How To Make Fingers Thinner
One of the most common reasons behind your fingers swelling and shrinking is that your body reacts to temperature changes in the surroundings. When you are in colder environment, your body tends to keep your core warm by constricting your blood vessels, which in turn reduces the flow of blood to the skin. The process is known as vasoconstriction. It is vital because your skin losses heat to the environment, so the body tries to reduce the blood flow to the fingers and toes causing your fingers and toes to shrink. This is why your ring becomes lose.
Why Your Fingers Expand and Shrink
The changes in the girth of your fingers may have certain factors associated with them. It could be anything from temperature variation to an underlying condition.
- Written by : Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Updated at: May 20, 2015 12:49 IST
Did you ever wonder why sometimes your ring fits loosely on your finger and feels tight the other times. If your guess is that changes in your weight has something to do with, then you are wrong. You aren’t gaining or losing weight that fast. So what is it that makes your fingers swell and shrink? Here are some of the factors you should know about.
Changes in Temperature
One of the most common reasons behind your fingers swelling and shrinking is that your body reacts to temperature changes in the surroundings. When you are in colder environment, your body tends to keep your core warm by constricting your blood vessels, which in turn reduces the flow of blood to the skin. The process is known as vasoconstriction. It is vital because your skin losses heat to the environment, so the body tries to reduce the blood flow to the fingers and toes causing your fingers and toes to shrink. This is why your ring becomes lose.
Same way, the opposite happens when you are in warm environment . The body tries to cool itself by releasing heat through the skin in the form of sweat. As the external temperature increases, the blood vessels become dilated to increase the blood flow and the excess heat is released into the environment. This process is called vasodilation and it causes your fingers and toes to expand. This is why your ring suddenly becomes a lot tighter during summer. However, there can be other causes for this phenomenon.
Arthritis:
If you experience swelling every morning, it could be a sign of arthritis. Do get yourself tested for risk of arthritis. It is common for people with arthritis to experience inflammation in the fingers.
Exercise:
Your hands may swell during exercise as physical labour causes your muscles to generate heat and your blood vessels expand in order to dissipate that excess heat.
Water retention:
Consumption of salt or sodium in excess amount causes retention of water. This could make you feel bloated and puffy. Restricting the sodium intake will help reduce the puffiness and will boost your heart health. The fluid build-up in the feet, ankles, face and hands is known as edema. Other factors that could cause edema include medications, congestive heart failure and liver or kidney diseases.
Pregnancy:
During the time of pregnancy, there is about 50 percent more blood and other fluids to help baby grow. About 25 percent of the weight that you gain during pregnancy is just water weight. The fluids fill up the tissues of the hands, feet and ankles making your joints, tissues soft. This help you prepare your body for delivery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome:
Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. Activities like typing can causes repetitive strain injury in the fingers, arms and elbows or can cause swelling in these parts.
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How To Make Fingers Thinner
Do you love the glitz and glamour of a beautiful diamond ring, but are you self-conscious about your shorter, wider fingers? Don’t worry! We’re here to help you choose the perfect ring style for fingers of all shapes and sizes.
Check out these tips that will help your fingers look longer and slimmer.
First, take notice of the size of your hand as well as the length and width of your finger. As you start ring shopping, you’ll want to pay attention to the width and structure of the ring along with the shape and size of the main gemstone.
Short Fingers
If you have shorter fingers, we recommend choosing a thinner band to showcase more of your finger. You can pair this with any of the following stone shapes: oval, pear, marquise or emerald. Learn more about each one.
Oval – This elongated shape creates the appearance of a larger diamond and longer finger. For a classic oval cut, the length-to-width ratio is 1.35-1.50. A slightly thinner cut would look best with side stones surrounding the main diamond.
Pear – This contemporary, teardrop shape elongates your finger and is perfect for the “unique” bride!
Marquise – With pointed corners and large surface area, a marquise-cut diamond often looks bigger than its actual size. It also sparkles more!
Emerald – This rectangular shape features step cuts, creating a hall-of-mirrors effect. The length-to-width ratio on most emerald-cut diamonds ranges between 1.30 and 1.50. A higher ratio is recommended for a more rectangular shape and the appearance of a longer finger.
*Pro Tip: For small hands, you should keep the proportion of the entire ring small. You can’t go wrong with a small round, princess or heart-shaped stone.
Wide Fingers
If you have wider fingers, don’t think you’re at a disadvantage. You can actually make bolder statements with your jewelry. The key is choosing a style that won’t show too much skin on each side of the ring.
We recommend finding the right balance with a slightly thicker ring band. A very thin band could look lost on your finger, while a very thick band will likely accent the width of your finger. We also advise against square-cut gemstones, as these could also emphasize finger width. Instead, check out the following styles, which are sure to flatter fuller fingers.
East to West (horizontal) Orientation – In this type of ring, the gemstone is stretched across the finger, just as the name suggests. It proves to be a good balance between your finger’s length and width.
Double Halo Rings – A double halo usually features a larger center stone surrounded by two rings of smaller diamonds. This style is extremely versatile and can easily make a smaller center diamond or gemstone appear larger.
Split Shank Rings – The band on a split shank ring separates into two pieces to perfectly hug the center stone. This style gives the illusion of a wide setting but lacks the bulkiness.
Geometric Rings – Attention-grabbing geometric and asymmetrical styles draw your eyes to the ring vs. your finger size. It’s that simple!
*Pro Tip: If you love a traditional, classic style, the round diamond cut suits all finger sizes and shapes!
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