When applying coloured varnish please always remember to apply a base coat. This not only prolongs the life of the colour you apply but also avoids nail plates becoming stained and also makes it easier to remove colour once you decide to change.

To keep hands moisturised use a good hand cream, ideally one that is not too greasy. This will enhance the appearance of nails and hands and give a healthy glow.

Purchase a good cuticle oil. Massage into cuticles everyday and behind the nail when hands are reversed. This helps nails to grow and keep the natural nail underneath strong and healthy. Will also make the artificial nails flexible so less prone to damage.

To strengthen nails warm a small cup of whole milk in the microwave (about 30 seconds) soak hands in for about five minutes. This adds strength and hydrates skin. Milk is full of lactic acid which gently exfoliates dead skin leaving hands and nails looking gorgeous.

If you suffer from hang nails - these are small flaps of skin which are dead skin than can cause a lot of damage when caught and lead to infections if not treated. Mainly happens when hands and nails are not pampered enough as they should be. Massage in cuticle oil in designated area then once a week apply cuticle cream and push back the cuticle gently with a hoof or orange wood stick.

I have visited a lot of clients recently where by their nails have peeled, this is due to using excessive amounts of chemicals and far too much anti-bacterial soap. I would recommend that an oil - rich soap should be used and moisturise regularly.

Do your nails break at lot? - I would suggest changing the shape of them. A few of my clients have experienced this with their natural nails. I would recommend that a square/square round shape should be created as these are then not likely to rip at the edges causing trauma and damage to nails.