Artificial nails, or acrylic nails, are very pretty. You can have them at any length and at any color. You can indulge in the whimsical and have designs painted on them. You can even have artificial nails pierced and wear nail rings.
What are acrylic nails? Acrylic nails are also known as fake nails, artificial nails that are glued onto the real nails. A lot of women like wearing them for various reasons. Some women feel that wearing long nails make them feel pretty and feminine, but they find that letting …

This year around fashion industry has introduced many funky nail polish styles which diverted the focus back on finger tips. In my opinion every women would agree with me that ideal set of nails always make a good impression. For this reasons you may find a lot of women putting in extra efforts to maintain their nails in good shape. The most important thing to remember is to have soft cuticles because they are the key to healthy nails. We have selected a home made remedy that will help you …

Drink lots of water. Keep your body hydrated everyday to maintain healthy nails.
Fortify your diet with FDA approved vitamins or supplements. Your fingernails count on you to be responsible with your health and your diet. Unless instructed otherwise by your physician, increase your daily doses of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid, protein, Vitamin B12, and zinc.
Touch up your manicure on a daily basis to prevent chips and cracks.
Your nails depend on you to maintain a healthy diet. Take in lots.
From: pakistanfashionmagazine

Many things can influence your choice of nail color: the seasons, trends and your mood. Some say that lipstick shades that look great on your lips will also be the right color for your fingernails. That method, however, doesn’t work for colors like neon greens, yellows and blues!
More often nail color is matched to clothing. Actually the colors you wear and look good in have a lot to do with skin tone, so it makes sense that another way to tell which nail colors are right for you is by …

Health can be determined by your nail color. Healthy nails are translucent and look a little pinkish because of the blood underneath. Removal of all nail varnish every week and allowing nails for breathing are important. Nails can be made to shine by massaging coconut oil or warm castor oil on them. You can also apply dry soap to your nail and buff, or you can use lemon peel with the same result. A cotton-tipped swab moistened in hydrogen-peroxide whitens the nails.
Dipping your nails in a …

Is there anything more frustrating than spending weeks trying to grow the most perfect, beautiful nails, only to them have them break and crack and split right as they get to the length you would like them to? Or maybe you have just gotten the most beautiful manicure and your nail decided to crack and split. Just as with any other part of our body, in order to have the strongest nails possible we have to take certain precautions to keep them from cracking and splitting. Below are some tips …

There are so many remedies for nail fungus, as there are people who suffer from this condition. Infection with nail fungus, or onchymycosis, is caused by dermatophyte fungi, which invade the nail bed What is difficult to access – and it is difficult to get rid of nail fungus.
Moisture and vapor space under the nail provides an ideal environment for fungus to grow and if not addressed in the first stage, you may find that not only the nails are brittle, and it is also starting in May asking for …

1. Protect nails. Wear gloves when using chemicals (such as cleaning agents) doing rough work, and in cold weather.
2. File nails correctly and regularly. This should be done gently, in one direction only. Allowing weak nails to grow long will encourage breakage.
3. Eat a good, balanced diet. Nails are composed of protein, calcium and vitamins.
4. Use hand cream, or specially formulated nail strengthening oil. These keep nails flexible, yet strong. Dry brittle nails are more likely to break.
5. Avoid formaldehyde hardening formulas as these weaken nails.
6. Gently massage base of …

Forget your glasses, ditch the handbag and dump your bangles. The latest accessory of today is your very own nails. Paint them, draw on them, deck them up, give them a dash of glitter and adorn them with gems and you have the look!

Dating as far back as ancient Egypt when they were used as a status symbol, nail art is now becoming a fad, spreading like ink in water amongst the fashion conscious. In the United States nail art has been popular since 1999 but was mostly restricted to R&B stars like Lil’ Kim and Mary J Blige who often made a dramatic appearance through their flamboyant designs. It was not until the pop artists started showing off their intricate and funky designs that it started gaining popularity amongst the hoi polloi. The trendsetters in this regard who ushered in this new phenomenon are Lady Gaga and Beyonce, two stars known for their vibrant and eye-catching nail patterns.

The young, the hip and the happening in Pakistan too are adopting this new frivolity……

Beautiful, well-groomed nails enhance the beauty of the hands. On the other hand, brittle, chipped, flaky, and peeling nails are not liked by anyone. Peeling of nails is not a genetic disorder. Rather, it is caused by the depletion of natural oils and moisture content from our hands. This can be because of several reasons, such as climate change, dietary issues, intake of medicines in large quantity, psoriasis, fungal infections or other skin conditions, chemical exposure, excessive immersion in water and the wrong kind of nail treatments.
Moisturizing them with necessary …