Women love their fingernails and nail cosmetics has become very popular in recent years and you can have some lovely designs put on your fingernails, which really sets them off.
Keeping your fingernails in pristine condition is of paramount importance to many women and the thought of breaking a nail can be a nightmare as it would spoil the desired look if one of the fingernails was broken.
There are many ways you can help prevent this from happening and ensure that your nails stay in tip top condition.
Removing your nail polish can be harmful for your nails if you do not do it correctly.
Choose a quality nail varnish remover and ensure that you use a soft surface to remove it, such as cotton wool so that you don't scratch the surface of your nails.
After this is done use a nail file and shape your fingernails accordingly and keep your nails at roughly equal length and do not make them too sharp.
Once this is done, clean your nails and soak them in warm water that isn't too hot to help remove any dirt that it inside.
Be sure not to remove the cuticle on your nails when cleaning them as it helps stop infections of the nail as it grows.
Gently dry your nails with a soft hand towel and then you are ready to apply your nail varnish, but try to use a good quality product to avoid any detrimental effect to the condition of your nails.
Finally, use some moisturizing cream on the hands and cuticles to help keep the nails in optimal condition and thus prevent splitting.
Other tips that are worth considering to help keep your nail looking great is to avoid biting your nails as this can severely damage your nails and can also make you ill.
Also, it is important to make sure your diet contains the right levels of calcium, as will prevent your nails from becoming brittle.