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Nails
Nails are one of the last parts of our body to receive blood and nutrients during times of illness. Therefore, nail appearance is a signal of vitamin or mineral deficiency or body changes. But that’s not the whole story. How you take care of your nails is also important. Our nails are colorless and transparent..
Holiday Hair and Nails
The gift of healthy hair and nails can be yours this season with help from a nutritious diet, supplements and pampering beauty treatments. Luxurious hair starts beneath your scalp in the papilla, where new hair follicles are produced. There are openings for sebum (oil) from the skin’s sebaceous gland to flow.
Basic Beauty Essentials
Hair, Skin, Nails and More It’s a big day tomorrow--a job interview, a date, a friend’s wedding, your wedding--and you’re relaxing for the evening.
Nail Problems
The nails are a mirror of the body, and healthy nails are a sign of overall body vitality and strength. Ideally, the nails should be pink with a mild sheen and a nice round shape. They should not be brittle or break easily, nor should they have white spots or grooves.
Toenail, Ingrown
An ingrown toenail can be excruciatingly painful and make walking difficult. An ingrown toenail begins with the nail cutting into the soft tissue on one side of the toe. The big toe is most susceptible. Once the tissue inflames, the skin becomes red, hot and swollen.
Pamper Your Piggies
Are your feet still hibernating and sweating it out in winter boots? Summer is just around the corner, so give those tootsies a kick-start on the sandal season with a rejuvenating pedicure.
Pamper Yourself
Looking for something to brighten your February day? Try a little pampering. It’s easy once you get the hang of it. First, take time out of your regular routine to focus solely on yourself. Then choose one of these three pampering ideas. You’ll find they’re all easy on your bank account.

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