Get Rid Of Brittle Nails

By Sheetal

Do you have brittle and weak nails which make your hands look awful? Don't worry. There are a variety of nail treatments available nowadays which can give your nails a lovely look and make them healthy. But these treatments are very expensive. Rather than spending hefty amounts on such treatments, you can use inexpensive and simple home remedies.

Who do not like to have beautiful and gorgeous nails to flaunt. So why not use these wonderful home remedies and get healthy hair. Simply have a look around, you will find many easily available things in your kitchen only. Olive oil, almond oil, tea tree oil, lemons, beer and simple moisturising cream are among such home remedies. All of them are very good home remedies for brittle nails. They make your nails healthy, moisturise them well, make them look brighter and improve nails growth.

You can use following home remedies in different ways to make your nails stronger. Let's have a look at the home remedies which you can apply on your brittle nails:

Massage with Olive Oil

Massage with Olive Oil

Take a teaspoon of olive oil and add a few drops of lemon juice in it. Massage your nail with this solution thrice a week. Wear manicure gloves overnight on your hands. If your nails are very brittle, you should massage your nails with it every day. You will see the difference very soon.

Apply Lemon Juice

Apply Lemon Juice

All of us love to apply nail paint on our nails but sometimes its harsh chemicals affect you badly. If your nails have become brittle due to harsh nail paints, try lemon juice. Squeeze one lemon juice and
apply it on your nails with the help of a cotton pad.

Dip in Almond Oil

Dip in Almond Oil

Take almond oil in a bowl and heat it up. Dip your brittle nails in it every day for 10-15 minutes. Almond oil nourishes your nails and helps them become stronger. It is a great home remedy for brittle nails. If you use it every day, you will definitely get rid of brittle nails.

 Rub Tea Tree Oil

Rub Tea Tree Oil

Take a teaspoon of tea tree oil and add a few drops of Vitamin E in it. Apply this solution on your brittle nails with a cotton pad. Massage your nails and cuticles with the remaining oil. It makes your nails stronger and prevents any existing function.

Moisturize with nail cream

Moisturize with nail cream

Although, you can use any massage oil, moisturising cream or vegetable oil for it but using nail cream is best. Moisturise your brittle nails with a good quality nail cream. Moisturise your nails with nail cream every night before going to bed. It nourishes your nail very well and makes them healthier.

 Soak in Beer

Soak in Beer

Take a teaspoon of beer, apple cider vinegar and warm olive oil each and mix them together. Soak your nails in this solution for 15 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. You can try this every day or every alternate days for better results.

Story first published: Friday, October 18, 2013, 18:50 [IST]
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