Some Tips to keep your nail Healthy and Shiny

• There are special nail cutters made just for toenails. While a normal nail cutter is slightly curved, a toenail cutter goes straight across so as to reduce the likelihood of ingrown toenails.
• You can also buff nails to make them shiny smooth.
• Massage in a cuticle cream to keep cuticles healthy and moisturized.
• If your nails are very brittle, soaking them in water beforehand will soften them up. You can also cut them right after bathing.
• Do apply hand cream every time you wash your hands. The oils in the cream will seal moisture into your nails.
• If you have very weak nails, try painting your base coat and nail polish under the tip of your nails to give them extra strength.
• You can dry the wet nails instantly by plunging them into ice cold water.
• In order to repair a split nail, tear a little paper from a teabag or coffee filter paper and glue it over the tear with nail glue.
• Once it's dry, buff until smooth, and then apply your polish.
• To avoid mud getting into nails during gardening or messy work, drag your nails over a bar of soap. The undersides of your nails will fill up with soap, which means dirt won't be able to get in.
• Use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean ink and stains from your finger tips.
• Using a cotton bud (swab) with a pointed end, clean under your nails - it's gentler than scrubbing with a nail brush.
• Every evening smooth your nails with a nourishing oil or conditioning cream.
• This well help to seal moisture into your nails and prevent them from flaking and splitting.
• A great cheap alternative is a tiny drop of olive oil.