Nail Care Myths that should be Abolished

Different people have different beliefs when it comes to taking care of their nails. This is especially true for women who are obsessed with making their nails look beautiful. They have a lot of different myths and misconceptions about nail care that sometimes, it often results in them damaging their nails instead of taking care of them.

One practice that is often practiced but will not do your nails much good is the application of nail polish with hardener. Hardeners will only make you nails stiffer and easier to break. This is why it might be a better idea to use normal nail polish to give protection to your nails.

Another way to make your nails more resistant to damage is by making sure that they are always hydrated. Dry nails are much easier to break, especially after they have been exposed to drying agents such as soap and bleach. Be sure to hydrate your nails using hand lotion every time you expose your nails to such substances.

The pushing back of cuticles is also done by a lot of women as they believe that this will help the growth of their nails. But this is also one practice that should not be done as the cuticle serves as protection for the nail bed. Removing this is not advised by dermatologists and it exposes you to risks such as infection.

For people who have ugly and broken nails, they may think that the use of artificial nails is a good idea while they are waiting for their nails to grow back. But the use of artificial nails can contribute to making nails look worse especially for those who have an infection. Bacteria and fungi can get trapped underneath the artificial nails, making them harder to get rid of. The chemicals used in attaching these nails also contribute to the weakening of your nails.

Unfortunately, nails grow at a very slow rate, around 0.1mm per day, so you will really have to wait a long time before broken nails will go back to their original state. This is why you should try preventing damages from occurring so that you won’t have to experience this.

Going to a nail salon to get nails done is a good way to relax and have beautiful nails. But you should also be sure that your favorite nail salon practices good cleaning habits when it comes to their tools. Sharing tools with other people is an easy way to have infected nails. Salons that use gels and other equipment that do not involve contact with the previous customer may be better for your health.

So before you continue doing your old nail care practices, be sure to research and find the basis behind these practices. You might be doing more damage to your nails than you realize. If you are not sure with your practices, it is best to consult with a dermatologist before you inflict some serious damage to your nails.

Learn more about nail care. Visit Jen Hopkins’s site, www.NailCareSecrets.com, where you can find out all about finger nail care and what it can do for you.

- Jen Hopkins