. And before you carry out a manicure, soak your nails in soapy, hot water and sterilize the nail brush. 

Use paste first when you polish nails, avoiding application of powder until after the process. 

It is a good practice to manicure your nails at home on your own at least two times in a fortnight. 

Carmine gives a pleasing tint that is pink in color and should be used as the paste. 

Use liquid polish only, but not polish varnishes that produce a sheen, as they are usually best for your nails.