Nails, Nails, Nails

Back in my college years, a womanizer told me that he chooses his potential girl friend by meticulously examing her finger nails. Apparently, one can see into the life of another by looking at their finger nails.

He asked questions such as:

• Are they clean? Are they neat?
• Is there dirt underneath their nails?
• Are their nails cracking?
• Are they even?
• Are they polished?
• Are their cuticles dry, cracking, or disgusting?
• Do they have hang nails?
• Did they let go of their nails and what remains are chipped polish?
• Do her toes look great when wearing open toed shoes?

Answering these questions allowed him to find out if the girl is a slob, career oriented, fashionista, health nut, and or if she will maintain with her figure months after the beginning of the relationship – and beyond. He was a shallow human being who based his first impressions by her finger tips – but he is correct – for most of the time.

But beyond the image of the nails, I believe it is important to maintain the nails – to make it decent looking. There’s absolutely one thing on my “annoying” list, that is chipped nailpolish on fingers… drives me INSANE.

Anyway, below are my Nail Accessories Must Haves (in addition to the obvious must haves):

Sephora: Healing Eucalyptus Cuticle Oil

A eucalyptus cuticle oil pen. I apply it to my cuticles and fingernails twice a day: morning, and before bed. It has an oily residue like most cuticle oil pens, but just apply on some lotion, and you’re all set. You can also get it in the original scent or the lavender. Another excellent cuticle pen is Sally Hansen’s, Cuticle & Nail Moisture Treatment. The only difference is that it’s not scented, and the consistency of the oil is a lot thinner than Sephora’s brand.

Nail Scoop Cleaner

Sephora used to carry this tool but it got discontinued for some unknown reason – even though it received great reviews. Perhaps people weren’t buying it. Nonetheless, I found a similar Nail Scoop Cleaner online.

To clean under my nails, I usually used the corner of some folded paper, pen caps, butter knife, and etc. The Nail Scoop Cleaner definitely gets the gunk under your nails. In my book, it’s rpetty brilliant.

Sally Hansen : Insta-Dri Speed Dry Drops

This awesome Oil is amazing! It’s a bit oily but the warpspeed in nailpolish drying pays off . Apply a few drops on wet nails, let it sit for a good solid minute, then wash hands gently. It doesn’t fully dry the nails, but it hardens the top layer good enough that when you apply lotion after washing your hands, it doesn’t mess it up. Nonetheless, as much as possible, try to prevent yourself from dinging your hands.

White Nail Pencil (Any Brand will work)

Going for the natural look? Make your  nails look nice and clean by coating your under nails with any White Pencil for Nails. It’s a nice clean, flawless look for the girl who doesn’t have time to tame their unruly fingernails. A definite must have in your nail care collection.