Your nails are a small part of your body but they have an important role in protecting your fingers and since they are the end of your hand, your nails get frequent exposure in front of people. Maintaining nails healthy and good looking is not so difficult. Protect your nails.

Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals. Try to take food which is rich in vitamin E. It will not only help your nails but it will also help your skin and hair. Read the rest of this entry →

Just like the eyes are the windows to the soul, so are the nails. A perfectly manicured hand is one where the nails are strong and smooth. Healthy nails are often a sign of good health, while bad nails are often a tip off to more serious problems. A healthy nail has a specific shape, slightly raised in the middle, then curving down a bit at the tip. Different diseases appear in different ways on the nails.

Brittle nails signalize about iron deficiency, biotin deficiency, kidney disorder, and thyroid or circulation problems. Very thick nails also indicate circulation problems. Avoid nail polish removers that contain acetone or formaldehyde. An iron deficiency can cause the nail bed to be thin and concave and have raised ridges. Don’t remove the cuticles or clean too deeply under your nails, which can lead to infection. Read the rest of this entry →

Almost all girls want to have cool looking nails, but nails won’t look beautiful util they are healthy. Some people have healthy nails, but others have to make effort. Here’s a quick home made remedy for having cool nails:

To strengthen and shine nails, combine 2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. castor oil, and 1 tsp. wheat germ oil and mix thoroughly. Pour into bottle. Shake before using. To use, rub a small amount into your nails. Leave on 3-5 minutes and tissue off. Follow up with more plain castor oil, if desired.

Nail biting is a common habit for relieving stress. Nail biting habit is merely a bad habit, almost people of all ages bite their nails, effecting around 30% of children between 70 to10 years and 45% teen agars. Nail biting includes biting the cuticle and soft tissue surrounding the nail as well as biting the nail itself.

Following are some causes of nail biting.

The causes of nail biting can be a combination of biological and environmental factors.

1. Top causes of nail biting are obsession, aggressiveness and compulsion.
2. It has been suggested that there may be a genetic component because there is often a history of their parents who bite their nails.
3. During the periods of stress, nervousness, boredom, lack of activities and hunger, people start biting their nails.
4. In case of disharmony as a result of friends, family, school or work can trigger the habit. In some cases it can be a sign of mental or emotional disorder.
5. This irritating habit is more common in boys than girls. Another cause of nail biting is dramatic changes in the family. These dramatic changes may include death, divorce, rejection from step- parents and violence etc.
6. Most people and children start biting their nails in stress and anxiety to relax.

The habit of nail biting can be tend to stop especially in children by gaining confidence in his/her environment and in family and school.