Nail Care

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The Importance of Taking Care of Hands and Feet Nail care was different during the ancient times through 1900s. Most women and men do not go into the nail shop for the importance of taking of their hands and feet. If they are really concerned, they should talk to someone about it instead of putting it aside. If they do not get help right away, it can cause many problems such as infections, diseases, and even both. It all started during the ancient roman times. At the time, nail care was part of aristocracy and was used as a symbol of status. Now they have tools to where they can actually clean them properly. During the ancient times they only designed them with henna, and certain colors would represent the rank people were in. When it …show more content…

Some men think just because there is nail polish, it is only for a place for girls, but that is not the case. For example, Charlie Rosner, the creative director for a New York City advertising agency, stated he gets his nails done very short for his drawings. Also, Si E. Knee, a New Jersey leather-goods consultant, frequently gets a manicure at Joseph Hair Stylist in Manhattan. His usual is buff, no polish for thirty years; he says “it makes me feel good” (Rublin). There is nothing wrong with guys getting a manicure or pedicure it is all about taking care of the body and people feeling good about …show more content…

Nail technicians have to make sure to prevent infections; they do not ever cut or push back the cuticles. Having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly (American Academy of Dermatology). Nail technicians suggest that customers should not shave their legs right after getting a pedicure because if they cut themselves while shaving, they risk having an infection. People should know what products are used in their artificial nails as the substance used can cause an allergic reaction in some people (American Academy of

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