Family Life Article
September / October 2006

Easy Steps for Neat Nails

By: Gail Erickson

Well manicured nails are important for boys as well as girls. By the age of 11, kids should be able to maintain their own nails. Not only does it look good but it is much more hygenic. Here are three easy steps to neat nails.

What You Need:

a gentle hand soap
a soft-bristle nail brush
nail clippers (smaller is better for younger kids)
an emory board

Use a gentle soap with warm water nightly to wash hands before bed. Use a soft-bristled nail brush to scrub nails and remove dirt from under the nails.

Use clippers once a week to trim nails. Hangnails, which are a painful split in the skin next to the nail, should be clipped closely...then left ALONE!

Lastly, file nails with an emory board to smooth out rough edges.

Gail Erickson is a licensed Clinical Esthetician with an English degree from USF, Tampa. She works at Practically Frivolous, a full-service salon in St. Petersburg. Please direct any skin care questions to gail_erickson@yahoo.com
 

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