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Since you've been so honest, we'll do the same -- thanks to hundreds of women across web, we've drummed up a foolproof list of the best nail products on the market. Finally, winning the battle against those little troublemakers is at your fingertips.
Susan Nam, celebrity manicurist and owner of Polished Beauty Bar in New York City, weighs in on the truth behind nail care:
First, your cuticles -- Nam recommends not cutting them (since they protect us from germs and bacteria) and says to choose cuticle creams and oils that contain ingredients like jojoba and vitamin E. Also, remember: "You can get the same results from moderately priced items as really expensive ones," says Nam. "The most important thing to look for is the list of ingredients."
Our guru also advises using 240-grid nail files, since they are the least abrasive on natural nails. You definitely shouldn't drop a wad of cash on one of these, either -- according to Nam, "nail files should be changed every few weeks, because they are prone to grow bacteria."
Once you've filled your tool belt with the basics, there are a few things you can do to maximize the staying power of a manicure. "You should apply a coat of topcoat mid-week to keep it looking fresh and help prevent it from chipping," Nam says. "If you do your manicure at home, make sure to start with a clean, oil-free nail."
So, what are you waiting for? Let's clean up those suckers. Here are the best nail products you need in your mani toolkit.
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love nail products
by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 07:58PM Report as inappropriate
Some great products here. I keep meaning to get a glass nail file!
by GigiSD Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 06:06PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for the great information.
by nicolemakris Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:45PM Report as inappropriate
You can go file back and forth with a glass file? I have to get one! Going one direction is so tedious...
by BlondeCupcake Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11:49AM Report as inappropriate
These are all good products for nail care. Everyone hates to chip or break a nail. Especially when removing to plastic seal and tight cap from an eye drop bottle. A new product is coming this month designed to eliminate the hassle. It is called CapTool, Your Helping Hand.
by CapTool Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 07:58PM Report as inappropriate
I use a wonderful nail file made of crystal glass, so gentle on the nails! i like when i see that the products recommended are sometimes "cheapies" - like Vaseline. Who says that in order to work a product needs to be super-expensive?!
by AstridB Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:56AM Report as inappropriate
i'd skip emery file, those tend to damage nails, and would add a buff and polisher.
by venenumletalis Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate
Pretty cool, but I'm pretty plain when it comes to nail care.
by amber.flute Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate
Nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate
I am a big lover of everything Vaseline I am going to have to check out that hand/nail lotion! I have a crystal nail file, and if I go back and fourth on the nail it gives me the heebee geebees! It does feel much better than the old emery board.
by morgan_ledford Friday, December 28, 2012 at 07:56AM Report as inappropriate