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Well-cared-for fingernails are practical as well as attractive. Our experts show you how to keep your nails fashionable and functioning.

How To Match Nail Polish Colors with Your Skin

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2009
The trick to matching nail polish colors with your skin is to identify what your skin's undertones are, then select a nail polish color to compliment them.

How To Stop Biting Your Nails

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
Our hands need maintenance, not just products to help them look good. Learn what you can do, not what you can buy, to stop biting your nails.

How To Keep Nail Polish Looking Fresh

 
 
 
 
 
October 29, 2009
Whether your nails are professionally done or you do them yourself, following these simple tips will prolong the life of your manicure and keep your nail polish looking fresh.

How To Keep Your Nails Looking Nice

 
 
 
 
 
October 26, 2009
Nails don't have to be long and polished, but they should always look neatly groomed. Here's how to make your nails look beautiful.

How To Make a Flower in Nail Art

 
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2009
Follow these steps to make a flower in nail art and add personal flair to your nails for the holidays, to show support for your favorite team, or to show your individuality.

How To Prevent Hangnails

 
 
 
 
 
July 31, 2009
Hangnails are bits of skin that are still attached to the base of the nails. Learn proper hand, nail and cuticle care so you can prevent hangnails.

How To Treat Thick Discolored Toenails

 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2009
Summer is the time for baring your feet in a nice pair of sandals, but what if your toenails are unsightly? Learn how to treat thick, discolored toenails.

How To Paint Ladybugs on your Nails

 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2009
Nail art is a popular, trendy way to express your personality. Small designs like insects work well. It’s very easy to paint ladybugs on your nails.

How To Do Nail Designs

 
 
 
 
 
July 29, 2009
If you're like a lot of women, then regardless of your age you enjoy getting your nails done. There are lots of designs available for your nails.

How To Care for Nails

 
 
 
 
 
July 26, 2009
Nail care is important; the condition your nails are in speaks volumes of how you take care of yourself. Maintaining healthy nails isn't hard to do.

How To Create Nail Art

 
 
 
 
 
July 26, 2009
If you want to do nail art on yourself and children then here's how to get an easy start.

How To Wear Long Nails

 
 
 
 
 
July 24, 2009
Long nails can be an adjustment, especially if you've never had them before. Here are some tips on how to wear long nails more easily.

How To Shape Your Fingernails

 
 
 
 
 
July 9, 2009
Don't have time to run to the nearest salon for a professional manicure? Here is how to shape your nails so that they are great looking in a short amount of time.

How To Find Popular Pedicure Tools and Kits

 
 
 
 
 
June 4, 2009
If you want to try doing a pedicure (and manicure) yourself, here's how to know the most popular pedicure tools and kits.

How To Give Yourself a Pedicure at Home

 
 
 
 
 
June 4, 2009
Pampering yourself to a spa outing may not come cheap, but a pedicure you can do yourself. Here are the simple steps in giving yourself a home pedicure.

How To Learn about One Minute Manicure

 
 
 
 
 
June 1, 2009
Here's how to learn all about One Minute Manicure which is a multi-million dollar beauty business.

How To Give Yourself a French Manicure

 
 
 
 
 
June 1, 2009
Truly, the most elegant and universal nail look is a natural look, and this is what the French manicure is all about. Read on to find out how to give yourself a French Manicure.

How To Treat Peeling Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
If your nails keep peeling, you may be self-conscious about your hands. Here's how to treat peeling nails, restoring them to their former beauty:

How To Stop Biting Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2009
The fingernails contain germs invisible to the naked eye, and these can result in various diseases. Nail biting is a habit, and a conscious effort is needed to help stop it.

How To Shape Your Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 3, 2009
Keep the shape of your nails uniform and attractive with a few simple tips and tools.

How To Make a Manicure Last Longer

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2009
Manicures can be expensive and time consuming so you want them to last. You can make a few changes to your nail care routine, and your manicure will last longer.

How To Stay Safe at the Nail Salon

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
Consider all the germs, diseases, and ailments that walk through the doors of a nail salon every day, and you'll quickly realize the serious health risks you face every time you...

How To Give Yourself a Pedicure

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
You can save a lot of time and money by doing your own beauty treatments. Salon-quality products are widely available these days, and if you're not picky, inexpensive pedicure...

How To Diminish Signs of Fine Wrinkles

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
Your skin says a lot about your health and your age. So wrinkles aren't exactly what you want everyone to notice first when they look at your face. Keep your look young and your...

How To Fix Cracked Cuticles

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
If you don't go for regular manicures, then your precious cuticles could need some definite attention. Harsh cleansers and infrequent moisturizing can leave your cuticles cracked...

How To Give Yourself a Manicure

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
You don't need to head to the salon every time your fingernails are in need of some attention. Save yourself some time any money by doing your own manicure. Here's a guide to giving...

How To Achieve Summery Feet

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2009
Your tootsies have been hidden away all winter. Now's the time to pamper them and get the*m ready for sun, sandals and summertime fun. Here's how you can achieve summery feet....

How To Have Strong and Healthy Nails

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2009
Back in my high school days, a friend of mine used to go to the doctor because of dents on her nails. I thought she was just fastidious. When I finally inquired, I learned that...

How To Create a Martini Glass Nail Art Manicure

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
Nail art takes the manicure to a whole new level. Today there is an entire spectrum of different options available for nail art, from simple two color coats to use of stickers...

How To Make Nail Polish Last Longer

 
 
 
 
 
January 27, 2009
There is nothing worse for your beauty routine than a new manicure that chips or splits. The good news is that with a few simple steps you can protect your manicure or pedicure...

How To Do Nail Art

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2008
Nail art can be a fun and interesting way to spice up your look. You can coordinate it to match your outfit for a special event, or wear it every day. You can do your own nail...

How To Prevent Ingrown Toe Nails

 
 
 
 
 
September 16, 2008
Ingrown toe nails are a pain no matter how you look at it. They cause pain, take time to treat, and in severe cases need the assistance of a podiatrist to take care of them. Severe...

How To Treat an Ingrown Toe Nail

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2008
An ingrown nails is when the nail has actually begun to grow into the nail bed. This happens most often to the toe nails and is usually found on the big toe. It may be that the...

How To Encourage Fingernail Growth and Health

 
 
 
 
 
July 30, 2008
Healthy nails are the key to long, beautiful nails (that you don't have to pay for at the salon). While you may struggle to grow the nails that you have always wanted, you don't...

How To Buy Nail Polish

 
 
 
 
 
July 25, 2008
Buying nail polish can sometimes be difficult. You pick out a great-looking color and bring it home to find out that it isn't anything like it appears to be in the bottle. This...

How To Do Easy Fingernail Designs

 
 
 
 
 
June 12, 2008
Decorating your fingernails is a quick way to spice up your wardrobe and your mood. If running to the nail salon and dropping serious bucks on custom, hand-painted designs isn't...

How To Have Healthy Fingernails

 
 
 
 
 
January 17, 2008
Whether you sport long, fire engine red fingernails or short, unpolished nails, it is nice to have healthy fingernails. Although many different products claim to give you healthy...

How To Help Your Children Stop Nail Biting

 
 
 
 
 
December 12, 2007
All parents worry about their children's bad habits. Nailbiting, although not one of the worst things a child can do by any means, can be unattractive, annoying, and damage...

How To Get Acrylic Nails Applied

 
 
 
 
 
July 7, 2007
This article outlines how to have acrilic nails applied. I have also included tips on choosing a salon, maintaining your nails and having them removed.

How To Apply Press-On Nails

 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2007
How to get a full set and pedicure for the less than the price of 1.

How To Get Nail Art

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
If you're no longer satisfied with glossy, monochromatic claws, I've got you covered--you need to discover the whimsical whirls of nail art! There are two ways to get gorgeous,...

How To Choose Nail Art Designs

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
For those of you with pristine French manicures secretly dying of boredom, I have an announcement to make: It's the millennium and you're no longer confined to plain old pink...

How To Buy and Use an Ultrasonic Nail Polish Remover

 
 
 
 
 
May 15, 2006
The Ultrasonic Nail Polish Remover is my new favorite thing -- not only does it remove nail polish in less than thirty seconds, but it also removes (drum roll please) ACRYLICS!!...

How To Choose a Nail Enamel Polish Color

 
 
 
 
 
May 14, 2006
Nail polish is a fun, EASY way to play with fashion and change your look at the drop of a glove.  The old saying, You can always tell a lady by her hands is still true, so take...

How To Care for Long Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 14, 2006
Those of you sporting long, luxurious talons are probably well-aware that beauty is neither cheap nor easy--you have to take good care of those nails if you want them to stay in...

How To Strengthen Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2006
Nails are more than just the hard things at the end of your fingers and toes--they give a window into your health and show others just how well you take care of the rest of your...

How To Remove Acrylic Nails

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2006
First, walk to the nearest door. Then, carefully place your fingernails in the doorframe. Ready? Great, now slam the door. There you go...your acrylic nails are gone! OK,...

How To Treat Nail Fungus

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2006
I know, I know -- you don't even want to admit to knowing what nail fungus is, let alone admit that maybe, just maybe, it might account for that ever-yellowing grainy gook that...

How To Use Nail Polish Remover

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2006
If you polish your nails, one thing is certain; at some point, you're going to have to use nail polish remover. But between the confusing array of choices, the fumes, the acetone...

How To Stop Nail Biting

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2006
If you bite your nails, you're not alone. Lots of people share this habit for many different reasons, such as stress, boredom or a need for comfort. Some people even find themselves...
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