"Nail" me!

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

Actually, I have a serious question to ask. Even though I can mess up my hands with all the yard work and gardening, I do, I like my nails to look good when I go out, etc. And I don't want my hands to have rough skin, which is usually the case. Can't possibly feel good to hold hands with me.

What does work well to keep nails and hands from being rough? To be honest, I buy whatever lotion is on sale most of the time and have no idea what ingredients really do help to soften hands. Also, would it make a difference to get manicures? I have never had a manicure in my life. My Mom and sisters never did either, or my Dad and brother. Just wasn't part of my household.

olive oil works wonders on softening skin! one a week i treat myself to an olive oil massage and rub olive oil everywhere from hair to feet! then i sit for awhile in a warm bath tub or get dressed in old clothes and put a towel around my hair and work around the house. the olive oil is great for conditioning your hair-makes it very soft and shiny. it works on calluses, so if you have rough feet, rub your feet w.olive oil at night and put on nice warm socks. after a few days-no calluses! i rub it every day on my hands ,esp, around my nails and cuticles. makes your nails look like you've had a manicure! it's my shin, hair, and nail cure-all! i like to use extra-virgin. better quality, plus i like the smell. *laughs* of course, you might have to put up with comments about smelling like a salad. then you might issue an invitation to...LoL.
pres pouring morning tea for all you wonderful femmes!
ps-i also like a little roughness in a butch's hand!