How to Make Your Nails Shiny Without Clear Polish
Many people prefer the look of naturally shiny nails, a look that can be achieved without the use of harsh chemicals that can damage nails, causing splitting, peeling and yellowing. You can make your nails look bright and lustrous with a few simple steps using natural ingredients found in your kitchen pantry and common manicure tools you can buy at most drug stores. Does this Spark an idea?
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Shape your nails first. Using an emery board or washable glass file, file in only one direction to help prevent splitting. The vibration of the filing strengthens the nail. A square shape with a rounded edge makes your nails more resistant to cracks.
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Buff your nails after they have been shaped using a manicure buffing block as opposed to an emery board to avoid damaging the surface of the nail. Buff the entire nail and not just the edges in a quick and steady motion, moving the buffer in only one direction like you would when filing to ensure the nail does not overheat. If you do not have a nail buffer on hand or do not want to purchase one, you can wrap a piece of soft flannel over a nail file as an alternative. You can also use a jeweler's polishing paste on the buffer to add a bit of extra shine.
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Remove any residual polish that may be on your nails by rubbing them with a lemon that has been cut in half. This will help rid your nails of any stains. Soak your hands and nails in a bowl of warm oil and coat your nails and cuticles. Popular oils to use are avocado oil, olive oil or almond oil. To really pamper yourself, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the bowl. Wash your hands under running water once the oil has been applied or wipe it off with a soft, wet cloth. For a quick, daily treatment between manicures, you can massage the oil into your nails to maintain a natural shine. Full manicures should be done every other week.
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