This year’s event attracted 354 competitors from 24 countries. All of them have been training for years with the hope of winning the highest rankings. Carmelina Gandolfo, aged 32 from Italy, shared his thought: “This is one of the most important competitions in the world. You come to demonstrate your skill and show what your country can offer”. 30,000 visitors had the chances to admire various designs of nails in the 6th Nailympics. Beside England, Japan, Korea, China, Russia, the U.S. and Hungary dominate in this field.

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The Nailympics have been held in Britain for six years

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Foods rich in zinc and B vitamins to strengthen nails. Fresh carrot juice rich in calcium and phosphorous is perfect for strengthening nails. For the purpose, it is necessary to carry out certain actions, such as cleaning of fingernails on a regular basis, treating the cuticles properly and keep the nails well moisturized. Go through the advice of hand care and nail below to learn more about how to keep your nails well-nourished and full of healthy shine.

The nails are the representatives of our hands as when someone looks at his hands the most noticeable feature are the nails.

The nails need care and attention to look beautiful and healthy. If the nails are cleaned regularly become more prominent and clear.

Maintaining healthy natural nails is not as complicated as many may think. As with hair, nails are generally healthier in its natural state, which requires a bit of nail polish for protection and regular applications of hand cream as a moisturizer.

Treatment for Nail Care

1. Keep hands and nails well-hydrated. Moisturizers containing collagen and vitamin E are particularly good for the nails. They are most effective if it gets soaked after the nails in warm water and pat dry.

2. File nails in one direction, not back and forth.

3. Keep nails trimmed a straight line, curved or pointed, to prevent ingrown toenails. Also, do not clip your nails too short or clip on the sides.

4. Use a table has fine emery, not a metal file. Files are hard metal nails.

5. Moisturize and gently push the cuticles. Do not cut. No manicure nails too frequently or apply nail products very often.

6. If you have sensitive skin and nails look polished without perfume and formaldehyde free and acetone to remove polish.

7. If you wear nail polish, let your fingernails go “naked” for a few days each month for the air reaches them.

8. Do wear cotton lined vinyl gloves for washing dishes, cleaning work, or working in the garden.

Home Remedies for Nail Problems

1. Nail plate: This is what it looks like the nail.

2. Nail bed: This is below the nail, and the two are linked.
Capillaries in the nail bed nourish the nails and give pink.

3. The nail matrix: You do not see much of this, however, may be the most important. It is beneath the cuticle at the base of the nail. The cells of the production matrix of the nail. If the matrix is damaged, the nail will be distorted or may even stop growing altogether.

4. Lune: This is the part of the matrix can be seen. It is the middle moon-shaped at the bottom of the nail.

5. Cuticle: This fold of skin formed by dead cells, keeps foreign substances, such as the bacteria causing the infection out.

6. Nail fold: It is the crest of the skin around the nail.
 

When it comes time to take off your acrylic nails, it’s important to do it properly so you protect your natural nails and cuticles.  The glue used to hold acrylics is quite strong.  While pulling or tugging the nail loose might be possible, it can cause problems for the surface of your natural nail.  

Improper removal of acrylics can leave the natural nail damaged, chipped or peeling.  It can also damage the cuticle, not to mention, ripping your nails off can be more than a little painful.  

In order to remove your acrylic nails, you need to gently dissovle the glue that holds them in place.  This is actually quite easy.

Start by using small scissors or nail clippers to trim the nail as short as possible.  Place a clean towel or plastic bag on the surface of a table to prevent spillage or damage to the surface.  Fill a small glass bowl with acetone nail polish remover; enough to cover your nails.  Before you dip your hands in, use a little petroleum jelly to cover and protect the cuticles and finger tips.  

Dip your fingers into the nail polish remover and allow to sit for about fifteen to twenty minutes until the glue on the nails is completely dissolved.  The acrylic nails should slide off quite easily once the glue is gone.  

Wash your hands thoroughly when you’re done to remove all traces of the nail polish remover.  Your natural nails will likely be dull and discoloured, so you can follow up with a nice soak in some olive oil to help rehydrate them and give them a little shine.  Let your nails sit in a bowl of olive oil for about twenty minutes to condition both the nails and cuticles.  Follow this with a good hand moisturizer applied to the hands, nails and don’t forget the cuticles.  

Modern Press on nails are more resilient than ever (the tips securely attach to the real nails so they won’t move, easily chip or peel, they have been known to last between 6 to 10 days) and are designed not only to provide an instant transformation, they are easy to apply (just glue them over natural nails) and come in different colours (which do not seem to fade or crack immediately), lengths and styles (for example French manicure).

They are useful if you need to save time and look professional fast.

Acrylic nails provide long nails in the fastest of time, which can be further enhanced with unique designs that can be painted onto the ‘nail canvass’, they tend to be very durable and can be applied to the nails with an acrylic brush or glued on, decide what type of shape and design as they allow the user to be as creative as they want. It is important to take care when using and look for professional advice about applying and removing this type of artificial nails.

Gel nails are a gel type substance that is applied in multiple coats, with each coat dried using a UV lamp after application, to provide a clear and glossy surface. Gel nails can give nails a natural look (but do not last as long as acrylic nails).

They can be tricky to remove if the nails have been left to grow out, find a nail technician for the best advice on application and removal of these artificial nails.

Nail wraps are the best looking type of artificial nails available, and one of the most popular too. They can be made from silk, fibre (glass) or linen which gives them a soft and flexible texture. Nail wraps are cut into a shape the user wants and glued onto the natural nail surface, once dried the wrap is buffed for a better more natural look. Using nail wraps causes the nails to become harder – as they are strengthened by the material bonding to the natural nail surface (silk nail wraps have been used to lengthen the tips of the nails). Another advantage of wrap nails is that they do not require as much maintenance as other artificial nail types and can last for up to two weeks.

Fimo Nail Art Canes

Nail Art Canes really reworked the balance of the nail art world. Ceramic Nail Art Canes are tiny canes made out of ceramic formed in the figure of diverse things.

Blossoms
Watermelons and other fruits
Shapes
Butterflies
Sweets

Also known as Fimo Art Canes, these tools are all hand made. Fimo Art Canes purchase from “Viva La Nails” are obliged to go through a tight quality control process. This guarantees that only top calibre products are sent out from the factory.

You will have to procure a special lightning sharp knife in order to make slices from these canes.

While they are most often used for patterns on gel or acrylic extensions, cane slices are also functional for work on natural nails if they are cut into very thin slices.

Konad Nail Stamping

Another technique that is becoming quite popular is the Konad system, a collection of tools which lets you make instant patterns on your client’s nail surface. The Konad System takes advantage of state of the art technology in order to make this possible.

The vital unit of the Konad system is a special image plate scratched with a diversity of beautiful shapes. To use the product, the artist paints on an exclusive Konad nail polish to the plate and then transfers the resulting pattern onto the nail surface with an original konad stamping tool.

The result is a brilliant and masterful pattern completed in far less time than this would generally take.

This is a great way for young nail artists to truly wow their clients with something new.

However, when looking for Konad products, make sure that you only purchase true tools manufactured by Konad. There are several imposters that currently issue false products which simply won’t work as well. If you wish to know with certainty that you are receiving genuine Konad products, you might decide to buy them from “Viva La Nails” where only real Konad products are sold.

Water Decals

This brings us to the last of our top three nail art tools for 2009.

When it comes to instantly accessible nail art instruments, Water Decals near the top. You will be able to find a one-of-a-kind collection of these decals at the “Viva-La-Nails” online shop.

Nail Art Decals should not be difficult for you to use, and they will be easy on your wallet too. In addition, it’s easy to use decals right along side different techniques if your clients so desire. Imagine creating patterns applying Konad, Ceramic Nail Art and Water Decals all at the same time! Who’s stopping you?

Just about anyone can use water decals. The fist step is to soak the decal in water or get it wet with a cotton bud. Next gently massage the back of the transfer in order to remove it from the backing. Now, remove the decal from the sheet with your thumb or an orange stick. Finally, all you have to do is arrange the decal on the nail surface and you’re done!