Beauty Tips for Girls

  Our hands are extra-busy at holiday time. Think of all those snapshots of loving hands bearing platters for the feast, results of the same hands chopping, stirring, and kneading. Then there’s all the wrapping and decorating we do this time of year. Hands this busy often develop cracked, brittle nails, and cold weather can lead to chapping and drying. But professional manicures take time and money, not to mention the fact that many manicurists use products with chemicals in them that can have a less-than fabulous effect on our health. That’s where these easy steps for a home manicure come in super-handy, not only at holiday time, but any time. The process doesn’t take long, and it’s wonderfully relaxing, as well. Find out the simple steps to soothed, nourished and beautiful hands and nails: 1. First, file your nails, going in one direction only. (No sawing!) 2. Wash your hands, then soak them in warm water, buttermilk, or organic apple cider vinegar. The acids in th...