{"id":351,"date":"2024-05-19T22:50:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T22:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/THESOFTFEMININEWOMAN.COM\/?p=351"},"modified":"2024-05-19T22:55:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T22:55:37","slug":"the-beauty-of-polished-well-maintained-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/THESOFTFEMININEWOMAN.COM\/?p=351","title":{"rendered":"The Beauty of Polished, Well-Maintained Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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You\u2019re in a bit of a rush.  You have an outing to attend.  You hop in your car.  Place your hands on the steering wheel.  You then realize how utterly displeasing your nails look.  Uneven nails, chipped nail polished.  Your nails look like you\u2019re still in middle school.  You have no time to fix them.  
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When you\u00a0get to\u00a0your destination, you make it your goal to hide your nails as much as reasonably possible.\u00a0\u00a0But it gets hard to do.\u00a0\u00a0Real hard and awkward.\u00a0\u00a0
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Has this ever happened to you?  Have you ever been embarrassed by the state of your nails?  Let\u2019s change that, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking care of your nails and making sure they look well-maintained, is part of taking care of your body and your mind. It\u2019s more than just making your hands look good. It elevates your self-esteem.  It enhances your attractiveness and femininity.
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It\u2019s all about the details. The details make up the total package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some helpful tips<\/em><\/strong> when it comes to maintaining beautiful hands and nails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Invest in a quality set of nail clippers, a pack of Emory boards, a buffer, and a small nail brush for cleaning and scrubbing under nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~To remove previous nail polish, choose an acetone remover or a non-acetone one.  Acetone nail polish removers, remove polish faster and effectively removes stubborn polishes.  The non-acetone option is gentler but takes a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~For fuss-free nails, keep them short, trimmed, and filed.  Shorter nails are less likely to break and chip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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~For unexpected hang nails and chips, always keep a filing board in your purse and your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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~Thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water before clipping and polishing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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~If you have no time to polish your nails, remember the absence of nail polish is better than chipped nail polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~A nail buffer helps the nail polish to adhere to the nail bed.  It removes excess nail oils.  This can be done after filing your nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Some of the softest, feminine nail looks are French manicures, neutral colors, and soft pinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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~Dark nail polish showcases imperfections like chips.  Softer colors tend to hide any flaws until they can be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Choose a quality, fast-drying base and top coat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Choose a quality nail polish with a smooth, non-gooey texture that glides on thinly for multiple applications.  Thin is always best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Reapply your top coat every 2 days to maintain the look of your polish.  If any polish touch-ups are needed, do them before reapplying the topcoat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Wear gloves while doing involved handiwork at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Allow your nail polish to dry properly.  In some instances, this can take up to one hour.  
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~Cool air or a fan will cut some drying time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Lotion or oil your hands when you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Always choose an ideal day, once a week to do your manicure.  You don\u2019t want to feel rushed. Remember you should be relaxed.  You are caring for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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If you come away with one point, remember to never use your nails to pick at things.  They are jewels, not tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, let\u2019s maintain beautiful hands and nails. It will soften your everyday, and keep you sweet and feminine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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