Before applying any treatment to make nails grow fast and strong, we must know what spoils them. Read on and learn some tips and natural remedies to take care of them.
For women, having nails that grow fast and strong is a necessity, very important from the point of view of personal aesthetics and, why not, to be fashionable.
However, many have the same problems: they don’t grow, they don’t grow fast enough or, when they do grow, they are weak and break at the first touch.
In the following article you will learn much more about nail care, so that they not only grow fast and strong, but always look beautiful and you can show them off to your liking. Read on!
What prevents nails from growing fast and strong?
To be able to attack a problem, it is first good to know the cause of its appearance. In the case at hand, there are some habits or activities that prevent nails from growing fast and strong, and can ruin them, irreparably.
Some of the reasons why you may not have your nails as you would like them to be:
- Biting them.
- Using harsh detergents or cleaning products that mistreat your nails.
- Cleaning without gloves.
- Opening bottles or caps with your nails.
- A diet poor in vitamins.
- Gardening without gloves.
- Lack of hygiene.
- Infections such as fungus.
- Not consuming minerals.
Tips to make your nails grow faster and stronger
These tips will help you to make your nails look much better. This way they can grow fast, healthy and look beautiful at any time of the year.
Get your circulation going
Increase the blood flow to your fingers with some activities such as typing, playing the piano, filing documents, etc. In other words, anything that makes the blood flow more and, therefore, make them grow stronger.
Likewise, be careful because a very common mistake is to press the keys with your fingernails and that is not good for them. Always do it with your fingertips.
Eat more protein and drink more water
Increase the amount of protein in your diet. To do this, drink shakes or consume dairy, lean meat and, if desired, some daily vitamin D supplementation. All of these ingredients can help them grow faster.
In addition, drink plenty of water every day and also herbal teas, such as tea. This does a lot of good, not only for your nails to grow fast and strong, because they are hydrated, but for your body in general.
Protect your nails
Try to use or handle more natural objects, such as wood or leather instead of plastic or fabric. You can do this by buying handmade items, for example.
Also take into account the climate. If you can’t stay in a warm environment all day, when you go outside, are on public transport or in an unheated place, wear gloves to keep your hands warm. This will increase blood flow and stimulate growth.
Similarly, when doing household chores, you should also wear gloves, so as not to mistreat your hands. This will ensure that your nails grow fast and strong, healthy, without breaking or getting dirty or damaging the nail polish.
Learn how to take care of them and treat them
Know your nail type. There are 5 different types: normal, soft, damaged, fragile and dry. Depending on them, you should apply a different treatment. Take a look and analyze its characteristics before acting.
Do not cut cuticles because they serve to protect your nails from infections. If you remove them too often, they will only become thicker and harder, but your nails will become weaker and sicker.
Apply a coat of nourishing nail polish or a nail hardener once a week. If you want them to grow faster, repeat for fifteen days, once a night.
Have a regular manicure. You can do it yourself, ask a friend or go to a professional. This way you can enjoy several treatments.
Always file them in the same direction so that the ends do not weaken or break more easily. If they get “caught” on anything, always carry an emery board in your purse or wallet to fix them instantly and prevent them from breaking and hurting.
Do not abuse nail polishes because they have harmful ingredients for your nails. Also, if you use them too much they will start to look yellow and weaker. It is best to paint your nails once a week and when you remove the polish -preferably not with acetone-, let 48 hours pass before painting them again.
Natural remedies for healthy nails
Peel an onion and soak your nails with its juice. This is a very powerful home remedy to keep your nails strong and healthy. Soak them as much as possible, for example, while you are watching TV. Some people choose to put them inside a bag and close it overnight for a faster effect.
In a cup of hot water put two tablespoons of olive oil and immerse the hand, soaking for 10 minutes. Do not rinse, take the opportunity to distribute the oil on your hands, let it absorb and take advantage of the benefits of vitamin E.
Because of its biotin content, garlic is one of the most famous and powerful home remedies for nails. One of the easiest ways to apply it is to crush two cloves and put the paste on your nails for 10 minutes. Apply it for a week and every day. Another option is to rub the garlic or also chop it well and place it inside the nail polish.
Lemon juice also helps to make your nails grow fast and strong. You can soak them in the juice of a lemon or rub a slice of this fruit on your nails for five minutes and then rinse.
Another recommendation is to take a tablespoon of lemon juice (must be fresh); mix with three tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Heat the mixture a little and soak your nails for 15 minutes. Do this twice a week.
Apple wine vinegar, coconut oil… there are different home remedies to help you always have nails that look like they just came out of the manicure.
Apart from changing your daily habits, don’t hesitate to try any of the above natural remedies. With them you can make your nails grow faster and, in turn, make them stronger and healthier.
