Sneakers are a great bargain, but you need to replace them every four to six months. Wear and tear breaks them down on the inside and subsequently takes away the support that you need. Try on sneakers in the late afternoon when feet have swollen. HAVE BOTH FEET MEASURED EACH TIME YOU SHOP FOR SNEAKERS […]

Make sure your footwear fits properly. Your socks need room for your toes to wiggle. To protect feet from new shoe friction, dab sensitive areas with petroleum jelly. Or apply a small patch of adhesive moleskin, which you can get at most drugstores. FOOT EXERCISE Rub your foot over a soda can or a tennis […]

1. File nails straight across. You don’t want to risk ingrown toenails or weaken your nails. 2. Remove moisture by swiping rubbing alcohol over the nail bed. 3. Push back cuticles. 4. Prep with a base coat. Place tissues between toes to prevent smearing. 5. Apply polish starting with the smallest toe of the hand […]

Apply any oil, and gently rub the tops, sides, and bottoms of your feet in circular movements using both your thumbs and fingers. FOOT TONIC Microwave the following: One cup milk One tablespoon dry mint leaves 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tsp. peppermint extract Apply the mixture to feet with a clean, dry cloth. Remove residue […]

SOFTEN THAT SKIN Fill a basin with warm water and add the juice of a lemon with one cup of oatmeal. Soak feet for ten minutes. While soaking, rub the oatmeal all over your feet. The oatmeal will soften rough feet while the lemon will lighten and even out skin. File rough spots with a […]

Consider vitamin C cream to keep your hands wrinkle-free. Vitamin C has the ability to restore softness and boost collagen production. Massage hands and feet with an alpha hydroxy lotion. Before doing so, coat nails with lip balm to prevent breakage and splitting. Apply moisturizer before you put on your rubber gloves to wash dishes. […]

After cuticles have soaked, push them back gently. Brush away stray pieces of dead skin with a buffing disk. BRIGHTEN NAILS Fill a bowl with warm water. Add one-half tea­spoon of sea salt and one sliced lime. Soak hands for ten minutes. Mix one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with two tablespoons of baking soda. Brush […]

STAINS Not only are dark polishes the cause of stained nails, but nicotine and certain foods can do it, too. Rub a slice of fresh lemon over nails or try a cot­ton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide. My favorite treatment is using two denture cleanser tablets in a cup of water and letting my nails […]

They’re constantly on display. Your hands are an expression of your style and your attention to detail. The good news is that it doesn’t cost a lot to keep them looking great once you learn to do it yourself. PERFECT NAILS POLISH POINTERS Avoid quick-drying polishes. They have a large amount of acetone, which dries […]