Muthoni Kamande

These days,going to a parlour to get your nails done isn’t really a must.You can do your nails at the comfort of your room.Save money and do it for yourself.All you require is:
a)Nail cutter
b)Nail file
c)Nail buffer
d)Stickons (artificial nails)
e)Nail polish of your choice.
You can get a little bit creative to transform your nail painting into real nail art without making it look complicated as it may seem.
STEPS TO DO IT YOURSELf NAILS.
1)Apply glue on your natural nails then stick the artificial nails on.Do this for your nails on each and every finger.Ensure you pick the right size of the artificial nails that fit with yours naturally to avoid them looking all plastic and fake.
2)Take the nail buffer and buff your nails.This will help you have a more natural look.
3)Use the nail cutter to trim them to your desired size.Ensure you have them on the length you are comfortable with to avoid discomfort while having them on.
4)File them to the shape you want and smoothen the edges to help you have a more neat look.
5)Lastly, apply your nail polish and get creative for a better look.This will enable you to have a better look on your nails rather than having a plain look.
-Some of the nail art designs you can do by yourself are:
a) Pairing of colors- You have to take two or more colors of your choice and apply them according to your desirable pattern.
b)Laced nails- Take a piece of lace, wrap it around your nail and dab the nail polish on it. Remove the piece of lace which will leave the prints on the nail.
c)Splattering of polish on nails- You simply need a small brush to splatter a color.Dip the brush in polish and then in nail polish remover so that its thin enough to splatter.
Take some time, do your nails by yourself and have yourself feeling all good and new. It sure does increase your self esteem when your nails are looking neat and great.

So next time you feel tired at work or school, don’t reach for a caffeinated beverage, drink water. It’s good for your body and won’t damage your teeth like soda and other caffeinated beverages.

Soft drinks can ruin your tooth enamel and drinking plain carbonated water is a healthier alternative.

But if you find it difficult for you to quit drinking softdrinks, worry not because there are recommendations helpful in minimizing the negative effects.

1) Drink through a straw to keep the liquid from staying in your mouth.
2) After drinking soda, swish your mouth with water to dilute the acid and sugar.
3) Choose beverages that contain little sugar, sugar subsitutes but with added calcium.
4) Do not brush your teeth immediately. Wait for about half an hour or keep your normal dental routine.
5) Choose a toothpaste that contains calcium, fluoride and phosphate.
Choose health