Did you know that your nails, like the rest of your body, depend on sufficient supplies of protein, minerals and vitamins to function?

The first step to a great manicure is good nail health, something that starts at home! Try including plenty of non-processed foods (a nice green salad always does the body good), protein (like quinoa and other whole grains), and foods rich in sulfur (like oatmeal; nuts, apples, cucumbers, grapes, garlic, asparagus and onions) into your diet. These healthy foods are vital for both good nail health and overall physical health.

Tips for a chip-resistant manicure:

When you begin your manicure first be sure your nail beds are smooth, clean and free of oils or residue of any sort.
You will need to use the proper basic nail care implements like cotton squares, orange wood stick (to push cuticles back), emery board (to shape and smooth the tips of your nails), cuticle oil (to hydrate your cuticles).  It is very important to use base coat before applying your nail colour and top coat after. When applying polish first start with a sweep down the middle and then fill the sides with one smooth sweep each.  Then, sweep a bit of the lacquer across the edge of your nail as well to help prevent early chipping.  And lastly, always apply top coat!