~Frankie~
07-19-2009, 09:10 PM
So as some of you may know I work at a hand and foot spa part time and I get asked at least 3x a week what girls can do to grow their own nails...so here's my tried and true tips...
CUTICLE OIL is essential....and it's like miracle grow for nails. I personally prefer Solar Oil by Creative. Put oil on your nails 1-2x per day. I hate hearing the excuse...I don't have that time. It takes all of 5 secs...I leave it on my desk at work and put it on while I'm on the phone. Rub it in lightly and let it absorb into the cuticles and nails. DO NOT RINSE IT OFF.
Moisturize....your hands and nails need all the moisture they can get. Also when you apply lotion you tend to massage the muscles increasing the blood flow to the tips of your fingers.
Massage....simply pulling your fingers will increase the blood flow to the tips, this will make your nails grow faster.
Now if you have a bit more time and commitment....
Every other week give yourself a manicure....
You need a cuticle softener, cuticle pusher, cuticle oil, a file and a buffer
Remove any nail polish...then
Push back your cuticles...You can get cuticle softener at any beauty supply and it's fairly in-expensive and a stainless Steele cuticle pusher. It may cost you all of $5. Put the cuticle softener on and leave it for a minute and then lightly push back your cuticles.
Wash your hands and put cuticle oil on all of your nails. While this is absorbing file your nails. Ensure you go only in one direction and file lightly.
Once your done use a white polar buffer and buff your nails lightly.
You will find after doing this in less than a month your nails will be growing strong and healthy.
CUTICLE OIL is essential....and it's like miracle grow for nails. I personally prefer Solar Oil by Creative. Put oil on your nails 1-2x per day. I hate hearing the excuse...I don't have that time. It takes all of 5 secs...I leave it on my desk at work and put it on while I'm on the phone. Rub it in lightly and let it absorb into the cuticles and nails. DO NOT RINSE IT OFF.
Moisturize....your hands and nails need all the moisture they can get. Also when you apply lotion you tend to massage the muscles increasing the blood flow to the tips of your fingers.
Massage....simply pulling your fingers will increase the blood flow to the tips, this will make your nails grow faster.
Now if you have a bit more time and commitment....
Every other week give yourself a manicure....
You need a cuticle softener, cuticle pusher, cuticle oil, a file and a buffer
Remove any nail polish...then
Push back your cuticles...You can get cuticle softener at any beauty supply and it's fairly in-expensive and a stainless Steele cuticle pusher. It may cost you all of $5. Put the cuticle softener on and leave it for a minute and then lightly push back your cuticles.
Wash your hands and put cuticle oil on all of your nails. While this is absorbing file your nails. Ensure you go only in one direction and file lightly.
Once your done use a white polar buffer and buff your nails lightly.
You will find after doing this in less than a month your nails will be growing strong and healthy.