Cosme

Nails are an imporant part of hands and should be care on a regular basis. Our nails are designed to protect the fleshy fingertip and help us manipulate small objects. While our choice of nail cosmetics may have changed, we are as fascinated with fingernails and toenails as we have ever been. Fortunately, we do not need a lot of time, products or money to have georgeious nails. Just keep them healthy and they will look fantastic. In this section you will discover how to achieve beautiful nails.

Keep the nail clean in order to avoid any nail infection. If you suffer from any nail disorder, consult your doctor or see our Nail Disorders Section.

Nails may be objects of admiration and beauty; nevertheless, they are homologous to the claws and hooves of lower animals. The material of the true nail develops from the matrix, which is the deeper portion of the proximal or posterior nail fold and the epithelium of the proximal part of the nail bed. The nail plate and the proximal nail fold are joined by a thin cuticle called the eponychium which makes the exterior groove waterproof. Its rupture by enthusiastic manicuring or dissolving of the eponychium, as in the case of washer men results in disease.

Nail Care Tips

Don't peel off chipped nail polish, as this can result in removal of the protective layer of the nail. Instead use a nail polish remover to get the job done. Instead of your usual nail cutter, try using nail clippers for cutting nails. This way your nails will tend to crack or split less. For Cleaner, whiter nails, just rub a slice of lemon under your nails and voila, you'll see the