Problems and Solutions
Thickened Nail Polish
After you’ve stored nail polish for a while, it tends to thicken. Rather than toss it, turn the bottle upside down and roll it between your hands. Don’t ever add nail polish remover to thin nail polish.
Although it appears to thin it out temporarily, it will
eventually dry the polish out and spoil whatever is left. When polish gets so gloppy that the colors separate, it’s too old to keep. Get rid of it.
Although it appears to thin it out temporarily, it will
eventually dry the polish out and spoil whatever is left. When polish gets so gloppy that the colors separate, it’s too old to keep. Get rid of it.
Chapped Hands
Dry, chapped hands are a real problem to anyone who enjoys the outdoors or does heavy housework. One solution is to use a thick cream or salve.
Many perfectly polished beauties swear by traditional petroleum jelly as a protectant. I find it a little greasy, but it is greatas an overnight treatment under cotton gloves.
Many perfectly polished beauties swear by traditional petroleum jelly as a protectant. I find it a little greasy, but it is greatas an overnight treatment under cotton gloves.
Chipped Polish
Use a file and smooth out the chipped polish until the ridge is even with the nail. Apply polish only to the chipped area, and allow it to dry. Recoat the entire nail.
Split Nail
Apply quick-drying glue to the split, and let dry. Smooth with a file or buffer. Mend with a tea bag by cutting a tiny piece from the tea bag. Cover the split, and dot on nail glue. Let dry and smooth with a buffer.
Smudges
Apply polish remover to smudged polish to smooth out. Let it dry, and follow up with a thin coat of polish.
Yellowed Nails
To prevent the discoloration that occurs with nail polish stains, always use a base coat of superior quality.
Pale Nails
Although pale nails can be hereditary, it can also be the result of poor circulation or anemia.Take an iron supplement or add iron-rich foods to your diet.
Peeling Nails
Avoid quick-dry polishes that contain acetone, which can dry out your nails. Always file nails lightly, just enough to shape and keep the layers even. Uneven nails have a tendency to peel.
Brittle Nails
Moisturize with an oil or emollient. There are several on the market, but a vitamin E capsule works just as well.
Artificial Nails
Although artificial nails can make your hands look more attractive, they can seriously damage your natural nail bed. The worst offenders are the glue-on variety, which cause some of the nail surface to get torn away when they are removed. Another problem is the glue, which can cause an allergic reaction. Pre-glued nails are less damaging, but last only three days.
Foot Calluses
Always use a pumice stone. Razors and other cutters are now illegal for pedicurists to use
Cracked Hands
Better than lotion, mashed potatoes will solve this frequent problem. Boil a small peeled potato until soft. Mash with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Apply to hands and leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse with cool water.
Rinse with cool water.
Aching Feet
Practice picking up small objects like marbles or tiny balls with your toes. Curl toes under, and hold that position for a few seconds. Repeat several times. Alternate walking on toes (like a ballerina) and heels every day.
