Best Non Toxic Nail Salon in Houston

You’ve done it again: You’ve pulled your favorite red lipstick up out of your purse to tousle your bangs, you’ve pressed your kimono dress against your shin with your manicure, and you’ve folded your kids’ Play-Doh over your finger nails to stick it to a stray carabiner stuck on your back.

So you’re ready to finish your manicure. But first, you’re looking for tips about taking good care of your nails.

Make sure you only fill your nail polish with your favorite shade. Don’t buy a gallon of nail polish remover or ammonia-based polish remover. This would make the removal of your nails harder and could lead to your nails weakening (think: calluses) because the use of ammonia will heat up and dehydrate your nail bed and remove oils that will make it stronger. Instead, choose a solid product, which allows your nails to stay beautiful. You can find them online at sites like Drugstore.com, or at drugstores and grocery stores.

Pop a top coat on it. The top coat keeps your nails shiny and clean, but don’t let your nails last longer than a day. You’ll want to keep them clean too. Always cut your nails first, to make sure that cuticles don’t get hardened over time, which could weaken them. To maintain nails, manicurists recommend clipping them every other day. Don’t let your nails grow too long and be sure to massage them regularly with a foot file to promote circulation. Don’t get bored. You can keep a manicure your entire life, even if you love it. But remember: Nails grow at about one inch every two weeks. Keep them in good shape so they look their best. You can always wash your nails by putting a good nail polish remover in a little dish with a little soap and water and washing them yourself. Finally, make a routine. You should get your nails done once a month. And try not to do it so often that you forget or end up abusing your nails. Don’t lock your keys away (“Guns and Butts”), and leave money everywhere you can. If you’re ready to go to the salon, take your nails out of the tub and leave them just like you had them. Some salon professionals recommend a mild nail removal, where you gently pull each nail off with a fingernail brush. Or, let your nails dry on their own with a cold paper towel. If your nails can take it, give your new manicure a jump start with a two-minute shine with a light coat of nail polish remover before the polish is rubbed off. If you need a little more effort, be a nail in tune and do it right the first time. See the Tips on Nail Care.