How To Care For Nails

Taking care of your nails is necessary for them to grow correctly. This is because nails have layers of proteins called keratin that keep the nails thick and strong when they’re thin. The thickness of these layers on the nails can be increased by using some natural oils that can therefore increase moisture and growth of nails. Also having a good and healthy diet can help strengthen your nails.

In order to care and preserve your nails follow these steps:

Keep your nails dry and clean

You can do this by cleaning them regularly for you to get rid of germs and bacteria. After cleaning them, dry them properly to prevent the accumulation of dirt underneath. Avoid soaking your nails in water for a long period of time. This makes your nails crack so also wear gloves when washing dishes. Here’s how you can clean your nails: Put salt on a toothbrush, then clean the nails and the skin around them.

Not biting nails

Biting your nails is not good because it causes a lot of damage. Placing your fingers in your mouth transfers dirt and germs, making them weak because of the saliva. For you not to bite your nails, you should use a bad smelling nail polish.

Moisturizing the nails

You should moisturize your nails because the dryness of your nails leads to them breaking easily. To keep your skin and nails healthy, use skin creams or moisturizing oils.

Constantly trimming your nails

It promotes the growth of your nails and makes them look healthier than before. Trim your nails the way you want them every few weeks, and it is better to trim your nails in a straight line.

Wearing gloves to protect nails

Gloves must be worn when doing housework because cleaning materials contain a lot of chemicals and cause damage to your nails. When you’re done using the gloves, wash the gloves well, and hang them in the sun to disinfect them.

Avoid using acrylic gels

Even though gels and acrylics look beautiful they cause a lot of damage to your nails. This is because the acrylic powder contains many chemicals that weaken the nails and cause scratches in them.

Nail File

File your nails gently in one direction. This is because it makes it easier for you to shape the edge the way you want it, so that your nails do not become weak and prone to breakage quickly.

Home remedies for nail care

Diet and nutritional supplements

Your nails need foods that contain nutritional components to stimulate their growth. The foods you need are:

• Foods rich in protein: Red meat, sunflower seeds, chicken and eggs.
• Foods rich in folic acid: All leafy vegetables.
• Vitamin C:  Strawberries, oranges, watermelons and red peppers.
• Vitamin B12: Liver and tuna.
• Biotin: Whole grains.

Natural oils

To improve the growth of your nails use oils that contain natural ingredients, for instance olive oil. You can do this by soaking them for five minutes then moisturize them by mixing 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 10 drops of lemon juice. Use this mixture on your nails.

Avocado

Avocado contain a quantity of healthy fats, vitamin E and proteins that protect your nails from being damaged. It is one of the best natural moisturizers, you can use it by mixing 1 tablespoon of avocado pulp and coconut oil. Take this mixture and place it on your nails for a few hours, then wash them with lukewarm water.

Green tea

Green tea is a good remedy to take care of your nails. It strengthens your nails and prevents them from being yellow. Here’s how to do it, steep a cup of green tea, then add drops of wheat oil to it, and leave it until it cools. Go ahead and soak your nails with it for 15 minutes and for best results repeat that twice a week.

Lemon

Lemon is good because it promotes the growth of nails and prevents their yellowing. You should apply equal quantities of lemon juice, castor oil and argan oil, then soak your nails with this mixture for 10 minutes. Please repeat this process several times a week to get better results.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil helps maintain the moisture of your nails and strengthen them. It is also good at strengthening the skin around it and important for their growth. You should massage your nails with warm coconut oil for 10 minutes a day before going to sleep.

Honey

Honey is a healthy natural moisturizer and the best for your nails. Start by putting honey on a clean polish brush, then distributing it on all nails, and leaving it for several hours to get better results. Applying nail polish expresses your mood and reflects your personality, so you can use the classic red and yellow color.