Grooming Hands & Feet

How to do a manicure

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Learn to do a manicure the way the professionals do. This is a nice gift for someone or do it to your own nails... more »

How to Have Softer Feet by Creating Your Own Foot Spa

By Colette French

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Many people cover up their feet because they feel that their feet are not presentable or pretty. When the summer months roll around, they are still wearing socks with their sandals. There are a few things that people can do during the winter ... more »

How to Make Homemade Foot Care Products

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Whether your feet are soft or like the thorns on a rose, you can take care of them naturally and affordably. Clean out your kitchen, bathroom cabinets and spice racks because you may already have most of the ingredients necessary to make products ... more »

How to make nail polish stay on longer

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Chipped nail polish is tacky so here's a little trick to keep your home manicure last longer... more »

How to make your nail polish stay on

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Nail-polish tends to chip fast but there are a few things you can do to make it stay on longer... more »

How to Prevent Shoe Odor

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Bacteria, which thrive in moist, dark areas, cause foot odor. It is essential to keep your feet and shoes clean and aired out to prevent shoe odor from occurring... more »

How to Treat Hard Corns Professionally

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Corns are caused by friction and pressure, generally over bony prominences on the toes. If you have a persistent corn that won't go away, see a foot doctor. Neglected corns can turn into sores that can, in turn, become infected... more »

How to Treat Soft Corns

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A soft corn develops between toes, is pea-sized, and left untreated, looks like an open sore. Corns are caused by pressure from the toe bone beside it and often ache and feel tender when touched... more »

How to Treat Swollen Feet

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Swollen feet are a symptom of an underlying problem, you can get them from a sports injury, pregnancy, heart disease, fluid retention, kidney problems or another condition. Follow these steps to treat a swollen foot. If your feet swell ... more »

How to Treat Warts on Your Feet

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Warts begin when the plantar wart virus enters the foot through microscopic cuts and scratches, gaining enough of a stronghold to form a wart. It can be very difficult to get rid of a foot wart... more »

How to Trim Your Finger Nails

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Having nice looking hands doesn’t mean you have to spend money on a manicure. Just keeping your finger nails trimmed makes your hands look cared for and it’s easy to do... more »

How to Cure Stinky Feet

By Alina Bradford Bradford

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Stinky feet are a nuisance, to you and everyone around you! It may be inherited, or a result of poor hygiene or the quality of shoes that you wear. No matter the reason, there are some ways to eliminate the stink... more »

How to Make Fingernails Stronger

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Fingernails are a body part that gets noticed first. When you shake hands with someone, you're bound to get stares or glances at your nails. Even "talking" with your hands make fingernails prominent. Proper fingernail grooming can help strengthen ... more »

How to Paint Your Toenails

By Melody

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Oh, how I love the summertime when my toes can come out of hiding and shine in vivid red, fuchsia, coral, & mango polishes! However, application of bright polishes can be tricky. Here’s how not to look like you’ve been finger-painting with your ... more »

How to Remove Acrylic Nails

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Acrylic nails look great and can be a life saver for those with weak nails or nails that just won’t grow well on their own. But like all things, even wearing acrylic nails must come to an end eventually. Follow these easy steps to safely and ... more »

How to Take Care of Your Toenails

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Many people take great care of their hands and fingernails, but forget all about their toenails. Your feet are what carry you around from place to place, so it’s important to take care of them. And if you’re planning on wearing sandals and ... more »

How to Treat Thick, Discolored Toenails

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Toenails that are thick and yellowed can be caused by inadequate nutrition, poor health, fungal infections, or genetics. If home remedies don't work, seek the services of a podiatrist. In the meantime, here are a few steps to help you treat your ... more »

How to Whiten Yellow Nails

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Nail polish and nicotine leave yellow stains on your nails that can make your hands look unattractive. If you have yellow nails, whiten them using one of these methods... more »

How to Avoid Yellow Nails

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Yellow nails can really ruin the look of otherwise attractive hands. If you’ve got yellow nails, treat them to remove the discoloration, then avoid further staining with these simple tips... more »

How to Deodorize Shoes!

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Shoe odor can be embarrassing and is totally unnecessary. This helpful hint can freshen shoes and even be used as a gift!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Ridges in Nails

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If you would love to have flawless nails, but instead have fingernails or toenails with ridges in them, there are things you can do to alleviate these unsightly wrinkles. Read the helpful ideas below to learn what you need to do to get rid of ... more »

How to Trim Your Toe Nails

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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You can ease the wear and tear on your shoes and socks as well as combat foot fungus and odor by keeping your toe nails trimmed nice and short... more »

How to Apply an Acrylic Nail

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Self-application of acrylic nails is an art better suited to professional technicians. The mere act of twisting your fingers to work around your own hands is a challenge for even the most dexterous of individuals. However, if you're feeling ... more »

How to Apply an Artificial Nail Tip

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Applying artificial nails to the end of your natural fingernails is an attractive solution for nails that are short and brittle. Many women opt for artificial nails when they have problems growing their own. To learn how to achieve a salon-style ... more »

How to Apply Foot Deodorant

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If you are afraid of taking off your shoes because the smell will knock you--and anyone within a 50-foot radius--over, then you need to learn how to properly use a foot deodorant. Read on to discover the not-so-secret art of applying a foot ... more »

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