NAILED IT! 10 'Must Follow' Nail Care Tips ( By Dr. Sangeeta Almadi)

If caring for nails means a quick-fix manicure at your regular beauty parlour, think again. Repeated use of nail polish, acetone, nail biting and grimy nails, can destroy your nails. So much so, that people may not want to shake your hand! Follow these simple tips by Dr Sangeeta Amladi, Head Dermatologist, Kaya Skin Clinic and get your nails to shine.

1. Take care of your nails between salon visits.
2. File your nails regularly and always keep them smooth,
3. Apply hand cream frequently.
4. Don't overuse your nail-polish remover.
5. When you go for a manicure, ensure that all the instruments have been properly sterilized.
6. Don't push the cuticle back too far.
7. Keep your nails short if you use a computer keyboard every day.
8. Wear gloves to protect your nails while you are washing dishes or cleaning up the house.
9. Never use pointed metal items (safety pins) to clean your nails.
10. Don't use fingernails as tools to open cans, boxes or tins.

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