Onychophagia or nail biting a habit that does not discriminate according to age. Although it is commonly used as a stress reliever and the nail biter is well aware of the potential for infection, let me preface this article with…
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Are you a victim of habitual nail biting? I was once too. Do you hurt your fingers by applying constant pressure to them against your teeth? Most nail biters bite the skin around the tip of their fingers when their…
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These days not many of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford regular salon manicures or pedicures. Nor do we have the patience to give ourselves full-on nail treatments once a week like we probably should.However, as any…
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Summer is upon us. Are you ready for baring your feet in those cute sandals?Here are some tips for keeping your feet happy:Always make sure that you have the correct foot measurement. Your feet tend to swell towards the afternoon,…
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Finger nails are an important feature on the body because they are on the hands and the hands and finger nails get noticed by people. Nice, neat, clean finger nails show that a person takes pride in their physical appearance….
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Body odor is a combination of hygiene, diet, and infections of either bacteria or fungi acting in your system. A foul body odor can be a sign of not only hygiene problems, but also health issues that a person should…
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Biter’s Anonymous I have this friend. She is a biter. She wears gloves during the summer. She once soaked her hands with hot sauce so that she wouldn’t chew her nails off. Nail biting is a habit. Some people say…
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This article is not one with much actual advice about removing warts, but it was too good a subject for me to pass up. Please forgive the levity of something that is, for many people, quite an embarrassment and a…
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The removal of unwanted facial and body hair comprises a major part of our grooming routines. Men and women alike spend immeasurable time and expense removing hair from faces, eyebrows, noses, ears, underarms, legs, backs, and bikini areas, only to…
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The sight of a child invested with warts can be very disgusting,unsightly,even annoying.Bumpy surfaces,of all shades of colors,sizes,and shapes,arising from any part of the human body,even on the eyelashes,are the lots of a child suffering from this so-called viral infection.However,this…
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Many women strive for longer, stronger nails without resorting to acrylics. Indeed, acrylic nails can be expensive, cumbersome and even unhygienic in some cases. Fortunately, there are ways to grow out your real nails to get the same look. Following…
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Threading is a short and easy method for eyebrow shaping. It averages 10 dollars a session and only takes 2-3 minutes when done by a professional. Threading seems like a relatively new method of removing unwanted facial hair. In reality,…
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Hair removal has been around since ancient time. Egyptians used a method similar to sugaring, and in the US, tweezers and razors led the progression to the technology we use today. As technology advanced to the present day, the proliferation…
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You do not have to spend tons of money to get smooth legs. There are a few tricks to get the smooth, soft, silky legs that you will not be able to keep your hands off of. First thing you…
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Cosmetics are commonly associated with women. Most men would balk at the idea of wearing cosmetics, even in a world where the metrosexual has become the symbol of the well-coiffed man. The word cosmetics, though, do not necessarily refer to…
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I have Type 2 diabetes and have had toenail fungus for quite a number of years. It is not a very fun or pretty topic to talk about, but I have learned that diabetics especially need to know about this…
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The Braun Silk-épil 7 Xpressive Pro (XP from now on) can be used both wet and dry and is suitable for legs, body and face. In the box there are quite a few bits and pieces including a range of…
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Home remedies for the Painful Corn Corns are horrible. Painful and annoying. Drug stores offer commercially approved corn removers that are somewhat pricey and sometimes ineffective. With budgets taking precedence over convenience, it’s a great time to look into tried…
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Winter is perhaps the harshest season for skin. Even though our feet are usually covered during the winter, the skin can become rough, dry, and cracked. Keeping your feet soft and healthy during the winter doesn’t take a lot of…
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Having weak nails that split or break very easily can be incredibly frustrating. They look unsightly and are completely useless. But there are ways that you can prevent your nails from becoming split. The key to healthy hands and healthy skin…
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Making your own liquid hand soap is a simple method and uses ingredients that you can intergrate into your recipe depending on your skin sensitivity,aroma and herb preferences and what you like to use as the base soap ingredient. But…
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Of all the body parts the human being is blessed with, feet take the worst punishment, day in and day out, getting us where we want to be. They deserve care and attention, and caring for your feet need not…
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Medical science has shown that many old wives’ tales have some, although sometimes tenuous, basis in fact. Such tales state that ridges on finger nails are an indication of some underlying illness. It is now known that there are many…
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A French manicure gives a sassy, smart, and elegant look for any girl that can get them to work. However, a lot of girls cannot get them to work, or they use fake nails to do so. Why all the…
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Do you have flat feet? If so, you are at a higher risk of developing bunions. Check your healthcare policy details to see if it will cover the cost of seeing a podiatrist. In most cases your health insurance will…
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How to Give Yourself a Great Manicure at Home It’s Friday afternoon, and you have a big date planned for the evening. You have the dress, the shoes, and the perfect bag. All you need to do is duck into…
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Foot odor is something that affects millions of people the world over and most of them don’t know what to do about it. Foot odor can be caused by many different reasons some of which include a fungal infection of…
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Keeping your manicure fresh is easy! You spend time sitting in a salon so that you may enjoy a professional, clean look to your hands and nails, but a manicure should do far more than just cosmetic improvement! A good…
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1. Don’t stress about it Nail biting is usually caused by stress or discomfort, or anxiety, or sheer habit. Awareness that our nails are ragged, uneven, torn, sometimes so much so that the tips are painful, only adds to that…
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A normal toenail has straight sides, so it grows smoothly and does not affect the skin. An ingrown toenail has curved edges that grown into the skin and cause pain and inflammation. Many believe ingrown toenails are caused by poor…
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