The perfect hands...

today...
I found myself constantly trying to hide my nails this Tuesday morning (at Bible class). See, I usually get my manicures on Friday or Saturday so I have pretty nails to show Kwame over the weekend. Because I cook a lot and my hands are almost always in water, it ends up not looking as good by Tuesday... With a few chips here and there sometimes. I pride myself in my skills as a Beauty Therapist and therefore like to show "my works" wherever I go. Because the ladies are likely to want a manicure, waxing, make-up or any other beauty treatment on them if they see how good it looks on you and how well kept you are, I want to always go out with the "perfectly manicured hands". Sometimes I am successful. At other times like this morning, success does not come as easily.

fresher for longer...
If you are like me who is always cooking or cleaning and have your hands in water for most times other than having a shower/bath, you may very well understand what I am talking about. I have found I keep my "perfect manicure" fresher for longer if I make the time to observe these few tips. They might help you too...

• Avoid using your finger nails as tools (when cooking, or trying to pry a can or bottle open)
• Buy yourself a box of disposable latex gloves (no powder brand) and use a pair every time you have to cook or do a chore that will have your hands in water. (Except of course after using the loo... Your hands will need the wash :-) )
• Seal in your polish with a clear top coat three days after the manicure
• A good brand of hand cream is always an asset, one with an emollient (like lanolin or glycerin) and skin nourishing properties will help keep the skin of your hands looking soft and supple (making for a good handshake)
• If you do use sunblock, never forget to give your hands a good covering too. If you don't, when are you going to start?... The skin needs protection, you know?

A beautiful ring may draw attention to your hands but if they are not so well manicured... ? I don't know...

All you may need to seal a business deal this week is good handshake with the "perfect hands". Keep the manicure looking perfect and hopes of a good working week high up!

nao.

"There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God."

~The good book~

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Do you have some other tips you use to keep your manicure fresh? Why don't you share it by posting a comment.