Care for Nails

7 Red-Hot Hues

Redheads are the unicorns of hair color: rare, special and perhaps a little untamed. "I think when a man walks into a party and the date on his arm is a redhead, he’s telegraphing, ‘I’ve tamed and wooed this very strong...

Behind the Scenes of Red Carpet Prep

Every award season brings a succession of seemingly flawless celebrities down the red carpet. But how do they do it? What does it really take to create such perfection? And how do some unfortunate stars end up on a "worst-dressed" list?...

How to Apply Black Currant Oil to Skin

If the mirror is starting to show tiny lines on your face, you may be looking for ways to stop time in its tracks with some natural magic. Although it can't turn back time, black currant oil -- which comes from black currant seeds -- is packed...

What Kind of Oil Can I Use to Buff My Nails?

Although it's fun to sport polished nails in a rainbow of eye-catching colors, taking an occasional break from polish is actually a good thing. Healthy, glossy and well-manicured fingernails can be attractive, and you don't have to slather on a...

Care for Nails After Soaking Off Acrylic Tips

Acrylic nail tips may look good, but did you ever stop to wonder what is happening to your nails underneath? Chemicals such as formaldehyde in acrylic nail products break down keratin bonds, making your nails feel paper thin. If you have recently...

How to Use Black Currant Oil for Nails

Every fashionista needs a set of perfect 10s to show off to the world. When life seems to have it in for your nails and they’re breaking and splitting, look to your diet for an effective fix. Essential fatty acids -- rich in gamma linolenic...

How to Make Homemade Buffing Cream for Nails

Buffing gives your nails a brilliant shine without the trouble of applying nail polish. Make your own cream to use with a buffer for a natural shine and the reassurance that you know exactly what you're putting on your nails. If you are so...

The Best Products for Peeling Nails

File thin, peeling nails under a long list of genetic curses like wispy-thin hair and skin that freckles at the first caress of sunlight. The primary thing to remember about peeling nails is that they're more manageable when kept short and...

Nailing Nail Trends

A set of perfect nails can transform a look from grubby to groomed in the time it takes to do a simple manicure. These days, the options for nail color and styles are enormous. So what are the latest up-to-the-minute nail color and shape trends...

Directions for Knox Gelatin for Nails

If you struggle with nails that are brittle, thin or prone to tearing, you've probably heard that you should start using a product like Knox Gelatin powder. Conventional wisdom has it that if you drink an envelope of gelatin mixed with juice daily...

The Best Product for Nail Growth

When it comes to fast growing, gorgeous nails, your best bet is to make sure they are always healthy and strong. If your nails are brittle, weak and flimsy, not only will it be difficult for them to grow, but between the ridges and peeling, they...

Nail Care Without Harmful Chemicals

Tired of breathing in harmful fumes during your regular pampering time? Your hands, feet and not to mention your health, deserve a beauty routine that won't compromise your well-being. Scour your regular nail maintenance products for chemicals...

Types of Nail Files

Long, strong nails may not grow naturally on everyone, but there's a lot you can do to outwit Mother Nature. Shaping your nails is the best way to keep them strong. Nail file types vary, so finding the right one can be a challenge. Before you...

How to Remove a Nail Hardener

Nails breaking? Chipping? A hardener might be the best thing for you. If you're ready to ditch the hardener and go free as a bird, first you have to take it off. Most nail hardeners are made like any other nail lacquer but with an extra protein to...

Neem Oil for Nails

If the sight of your short, peeling, splitting nails makes you want to hide your hands in your pockets, there's a natural remedy that might work. Several beauty brands sell neem oil for nails -- and they usually combine essential oils with neem...

Alternative to Nail Polish

Nothing makes your hands look prettier than a full set of glossy, polished nails. However, getting and maintaining that gorgeous 10 is time-consuming, expensive and can be frustrating. Real-world women do dishes, hammer nails and garden, hence the...

Fingernail Tools

A nail salon can seem like a mix of beauty school and hospital room, full of colorful polishes, soothing music and scary-looking tools. Manicures don't have to be a total mystery; in fact, you can give yourself a gorgeous at-home mani with a...

How to Remove Dirt & Grease From the Fingernails

Whether you're a farming gal and you spend your day working around plants and dirt, or you just wanted to show that you're tough stuff and fix your own car, your fingernails will tell the tale. However you managed to get your hands covered in dirt...

How to Get Rid of White Spots on Nails

Even if you have perfectly manicured nails or wear acrylics, you’ll probably notice a white spot on your nail every now and then. Most likely the result of past trauma to the hand or a vitamin deficiency, these spots can be big or small,...