How To Strengthen The Nails?

Prepare your own nail hardener by adding a dent of crushed garlic to your clear polish. You can also dip your fingers in a container with apple cider vinegar before going to sleep.

Broken nails, which break at the slightest touch or which do not have the health necessary to be beautiful. Those who are damaged, who cannot grow beyond the limit of the fingers… All these common problems can be a thing of the past if you take into account these natural remedies and tips for strengthening the nails.

Homemade recipes for strengthening nails

If you are one of those whose nails break or get damaged as soon as you wear nail polish, you can count on these natural remedies to strengthen them. So they are all very effective and it is worth trying them out.

• Raw onion remedy to strengthen the nails: it is true that the aroma of onions is not very pleasant and they can make you cry. However, it is an effective remedy for strengthening the nails. Plus, nothing is more annoying than seeing his hands so repulsive. Cut an onion in half, make a hole in the center and put your nails in it for 15 minutes. Then wash your hands. The smell can remain permeated, which is why it is advisable to do this in the evening or on weekends.

• Remedy with natural oils to strengthen the nails: almond oil is the most suitable but all oils are good. Put two spoonfuls in a container and mix with two spoonfuls of olive oil. With a piece of cotton, paint the nails and let them act so that they absorb the oil. Repeat this three times a day.
• Garlic remedy to strengthen nails: like onion, the smell of garlic can be unpleasant but you have to suffer to be beautiful. Put a few well chopped garlic cloves in a glass with water. Let it sit and soak the nails in it for 20 minutes. Do this twice a day.
• Rosemary Remedy: For this recipe you need two spoonfuls of rosemary and a cup of water. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat, then let cool for a few minutes. Put the infusion in a container and soak the nails in it for 10 minutes. You can do this twice a week.
• Aloe vera remedy to revitalize the nails: aloe vera has multiple properties, you probably already knew that. Here it will help you improve the condition of your nails in no time. You will need a spoonful of aloe vera gel and three drops of olive oil. Mix the two well until they merge completely. Soak a piece of cotton with it and run it over the nails. Let it absorb and repeat whenever you find it necessary.

• Cucumber lotion for broken nails: mix several cucumbers without removing the skin. Then put the juice obtained in a container where you will soak your fingertips for a few minutes each day for a week.
• Horsetail lotion for fragile nails: the only thing to do is to make an infusion with a handful of horsetail per cup of water and to soak your nails when it is lukewarm.
• Homemade wheat germ remedy: Heat four tablespoons of wheat germ oil in a container in a double boiler for a few minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool and add a few drops of lemon juice. Put your fingers in it for 10 minutes.
• Home remedy with olive oil, honey and egg: these are three very nutritious elements and with fantastic properties. Mix in a container a spoonful of olive oil, a spoonful of honey and an egg yolk until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Apply this on each nail and massage gently. Leave it on for half an hour and rinse it off with water.
• “Express” nail remedies : Opt for any of these instant remedies: put your nails in lemon juice twice a day, rub your nails with a clove of garlic, rub your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white iodine and let dry well, soak your nails in a container with apple cider vinegar every day, preferably before going to sleep.

Tips for pretty and resistant nails

Not only can you use the home remedies listed above, but you should also consider the following tips if you want to achieve stronger nails.

• Use a nail polish remover that does not contain ingredients that damage the health of your nails. Acetone is very effective at removing nail polish, but there are much healthier options.
• Eat dairy products and foods that contain calcium, protein, and vitamins A and E, in addition to drinking 8 glasses of water a day. Take into account that broken nails can affect stress levels or poor nutrition.

• Do not keep your hands wet for too long. To wash clothes or dishes, use gloves. Do not stay too long in a hot shower. Use protection for your hands when gardening or cleaning.
• File the nails evenly and squarely, always in the same direction. If possible, do not use a metal file. Apply the nail polish with a hardener. You can make one yourself, by adding a crushed clove of garlic to a transparent nail polish.
• Remove the nail polish completely, using soap and lukewarm water in addition to the nail polish remover. Pat dry with a cotton towel and massage with olive oil.
• Do not open boxes or scratch with your fingernails, use appropriate objects for this.
• Don’t bite your nails. Not only will they stop growing, but they will flake off from frequent contact with saliva.