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Here we answer your some of your most pressing questions . . . If you’ve got a beauty conundrum, browse any of the categories listed below (or in the column on the left). Click on the category and see if we’ve already come up with a solution. Click on any question (the pink text) and that will reveal the full answer. To use the search box; put double quote marks (inverted commas) around phrases for more accurate results. For example, search for "nail varnish remover".

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As my nails are dreadful I thought I'd like to try your top-scoring product Perfect 10 Super Strength. Where can I find it/buy it ? I have Googled the name but got no results…
Easy answer:  it’s not on-line at the moment, the manufacturers tell us, but they’re happy to point you in the right direction if you call their stockist number on 020-8573 9906;  ......
In your books you say that you don't believe in nipping or clipping cuticles. After I've pushed my cuticles back you can still see them, although then they seem to settle down and look OK. Is that what you do, or do you have any other tips on what to do to the cuticle once it’s been pushed back?
Our favourite nail-grooming trick is to massage oil into cuticles nightly.  This has a double-whammy benefit:  it nourishes the nail bed, improving blood and nutrient flow to the nails to make ......
Please can you tell me if there are any brands of nail products that don't use the following: toluene, formaldehyde and phthalates?
Yes, there are ranges that avoid those ‘Big 3’ ingredients, all of which have ‘health question marks’ over them.  You’ll be pleased to hear that phthalates have been banned from nail ......
I have recently started swapping my usual cosmetics for ones with natural ingredients but I can't seem to find any natural nail polishes. Do you know of any?
Unfortunately it’s impossible to make nail polish in a totally un-toxic, natural way – it’s the chemicals that make it shiny, colourful (and which make it ‘set’ on your nails). So ......
I’m new to manicures: I want to wear polish, but I’m finding no matter how carefully I apply, it gets onto the surrounding skin. Is there a quick and easy way of removing the messy edges without destroying the varnish?
Can we point you in the direction of the very clever Mr. Mascara Nail Polish Remover Pen, which has a nib that can be used to very precisely ‘lift’ off smudges? ......
I am really interested in organic products, having read Jo’s book The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book. I am interested in making my own nail care products, e.g. cuticle oil, polish remover, nail polish etc. Can you tell me how to go about it?
Alas, natural nail polish and remover are impossible to make at home; even the more ‘natural’ ones contain some chemicals that need very careful handling. On the polish front, though, you ......
I’d like to know the home-made fastest nail growth tips, please.
The absolute all-time best treatment for nails is to massage a dab of oil into each cuticle at night, when you’re in bed.  It helps achieve strong but flexible nails, rather ......
Do you know where I can buy OPI nail polish in London – West End/Oxford Street area? I know I’ve seen it but can’t remember where!
Yes, you’re bound to have seen OPI in one of the many places that stocks this brand. You could head for Harrods or, if you’re near Upper James Street in London ......
What's the most pampering DIY hand treatment I can try at home?
Liz Earle, creator of her own signature cosmetic range (see our home page for a special offer) knows just about all there is to know about botanically-based, whiz-them-up-at-home beauty treats. Her ......
What's the best way to soften really hard and callused hands?
Iris Chapple advises stocking up on sweet almond oil and a dropper bottle. \'A few drops of this, massaged into hands, works as a wonderful barrier,\' says Iris. A couple of ......
How do I banish yellow nail stains?
If you love that purple polish but it leaves your nails a nicotine-y shade, Ren³e Rainbird, one of London\'s top manicurists based at hairdresser Daniel Hersheson, suggests squeezing a lemon into ......
How do I strengthen soft nails?
\'The perfect nail is strong but flexible,\' insists Mayfair-based Iris Chapple. Of the nail strengtheners on the market (\'I\'ve tried them all\'), she favours Mavala Scientifique (www.mavala.co.uk for mail order) \'which ......
How long should a salon manicure/pedicure last?
\'A standard manicure should last a fortnight - but you\'d be wise to use a top coat every other day, to maintain shine and strength,\' counsels beautyconsumer.com\'s Anita Clarkson. \'If you ......
How can I make nail polish dry quicker?
Manicurist Ren³e Rainbird shares these insider tips. \'The worst thing you can do is shake your hands and blow on them; the movement will move the polish, setting back the drying ......
How can I make nail polish last longer on my nails?
Jessica Vartoughian is the hottest manicurist in Hollywood. Her secret for manicures that truly go the distance? \'Use oils and creams to take care of your hands, yes - but these ......




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