• Step one – Make sure that you shorten your fingernails so they all start growing at the same length. Make sure to file them smooth and use good, strong clippers. Only file in a single direction. This is going to help you minimize breakage.
• Step two – Make sure that you use a good hand cream whenever you wash your hands. You want to make sure that your hands do not dry out throughout the day. If you are getting ready for bed, massage a good cuticle oil such as Oil Cuticle Therapy into your cuticles. This is going to help you moisturize your cuticles during the night.
• Step three – When you wake up in the morning, use a nail hardener. Do this for a week (applying a new coat over the old one) and then remove all coats before starting anew. This is going to give your nails that little bit of extra strength that you are looking for.
• Step four – As your nails begin to grow, make sure that you leave them slightly squared off and that your nails have rounded corners. This is a strong shape that is not only easy to maintain on long and short nails, but also equally attractive on both.
• Step five – Always treat your hands as though you had just painted your nails. Do not use your fingernails to peel, open, or pry things. This is going to prevent you from breaking or otherwise damaging your nails. If you feel that you need a reminder, using a colorful polish is going to serve as a constant reminder.

Additional tips

Those steps are going to ensure that your nails not only grow stronger than before, but also remain that way in the future. If you want a few more tips, we have a few suggestions to help you on your way:

• If you want to provide an amazing moisturizing benefit to your fingers, soak your fingertips in warm olive oil once every week. Do that after you remove your nail strengthener and before you reapply it. You will not believe how invigorating this is for your skin.
• If you are going to use polish remover, limit it to once a week. Even the non-acetone formulas have a tendency to dry out your nails. This can leave them looking and feeling brittle.

Stockn’Go has a wide selection of nail strengtheners, base and top coats as well as trendy polish colors, check them out and get going on your at home manicure!

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After the man has shaven his face, the hair might be cut at a rather sharp angle. Instead of growing forward, the hair curls back into the skin. This results in the creation of an irritated bump. If the ingrown hair is not addressed properly, it might become an actual infection and be much more problematic. Fortunately, you can avoid them by changing your shaving habits.

The steps to a shave without ingrown hairs

Follow these steps and you should find that ingrown hairs are not going to trouble you anymore.

• Step 1 – Before you even start shaving, make sure that you wet your face with warm water. By using a warm washcloth or your hands, you guarantee that the hair is going to be soft and smooth rather than firm. This makes it easier to guarantee a cleaner, even shave.
• Step 2 – When you are shaving, shave in the direction of the hair growth. When you are shaving against the grain, you are going to cause skin irritation. That skin irritation can lead to the formation of ingrown hairs
• Step 3 – Make sure that you always use a sharp razor such as the Gillette Sensor Excel or Gillette Fusion. A close shave is imperative to avoid problems. If you try to skimp on using new blades, your skin is going to notice the difference. Also, make sure that you use a quality shave cream. Not using a shave cream such as Magic Mild Shave Cream Razorless is going to irritate your skin.
• Step 4 – Make sure that you apply aftershave immediately after you are done to reduce skin irritation and swelling. When the whiskers start to grow back, they are less likely to cause problems if the skin is irritation-free. A good scrub is also going to ensure that the new skin is constantly refreshed, thus reducing the odds of ingrown hairs. Scrub your face the next day after you are done shaving to ensure that you remove the outer layer of the skin and allow the hair to grow.

Getting rid of your ingrown hairs does not have to be a complicated problem, follow the previous four steps and you are guaranteed a smooth, soft skin without problems.

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After a long weekend filled with fun, sun and all sorts of activities, the best thing you can do for your body today is to DRINK WATER!  You not only loose water through urination and perspiration but your body can also become dehydrated from the sun, exercise and the digestion of food and alcohol.  All things that were potentially a part of your Memorial Day Weekend! If that isn’t convincing enough, here is a list of a few more benefits to drinking water throughout the day, EVERY DAY.

1. Increases metabolism
2. Replaces high calorie drinks
3. Supresses appetite
4. Aids in digestion
5. Flushes out wastes and bacteria
6. Increases energy levels
7. Reduces joint and back pain
8. Prevents and alleviates headaches
9. Naturally moisturizes skin
10. Regulates blood pressure
11. Regulates body temperature
12. Reduces risk of certain cancers such as: colon, bladder and breast cancer

Memorial Day Weekend is considered by most to be the START of the summer, and that alone is a great reason to celebrate! Below is a list of things to do, but Stockn’Go would love to know what YOU plan to do! Please leave a comment below and let us know how you’re spending your Memorial Day weekend, whether it includes one if our suggestions or not!

1. Parade – many towns celebrate the day with a parade where you can watch marching bands, floats, youth groups and more pass by.

2. Farmers Market – find local fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers and at some markets music and prepared food.

3. Run a 5k – run for charity or run for fun, either way its a great way to start your weekend.

4. Beach – Its going to be a beautiful weekend and the beach is calling your name!

5. BBQ – If the horse comes before the carriage, then the BBQ comes after the Beach

6. Baseball – peanuts + popcorn + hot dogs + baseball = Good Times

7. Golf – whether its golfing with the boys or as a couple, golf is always a great way to spend a beautiful day

8. Camping – take advantage of this long weekend and get away without paying inflated hotel prices

9. Boating – if you’re near water this is a great activity for singles, families, girls and boys

10. Buy a car, go shopping, buy stuff online, stock up at Stockn’Go – SALES, SALES, SALES!!