Taking Care of Your Hands and Nails

Your hands tell a story!  It is so important for models and actors to have great hands and nails.   Keep your hands and nails looking great by taking time after your shower to moisturize your hands and nails.  If you don’t already have sweet almond oil or avocado oil, it is worthwhile making the investment.  It is really not that expensive and is readily available in most pharmacies and health food stores.  Don’t forget to pay special attention to your cuticles.   Massaging the oil into your cuticles will help improve the look of your nails, and will also prevent peeling and breaking.

Try out this recipe for a DIY Cuticle Salve from Aura Cacia.

Here’s another great tip to taking care of your hands and nails while you sleep: before you go to bed put  some almond oil or avocado oil onto your hands, and then put on a pair of cotton gloves  overnight. The oil will penetrate deep into your skin while you sleep. Avocado oil has great anti-inflammatory properties which helps to heal the skin.  Give it a couple of weeks and you will see a big improvement in your nails and hands.   Once you land that amazing audition, show off your hands and  be proud!