10 Tips To Treat Brittle Nails
Feeling a little weak of tooth and claw after one too many gel/acrylic manicures? Or maybe you’re prone to anxious nail biting, or even peeling your nails off when stressed. Some of us are also naturally inclined to becoming deficient in vitamins like iron, which leads to soft and thin nails. Whatever the reason for your frail talons, try this helpful guide to grow your nails into the pink of health.
Tip #1: Trim your nails to a shorter length
Trim your nails down to a quarter of an inch away from your fingertip so that the weak ends are eliminated, preventing painful breakages.
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Tip #2: Keep your cuticles intact
Our cuticles are essential for beautiful and smooth nail growth. Refrain from cutting them for a while, or push them back gently with a wooden stick only after soaking in fingers in warm water.
Tip #3: File your nails the right way
Our cuticles are essential for beautiful and smooth nail growth. Refrain from cutting them for a while, or push them back gently with a wooden stick only after soaking in fingers in warm water.
Tip #4: Take a break from gel, acrylics, and nail polish
Allow your nails to “breathe” at least a week between manicures can prevent weak and yellow nails. Or perhaps try nail stickers, which soak off with warm water and minimises nail bed damage… #shamelessplug
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Tip #5: Use a lotion for hands, nails and cuticles
With all the handwashing and sanitizing we do these days; our digits will thank you for replenishing them with much needed moisture!
Tip #6: Take health supplements
These days, there are plenty of well-formulated health supplements geared toward helping us grow our hair, skin and nails. Pick yourself up a bottle after you read our article (coming soon, stay tuned here) when choosing a supplement!
Tip #7: Wear gloves when cleaning
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Domestic goddesses will relate: cleaning can seriously do a number on our hands and nails. Avoid water and detergent seeping into fragile fingers with a pair of gloves, always!
Tip #8: Check your toiletries for harsh, drying abrasives
Love using scrubs, deep cleansers and clarifying shampoos? Bad news – these items tend to strip moisture from everything they touch, yes and that includes your hands and nails! Try switching to products that maintain your skin barrier rather than stripping off all your natural oils.
Tip #9: Diversify your diet
Could your diet be causing weak nails? A diverse diet always helps, with key nutrients like protein and biotin that can be found in fruit, nuts, leafy green vegetables and soy.
Tip #10: See a dermatologist
Followed all these tips and still no avail?
Don’t rule out medical conditions or perhaps an overlooked lifestyle habit. Calling in the big guns can help you find the root of the problem faster, or perhaps explore the idea of using prescription strength treatment.
Good luck with your healthy nail journey! 😘
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