One of the biggest problem of both men and women is brittle nails. Having your nails pampered and elegantly manicured is a good thing but an even better thing to focus on is how to make your fingernails stronger.
All women would love to have those long and perfectly curved nails. However, this dream may be a long shot if you will not find ways on how to fortify your fingernails. Aside from aesthetic purposes, having stronger nails will benefit you when it comes to functionality. With strong nails, you will not have to worry about any breakages when you play sports, open a can of soda and many more.
Now, you can experience the benefits of having stronger nails by trying out the tips below:
Tip #1: Avoid Peeling Off Nail Polish
We all have this bad habit of peeling off nail polish when we get tired of it. While this is an efficient way of removing nail polish for some women, it is best that you understand that this seemingly harmless activity can actually destroy your nails. When you pick on your nail polish, you are damaging your nail bed. You may not notice it at first but when done over time, this may lead to the destruction of your nails. Take some time to get some nail polish remover so you can properly and safely remove your nail polish.
Tip #2: Moisturize Both Hands and Nails
The most common reason why nails get brittle is because it lacks moisture that it needs to stay healthy and strong. It is very easy to spot a dry skin but unfortunately, determining the dryness of your nails is quite a difficult thing to do. With that in mind, it is best that you always assume that your nails can get dried anytime. That is why it is recommended that you put on hand lotion and cuticle oil after washing your hands thoroughly. This will help seal in moisture that your nails and hands need.
Tip #3: Wear Some Protection
The very reason why our nails easily gets brittle and dry is because it is usually exposed to water and other chemicals. To prevent this, it is best that you wear some protection on your hands. When cleaning the house, doing the laundry or washing the dishes, it is best that you put some gloves on. It can prevent chemicals from cleaning agents in breaking your nails down.
Tip #4: Protect your Nails From The LED
Today, most manicure and pedicure treatments now come with an exposure to LED light. While this machine is very useful in keeping the nail polish dry, this may cause the nails to dry. It is recommended that you avoid this but if you really wish to take advantage of this latest nail technology, then we recommend putting on some broad spectrum sunscreen on your nails first before putting it under the light.
Tip #5: Massage Your Cuticles
This may seem like an absurd advice but this really works. In fact, there is quite a scientific explanation to this advice. As we all know, the nail grows just below the cuticle. When you massage your cuticle, you are promoting blood flow into the nail area. This will provide the amount of blood it needs in order to grow healthily.
Tip #6: Consume As Much Protein As You Can
You may think what does food got to do with strong nails, right? As we all know, proteins promote healthy skin but as you must know, it can promote healthy nail growth as well. Try to incorporate protein-rich foods in your diet and please do drink lots of water!
Tip #7: Take Advantage of Nail Strengtheners
With the rising demand for stronger nails, the beauty industry has decided to grant the wishes of women with this latest nail product. Nail tonics or strengtheners are made up of keratin protein which is the nutrient that our nails need. This product helps in creating a stronger bond between nail molecules.
Tip #8: Choose Nail Polish Products Wisely
Most women tend to choose nail products based on the shade or color. Keep in mind that most of the nail products available in the market today contains chemicals that may be harmful to your health and to your nails. It is best that you opt for chemical-free nail polish products the next time that you have a manicure or pedicure.
Tip #9: Avoid Alcohol-containing Skin Care Products.
Of course, avoiding the use of alcohol, sanitizer or lotion is impossible. However, the next best thing that you can do is to choose the products that you use wisely. Alcohol has the tendency to dry out your nails and the skin surrounding it so it is best that you opt for lotions or sanitizers that do not contain any alcohol.
Tip #10: Do Not Forget The Base Coat
You may think that the base coat has no use or purpose at all. For your information, the purpose of the base coat is to add a layer of protection between the nail and nail polish so do not forget to put on the base coat during manicure treatments.
With these simple and very easy-to-do tips, you can surely achieve stronger nails. Now, you can enjoy a longer and breakage-free nails anytime, all the time!
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