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The perfect hand care routine for winter
Five rules of thumb for keeping your skin healthy and happy this winter Winter skin needs a little help. Dry, cold weather and harsh winter winds combined with humidity and heating can dehydrate your skin. Here in Savannah, we know that more than most. Thankfully there are a few ways to put the supple back into your skin and avoid dry and itchy hands. You don’t need a vastly different approach to looking after your skin in the winter, just a focus on the most hydrating products you can find …
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How To Strengthen Nails
Changes to lifestyle habits and nutrition may help strengthen nails. Staying hydrated, taking a biotin supplement, and avoiding certain chemicals are just some of the things you can try. 1. Take a biotin supplement Biotin, also known as vitamin H and vitamin B7, is one of the B vitamins. Because it’s water-soluble, it isn’t stored by the body, so you have to ensure that you consume it daily. Biotin can help strengthen hair and nails. It also helps the body’s nervous system to function properly.  It can be found in foods like sardines, cooked …
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The history of manicures and pedicure
The history of manicures and pedicures Manicures and pedicures have a rich and fascinating history that dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians laying the foundation for modern nail care practices. The act of beautifying one’s nails has evolved over time, reflecting societal trends and cultural influences. Ancient Beginnings In 3200 B.C., Ancient Egypt emerged as the birthplace of nail care, where the elite class indulged in manicures and pedicures as a symbol of luxury and status. Egyptian beauty icons like Cleopatra played a significant role in …
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Acid-based or acid-free primers?
Question: I have always been made to believe that acid primers are not advisable to use, as they destroy the natural nail by slowly eating it away. Recently, I heard that acid primers are the only way of “opening” up the layers of the nail to create better adhesion of the acrylic to the natural nail, and those acid-free primer/bonders are just a sticky substance that will only help to adhere to products to the very top layer of the natural nail? Answer: You were told incorrectly. Try this experiment: soak a piece of nail clipping …
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