10 Nail care tips for Healthy & Strong Nails
1. Healthy Diet
A healthy balanced diet is key too strong and healthy nails. Getting the right amount of Nutrients and vitamins your body needs, will help not only your nails but your hair & skin too.
2. Vitamin E
Research suggests that vitamin E supplementation can prevent yellow nail syndrome, which causes peeling, cracked, and yellowing nails. Vitamin E oil's moisturizing benefits may also support nail health by preventing cracked cuticles and dry skin around the nail bed.
3. Biotin
Biotin is a B-complex vitamin, also known as vitamin B7, coenzyme R and vitamin H. It promotes healthy cell growth and aids in the metabolism of protein-building amino acids that are essential for nail growth. Biotin-rich foods and supplements may help strengthen your brittle fingernails
4. Drink Water
When your nails are properly nourished by water, they produce a shiny layer of alpha keratin which enhances their appeal. Water also enhances the growth of nails, especially their thickness. It is the easiest way of avoiding the painful peeling of cuticles
5. Leave Your Cuticles Alone
Do not cut your cuticles, as you can damage the matrix and new cells that are growing a healthy strong nail. Just gently push back cuticles so they look tidy.
6. Keratin Treatments
Are best to use at night time to let the treatment soak into the nail. Your nails are made out of natural keratin, so if you suffer with damaged or brittle nails this will help replace what is lost. I have seen great results with the CND RESCUE RX, keratin treatment.
7. Keep Nails Manicured
Reguarly filing with a Crystal or glass file will help keep your nails in check as they grow. Crystal or glass files have a softer grit than other files, which prevents the nail from breaking. Apply hand creams and cuticle oil daily. Nourished nails grow stronger.
8. Protect Your Nails
Wearing Gloves when washing dishes, cleaning the house etc. As harsh disinfect and cleaning products can weaken the surface of your nails and hands. Can cause your nails and hands to become dry and cracked.
9. Keep Nail Tools Sterilized
Sterilize your manicure tools after every use, soak warm water and bleach will do. This will prevent a fungal infection or any bacteria to travel from finger to toe or around the house if you share with your loved ones.
10. Use Clear Nail Polish to Help & Protect
When your out and about doing your life, wearing a clear nail polish can protect your nail from everyday pollutions. Using strengtheners and hardener is also helpful. The NailTek range of brush on nail treatments is amazing.
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