The beauty of our hands, in the first place, depends on the condition and health of the nails. Lack of vitamins, nutrients, cold weather and dryness - these factors have an extremely adverse effect on the nail plates. Therefore, you should take care of the regular care of nails and their strengthening, especially in winter-spring time.
There are many ways how to strengthen the nails at home. These include a variety of baths, creams, masks, as well as a diet rich in vitamins and calcium. Various nail strengthening agents can be purchased at the pharmacy or prepared independently. In this article we will tell you how to strengthen the nails on your hands and familiarize yourself with the most effective methods of caring for them.
How can I strengthen my nails?
Masters of manicure are advised to use the following tools to strengthen the nail plate:
- Vitamins for strengthening of nails. Strength, structure and growth of our nails depend on the sufficient presence in the body of the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients. If the nails break and break - this indicates a lack of calcium and iodine. Restoring the balance of vitamins is the first step to strengthening the nails. Vitamins can be obtained with products or take special vitamin complexes, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. Products that affect the strengthening of nails: honey, nuts, cheese, sour-milk products, fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Strengthening the nails with gel. Today, you can strengthen the nails by applying a gel or acrylic on them. The layer of the applied substance protects the nails from any mechanical influences, but does not break their structure. Under the gel, the nails become more durable and do not fade. Also, the biogel smoothes any defects and gives our hands a more neat and attractive look. Strengthen nails with acrylic can be at home or in a beauty salon. An important point - before you strengthen the nails with biogel, you should make sure that the substance does not cause allergic reactions.
- Firming nail polish. The composition of the strengthening nail polish includes nutrients that have a beneficial effect on the structure and protect the nails from harmful external influences. Firming nail polish, as a rule, is colorless, so it can be applied as a base for a colored varnish.
- Firming baths for nails. Trays for nails have a strengthening effect, and also, soften the cuticle. The most effective recipe is a warm bath with iodine or salt.
How to strengthen nails with folk remedies?
Folk remedies are no less effective than the means offered to us in salons and pharmacies. We offer several means by which you can strengthen your nails:
- Oil for strengthening of nails. Nails should be greased 2 times a week with sunflower or olive oil. This procedure makes the nail plate more even.
- Iodine. Once a week, the nails should be covered with iodine - this makes the nail more durable and prevents delamination.
- Wax. In the melted wax, immerse the tips of the fingers of your hand, and then put them under a stream of cold water. Frozen wax on nails is necessary
hold on all night, putting on the fabric gloves. In the morning - carefully cleaned. The procedure should be performed once in 2 weeks.
How to strengthen the nails after building?
Intense nails in some cases have a negative effect on our native nails. To restore a healthy appearance to hands, one should refrain from applying decorative varnish for a month, and also use all the methods listed above. In more severe cases - if the nails completely exfoliate, change the structure, become bumpy - should consult a dermatologist.