THE DEFINITE NEED TO CUT SHORT THE NAILS FOR A NEAT YOU

  

Taking up a nail cutter, I was made to think back-

Among the many in the list of Sunday’s to do list, a weekly routine of cutting nails finds top place in the list. The need to maintain clean and short nails as a part of decorum of the student which otherwise leads to punishment or warning or fine levied, made to write about having clean and short nails for a healthy you.

*First a little introduction to nails:

Fingernails and toenails are made from skin cells. Structures that are made from skin cells are called skin appendages. Hairs are also skin appendages. The part that we call the nail is technically known as the “nail plate.” The nail plate is mostly made of a hard substance called keratin.

 The nail grows from a deep groove in the dermis of the skin. All nail growth occurs at the nail's base, where the specialized cells that make up the nail's plate are produced; these cells are pushed forward as new cells form behind them.

 *Nails as tools:

 From opening lids to digging in dirt, your fingernails are part of a lot of tasks. This makes the nails a common spot to find dirt, bacteria, lint, dead skin cells, and other unwanted material. In a study of 20 college students, all 20 students had bacteria under their nails, including Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas.

* Ideal length of Nails:

 The nail length can vary depending on the person's taste. But in general, keep the nails even with—or not much longer than—the tip of the finger. Let the nails dry if they are still damp and soft. Use a nail file to gently smooth the edges of the nails, especially at the corners.

 Keep nails short and trim them often. Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water (or a nail brush) every time you wash your hands. Clean any nail grooming tools before use. In commercial settings such as nail salons, sterilize nail grooming tools before use.

 Fingernails should be kept short, and the undersides should be cleaned frequently with soap and water. Because of their length, longer fingernails can harbor more dirt and bacteria than short nails, thus potentially contributing to the spread of infection.

* Coconut oil for Nail health:

 It can help strengthen brittle cracked nails, treats damaged cuticles, cure hangnails, and more. Why is coconut oil so good for skin and nails? “Coconut oil is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, which are great for the human body,” Hadley says.

* Why NO to long nails:

Long nails have the potential to cause a number of health problems since they are a perfect place for germs and dirt to stay. Health experts agree that nails should be trimmed short and kept clean.

* Style your way with Short Nails:

“People are leaning towards a natural beauty look, and short nails are definitely more effortless,” opines a beauty expert.  More over she says. “They're are also low maintenance compared to long nails—you don't have to worry about breaking a nail, and don't need extra protection or products.”

 The above lines  are written with an aim to spread a word about the necessity to have short nails for a healthy living.