Dark nail polish, smoking or exposure to harsh cleansers can stain your nails. You can prevent yellowing by applying a base coat before any nail polish. To remove discoloration, try soaking nails in a paste made from hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Whitening tooth paste can also help remove light stains. You may also want to invest in a 4-way buffing block which will … [Read more...] about How do I make yellow nails look white again?
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Manicure do’s and don’t’s
Salon manicures are expensive, how do you get professional-looking manicures at home? I've tried doing all the basic steps (clean, file, carefully apply polish) but my nails can still look awful! Here are some tips from the experts. … [Read more...] about Manicure do’s and don’t’s
How to prevent nail polish from chipping
You just had your nails done yesterday, but you've already got a chip! It's not the end of the world, but it can be quite annoying—especially if you had them done for a party or a date. But even if it's just an ordinary day, you still want your nails to look their best as long as they can. (Because if the manicure gets ruined, you'll have to do it all over again!). Here are … [Read more...] about How to prevent nail polish from chipping
8 secrets to healthy nails
Most of us never think about our fingernails, unless our nailpolish has chipped right before a big date, or we slam our foot against the door (ouch!) and our toenail turns an ugly purple. But healthy nails need a little more attention than that. A few daily habits, which won't take more than a few minutes, will keep our nails at their pinkest, strongest best—preventing ingrown … [Read more...] about 8 secrets to healthy nails