Of course, we love nail polish, but the weekly affliction puts a lot of strain on our fingers. The simple tricks against nail damage can be found here.
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They are spotty, brittle or uneven: we do not always find our fingernails really beautiful . But healthy nails are a must before painting ! How to fix small problems:
1. Help for stained nails
Be sure to use a base coat before painting! This prevents stains and protects the nails from the dyes. If something goes wrong, this trick helps: Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Leave on the nails for 5 minutes and the stains are gone.
2. SOS on brittle nails
For brittle nails there are special lacquers that make the nail more resistant through their ingredients. The Repair & Care paint by Artdeco can even be used as a base coat.
3rd tip against soft nails
If your nails are extremely soft, this home remedy can work wonders: Immerse the fingernails daily in a bowl with olive oil for 15 minutes. After about a month you will be rewarded for your trouble with firmer nails.
4. That helps against uneven nails
Smooth files! If you make your nails so flat, you also get better blood circulation and faster growth. The best tool for this is a file block: Use the rougher side to smooth the nails, while polishing the nails with the other side. This often looks even better than nail polish ...
