I've worn acrylic nails for almost 15 years. Why? Because when I was a little girl, I brutalized my own nails. I would suck, bite, knaw and chomp on them as if they were covered in Lemonhead juice. (You would have to know how much I loved Lemonheads to know the significance of that!) In other words, I never let my nails grow to be strong and healthy. For some reason, I picked up the habit of nail biting and I couldn't stop. When I reached my teens and getting manicures became more common for even us common folk, I thought I'd finally figured out a way to have beautiful nails - I'd just buy some! And that is how it's been ever since. Although sometimes, I bite the acrylic nails too...I know, shame on it all.
When I see other women with healthy, strong natural nails, the envy bug definitely nibbles on my nerves a little bit. I want to break out of my acrylic prison and finally allow my real nails to grow on their own. My goal is to take these acrylics off this spring for the first time in over a decade and let my fingers breathe! I am hoping I can conquer nail biting once and for all. Wish me luck!
Girl's shouldn't wait until they are adults to recognize the importance of caring for their nails. More and more young girls are getting acrylic nails these days because it is so easy to do and maintain. Acrylics are okay for older girls, but all girls should be aware of the importance of keeping their own natural nails healthy.
Here are 5 ways you can help teach your little princess how to care for her own nails:
1. Clean and cut your daughter's fingernails bi-weekly. Trim them by following the shape of the fingertip. Do this until she reaches the age of 9 and then start allowing her to try trimming her nails herself under your direct supervision. Show her step by step the safe way to trim her nails and talk to her about the importance of keeping her nails healthy.
2. Get your daughter her very own manicure set. When you daughter has mastered the ability to safely trim her own nails why not get her a personalized manicure set to motivate her to keep it up! Find a set in her favorite colors, get her initials put on it or let her pick out one on her own. If you allow your daughter to take ownership of the task and make it fun, she will be more likely to continue caring for her nails on her own.
3. Keep a nail brush handy in the bathroom and show your daughter how to use it. Washing our hands is important, but there are germs and bacteria that can live under our nails as well. Show your daughter how to use the nail brush to keep her nails clean and healthy.
4. Caring for our toenails is also important. Make sure you daughter's shoes fit properly and that her toenails are trimmed and cleaned regularly. Set aside time with your daughter to care for her nails - pick out fun nail colors or use stickers to make it fun. "Nails Night" could be a weekly mother/daughter activity, so that it doesn't feel like a chore, but something your daughter will look forward too.
5. If your daughter is a nail biter like I was, take a pro-active approach to the problem before it becomes a lifelong habit. Find products that you can put on her nails to discourage her from biting. Most importantly, nail biting could be a sign of stress or worry, talk to your daughter and find out what's on her mind. Addressing the underlying issue that may be causing her to bite, could alleviate the problem altogether. Whatever you do, do not dismiss it as just a "habit". Acknowledge the problem and find a solution.
Although the spa services we provide at Petite Priss are for entertainment purposes only and our mini-manicures and pedicures are all in fun and celebration for our little princess customers, our goal is to still inspire young girls and ladies to consider proper nail care, skin care and hair care now because what they learn now and what they practice now in terms of taking pride in who they are, is directly related to who they will be as women. It's not about vanity, it's about recognizing good health is both inward and outward. It is all connected. Teaching our girls how to care for their nails, skin and hair in small ways today, can make a positive impact on their overall confidence and will lay the foundation for healthy nails, skin and hair when they are grown-ups!
When I see other women with healthy, strong natural nails, the envy bug definitely nibbles on my nerves a little bit. I want to break out of my acrylic prison and finally allow my real nails to grow on their own. My goal is to take these acrylics off this spring for the first time in over a decade and let my fingers breathe! I am hoping I can conquer nail biting once and for all. Wish me luck!
Girl's shouldn't wait until they are adults to recognize the importance of caring for their nails. More and more young girls are getting acrylic nails these days because it is so easy to do and maintain. Acrylics are okay for older girls, but all girls should be aware of the importance of keeping their own natural nails healthy.
Here are 5 ways you can help teach your little princess how to care for her own nails:
1. Clean and cut your daughter's fingernails bi-weekly. Trim them by following the shape of the fingertip. Do this until she reaches the age of 9 and then start allowing her to try trimming her nails herself under your direct supervision. Show her step by step the safe way to trim her nails and talk to her about the importance of keeping her nails healthy.
2. Get your daughter her very own manicure set. When you daughter has mastered the ability to safely trim her own nails why not get her a personalized manicure set to motivate her to keep it up! Find a set in her favorite colors, get her initials put on it or let her pick out one on her own. If you allow your daughter to take ownership of the task and make it fun, she will be more likely to continue caring for her nails on her own.
3. Keep a nail brush handy in the bathroom and show your daughter how to use it. Washing our hands is important, but there are germs and bacteria that can live under our nails as well. Show your daughter how to use the nail brush to keep her nails clean and healthy.
4. Caring for our toenails is also important. Make sure you daughter's shoes fit properly and that her toenails are trimmed and cleaned regularly. Set aside time with your daughter to care for her nails - pick out fun nail colors or use stickers to make it fun. "Nails Night" could be a weekly mother/daughter activity, so that it doesn't feel like a chore, but something your daughter will look forward too.
5. If your daughter is a nail biter like I was, take a pro-active approach to the problem before it becomes a lifelong habit. Find products that you can put on her nails to discourage her from biting. Most importantly, nail biting could be a sign of stress or worry, talk to your daughter and find out what's on her mind. Addressing the underlying issue that may be causing her to bite, could alleviate the problem altogether. Whatever you do, do not dismiss it as just a "habit". Acknowledge the problem and find a solution.
Although the spa services we provide at Petite Priss are for entertainment purposes only and our mini-manicures and pedicures are all in fun and celebration for our little princess customers, our goal is to still inspire young girls and ladies to consider proper nail care, skin care and hair care now because what they learn now and what they practice now in terms of taking pride in who they are, is directly related to who they will be as women. It's not about vanity, it's about recognizing good health is both inward and outward. It is all connected. Teaching our girls how to care for their nails, skin and hair in small ways today, can make a positive impact on their overall confidence and will lay the foundation for healthy nails, skin and hair when they are grown-ups!
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