Simple Ways To Strengthen Nails

By Super

Nails are of prime concern to all those women who are beauty conscious. Healthy and beautiful nails are direct indicators of your overall well-being. Brittle, weak and cracking nails is a disaster, no matter how trendy and fashionable you are. Keeping nails long and beautiful remains as a dream for those who have weak and brittle nails. The first step to keep your nails strong is to find out the reason of your brittle nails.

Weak nails can result from medical conditions like vitamin or mineral deficiency, anaemia, thyroid disorders or fungal infections. If you feel that your nails are brittle and weak even after taking the necessary care and protection. Don't hesitate to seek medical advice. But, other than medical conditions, the most common causes of weak nails for women are frequent exposure to dishwashers and cleaning chemicals.

Here are some easy and simple tips that will help you to strengthen your nails and to keep it healthy and beautiful.

Limit chemicals

Limit chemicals

Limiting the exposure of your nails to chemicals is
one of the important points you have to remember to strengthen your nails. Chemicals that may make your nails weak may include dishwashers, cleaning solutions, nail polishes, nail polish removers, etc.

Take a break

Take a break

Take a break from the continuous use of nail polish and
leave your nail naked sometimes. Allowing your nails to breathe is very important to strengthen your nails. Do not leave remnants of nail polish on your nails. Avoid the use of nail polish and nail polish removers of
low quality.

No nail biting

No nail biting

If you have the habit of biting your nails, make a
decision to quit. The best idea to avoid nail biting is to keep your nails short. Take a break from the habit of biting your nails for strengthening your nails.

Use gloves

Use gloves

If you are exposing your nails to chemicals, soil or if
doing any heavy works, then do not forget to use gloves. Using gloves will give complete protection to your nails and will keep your nails strong.

Use moisturizer

Use moisturizer

Using a good quality moisturizer is important in
strengthening your nails. Moisturizing your nails will help to prevent nails from being brittle and will strengthen your nails. Rubbing vitamin E will also give good results in strengthening your nails.

Appropriate length

Appropriate length

Do not try to keep your nails longer than a few
centimeters from your fingertips. Long nails tend to break naturally and easily. Cut and keep the sides of nails in correct shape to avoid easy
breaking.

Get a nail treatment

Get a nail treatment

Doing a pedicure and manicure will help to keep
your nails clean, healthy and beautiful. You may get it done either by visiting a beauty parlour or by yourself at your home. But, remember to use quality products to avoid any side-effects.

Story first published: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 18:58 [IST]
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