Winterizing Your Fingernails

                         Winterizing Your Fingernails

Let's face it, winter and cold can wreak the most havoc on our fingernails.  To winter-proof your nails there four things you must do:

1.  First keep your nails trimmed down to a more manageable   
     length.  Long nails tend to weaken over time and with the   
     stress that the cold can add, shortened nails help to keep the
     nails strong and better able to cope with the bumps that they
     may encounter.

2.  Second, moisture is necessary to maintain your nails.  The cold 
     and dry air saps the moisture from your nails, so it is necessary
     to have some type of moisture product nearby either at a
     kitchen sink or in your purse.  My favorite is Mane & Tail 
     hand and nail cream.  This provides both moisture and protein 
     that will both keep your nails strong and lubricated at the same
     time.      There are also other good products at your local drug-
     store or anywhere they carry hand cream and lotion products.  I
     recommend products that contain protein and/or Vitamin E oil. 

3.  Third, you need a good pair of warm gloves to protect your
      nails from the freezing temps.  A good splurge on a pair of
     lined leather gloves will keep your nails protected and keep you
     looking stylish all at the same time.

4.   Lastly, you need to keep some oil next to your hand cream. 
     The oil will help to lock in your moisture products and Vitamin
     E will help to give your nails the necessary nutrients to stay
     strong and  continue to grow throughout the winter months.

Your nails will continue to grow through the wintry months, so
continue to trim and keep your nails at the manageable length, pre-
ferably 1/2 centimeter long, to keep your nails from growing too
long and weakening which will make them susceptible to breakage.