Nails: 06 Tips to Strengthen Your Nails at Home

Are you tired of your nails breaking all the time? I know how it feels, but today I’m here to help you with that.
Many people don’t know that nails often reflect our overall health. The color or appearance can indicate a lot of things.

An interesting fact you might not know: when someone undergoes surgery, they can’t wear nail polish. That’s because the doctors and anesthesiologist need to constantly monitor their color. If it changes, it could indicate something is wrong.

More and more women are opting for artificial nails because they struggle to maintain proper care for their natural nails or find it too difficult.
Today, I’ll share some simple and easy tips to strengthen your nails that you can do at home. Shall we take a look?

Avoid Bad Habits

Let’s start by identifying habits that you may have and should let go of, as they only harm and hinder the strengthening of your nails.
One common habit is innocently peeling off nail polish with your teeth. Our nails have several thin layers, and improper polish removal can damage some of these layers, leaving the nails weaker.
Next up is acetone! Yes, it’s one of the main enemies when it comes to nail strengthening.

Experts recommend opting for nail polish removers that may be a bit more expensive but are worth it. Only resort to acetone if you have no other option, as it damages the nail.
Biting nails and excessive cuticle removal also harm the nails, and we’ll discuss that next.

Take Care of Your Cuticles. Don’t Forget!

Cuticles are an essential part of the nail, and caring for them is crucial when it comes to strengthening them.
Many manicurists have the habit of removing excess cuticles because they act as a “shield” against bacteria and fungi. The recommended approach by experts is to push them back gently with a cuticle pusher and only trim the excess.
If you’re still in doubt, let me share some scientifically based information with you: studies show that not removing cuticles has no influence on healthy nail growth.
And don’t forget to always keep them hydrated. In the market you can find a huge variety of products, such as creams, waxes, among others.

Take care of food

As seen in previous posts, having a healthy diet is important for many aspects of health. When it comes to hair, skin and nails, the foods we eat make all the difference.
What many don’t know is that in order to strengthen nails, care starts from the inside out, and in this your food plays a fundamental role, since for them to grow, the body needs vitamins and proteins.
Let’s see some foods that are excellent allies that you can include in your meals:

• • Spinach
  • Orange
  • Strawberry
  • This
  • Bean

Always moisturize

We often forget that the nail also needs hydration and special care.
To strengthen nails, hydration is essential. Since when they dry they tend to become brittle.
To achieve adequate hydration, preference is given to products that contain aloe vera, olive oil and shea butter among their components.

Experts recommend always using a moisturizing soap when washing your hands.
A very valuable tip: after washing your hands, always use a moisturizing hand cream, you will notice the difference!

Use the right products for the region

In supermarkets and pharmacies, we always find a huge variety of nail care products. It is always important to purchase the right products for the region.
To take good care of your nails at home, you don’t need a lot of products, even if they are expensive. On the shelves we can find good products that are more affordable and of great quality.
Here is a list of basic products for you to take care of and strengthen your nails at home:

• • Pliers
  • Cuticle pusher
  • Enamel
  • Strengthening base
  • Sandpaper
  • Toothpick for cleaning
  • Nail polish remover

As you can see, these are simple products that used properly will make all the difference!

Don’t bite your nails

I know well how difficult it is for those who have this habit to leave it aside. But it is just as harmful when we want to strengthen our nails, not to mention the damage it does to our teeth.
Biting your nails harms tooth enamel and tooth development.

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This habit  weakens the nails and is bad for your health. If you want to kick this “addiction”, a good option is to use bases that have a more bitter taste, they are made specifically for this purpose.

Conclusion:

By abandoning harmful habits like peeling off polish with teeth and avoiding excessive acetone use, we allow our nails to naturally strengthen.

Properly caring for cuticles and keeping them hydrated protects our nails from potential damage.
Recognizing the importance of nutrition for strong nails, we incorporate vitamins and proteins through foods such as spinach, oranges, strawberries, eggs, beans, oats, and bananas.
With constant hydration and the use of the right products, we ensure our nails are protected and ready to face the day.

Armed with knowledge and simple practices, our nails become true jewels, reflecting our confidence and well-being. Let’s follow this path, and soon we’ll reap the rewards!