Hey hey beautiful women! We could all use some TLC and pampering now and then right? After all we work really hard, take care of the kids (if you're a mom), cook dinner, do the laundry, and multitask like no other! Don't we deserve some downtime? It's ok to think about ourselves once in a while. Here are 10 beauty tips for women. Do all 10 this weekend and you will feel like the world's most gorgeous woman! 10 Beauty Tips 1. Get your Beauty Rest It's true. We need our rest. Sleep allows us to recuperate from a long day. If we wake up tired from a lack of sleep the rest of our day is shot! We are less productive, sluggish, and we mope around like a gorilla...just without all the hair. And yes...we really do look like that so get at least 6-7 hours of sleep...please!!   2. Eat 7-13 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables EVERY DAY Yes....7-13. That may seem like a lot, but did you know that the antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables repair and strengthen our cells? If we are not feeding our internal and external organs the right food, how do we expect to look beautiful too? Our skin is the largest organ we have! So eat up!   3. Read a Personal Development Book We all have issues, problems and frustrations. If we don't deal with negative thoughts properly, guess what is found on our face? A frown. And those wrinkles will sit in with the change of the wind. If we can improve ourselves as people, it is easier to be happy, be positive, and be the most amazing woman in the world. Your beauty is not just about physical beauty, but really your inner beauty is what makes you truly beautiful. Personal development books give INNER beauty tips for women!   4. Use Coffee Grounds as an Exfoliant Think twice before dumping out those coffee grounds. Did you know they are a great natural exfoliant? Isn't it wonderful that coffee has so many purposes? Just take dried out coffee grounds and add a dab of honey to a small amount of grounds. Mix it up and apply to your face. Scrub in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water. You will notice your dead skin cells have been scrubbed off leaving your face looking fresh and radiant. 5. Get Moving! When was the last time you exercised? If you have to think about it, you are not doing enough. Exercise is a great way to feel amazing. Endorphins, which release happy feelings, get you pumped and energized. Plus, it allows you purge toxins from your body through sweat. Now exercise doesn't mean lifting the remote control to change the channel. Go out and take a jog, go swimming, dance or take a class at the gym. Just do it at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week.   6. Get a Manicure and Pedicure What woman doesn't feel beautiful after a manicure and pedicure. When you are done you look at them and smile because they just look so beautiful. Ever seen some ugly looking nails that look like they've been beat to death? Your hands and feet work all day long. They deserve some care once in a while.   7. Go Green with Cosmetics and Household Products Think of all the chemicals we come into contact with on a daily basis. Have you ever taken a moment to look at the ingredients? If you can't pronounce them you probably don't know the meaning. There are thousands of chemicals that can be harmful to your health. It might not seem like a lot upon one exposure to a minute amount of one chemical, but think of the cumulative effect that harmful chemicals can have on your health and your beauty. It can be toxic!   8. Listen to Relaxing Music while Meditating Whether it's the sound of birds or the ocean, doing relaxation techniques can really create piece of mind and calmness in your body and life. Having the ability to temporarily escape the chaos of everyday life is important to remain sane. Demands from loved ones and work can leave you exhausted physically and mentally. Take some time to just listen and meditate. 9. Get a Makeover How fun is that? Getting a makeover can be exciting, fun and adventuresome. We need an occasional change so why not get a whole new look! Plus, make-up artists that you can find at major department stores give some great beauty tips for women with regards to make-up selection and techniques.   10. Drink Lots of Water Many people don't drink enough water. Granted we may drink iced tea or diet soda or drink soup, but this is not pure water. It is essential to drink water throughout the day. Take your weight in pounds, divide by 2 and this is how many ounces of water you should drink every day. Water cleans out the system of toxins and hydrates your skin. Are you drinking enough? So that's it! 10 Beauty tips for women! You deserve to be beautiful for just being you. Love yourself and give your heart, body and soul what it needs once in a while. Cheers!   Health and Wellness

If you suffer from nail biting, you know that it's a habit that seems hard to quit. A condition called onychophagia, the practice of biting your nails is one that often starts during adolescence and usually tapers off by age thirty. Nail biting is more prevalent among guys than girls and it's a habit that can leave your nails looking unsightly and ugly as bitten nails are easy to recognize as they are cut close to the skin. But from a health standpoint, it can even leave your nails susceptible to infection. Knowing how to stop biting your nails can save your nails from more permanent damage. But how does one learn how to stop biting your nails? If you suffer from nail biting it's probably a habit that you've tried to quit at some point or another, but the habit somehow finds itself safely nestled in your daily routine. Nail biting can become habit forming because it gives you a sense of control. Before you jump in, however, it's critical that you first make a decision and make a commitment to learning how to stop biting your nails. So let's take a moment to find out how to stop biting your nails.  2 Main Approaches to Stop Nail Biting:   1. Physical Barrier There are several different ways to physically separate yourself from your nails to prevent nail biting. If you are a woman you can put nail polish on your nails so that if you bite your nails they leave a nasty taste in your mouth. You can also physically separate your nails from your mouth by putting your hands in your pockets every time you get the urge or putting band-aids on your fingers so you can't bite them. Physical barriers may only work temporarily or as long as the barrier exists. The more effective way on how to stop biting your nails, however, is to make behavior changes.   2. Behavior Change It's really important to identify WHY you are biting your nails. Are your nail biting habits a result of stress, anxiety, nervousness, self-consciousness, or boredom? When you can identify the real reason why you bite your nails, you can recognize those triggering moments that compel you to bite them. Going through this process requires patience and awareness. Do you tend to bite them when you have thoughts that make you nervous? If so, it's important to look further and identify what is triggering your nervousness and how you can remedy your nervousness. Perhaps this is a call for stress management techniques that can reduce nervousness and thus prevent nail biting. You can apply this concept to any emotional state to more deeply explore this behavior trigger. When you learn how to stop biting your nails through behavioral triggers, this can be all you need to get rid of this annoying habit. Part of behavior change can also be replacing your habit with a better one. For example, if you feel you have a need to put something in your mouth, instead of putting your fingernails in your mouth, try putting carrot sticks in your mouth. This will help you to replace a poor habit with a good habit so you can get your veggies at the same time. Just be sure to not replace a poor habit with another poor habit or worse habit. Other alternatives are chewing gum or squeezing stress balls. You may even want to distract your hands with a hobby so they are focused on the hobby and not on your mouth. Knowing how to stop biting your nails from a behavior standpoint can really make all the difference.   Other Notes To have healthy nails, it's important to eat healthy. Making sure you get adequate vitamins and minerals from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and drinking a lot of water is important to have strong nails as they grow out. If you have brittle nails, they will break easier and you are more tempted to bite them. If your nails are growing well and they are growing out nicely, be sure to trim them with some good nail clippers. Cutting off sharp edges and hangnails is imperative to prevent temptation. Keep your nails trimmed and filed regularly. Be sure to also use moisturizer to keep your hands nourished to prevent skin tears and dry, brittle skin. If you want to know how to stop biting your nails, try some of these techniques. But remember, you must first be committed to stopping. Without the commitment you will forever continue to cycle. Behavior changes often require you to continue trying even when you've had a relapse. Soon enough, your nail biting will stop, but it must start with your will to do so.   Health and Wellness

When you are trying to make a good first impression, you want to make sure you look well put together. If you have a cowlick in your hair, bad breath, and a wrinkled shirt, how do you think people will perceive you? One area that is often overlooked is the condition of your hands. So often people don't take care of their nails. If you bite your nails or if you have hangnails and your cuticles are peeling, you best believe that people notice. They may not say anything but it is definitely observed. If you want to make a good impression on someone and let your physical demeanor indirectly tell someone you ARE put together and that you have everything under control from head to toe, your hands are a great place to start. If this seems absurd, think about how often we use our hands to gesture and convey a message. We use our hands to do just about everything and if they are in view to that person who you are trying to make a good impression, that person will definitely notice whether they are groomed or not. So ask yourself, do you have dry cuticles? Do you have hangnails? Do you have skin that is peeling off your cuticles? Do you bite your nails? If you answered yes to any of these, you need this next bit of information. Let's talk about cuticle care for a bit. Cuticles are the small area of skin that immediately meets the nail. They act as a barrier and, therefore, play a role in the health of your hands by preventing infection. By keeping your cuticles healthy you are keeping your nails healthy too and leaving a lasting impression.   5 Cuticle Care Tips:   Keep Cuticles Moisturized If they are dry and white , they are probably also peeling which could lead to infection. Your cuticles are always 'thirsty' for moisture and when they are dry they look very unhealthy. Every time you wash your hands with soap and water or take a shower, you are stripping your hands of moisture. And if you don't replenish the moisture with lotion afterward you are dehydrating you cuticles. Make sure you moisturize your hands every time you wash your hands to help prevent hangnails and dry looking cuticles.   Push Back Cuticles Correctly The proper way to push back your cuticles is to use a cuticle remover to soften thecuticles. (You do not want to push back or remove cuticles when they are dry). Use a cuticle pusher such as the Seki Edge Cuticle Pusher (SS-303), which is an excellent stainless steel pusher to easily push back the cuticle from the nail. By pushing back moist cuticles, this is much safer to prevent tears and damage.   Trim Hangnails Hangnails are very unattractive and very painful if they get out of hand. So it is important to address them early on to prevent bleeding and tearing. Having a sharp cuticle nipper handy at any given moment can help to prevent this annoyance. The ¼ Jaw Cuticle Nipper by Seki Edge is a great choice for a nipper. Stainless steel and sharp, this nipper works very well for removing hangnails and excess cuticles. Having cuticle care tools at your disposal is very beneficial for these timely problems. Be sure to keep hangnails off your hands at all times.   Be Careful of Products Used on Your Nails If you wear nail polish, you more than likely use an acetone-based nail polish remover and polish treatments that contain formaldehyde. Any products made before 2007 likely contains formaldehyde. These chemicals may cause irritation of the cuticle skin and cause dryness. If you use these products regularly, it is important to take extra care of your cuticle condition.   Don't Bite Your Nails! When you bite your nails you actually damage your cuticles at the same time. This puts your nails at risk for infection by harmful bacteria that find their way into the body. Biting your nails cause your cuticles and nails to separate. Often times nail biting is a nervous habit. But once you become aware of this bad habit, it's imperative that you make a conscious effort to quit because it is damaging to no only the health of your cuticles but also to your overall first impression to people. Nails that are bitten on a regular basis are often very short and jagged, something most people are not attracted to. So take a look at your cuticles and evaluate your own cuticle care. If you have noticeable hangnails, bitten nails, and dry cuticles you may need an intervention. Taking good care of your nails and overall hand condition is one of the first things people notice when it comes to first impressions and yet it is often one of the most overlooked. Take care of your nails and cuticles and you will be one step ahead of most.   Product, Health and Wellness

Do you have brittle nails? Discolored nails? Pitted or ridged nails? If you do, these may be key indicators of a more serious health problem and should not be taken lightly. In addition to the health concerns this may bring, unsightly abnormal looking nails are also detrimental to a polished healthy and hygienic appearance. This is because the condition of our internal health is often a direct reflection of our outer health. However, when you are eating the right foods, you improve your overall health and appearance and the condition of your nails improve as well. So what are the problems associated with unhealthy nails? Pale nails can be a sign of anemia, congestive heart failure, liver disease, and malnutrition. White nails with darker rims can indicate liver problems such as hepatitis. Yellow nails may be a sign of fungal infection. And if the infection gets worse, it may become thick and crumble. Bluish nails or clubbing of the nails may mean the body is not getting enough oxygen and may indicate an infection of the lungs. If you have spooned nails, this could be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. Rippled or pitted nails can be an indication of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. There are many other warning signs your nails can tell you. One way to achieve healthy nails is by eating the right foods. Any kind of nutritional deficiencies can lead to a poor immune system and disease such as the ones described above. When your body is out of balance, your appearance will be out of balance as well. So what are important steps to take in order to have beautiful healthy nails through healthy eating? First of all, eating processed food has poor nutritional value and will not give you the nutrients you need for healthy nails. Cookies, chips, processed meats, desserts, soda, candy, fried food, and French fries provide zero benefit in terms of nutritional value. With poor nutrition, nail growth can be hindered and leave your nails brittle and weak. However, by including the appropriate foods that contain the important nutrients vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, zinc, iron and protein, you can maximize your potential for healthy nails. Nutrient-Dense Foods for Healthy Nails Vitamin A Kale, carrots, parsley, spinach, sweet potato, broccoli, mango, tomatoes, apricots, cantaloupe, nectarines, watermelon. Look for reddish/orange colored fruits and vegetables   Vitamin B (Vitamin B-12 and Biotin) Vitamin B-12 sources include meat, chicken, milk, fish, shellfish, and fortified cereal. Biotin is found in high concentrations in boiled Swiss chard, brewer's yeast, fortified cereal, egg yolk, legumes, nuts, and milk. B vitamins, in general, are found in whole unprocessed food. Whole grains, potatoes, bananas, lentils, chili peppers, tempeh, beans, yeast, molasses   Vitamin C  Orange juice, citrus fruit, berries, parsley, broccoli, bell peppers, papaya, kale, cauliflower, mustard greens, Brussel sprouts   Calcium Broccoli, collard greens, turnip, low-fat yogurt, mozzarella cheese, blackstrap molasses, sesame seeds, sardines, spinach   Folic Acid Spinach, black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, collard greens, asparagus, garbanzo beans, lentils   Zinc Seafood, meat, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, turkey, low-fat yogurt, boiled green peas, mushrooms   Iron Kale, whole grains, liver, prunes, molasses, soybeans, lentils, spinach, tofu, sesame seeds, kidney beans, pumpkin seeds, garbanzo beans, navy beans, protein foods   Healthy nails are a direct correlation of what you eat. Making sure you put the right foods in your body helps to achieve not only healthy nails but also a healthy inside so you can minimize your risk for serious chronic disease. Remember that your appearance is directly related to internal health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and optimizing beauty regimens with the right beauty tools can bring out the best in your nails and overall health. If you are eating healthy, then taking care of your nails and hands with manicures is a secondary step to maintaining healthy nail beds and skin. See How to Do a Manicure at Home in 7 Easy Steps article.   Health and Wellness