Assembling the Perfect Nails Kit

By Andy Jenkins

It is a rather simple endeavor if you wish to make a nails kit from scratch but if you choose to do so you can easily purchase one from the local store. It is important that you become completely sure that the tools you will be including in your kit are both of good quality and will regularly undergo a cleaning regimen. Make a list of the things you will be including in your kit from nailbrushes, clippers, to buffers and if you have the budget try getting two of each item.

It is quite important that you maintain the cleanliness of these tools once you have them in storage so as not to compromise your health in any way. You might ask what the big deal is with making sure that your nails kit is sterile; well, people often ignore the fact that a lot of germs can enter the body as easily as having an accidental cut or wound from these tools when you do your nails. It is better to always be at the safe and worry free end of things than not; do not worry as keeping you nails kit clean will be an easy responsibility to keep.

The first item you should have on your list is a quality cuticle pusher and it is wise to obtain one which is not made out of metal as these can be very dangerous to use. Go for the alternative which is gentler yet similarly as effective which is the cuticle pusher made out of birch wood sticks; these reduce the possibility of infections that a metal one can surely cause. Work carefully when you use a cuticle pusher making sure that you do not go to far back making the cuticle disappear into the nail fold; you should also not and remove the cuticle outright; you simply want to remove any bit if skin that has crept into the nail plate.

Even if the major purpose for a nails kit is to keep clean fingernails, some like placing polish and polish remover in their kits as well. This may be a shock for some but the ingredients nail polishes consist of are the same ingredients used for car paint! Now that you know this information, be mindful of your use of these substances as they can cause damage to the nails in more ways than one as they make use of very strong ingredients.

A nailbrush is a great thing to include in your nails kit as nailbrushes can remove dirt away from the nails as well as clean off oily residues from lotions and the like; these can also be utilized to nudge back cuticles with very little effort. Obtaining a nailbrush does not need to incur large costs for these can be attained easily and inexpensively; the thing you want to look out for though is obtaining a nailbrush you can hold comfortably in your hand and one which has flexible plastic bristles or natural boar bristles. When choosing a nailbrush for your nails kit, remember that having the brush too soft does not create any resistance to clean your fingernails and having one with bristles that are too stiff can cause damage to the skin around your nails.

You can include a buffer block or stick in your nails kit; these usually have ends with different buffering capabilities; one end may be finer then the other producing different finishes. You can choose from buffer boards made out of materials such as leather, sandpaper that has a fine grain, chamois, rubber, and fiberglass. Buffers may be an optional addition to your kit as these are not usually considered to be important components of nail care but when used well these buffers can deliver a good nail finish for the hands and toes.

Some negative attributes to buffers is that regular use results to the thinning of the nail plates making them grow weak and sensitive over time. On the good end, buffering makes for a good finish to nail treatments giving your nails a pinkish glow; this translucent effect on the nails is due to the heat and friction produced when buffers are used. You can decide on whether or not to choose to use the buffer; if you do decide to go with it, just make sure not to overdo the buffering and make use of the gentle varieties of the product.

The final thing to include in your nails kit is a reliable pair of nail clippers and a nail file for shortening nails; get a pair of good quality clippers that can last from six months to two years. Maintain the sharpness of your nail clippers to ensure a perfect cut for your nails every single time; finish everything with a nail file. It is easy to acquire a customized nails kit as long as you gather the items well enough to attain ones of good quality; the same goes for the company who made them; they should be a reputable company as well. - 30516

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