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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Neat nails are appealing to the eyes, and complement one\u2019s overall look. With all the nail polish colour options, you\u2019re spoilt for choice if painting your nails is something you like to do. But some everyday habits may damage your nails, and here are some:<\/p>\n

Nail-biting<\/b><\/p>\n

According to Iddi Nuwagaba, a manicure and pedicure expert at Inshungu Hair Salon in Gisementi, biting nails is not just something kids do, adults do it too and it is a bad habit.<\/p>\n

Nail-biting can bring ridges and bumps on your nails overtime, making you prone to infections and sores on the skin around the nails. \u201cIt can even change the way your nails look and grow. To avoid this, try applying nail varnish as it will make it hard to bite them easily,\u201d he suggests.<\/p>\n

Peeling nail polish off<\/b><\/p>\n

Nuwagaba says that it\u2019s easy for people to peel off their nail polish once it starts chipping, a thing that is dangerous since it goes with the first layer of the nails.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis leaves the nails weak. It\u2019s better to stay with the chipped nails until you find a solution or nail polish remover and take it off in a better way,\u201d Nuwagaba says.<\/p>\n

The gel effect<\/b><\/p>\n

Nuwagaba says that many people prefer applying gel since it lasts long, which perhaps reduces the number of times they have to go to the salon. However, the process of removing gel is a little harsh because a metal is used to clear off the polish, which can affect the nail bed.<\/p>\n

The manicurist says that using polish for long without rest spoils the nails and leaves white spots once the varnish is removed. He recommends leaving the nails to breathe once in a while.<\/p>\n

You may wonder how long to leave your nails free\u2014experts say that for natural nails, a three-to-four-week break is sufficient to allow discoloration to fade. As for gel, take a break for a week at least once every eight weeks to allow the nails to rehydrate and to repair the underlying structures.<\/p>\n

Using nails like tools<\/b><\/p>\n

Nuwagaba also says that some people are fast to use nails to peel off stickers or anything stuck somewhere, a thing that can break the nails. He urges getting the proper tools to do the work rather than using your nails to do what they are not supposed to do.<\/p>\n

Pulling tight trousers up with nails<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cSome clients come for manicures and I notice that their nails are broken from the middle, which is even painful. What causes this is that when you\u2019re wearing tight trousers, you try so hard to pull them up to fit well, in the process, it\u2019s the nails that suffer. Nails that are broken from the middle even take longer to grow,\u201d Nuwagaba says.<\/p>\n

Using detergent<\/b><\/p>\n

The manicurist says that using washing detergent often can reduce the life span of your nail varnish. But you can look for alternative means such as gloves in case you\u2019re cleaning or washing the dishes with detergent.<\/p>\n

Lack of moisturiser<\/b><\/p>\n

Nuwagaba says that hands and nails look healthy if you apply lotion. \u201cMake sure after washing your hands with soap, you have a lotion to apply gently after wiping them dry. If you apply a moisturiser more often, it will create a protective barrier against irritations and dehydration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eating junk<\/b><\/p>\n

Experts say that junk food not only damages your health, it also attacks the health of your nails, hair, and skin.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. Neat nails are appealing to the eyes, and complement one\u2019s overall look. With all the nail polish colour options, you\u2019re spoilt for choice if painting your nails is something you like to do. 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