In school, we learned that the person can put tape around the fingernails covering the cuticles and put nail polish on the fingernails and then peel off the tape. It works like taping the glass when painting window frames so that no paint gets on the glass. It was suggested that a person hold the brush closer to the bristles instead of by the cap so the person has more control of where the polish goes on the nails. Also, if the nail polish is kept in the refrigerator, it will feel cool when it is put on the nails and the person might be able to feel it going on the nails better. Also something that was not mentioned in class is that Avon used to have fingernail polish that was put directly on the nails from the bottle (like a pen) which would help a lot. I don't know if Avon still makes it, but if they do, I'd be the first to try it if I wanted to polish my fingernails. I hope this helps a bit. Marcie Brink-Chaney CVRT Michigan Commission for the Blind Detroit Office E-mail: brink-chaneym@xxxxxxxxxxxx Phone: (313)456-1643 Fax: (313)456-1645 -----Original Message----- From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lori Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 7:11 AM To: Elida Gares Cc: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: manicures Another idea is to check around for a cosmotology school as the prices are minimal. The trick is that they aren't located everywhere. Thanks to everyone for their resources, ideas, and thoughts. Lori ----- Original Message ----- From: Elida Gares <mailto:elidag@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Lori@xxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [visionrehabtherapist] manicures If the consumer just wants to have nice looking nails they can care for themselves, they should use an emery board to keep the nails nicely even and if the person takes the time to buff their nails regularly, they will look healthy and shiny. I have low vision and cannot polish my own nails and it is quite costly to have them done every two weeks. E. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lori <mailto:Lori@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:43 AM Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] manicures Hi all, Just wondering what techniques or methods people are using and teaching for manicures and nail care. Lori *********************************** To view archives, edit list settings, subscribe or unsubscribe from list: www.freelists.org/list/visionrehabtherapist Administrator e-mail: dietz1112@xxxxxxxxx