This here nail thing, they call it manicure, I reckon. Make your hands look all pretty and such. My old hands, they worked hard all these years, ain’t no manicure gonna fix ’em now. But you young folks, you like these things. So, I’m gonna tell ya what I know ’bout it.
Clean Hands, Clean Nails
First things first, gotta get them hands clean. Like when you’re done playing in the dirt, gotta wash ’em good. Same goes for your nails. Gotta get all that gunk out from under there. Use that soap, and scrub, scrub, scrub. They say use a toothbrush, a clean one mind you, not the one you use for your teeth!
- Wash your hands real good
- Get the dirt out from under your nails
- Use soap and maybe a toothbrush
And that colored stuff, the polish, gotta get that off too. They got this special water, not water really, but it takes the color right off. Make sure it says “acetone-free” on it. My neighbor, she used the wrong kind and her nails were drier than a corn husk in August. Not a good look!
Be Nice to Your Nails
Now, we use our hands for everything. Opening jars, picking things up, you name it. So, gotta be gentle with them nails. Don’t be using ’em like tools, you hear? They ain’t screwdrivers or nothin’.
If your nails are all strong and clear, then they’re doing good. Like a good, strong fence post, that’s what you want. And they should be kinda pink underneath, like a healthy, uh, like a healthy… well, you know, pink and healthy!
Moisture is Key
Just like you gotta water your plants, gotta keep your nails from getting all dried out. Use that lotion, the same one you use on your hands. Rub it all over, even on your cuticles. What are cuticles? Those little skin bits around your nails. Keep ’em soft, that’s what I hear.
Eat Good, Feel Good, Nails Good
They say what you eat makes a difference. Like if you eat them good foods, your body’s gonna be strong. Same goes for your nails. Drink lots of water, like a good well, never runnin’ dry. And eat your veggies, and them, uh, eggs and fish and nuts. They got that… bio-tin, I think they call it. Supposed to be good for your nails. It is like food, but for strong nails.
There’s this stuff called nail hardener. Sounds tough, don’t it? You paint it on like polish and it makes your nails stronger. Like giving ’em a little armor, I suppose.
Fancy Nails
Now, they got all these fancy ways to do your nails. One of ’em is called “dip powder”. Sounds like something you’d use for cooking, but it ain’t. They dip your nails in this powder, and it makes ’em all colorful and hard. I think this dip powder manicure is good. They say it’s healthier for your nails than some of the other stuff.
But the best way is just to keep ’em clean and healthy. Eat right, drink water, and don’t be using your nails as tools. This is the best manicure. If you do that, your nails will be stronger than a… than a… well, they’ll be real strong! If you want to make nail pretty, you need to keep nail healthy first. You need to keep your nail strong before you put color on it.
This here “biotin”, they say it’s important. Like them vitamins your doctor tells you to take. Makes your hair and skin and nails all better. These nails will be good. Like a good harvest, you know? Everything growing strong and healthy. These are some good manicure tips.
My old hands, they ain’t never seen a manicure. But they’ve done a lot of work. And they’re still strong. So maybe there’s something to this whole healthy living thing after all. Just remember to be kind to your nails, and they’ll be kind to you. And don’t forget that soap and water! That’s the most important part, I reckon.
And that’s all this old lady knows ’bout manicures. It is important to keep your nail healthy. Hope it helps you young folks keep your nails looking pretty. Just don’t be putting your hands in the dirt too much, or all this pretty ain’t gonna last no how!
