Win MAC Jade Dragon Nail Lacquer!
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Win MAC Jade Dragon Nail Lacquer!
One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition MAC Jade Dragon Nail Lacquer from MAC’s Nail Trend F/W ’10 Collection! (Retail value $13.00!)
RULES: All entries must be submitted by September 7th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to U.S. readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws (unfortunately, many countries have strict regulations regarding the shipping of nail polish). Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.
Congratulations to Michelle A.!
I love taking care of my nails and giving them little manicures. I always make sure they are evenly filed, and I take the nail polish off once it starts chipping on most nails, then I apply cuticle oil, and special polishes to restore and repair the nails. I try not to bite them as well, or get them too long.
I use a hand cream every night, cut my nails once every week or two, buff and file them, and use a nail hardener as a base coat.
I'm always wearing nail polish usually something from China Glaze to keep my nails from breaking and I file my nails down, I don't cut them.
I try to keep my nails filed so they don't tear and snag on things and i used The Body Shop's hemp hand cream.
I have pretty strong nails, so I file them to keep them nice.. I actually like using Bert's Bees cuticle cream as well.
I recently bought Rosebud Salve at Sephora (loves it!) and I heard that applying it to your cuticules helps a ton.. and it HAS! they're now softer and my skin doesnt peel off... also, I apply a nail hardener every morning :)
I use Aveeno lotion after washing my hands to keep it moist. At night I put on cuticle oil. I trim the nails about every 2 weeks.
I do a scrub once a week and a daily application of moisturizer. I always wear nail polish on my hands and feet, even if it's just a clear one!!
Usually do a manicure and I only put on nail polish only if it's for something big. I try to clean every inch!
To keep my nails long and healthy I keep them polished I do my nails every three days or until they chip.
I take care of my nails by making sure they are polished at all times. If I let them go naked, I'll get a break.
Cuticle cream on the cuticles, cut and file them whenever needed and ALWAYS a fresh coat of nailpolish. I'm an instrumentalist and teacher so I try to keep them as nice looking as possible.
I put a little amount of olive oil on the microwava to make it warm. They I dip my nails like 10 minutes. I do it every week!
I use cuticle oil, hand lotion, and keep my nails filed. I also let my nails breathe between painting my nails.
I use a nail brush to clean out dirt and cuticle oil to soften. I also try not to keep my nail polish on too long without a proper base coat.
I bite my nails, so they aren't in the best condition, but I usually apply Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle Butter all over my nail and nail bed, which I LOVE because it smells so good!
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I massage cuticle oil onto my nails every now and then and also use a non greasy hand cream. But I do this usually before I sleep so that my hands and nails get max. treatment.
My nails are naturally pretty strong, but I try to take care of my cuticles and keep my hands soft and smooth. I file and buff them once every two weeks or so. i give myself manicures, and my nails stay polished most of the time. I do what I can to prevent and then treat staining if it happens. The soap I use for things like doing dishes is pretty gentle, and I always use gloves when I'm cleaning/scrubbing.
I don't do much unfortunately.... but I file my nails with a glass file which has improved their shape and strength
I use hand creams and very moisturizing lotions in the winter. I keep my nails pretty short and sometimes use cuticle oil!
I love to take care of my nail. I use nail polish removers that are safe for your cuticles. I dip my nails in hot water when i don't have nail polish on. i use special cream for my nails like moisturizers and i don't bite my nails. Oh, and i don't keep my nails long so they don't break when i do sports. I'm trying my best to keep my nail healthy.
i give myself a manicure each week but if i don't have time i change my nail polish at least. i also put hand cream frequently and before bed always!!
I use non-acetone remover for everything except hard-to-remove glitters. And I use cuticle oil to rub into my cuticles and nails so they don't get too dry.
A few ways i keep my nails and most importantly my cuticles moisturized is by washing my hands with Dove soap, then dampening my hands on a cotton towel (you should never harshly dry your hands on the towel, this causes lack of water moisture in your hands-- Also the main reason for cracks in finger tips, etc). Second, I use ALBA Hawaiian Cocoa butter on my hands/fingers (I also rub excess lotion into my cuticles and nails). Third, i use Burt Bees Lemon butter cuticle Creme, it works great, you can use it for not only your cuticle, but also useful for "chapped" nails. I used it last winter and it showed amazing results for my horrible cracking cuticles and flaky finger nails.
I am very fortunate to have strong nails. I get a biweekly manicure. In between visits to the nail salon, I rub vitamin e oil into my nail beds.

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