Beautiful Hands and Nails, Naturally

by Fran Manos

Presents a natural approach to nail and hand care that includes a four-step regimen for strengthening nails, softening cuticles, and smoothing skin.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895298384
• ISBN13: 9780895298386
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A great reference guide for beautiful nails!

I am currently studying reflexology and also nail care for hands and feet. I have really enjoyed this book and plan to have it handy as a reference book, in my work to follow. Unlike so many nail care books/videos that dwell on chemicals and artifical nails, gels etc....this book looks at ways of improving your nails appearance naturally. A friendly, info-packed reference guide that is a must for anyone concerned about the appearance of their nails.

This really works

I am just amazed how quickly I saw results of using the methods outlined in this book! I have never been successful with the common nail care methods and had given up that I would ever have nice-looking fingernails. No matter how much "nail hardener", "cuticle creams/oils", "soaking, filing, clipping" methods I used, my nails continued to be brittle, easily broke,split,and looked awful. I was very skeptical when I saw the word "naturally" in the title of this book, as that generally meant a lot of products I don't normally use. That thinking was soon dashed when I read that we will use simple things like castile or glycerin soap, a toothbush, petroleum jelly, lip balm, and inexpensive facial cream for basic hand and nail care - things that were already in my cabinet. I can honestly say - IT REALLY WORKS! I saw results with the first treatment and my nails and hands continue to improve. The 4-part regimen is so easy that I am sure I will continue using this method. I first picked this book up at our local library, but I am so impressed - I have purchased several copies to give as gifts! Thanks so much, Fran Manos, and I hope you will keep us updated on any of your new discoveries.

friendly, unintimidating advice

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK, and I believe everything the author says not because she is my sister-in-law but because I have seen her nails and they are fabulous. Fran Manos is a chef and a gardener and her hands get a lot of abuse. Her nail care regimen clearly works.

This book is a MUST if you are interested in beautiful nails

My work involves some filing and lots of typing so my nails have traditionally been horrible. I got this book, followed the advice, and my nails are now beautiful. I can't believe it. The diagrams are very useful and the author has loads of easy recipes for nail-care products. "Beeswax Nail Spackle" for instance. It's easy to make and really helps heal your nails. Buy this book, if you want to improve your nails.