I can't tell if my guinea pig's toenails are too long, do you have an exact measurement or a picture of a healthy length? Thanks!What's a healthy length for a guinea pig's nails?
The longest it should get is about 1.cm, but a lot of people have theirs longer, but that is the healthy length for you and your guinea pigs. My Guinea Pigs is exactly 1 cm, and if they got any longer, every time you hold them, you would get Badly scratched. Your Guinea pigs nails should not be long because if they itch themselves they will cut themselves, and they know when their nails are getting too long, so if they try to chew them off themselves, nails are not a good thing to eat.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
What is the best and healthy way to trim my nails?
So they can look good also...??
thanks...What is the best and healthy way to trim my nails?
No nail care product alone can give you healthy nails. But following these simple guidelines can help you keep your nails looking their best:
Don't abuse your nails. To prevent nail damage, don't use your fingernails as tools to pick, poke or pry things.
Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia). Because your nails grow slowly, an injured nail retains signs of an injury for several months.
Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals.
Perform routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean under the nails regularly. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers and an emery board to smooth nail edges. Never pull off hangnails 鈥?doing so almost always results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.
Moisturize your nails frequently. Nails need moisture just like your skin does. Rub lotion into your nails when moisturizing your hands. Be sure to apply a moisturizer after removing fingernail polish.
Hope this helps you a bit.,
Now go give me my 10 points.
:)What is the best and healthy way to trim my nails?
Nail cutter/ a manicure
Trim your nails after you have had a bath or a shower, so they are easier to cut. Trim them following the shape of your cuticle, keeping them an even length with each other. Use a nail file or emery board to gently file the free edge smooth, and gently round the corners so that they are not sharp.
thanks...What is the best and healthy way to trim my nails?
No nail care product alone can give you healthy nails. But following these simple guidelines can help you keep your nails looking their best:
Don't abuse your nails. To prevent nail damage, don't use your fingernails as tools to pick, poke or pry things.
Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia). Because your nails grow slowly, an injured nail retains signs of an injury for several months.
Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals.
Perform routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean under the nails regularly. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers and an emery board to smooth nail edges. Never pull off hangnails 鈥?doing so almost always results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.
Moisturize your nails frequently. Nails need moisture just like your skin does. Rub lotion into your nails when moisturizing your hands. Be sure to apply a moisturizer after removing fingernail polish.
Hope this helps you a bit.,
Now go give me my 10 points.
:)What is the best and healthy way to trim my nails?
Nail cutter/ a manicure
Trim your nails after you have had a bath or a shower, so they are easier to cut. Trim them following the shape of your cuticle, keeping them an even length with each other. Use a nail file or emery board to gently file the free edge smooth, and gently round the corners so that they are not sharp.
While you have acrylic on your nails how can you keep them healthy?
i need STRONG nails by time i take my set off!!!
and what are some tips to STOP BITING NAILS?
how do you keep nails healthy and Strong?While you have acrylic on your nails how can you keep them healthy?
Trust me I used to be a huge nail biter, but I kept my nails painted; that way, I had a reason not to bite them (they would look pretty!). In your case, acrylics will keep you from biting them since there's no way to bite them, since acrylics are pretty hard.
Once your acrylics come off, at Wal-Mart or Walgreens (just about any store) there's this container (looks like it's a nail polish container) and it has green tea in it-- it's REALLY good for your nails. Also, take prenatal vitamins. Even if you're not pregnant, they're amazing for your nails and hair.While you have acrylic on your nails how can you keep them healthy?
I am a cosmetologist, and have the same problems as you.
I am an addictive nail biter, and have been all of my life.
I always think that when i get acrylic nails, i'll be able to take them
off and finally be able to grow out my natural nails, but it never happens.
What I would suggest first is to wash your hands a lot, to make sure there
is no built up bacteria underneath the acrylics.
Also, start taking vitamins like biotin, or keratin to increase nail and hair growth.
What you put in your body shows on the outside, make sure you keep a good diet
with lots of proteins and drink plenty of water.
Another thing you may consider is where you got your nails done.
If the nail technician used an electric nail file, that can severely thin and damage
your natural nail. try asking if they could use an emery board instead, and take it
easy on your nails.
Lastly, when you're ready to take off your acrylics, get it done professionally;
don't rip or tear them off, this will hurt your natural nail.
Hope this helps!
With Acrylics you really want to make sure they are using EDA in their products. If you ask and they say they do not know, then they aren't. If EDA is not used the nail cuticle will become damages. These nails are usually about $10 more expensive but are well workth it. I can go straight from having my acrylics on, taking them off and having smooth healthy nails
and what are some tips to STOP BITING NAILS?
how do you keep nails healthy and Strong?While you have acrylic on your nails how can you keep them healthy?
Trust me I used to be a huge nail biter, but I kept my nails painted; that way, I had a reason not to bite them (they would look pretty!). In your case, acrylics will keep you from biting them since there's no way to bite them, since acrylics are pretty hard.
Once your acrylics come off, at Wal-Mart or Walgreens (just about any store) there's this container (looks like it's a nail polish container) and it has green tea in it-- it's REALLY good for your nails. Also, take prenatal vitamins. Even if you're not pregnant, they're amazing for your nails and hair.While you have acrylic on your nails how can you keep them healthy?
I am a cosmetologist, and have the same problems as you.
I am an addictive nail biter, and have been all of my life.
I always think that when i get acrylic nails, i'll be able to take them
off and finally be able to grow out my natural nails, but it never happens.
What I would suggest first is to wash your hands a lot, to make sure there
is no built up bacteria underneath the acrylics.
Also, start taking vitamins like biotin, or keratin to increase nail and hair growth.
What you put in your body shows on the outside, make sure you keep a good diet
with lots of proteins and drink plenty of water.
Another thing you may consider is where you got your nails done.
If the nail technician used an electric nail file, that can severely thin and damage
your natural nail. try asking if they could use an emery board instead, and take it
easy on your nails.
Lastly, when you're ready to take off your acrylics, get it done professionally;
don't rip or tear them off, this will hurt your natural nail.
Hope this helps!
With Acrylics you really want to make sure they are using EDA in their products. If you ask and they say they do not know, then they aren't. If EDA is not used the nail cuticle will become damages. These nails are usually about $10 more expensive but are well workth it. I can go straight from having my acrylics on, taking them off and having smooth healthy nails
What clear nail polish makes ur nails look glossy and healthier??
I need some clear nail polish to help my nails look healthy and glossy cuz i have just gotten over the habit of biting my nails and they have grown out a little but i need something to make them healthir...any ideas??What clear nail polish makes ur nails look glossy and healthier??
You could try buying some Sally Hansen clear polish. Not only will it make your nails shiny since it's clear but it will also strengthen your nails so that they won't break off easily. The Hard As Nails clear polish would probably be the best choice. Here is a picture of it:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/pickcolor鈥?/a>
You can just pick it up at your local drugstore. Hope that helps :)What clear nail polish makes ur nails look glossy and healthier??
i use a nail polish called ';Hard As Nails'; and it works.
You could try buying some Sally Hansen clear polish. Not only will it make your nails shiny since it's clear but it will also strengthen your nails so that they won't break off easily. The Hard As Nails clear polish would probably be the best choice. Here is a picture of it:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/pickcolor鈥?/a>
You can just pick it up at your local drugstore. Hope that helps :)What clear nail polish makes ur nails look glossy and healthier??
i use a nail polish called ';Hard As Nails'; and it works.
How can I get my nails to grow longer and healthy?
I have really thin nails that never seam to grow past my finger without breaking or ripping off.
How can I strengthen my nails and make them look nicer and healthier??
How can I get my nails to grow longer and healthy?
First, get an overlay on your nails.
Then use Sally Hansen nail products like diamond strength to keep your nails hard.
There a lot of products that are from Sally Hansen that can help with keeping nails healthy and long.myspace background
How can I strengthen my nails and make them look nicer and healthier??
How can I get my nails to grow longer and healthy?
First, get an overlay on your nails.
Then use Sally Hansen nail products like diamond strength to keep your nails hard.
There a lot of products that are from Sally Hansen that can help with keeping nails healthy and long.
Vitamins for healthy finger and toe nails?
Is there an over the counter vitamin that i can take that will improve my nail growth and healthiness?Vitamins for healthy finger and toe nails?
Try Biotin. Its cheap and you can get it at pretty much any store that sells vitamins. You need to take about 5000mcg a day. I do and my nails grow like crazy and are healthy..and my hair has gotten healthier too. Good luck!Vitamins for healthy finger and toe nails?
calcium. get a pill because its hard to get the write amount otherwise. make sure you get one that has calcium, vitamin d, and magnesium. the vitamin d helps absorb the calcium. its best to take at night.
u need lots of protein, eat foods with lots of protein, i dont think u can get protein pills. but u can get protein shakes and crap.
a regular multivitamin will help.
Try Biotin. Its cheap and you can get it at pretty much any store that sells vitamins. You need to take about 5000mcg a day. I do and my nails grow like crazy and are healthy..and my hair has gotten healthier too. Good luck!Vitamins for healthy finger and toe nails?
calcium. get a pill because its hard to get the write amount otherwise. make sure you get one that has calcium, vitamin d, and magnesium. the vitamin d helps absorb the calcium. its best to take at night.
u need lots of protein, eat foods with lots of protein, i dont think u can get protein pills. but u can get protein shakes and crap.
a regular multivitamin will help.
Home remedies for healthy nails?
my nails are all peeling at the ends, and i constantly pick at them (its a habit i cant seem to break) any tips?Home remedies for healthy nails?
Rub Vaseline cream into your nails, and use lots of hand cream several times a day, especially after washing your hands.
To help stop picking at your nails try using nail polish - it looks awful when chipped so it might put you off doing it.
File your nails gently with a good file, always in the one direction - keep them short until they start to improve.
A good diet helps too- lots of fruit. Good luck :)Home remedies for healthy nails?
The key to healthy nails in good nutrition.
Calcium, protein and Vitamin D are essential for healthy nails.
I was totally malnourished a few years ago and lost all of my hair, and nails. I followed my nutritionist instructions and everything is getting back to normal.
By the way, if you don't have enough Vitamin D, (which I don't) you can't absorb Calcium!
Good luck
Nature's Sunshine has an herbal combination for your nails it is called HSN-W
It will make your nails strong and long. No chipping or breaking.
purchase it at www.betterherbs.com
You can also benefit by taking the herb called Horsetail. It is for your hair and nails.
I havent ever tried this, but a lady once told me that if you buy a pack of clear gelatin, mix it according to the package and soak your nails in it for 1/2 an hour weekly, its really great for nail growth and strength. Like I said, Ive never tried it, but she did and had awesome nails. Peeling at the ends is often caused by poor diet. If you eat healthy, it will show in your skin, nails and hair. Good luck!
You need to increase your intake of calcium, try a hair, nail and skin suppliment that contains calcium, biotin and silica, it is absolutely amazing and inexpensive.
Try heating a bowl of olive oil up in the microwave and soaking your fingernails in it for 10 minutes per night, this worked well for me. Afterwards just scrub it off with a nail brush and some face cleanser or exfoliator.
Vaseline is good for the cuticles.
the key to healthy nails, is a healthy diet. foods with calcium is great for your nails. also, lotion is good for them too. if you're ever applying it to your hands, arms, legs, just go ahead and rub some onto your nails.
Prenatal vitamins will quickly make your nails strong and healthy. Also, they will stop splitting and peeling, so you'll be less inclined to pick at them.
Rub Vaseline cream into your nails, and use lots of hand cream several times a day, especially after washing your hands.
To help stop picking at your nails try using nail polish - it looks awful when chipped so it might put you off doing it.
File your nails gently with a good file, always in the one direction - keep them short until they start to improve.
A good diet helps too- lots of fruit. Good luck :)Home remedies for healthy nails?
The key to healthy nails in good nutrition.
Calcium, protein and Vitamin D are essential for healthy nails.
I was totally malnourished a few years ago and lost all of my hair, and nails. I followed my nutritionist instructions and everything is getting back to normal.
By the way, if you don't have enough Vitamin D, (which I don't) you can't absorb Calcium!
Good luck
Nature's Sunshine has an herbal combination for your nails it is called HSN-W
It will make your nails strong and long. No chipping or breaking.
purchase it at www.betterherbs.com
You can also benefit by taking the herb called Horsetail. It is for your hair and nails.
I havent ever tried this, but a lady once told me that if you buy a pack of clear gelatin, mix it according to the package and soak your nails in it for 1/2 an hour weekly, its really great for nail growth and strength. Like I said, Ive never tried it, but she did and had awesome nails. Peeling at the ends is often caused by poor diet. If you eat healthy, it will show in your skin, nails and hair. Good luck!
You need to increase your intake of calcium, try a hair, nail and skin suppliment that contains calcium, biotin and silica, it is absolutely amazing and inexpensive.
Try heating a bowl of olive oil up in the microwave and soaking your fingernails in it for 10 minutes per night, this worked well for me. Afterwards just scrub it off with a nail brush and some face cleanser or exfoliator.
Vaseline is good for the cuticles.
the key to healthy nails, is a healthy diet. foods with calcium is great for your nails. also, lotion is good for them too. if you're ever applying it to your hands, arms, legs, just go ahead and rub some onto your nails.
Prenatal vitamins will quickly make your nails strong and healthy. Also, they will stop splitting and peeling, so you'll be less inclined to pick at them.
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