Hi, I cook a lot and use fresh garlic in a lot of recipes. Sometimes, no matter how many times I wash my hands, the smell of garlic stays on them. How to remove?Removing smell of garlic on hands/nails?
Rub lemon.Removing smell of garlic on hands/nails?
I learned an old cook's trick in the Army. Run warm water in the kitchen sink. If you have a stainless steel sink, wet your hands and rub them continuously against the inside of the sink. Something about the stainless steel counteracts with the smell and takes it away. Then wash your hands with regular soap.
I have a stainless soap shaped thing which is great for that, I got it from one of those rubbish catalogues that drop through the letter box
Wash your hands with soap and cold (not warm or hot ) water.
If it still smells rub your hands in a stainless steel (knife or spoon) then wash it again with cold water.
stainless steel works to remove the smell.
Try lemon juice it works pretty good to remove the odor from your hands.
luv garlic, your right about the smell. lemon juice works for me.
Use lemon.
you should rub your hands on other people, so they think they smell and they wont know your the stinky garlic man!!
I cook with fresh garlic like you do. Rubbing your fingers on stainless steel works to take the smell off. I have bought a scent remover which is stainless steel in the shape of a bar of soap, for very inexpensively, that I keep on the window ledge above my kitchen sink. But rubbing your fingers on any stainless steel works as well. Or you could buy those disposable food handling gloves which they sell in grocery stores now and use those when you handle garlic.
Stainless steel. I rub hands over my kitchen taps to get rid of the smell.
rub yours hands with cut sides of a fresh lemon this doesnt get it all off at first ....do it a few times wash in between. Ive also heard celery can help too this one I have NOT tried but its worth a shot. You can also try lemon soap CO Bigelow makes a great lemon hand soap bath and body works sells it or you can ge tit at CO's web site I keep this at my kitchen sink.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
How can I stop biting my nails?
I'm getting really annoyed that I bite my nails! How can I stop?How can I stop biting my nails?
i use to bite my nails as well.
here as a few methods so you stop biting them:
1. Confront your problem. Get a camera and take some pictures of your bitten fingernails. Examine your nails, and list their problems.
2. Visualize yourself with healthy nails, and how great they will look.
3. Pick at least one nail to ';protect'; at a time.
* After a few days, an unbitten nail will flourish and reward you. Do not bite it. If you must, bite one of the 'unprotected' ones.
* Once you have grown your unbitten nail for a while, start protecting another one. And another.
4. Record your progress in a notebook or photo album. Take ';before and after'; photos of your nails and put them in the book to keep you motivated. Recognizing that it usually takes three weeks to grow nails half a centimeter, chart out in the book how long you want your nails to be by a certain date.
5. Eat calcium- and magnesium- rich foods so that your nails will repair and grow well. Not only that, but most of the reason that the human body wants to bite nails is the lack of calcium and magnesium in the body and the body needs that material back.
6. Push your cuticles back. Many nail-biters do not have ';moons'; on the base of their fingernails because their cuticles have not been pushed back. To do this, gently push your cuticles towards your finger to reveal more of your nail. This is easier to do after a shower when your hands and nails are wet. This makes the nail appear longer, and it gives a more attractive shape, which might also be a motivation to stop biting.
7. Find a habit to take the place of nail biting. Whenever you have the urge to bite, do that instead. Some people like to drum their fingers, or just stare at their hands. Just make sure it's not a bad habit; choose a helpful one or one that doesn't really matter either way. 'Bitrex' is a chemical that is put in products to make them taste foul, obtained from your local pharmacy. It's included in nibble inhibitors that you paint on to your nails. Carry some with you at all times. Apply your nasty solution several times a day. If you get used to the taste, choose another brand.
8. Distract your mouth. Eat carrot sticks to keep you busy. Keep a stick of gum handy for those weak moments.
9.
No more idle hands..
No more idle hands..
Distract your hands by taking up a hobby.
* A hobby to distract your hands might be making models or maintaining your house, knitting or crochet, running or other outside pursuits, or even nail care and decoration!
* For those whose nail biting is obsessive/compulsive it may help to approach your hobby obsessively.
10. Cover your nails. For females, fit artificial nails. They can really help. For guys, polish them and apply some shine/growth promoter or petroleum jelly. It's harder to bite nails that are looking great!
* Keep gloves in your back pocket and wear them when you want to bite.
* Put little pieces of tape on the ends of your fingers, to remind yourself how destructive biting is.
11. If you have any surplus growth, cut your nails back. Keep clippers with you at all times. You can't bite if there's nothing there!
12. Speaking about your nails will help to focus your mind on your goals. Ask for help from your partner(s). Keep talking about your goals.
* Show off your improved nails, and get much-needed encouragement and praise from your peers.
13. Be proud of your improving nails. They will shine with beauty.
14. Go for a manicure, and chat with the manicurist about having great nails.
* If you are male and you go in for a manicure and anyone gives you grief for not being manly, just say you are taking radical steps, whatever it takes. That should be manly enough for anyone.
15. Keep looking after your nails, with cuticle oil, shine and growth promoter, and no biting!How can I stop biting my nails?
Just dont do it anymore. lol
I have the same problem but what I started doing is keeping my nails polished at all times and when I start to bite them i remind myself that i don't want to ruin my manicure and I have stopped it and even when they aren't polished now I don't think about biting them because the habit is gone.
And another thing, I usually bite my nails when im nervous so I put gum in my mouth and chew that instead if i know that i'm gonna be in a nerve wrecking situation.
Keep them nicely manicured, so that you feel good about them.
If you try to use aversion therapy (feeling bad to avoid a bad habit), it will hurt your self-esteem and won't be effective. (If you are REALLy motivated, aversion will cause you to create another bad habit.)
There is this cream stuff that you put on it that tastes DISGUSTING. You'll be quitting in no time. Check your local pharmacy.
http://www.stopbitingnails.com/
Or buy it online, but I assure you it would be cheaper in the pharmacy.
i've asked myself the same question a hundred thousand times but no matter what devious scheme i come up with to rid myself of the habit, i am unable to control my habit. now i've stopped trying to get rid of the habit and just accept it as part of who i am.
Cut them very, very short - to the point where there's nothing for your teeth to bite down on. Keep them cut short consistently. It's really the easiest way to stop.
dip them in oil or something nasty?
i use to bite my nails as well.
here as a few methods so you stop biting them:
1. Confront your problem. Get a camera and take some pictures of your bitten fingernails. Examine your nails, and list their problems.
2. Visualize yourself with healthy nails, and how great they will look.
3. Pick at least one nail to ';protect'; at a time.
* After a few days, an unbitten nail will flourish and reward you. Do not bite it. If you must, bite one of the 'unprotected' ones.
* Once you have grown your unbitten nail for a while, start protecting another one. And another.
4. Record your progress in a notebook or photo album. Take ';before and after'; photos of your nails and put them in the book to keep you motivated. Recognizing that it usually takes three weeks to grow nails half a centimeter, chart out in the book how long you want your nails to be by a certain date.
5. Eat calcium- and magnesium- rich foods so that your nails will repair and grow well. Not only that, but most of the reason that the human body wants to bite nails is the lack of calcium and magnesium in the body and the body needs that material back.
6. Push your cuticles back. Many nail-biters do not have ';moons'; on the base of their fingernails because their cuticles have not been pushed back. To do this, gently push your cuticles towards your finger to reveal more of your nail. This is easier to do after a shower when your hands and nails are wet. This makes the nail appear longer, and it gives a more attractive shape, which might also be a motivation to stop biting.
7. Find a habit to take the place of nail biting. Whenever you have the urge to bite, do that instead. Some people like to drum their fingers, or just stare at their hands. Just make sure it's not a bad habit; choose a helpful one or one that doesn't really matter either way. 'Bitrex' is a chemical that is put in products to make them taste foul, obtained from your local pharmacy. It's included in nibble inhibitors that you paint on to your nails. Carry some with you at all times. Apply your nasty solution several times a day. If you get used to the taste, choose another brand.
8. Distract your mouth. Eat carrot sticks to keep you busy. Keep a stick of gum handy for those weak moments.
9.
No more idle hands..
No more idle hands..
Distract your hands by taking up a hobby.
* A hobby to distract your hands might be making models or maintaining your house, knitting or crochet, running or other outside pursuits, or even nail care and decoration!
* For those whose nail biting is obsessive/compulsive it may help to approach your hobby obsessively.
10. Cover your nails. For females, fit artificial nails. They can really help. For guys, polish them and apply some shine/growth promoter or petroleum jelly. It's harder to bite nails that are looking great!
* Keep gloves in your back pocket and wear them when you want to bite.
* Put little pieces of tape on the ends of your fingers, to remind yourself how destructive biting is.
11. If you have any surplus growth, cut your nails back. Keep clippers with you at all times. You can't bite if there's nothing there!
12. Speaking about your nails will help to focus your mind on your goals. Ask for help from your partner(s). Keep talking about your goals.
* Show off your improved nails, and get much-needed encouragement and praise from your peers.
13. Be proud of your improving nails. They will shine with beauty.
14. Go for a manicure, and chat with the manicurist about having great nails.
* If you are male and you go in for a manicure and anyone gives you grief for not being manly, just say you are taking radical steps, whatever it takes. That should be manly enough for anyone.
15. Keep looking after your nails, with cuticle oil, shine and growth promoter, and no biting!How can I stop biting my nails?
Just dont do it anymore. lol
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I have the same problem but what I started doing is keeping my nails polished at all times and when I start to bite them i remind myself that i don't want to ruin my manicure and I have stopped it and even when they aren't polished now I don't think about biting them because the habit is gone.
And another thing, I usually bite my nails when im nervous so I put gum in my mouth and chew that instead if i know that i'm gonna be in a nerve wrecking situation.
Keep them nicely manicured, so that you feel good about them.
If you try to use aversion therapy (feeling bad to avoid a bad habit), it will hurt your self-esteem and won't be effective. (If you are REALLy motivated, aversion will cause you to create another bad habit.)
There is this cream stuff that you put on it that tastes DISGUSTING. You'll be quitting in no time. Check your local pharmacy.
http://www.stopbitingnails.com/
Or buy it online, but I assure you it would be cheaper in the pharmacy.
i've asked myself the same question a hundred thousand times but no matter what devious scheme i come up with to rid myself of the habit, i am unable to control my habit. now i've stopped trying to get rid of the habit and just accept it as part of who i am.
Cut them very, very short - to the point where there's nothing for your teeth to bite down on. Keep them cut short consistently. It's really the easiest way to stop.
dip them in oil or something nasty?
How do i make my nails grow faster?
my nail always seem to split and never seems to grow.How do i make my nails grow faster?
Eat healthy with plenty of protein and carrots and apples! And also, moisturizing nails and cuticles with an oil or lotion, and pushing back cuticles daily helps. There are also clear nail polishes that help strengthen nails.How do i make my nails grow faster?
the consumption of vitamin ';e'; helps on it...my mom started to consume it and it did work..her only problem is that she chews them once they are long..
i wish i knew - my nails are exactly the same :(
Prenatal vitamins ...they will do wonders for your hair, nails and skin....
if they split and seem brittle it's because your not getting enough of a certain vitamin or nutrient from your diet
Wait.
The hair and nail vitamins. They work great!!!!
Don't cut
buy a good quality multivitamin powder to take daily and eat better food.
use a coat of clear polish daily. also, trim them with nial clippers and use an emory board. this will help them grow faster and keep them well maintained
I would file them weekly--well depending on how often they split. I wouldnt clip them because the nail can get a little uneven.
apply nail polish that contain some sort of vitamins to keep them sturdy %26amp; help them grow healthier.
My nails seems to grow fast in water..I dont know about yours.
Maybe it'll work for you.
If all else fails--go to a salon %26amp; get a manicure! :D
They know some pretty cute designs!
i naturally have strong and long nails but i heard dipping your nails into bleach water helps, also putting on nail stregthener from stores like Sallys or Walmart, taking fish oil caplets,etc.
Eat healthy with plenty of protein and carrots and apples! And also, moisturizing nails and cuticles with an oil or lotion, and pushing back cuticles daily helps. There are also clear nail polishes that help strengthen nails.How do i make my nails grow faster?
the consumption of vitamin ';e'; helps on it...my mom started to consume it and it did work..her only problem is that she chews them once they are long..
i wish i knew - my nails are exactly the same :(
Prenatal vitamins ...they will do wonders for your hair, nails and skin....
if they split and seem brittle it's because your not getting enough of a certain vitamin or nutrient from your diet
Wait.
The hair and nail vitamins. They work great!!!!
Don't cut
buy a good quality multivitamin powder to take daily and eat better food.
use a coat of clear polish daily. also, trim them with nial clippers and use an emory board. this will help them grow faster and keep them well maintained
I would file them weekly--well depending on how often they split. I wouldnt clip them because the nail can get a little uneven.
apply nail polish that contain some sort of vitamins to keep them sturdy %26amp; help them grow healthier.
My nails seems to grow fast in water..I dont know about yours.
Maybe it'll work for you.
If all else fails--go to a salon %26amp; get a manicure! :D
They know some pretty cute designs!
i naturally have strong and long nails but i heard dipping your nails into bleach water helps, also putting on nail stregthener from stores like Sallys or Walmart, taking fish oil caplets,etc.
How can I make my Nails grow?
How can I make my nails grow longer fast. Maybe in 2 weeks time.How can I make my Nails grow?
hair skin %26amp; nail vitamins by Finest Natural Organics they sell them at walgreen for fifteen bucks but its worth it!How can I make my Nails grow?
Two weeks is pushing it but the very best thing for nails and hair is coconut oil - its brilliant!
So take the tablets - 2 in the morning and evening,
but also buy an oil - any oil will do even oilve oil that you rub into your nail base every time you get a chance... massaging the nail base will help simulate growth (nail bitters when they stop tend to have nails that grow quicker, as they are stimulating them all the time by nibbling - but dont nibble!)
I would suggest when you watch tv, rub for about two minutes into each nail base - it does help :)
Good Luck
It is not possible to make your nails grow faster - so don't waste your time and money on any of the pills, potions, or lotions that claim to be able to do it.
That said, eat for good nutrition, get enough sleep, keep your hands out of harsh chemicals, use a quality hand lotion if your hands are dry - hey, do all the things your mom has been trying to get you to do for years!!
either take vitamins
or go to the nail shop and tail the you want crystal on ur regular nail no addition to it just Regulus nail
You can by nail lightener nail polish at the Gregoire store.
eat other peoples nails i hear that works, also the bunghole method works 2
STICK YOUR FINGERS UP YOUR BUNGHOLE
there are nail polish that have something that will make them grow. and milk helpshow to apply
hair skin %26amp; nail vitamins by Finest Natural Organics they sell them at walgreen for fifteen bucks but its worth it!How can I make my Nails grow?
Two weeks is pushing it but the very best thing for nails and hair is coconut oil - its brilliant!
So take the tablets - 2 in the morning and evening,
but also buy an oil - any oil will do even oilve oil that you rub into your nail base every time you get a chance... massaging the nail base will help simulate growth (nail bitters when they stop tend to have nails that grow quicker, as they are stimulating them all the time by nibbling - but dont nibble!)
I would suggest when you watch tv, rub for about two minutes into each nail base - it does help :)
Good Luck
It is not possible to make your nails grow faster - so don't waste your time and money on any of the pills, potions, or lotions that claim to be able to do it.
That said, eat for good nutrition, get enough sleep, keep your hands out of harsh chemicals, use a quality hand lotion if your hands are dry - hey, do all the things your mom has been trying to get you to do for years!!
either take vitamins
or go to the nail shop and tail the you want crystal on ur regular nail no addition to it just Regulus nail
You can by nail lightener nail polish at the Gregoire store.
eat other peoples nails i hear that works, also the bunghole method works 2
STICK YOUR FINGERS UP YOUR BUNGHOLE
there are nail polish that have something that will make them grow. and milk helps
I know you can change the color of a hydranga with rusty nails, will this technic work with lilacs?
In my opinion, no because the Lilac is not a lover of ironI know you can change the color of a hydranga with rusty nails, will this technic work with lilacs?
Yep you are right about the nails, its the iron, aluminium will do the same so I believe! Lilacs, well not heard of this technic working, but try it, my experience of Wisteria and soil types certainly change the colour of flowers or rectified it, so why not of other plants.
Let us all know of your results, if anyone would like to,know of my Wisteria experience, contact please, this is an interesting question that needs some real research!I know you can change the color of a hydranga with rusty nails, will this technic work with lilacs?
Rusty nails, are you kidding me? Who would apply rusty nails to the garden to change a plants flower color. This is the 21st century people, they have fertilizers in the store that will achieve this!!!
Rusty nails....
No, this technique will not work for lilacs. They are the color that they are.
No!!!! If the nail is copper, it will kill the lilac bush. Copper is used in root killers!!!
No I don't believe it will. But why not give it try, it won't cost anything to find out for sure
Yep you are right about the nails, its the iron, aluminium will do the same so I believe! Lilacs, well not heard of this technic working, but try it, my experience of Wisteria and soil types certainly change the colour of flowers or rectified it, so why not of other plants.
Let us all know of your results, if anyone would like to,know of my Wisteria experience, contact please, this is an interesting question that needs some real research!I know you can change the color of a hydranga with rusty nails, will this technic work with lilacs?
Rusty nails, are you kidding me? Who would apply rusty nails to the garden to change a plants flower color. This is the 21st century people, they have fertilizers in the store that will achieve this!!!
Rusty nails....
No, this technique will not work for lilacs. They are the color that they are.
No!!!! If the nail is copper, it will kill the lilac bush. Copper is used in root killers!!!
No I don't believe it will. But why not give it try, it won't cost anything to find out for sure
How can I get my nails stronger and healthier?
TRY SOME PRODUCTS LIKE SALLY HANSONHow can I get my nails stronger and healthier?
try prenatal vitamins or take vitamin E or cod liver oil capsules with daily vitamin.How can I get my nails stronger and healthier?
gelatine... jell-o!
Use a special polish to make them stronger and stuff u can find it at like raleys and belair and the nugget ect.... ya but the brand is like Sally Henson... and it should be like clear pink!!!%26lt;3
Mix up some jello, drink it. If you drink a cup everyday, your nails will grow long and thick. I used to have VERY brittle nails and since i've done this, my nails are beautiful. I didn't think i'd EVER have nice nails. Now I do!
get the nail polish that says that it will on the bottle...and if you bite them. DONT
Drink Milk!
Calcium is best for nails and hair!
i donnno about nails...but if u eat ur nails...iam sure ur be healtheir!!...lol
Drink and eat healthy food.
get plenty of calcium
Any nail growning product that contains calcium. Sally Henson has some good ones. You can find them at any drugstore.
Rake em across my back a couple times, every night for at least two weeks.
I've noticed a difference when I'm taking calcium supplements. :o)
I use N.Y.C. grow 10 nails, then top it off with clear nail hardener. Redo every 4-5 days. It has helped my nails sooo much. I have even been having to file them down cause they grow too long.
try prenatal vitamins or take vitamin E or cod liver oil capsules with daily vitamin.How can I get my nails stronger and healthier?
gelatine... jell-o!
Use a special polish to make them stronger and stuff u can find it at like raleys and belair and the nugget ect.... ya but the brand is like Sally Henson... and it should be like clear pink!!!%26lt;3
Mix up some jello, drink it. If you drink a cup everyday, your nails will grow long and thick. I used to have VERY brittle nails and since i've done this, my nails are beautiful. I didn't think i'd EVER have nice nails. Now I do!
get the nail polish that says that it will on the bottle...and if you bite them. DONT
Drink Milk!
Calcium is best for nails and hair!
i donnno about nails...but if u eat ur nails...iam sure ur be healtheir!!...lol
Drink and eat healthy food.
get plenty of calcium
Any nail growning product that contains calcium. Sally Henson has some good ones. You can find them at any drugstore.
Rake em across my back a couple times, every night for at least two weeks.
I've noticed a difference when I'm taking calcium supplements. :o)
I use N.Y.C. grow 10 nails, then top it off with clear nail hardener. Redo every 4-5 days. It has helped my nails sooo much. I have even been having to file them down cause they grow too long.
What do you prefer, squared nails or rounded ones?
so for finger nails, what do you prefer. squared or roundedWhat do you prefer, squared nails or rounded ones?
I think squared looks really cute but just not super long and really squared. They should just be normal length and a little rounded on the corners.What do you prefer, squared nails or rounded ones?
Rounded, square looks abnormal to me.
Rounded is cute though.
This shape and size:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/6378鈥?/a>
Square looks so fake, and unnatural:
http://xa5.xanga.com/1c9f421b20730214690鈥?/a>
rounded.
To me, square seems so fake and it's annoying to deal with.
I just like simple, not long, but not too short, rounded nails. To me it looks the nicest, cleanest, and simplest :)
I looove pointy tips.
People cringe at the thought of it, but if you have the right colour and style, they look fab!
Plus they make your fingers look long and slender.
squared looks way cuter..well that's my opinion,, if i could wear nails at work i would just the natural french tip with the cute rhinestone on each thumb!! 鈾?it!
Definitely squared.
Short and rounded. They look more natural and ';clean';.
squared:)
rounded
rounded
rounded(:
rounded
rounded look more natural but I'd prefer to wear squared
Squared with slightly rounded edges. Round nails are for old ladies.
I'd say it depends on your fingers.
My fingers look better with squared than circlular.
rounded, deff.
squared, the only time rounded looks good is when its on barbra streisand
roundeddd
Short and rounded. Though I may be biased because my nails have to be short for work.
squared are really nice =) they look better to me
i dont get em done im a dude but theyy grow sqaure if that counts
hill
square
I think squared looks really cute but just not super long and really squared. They should just be normal length and a little rounded on the corners.What do you prefer, squared nails or rounded ones?
Rounded, square looks abnormal to me.
Rounded is cute though.
This shape and size:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/6378鈥?/a>
Square looks so fake, and unnatural:
http://xa5.xanga.com/1c9f421b20730214690鈥?/a>
rounded.
To me, square seems so fake and it's annoying to deal with.
I just like simple, not long, but not too short, rounded nails. To me it looks the nicest, cleanest, and simplest :)
I looove pointy tips.
People cringe at the thought of it, but if you have the right colour and style, they look fab!
Plus they make your fingers look long and slender.
squared looks way cuter..well that's my opinion,, if i could wear nails at work i would just the natural french tip with the cute rhinestone on each thumb!! 鈾?it!
Definitely squared.
Short and rounded. They look more natural and ';clean';.
squared:)
rounded
rounded
rounded(:
rounded
rounded look more natural but I'd prefer to wear squared
Squared with slightly rounded edges. Round nails are for old ladies.
I'd say it depends on your fingers.
My fingers look better with squared than circlular.
rounded, deff.
squared, the only time rounded looks good is when its on barbra streisand
roundeddd
Short and rounded. Though I may be biased because my nails have to be short for work.
squared are really nice =) they look better to me
i dont get em done im a dude but theyy grow sqaure if that counts
hill
square
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