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Manicures Not Just Painted Nails
Our hands and arms serve us in many important ways. While we take them for granted, daily life would be very difficult without our hands. Therefore, we should take care of our hands conscientiously. Not only hand washing throughout your daily routine, but also Manicures for the overall health of you hands. Manicures, after all, are about care and maintenance of not only the nails, but also the hands and arms. Frequent manicures on natural nails should include a thorough hand and arm massage to enable the fingernails to grow faster, stronger, and healthier due to the increased blood supply and nourishment to the nails, hands, and arms. This massage also stimulates the nervous system, increases blood flow, and increases range of motion in the arm, wrist, and hand. Routine manicures and pedicures is an inexpensive way to receive massage that flushes toxins from the body and provides stimulation and nourishment not only to the fingernails, but also to bones, muscles, and skin. Many women are confused about the role of acrylics, gels, wraps, sculpted nails, and other forms of "artificial nails". These are all designed to be a temporary method of "hiding" weak, broken, or short nails. Artificial nails are designed to be worn a maximum of 12 weeks -- only long enough to allow the natural nail to grow a sufficient length. Since artificial nails generally hold polish longer than natural nails, many women wear them much longer. However, prolonged use of acrylic or gel nails can cause damage to the natural nails including thinning and weakening of the nail plate. Often, extended use of artificial nails can lead to fungus or other nail disorders, not to mention the introduction of toxins through absorption of harsh chemicals through the skin. Regular professional manicures and pedicures can promote beautiful, healthy hands, feet and nails while you simply relax and enjoy a mini-vacation. So, nail care is much more than just painted nails.
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One fourth of the bones in the human body are located in the hands. With this
much detail, care and maintenance of the hands is as important as any other part
of the body.
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