Green patch under lifted gel: usually bacteria, not fungus
A green patch under lifted gel is usually Pseudomonas, a bacterium that loves moisture, not a fungus. What to notice, why to stop the gel, and when to see a doctor.
6 min readFoot care at home: cut toenails straight, prevent ingrown nails, handle calluses
A safe home pedicure: a short warm soak, toenails cut straight across, calluses buffed not cut, and why people with diabetes need a professional for foot care.
5 min readMake regular polish last: prep, thin coats, capping the edge, fresh top coat
Air-dry polish chips because of oil on the nail, thick coats, an open free edge and impatience. Prep, coats, drying times and the every-2-3-days top coat, step by step.
6 min readNail care after gel: temporary thinning, resting nails, and what oil does
Why nails look chalky and soft after gel removal, how long recovery takes, what evidence says and does not about resting nails, plus oil, cream, gloves and doctor signs.
7 min readNail prep without damage: gentle push-back, light buffing, and when to prime
Prep that makes gel last without thinning the nail: push cuticles gently, never cut, buff with 240 grit until the shine is gone, cleanse, and when to use primer.
8 min readSeven nail shapes: which suits your fingers, and how to file them evenly
Square, squoval, round, oval, almond, coffin and stiletto: which flatter which fingers, which break least, the right grit and direction, and getting ten nails to match.
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