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This page is devoted to you!
As
nail and skin care specialists, we feel
that it is
our duty to share with our clients the
importance
of proper personal nail and skin care.
We love skin and nail care. So, like telling a friend about a fantastic, must-see movie, we
are always enthusiastic about
sharing great tips. We hope that by reading our tips guide to
nail
and skin care, you will ultimately benefit from the information, thus enhancing your
health,
mind and body.
Believe it or not,
the art of manicure, or applying color ink to the finger
and toenails has
been around for a good 5,000 years.
Originating in China in 3,000 BC, nail color
indicated
one's social status.
The desire to have long
beautiful nails began during
China's Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when aristocratic
women grew their nails up to 10
inches long as a sign
that they performed no manual labor. To protect their
nails, they
often sheathed them in gold or silver.
Chinese men also grew long nails as a sign of their
masculinity and to protect themselves from evil. according to a Ming dynasty
manuscript, royal fingernails were
painted black and red.
In other parts of the world,
such as southern Babylonia, noblemen
used solid gold tools to give themselves
manicures and pedicures.
The use of fingernail polish can be traced back even
further. The Egyptians also
colored their nails, using red to show the highest social
class. It was said that
Cleopatra's nails
were painted a deep red, whereas Queen Nefertiti went
with a
flashier ruby shade. In
ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders also
painted their nails to match their lips
before they went off to battle.
Waxing is a temporary method
of hair removal, which removes the
hair from the root. New
hairs will not grow back in the
previously waxed area for three to
eight weeks. Almost any
area of the body can be waxed,
including eyebrows, face, bikini
area, legs, arms, back,
abdomen, and feet.
Brazilian Waxing Popularity
Women have been
removing their pubic hair for
thousands of years
and the trend started in ancient
Egypt! However,
Brazilian waxing was not widely
popular in the US
until during the 1990’s, after it
was introduced to
NYC in 1987 by a group of
Brazilian-born
sisters, who gave it its name. Since
then it has gained
tremendous popularity - and
women's bikini
lines were changed forever!
Benefits of Waxing
There are
many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair
removal. Waxing is a long-
lasting method. Hair in waxed areas will not grow
back for three to eight weeks; when the hair
does grow back it is soft and thin.
New hair growth in waxed areas is soft and fine, not
sharp and coarse like shaved hair. After
repeated waxing for areas like the eyebrows and
lower legs, hair regrowth is less common
and eventually the hair will never regrow.
Enhanced personal hygiene and skin appearance,
including the lack of razor burn and soft
hair
regrowth are benefits of waxing. Waxing is
especially beneficial to people who have sensitive
skin!
The importance of diet to foster healthy, beautiful
nails.
A poor diet (what you eat
daily) will result in poor nail health. Below are
some signs
and/or signals of nails in
need of nourishment:
- Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness and
brittleness.
- Lack of protein, folic acid and vitamin C causes
hang nails.
- White bands across the nails are caused by
protein deficiency.
- A lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid can cause
splitting nails.
- Insufficient zinc can cause development of white
spots on the nails.
- Cuts and cracks in the nails may indicate a need
for more liquids.
- Insufficient intake or vitamin B12 can lead to
excessive dryness, very rounded and curved ends and
darkening of nails.
- Red skin around your cuticles (of your hands
and/or feet) can be caused by
poor metabolism of essential fatty acids.
Here are some
guidelines to follow for improving the health of your
nails:
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Eat a diet composed of 50% fruit and raw
vegetables in order to supply necessary vitamins,
minerals and enzymes.
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Eat
foods rich in sulfur and silicon, such as
broccoli, fish
and onions. Include
foods rich in biotin such as soy and whole grains.
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Drink plenty of water and other liquids, such as
fresh carrot juice which is high in calcium and
phosphorus and is excellent for strengthening nails.
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A diet that is rich in silica, zinc and B
vitamins will help to strengthen your nails.
Hydrate, hydrate,
hydrate - for stronger nails!
If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the
problem
could be traced back to an inadequate water intake.
Most people don't drink nearly
enough water. Drink up!
At Fingertips, we strongly believe in proper diet
coupled with continuous nail care and maintenance to
enhance the look, health, and longevity
of your nails!
How to avoid
breaking nails or brittle nails!
Avoid using your nails as
tools. This means no picking,
scratching, digging, pinching,
striking, etc. You know
who you are!
Again, your diet is vital for
healthy nails. Increase the
amount of calcium in your
daily diet and you will have
stronger nails in no time.
However, if you constantly
live on burgers and fries,
don't expect your nails to be
strong and healthy.
While relaxing or watching TV,
moisturize your hands and nails with your favorite hand
lotion. It is not only
relaxing, it helps strengthen the nails.
Use less products containing
alcohol, especially lotions that contain perfume scent.
These items can make nails
prone to breaking.
Lastly, consider wearing
gloves when you do chores that involve continual
submersion in water or contact
with harsh detergents or chemicals.
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