Manicure Recipe

A manicure once a fortnight is very essential for an elegant look. Before every manicure; soak your hands in a little warm olive oil for about 5 minutes.

Shape nails either oval, round or square using the smoother side of an emery board.

If cuticles are neglected, they tend to stick to the nail. A healthy cuticle should be soft, supple and not stuck to the nail. Smooth some cuticle cream into the cuticles and push back the cuticles.

Follow this by removing all the dead cuticle with an orange stick wrapped in cotton and dipped in cuticle remover.

Snip off hang nails if any with a cuticle cutter but do not cut the cuticle as it would only make the cuticle rougher and harder.

Massage hands with a good hand-cream.

Remove all residue from the nails by washing and drying the finger tips.

You can make your individual hand lotion from the following:

1/2 cup rose water
1/4 cup after-shave
1/4 cup glycerine
1/4 tablespoon white vinegar

Mix all together and bottle for use.