| Citrus cuticle smoother Soak fingertips in 1 cup lukewarmwater and the juice from 1/2 a lemon for 5 mins. Nail brightener Dip nail brush in equal parts of lemon juice, white vinegar and warm water.Brush over stained or yellowed nails.Rinse after 1 min. Cuticle Softener 1.1 teaspoon warmed Olive Oil Directions: After each bath or shower push cuticles back by massaging gently with warm olive oil, use the tips of your fingers to massage the oil in. 2.2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil 1 teaspoon Jojoba oil Directions: Mix ingredients well. Massage into the cuticle, use the tips of your fingers to massage in. Natural Nail Polish Rub petroleum jelly on your nails then buff with a soft cloth. Remove stains on nails Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of water. Soak nails in a bowl of the liquid for a few minutes. Harden Soft Nails Harden nails by soaking them in warm olive oil for 20 minutes every second day. Cuticle Cream 3 tbsp paraffin 1/2 cup mineral oil 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp glycerin Slowly heat paraffin with the oils in a double boiler. Stir until blended. Add in the glycerin and remove from heat. Let cool before using. Fingernail Treatments 1) Beat 1 egg yolk in a small bowl. Soak fingernails for 5 minutes. Rinse. 2) Forget the Palmolive Madge! Make a solution of pure castile soap and water in a large bowl, soak hands and nails for about 10-15 minutes. Dill & Horsetail Nail Soak 2 Tbsp chopped horsetail herb 2 Tbsp dill seeds 1 cup boiling water Pour water over herbs, steep for 1-2 hours. Strain and bottle. To use: warm some of the solution, pour into a small bowl, soak nails for 10 minutes. Wheatgerm Hot Oil Fingernail Treatment Soak fingernails in warmed wheat germ oil for about 5 minutes. Wipe off oil, then massage nails. Strengthens weak and brittle nails. |