Proper home care
First of all, stop cutting your nails with any tools.
The fact is that even the highest quality scissors or nippers invariably injure and bend the nail plate. If you have set a goal to grow your nails as quickly as possible, then you should forget about excessively shortening your nails. To remove excess length (especially if the overgrown edge of the nail is weak, brittle and peeling), use a nail file. Give preference to a high-quality glass or ceramic file with an abrasiveness of 240 grit or more. Such a tool delicately cuts off the overgrown edge and perfectly “seals” the nail plate, preventing its further delamination. It is advisable to file the nail in one direction, using gentle movements. Perhaps such a manicure will take much longer, but in the end you will gradually be able to cope with brittleness and splitting of your nails.
Proper care will allow you to quickly grow healthy nails at home
A professional manicure machine is no less effective: as a rule, the basic set includes a special cutter for filing nails. With its help, you can do this in a few seconds, and the nail cut will be perfectly even and smooth.
Before applying polish, always use a strengthening or restorative base for your nails: many professional brands have similar products.
Regular nail polishing with a special buff gives excellent results on healthy nails, but if you want to grow and strengthen your nails at home, try not to overuse this procedure. Polishing too intensely quickly depletes the nail plate, so do it no more than 1-2 times a month.
Replace conventional dry polishing with a wax sealing method. Apply the roughest side of the polishing buff to the nail first, then the softer side. After this, apply nail wax to your fingertips and rub it in thoroughly, not forgetting the cuticle and periungual fold. Finally, turn the buff over to the smoothest side and buff the nail in quick, circular motions. Thanks to this technique, the wax will penetrate as deeply as possible and help strengthen the nails.
Use nail oil every day, rubbing it in with massage movements. After this, you can apply nourishing cream to your hands and massage your hands, carefully working each finger. This pleasant procedure will help improve blood circulation and ensure maximum exposure to nutrients.
Particular attention should be paid to the cuticle area, since this is where the formation of the nail plate occurs. Good nutrition of this area will ensure rapid growth and restoration of nails.
How to grow healthy nails
In ancient China, growing your nails as long as possible was considered a sign of wealth and importance. Long, healthy nails were considered proof that their owner had never worked in his life.
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Of course, nowadays there are few people who want to have extremely long nails, but everyone wants their nails to look a little longer and more graceful, or at least not to break so easily.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to growing healthy, beautiful nails quickly, but there are a few steps you can take to increase the rate of growth and prevent brittleness:
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Hygiene.
Healthy nails grow at a rate of approximately 2.5 mm per month. Nail plates are made up of flat layers of protein known as keratin. In healthy nails, the layers adhere tightly to each other and give the nail a smooth, shiny appearance, without grooves.
Nails must be kept clean and dry (without constant exposure to high humidity). Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning with chemicals, or working in the garden. Trim your nails a little with your personal nail scissors and lightly file the tips - this will give your growing nails strength.
Do not bite your nails, do not try to tear off the tip of a broken nail without the help of scissors, and do not open tight or heavy lids with your nails. If you find a hangnail, do not bite it with your teeth under any circumstances; cut it with scissors or special tweezers. Healthy nails are nails that are protected and looked after.
Biotin
– Take supplements with this vitamin because research shows biotin helps thicken and strengthen the nail plate. A Swiss study found that taking 2.5 milligrams of biotin daily for six months significantly increased nail strength.
Hydration.
The American Academy of Dermatology explains that nails protect and support the tissues of the fingertips. To stay smooth and healthy, your nails need adequate moisture, just like your skin. When using a moisturizer, rub it not only into the skin of your hands, but also into the nail plates themselves.
It is also useful to make hand baths based on mineral water.
. Healthy nails require a supply of minerals both internally (obtained from food and drink) and externally (from baths and creams).
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Intensive therapy
To restore and grow nails, normal care may not be enough, especially if they are in a neglected state. 1-2 times a week, arrange a “home spa” for your hands, which will help you achieve your goal in the shortest possible time.
Start by treating your nails with lemon. To do this, cut the lemon into halves and immerse your fingertips in each half for 1-2 minutes. This is a real acid peeling that will help exfoliate dead cells, whiten your nails, and also prepare them for further procedures.
Next, proceed to a nourishing bath for your hands and nails. To do this, pour warm water into a container, add 1 tablespoon of sea salt, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 5-6 drops of iodine. This is a nail care classic that has been proven for decades. This bath very effectively nourishes and restores nails.
Paraffin therapy has proven an excellent effect on the growth and strengthening of nails. To do this, you don’t have to go to a salon: everything you need can be purchased at a professional cosmetics store and the procedure can be done at home.
You will need:
- Paraffin for nails;
- Cellophane gloves;
- Thermal mittens for manicure;
- Paraffin bath. It is not necessary to purchase this device: of course, it simplifies the procedure and is very convenient for frequent use, but you can get by with ordinary household utensils.
A paraffin bath has a miraculous effect on your nails.
Melt the paraffin in a bath or other container in a water bath. The optimal temperature is 50 degrees. Apply nourishing cream to your brushes, then immerse them in melted paraffin and remove for a few seconds. Repeat 3-4 times until a stable paraffin film forms on your hands. Wear cellophane gloves and thermal mittens. After 20-30 minutes, remove them. By this time, the paraffin mask will cool down and be removed from your hands in one motion.
Useful household habits
Even the most correct care can have almost no results if you do not follow a number of important rules.
- Do all your housework only with gloves: this way you can not only preserve your nail plate, but also take care of the skin of your hands. Do not believe the promises of household chemical manufacturers about the “balms” and other beneficial ingredients contained in cleaning products. The harm of the main active agents (surfactants) on the skin and nails is enormous, and the presence of a tiny percentage of useful substances does not play any role at all and serves only as a marketing ploy.
- Get rid of the habit of doing anything with your nails (opening, picking, scratching). Mechanical microtrauma to the nail plate in most cases causes its weakness, delamination and fragility.
- Be sure to wear mittens or gloves during the cold season. Low temperature provokes vascular spasms and disrupts blood supply, which ultimately leads to fragility and brittleness of nails. Make it a rule before going outside in winter to apply natural nourishing oil (for example, shea butter) to your fingers, rub it well until completely absorbed, and then put on gloves.
The best products for strengthening nails
IBX System
The modern beauty industry sometimes offers truly revolutionary and effective products. When talking about the best strengthening products, let's start with the IBX System. Not for advertising purposes, but because this product works wonders. In 2015, it deservedly received the award from the famous American magazine Readers' Choice Awards as the best product for nail restoration. The choice was made by thousands of customers who could see from their own example that the system works and actively restores nails after the first use.
How does it work? Immediately after application, IBX penetrates the nail and acts from the inside. It is correct to use both means of the system in pairs; separately the desired effect will not be achieved.
The IBX System can be used for two purposes: to strengthen or to protect nails under gel polish. After removing the IBX gel polish - attention - it will remain part of the nail plate. The drug cannot be removed with acrylic and gel polish remover and only grows back together with the natural nail.
So if you think that nothing will help your nails, and still want a miracle, then IBX is your choice. From the very beginning of use, you will see that the system helps get rid of all kinds of defects, eliminates delamination and cracks in the nail plate. And believe in this very miracle.
Japanese manicure
Japanese manicure is not just a useful, but also a very pleasant ritual! By doing it, you are directly immersed in the world of self-care.
To get acquainted with the procedure, we recommend purchasing the products not individually, but as a whole set. There are 3 of them: for the express version, a collection of the most popular serums and the main composition.
Do you want to know what benefits you will get from performing Japanese manicure? Restoration of the nail plate, strengthening, radiant gloss, quick results, deep hydration of the skin of the hands, and simply pleasant sensations during the procedure. The detailed execution technique is described here and here. If you try it, can you share your impressions with us?
Selected products
We have described the main systems, let's move on to individual tools. Also very effective.
For any problem nails, a therapeutic product from Nail Tek is ideal. It is remarkable because it contains wheat protein hydrolyzate, which restores and maintains the water balance of the nail plate. The product must be used for at least 8 weeks. During this time, the manufacturer promises that nail growth will accelerate, and you will forget about brittleness and layering. Also pay attention to the remedy for the treatment of dry and brittle nails. The products can be used both in combination and separately. They contain vitamins, oils and microelements, and the effect is noticeable immediately.
The Gewhol brand also offers several effective ways to restore and stimulate nail growth. Special glue helps to quickly strengthen the nail plate, effectively protecting it from fungal diseases. The cream can be used both as a prophylactic (against fungus) and as a strengthening agent. With its help, brittle nails will become strong and well-groomed and acquire a natural shine. A special nail growth stimulator contains wheat germ oil, vitamin E and chamomile extract. The product was created specifically for fragile layered nail plates.
Pay attention to the keratin mask from the famous brand CND. The main active component of the mask, Rescue RXx, is natural keratin, a strong building protein that, interacting with the natural keratin of the nails, makes the plates strong and strong. And the jojoba oil included in the composition provides deep nutrition and hydration of the nails. In addition, the product helps fight white spots.
We also recommend products from the American brand Color Club: for strengthening and growth, for treatment and restoration. They can be used both in combination and separately. The products contain vitamins, oils and microelements, and the effect is noticeable immediately.
Paraffin therapy
Paraffin therapy is not only a pleasant spa procedure. She has another bonus - a beneficial effect on the nail plates! Hot paraffin or wax should be used to massage the cuticle, thereby increasing blood circulation and stimulating the flow of oxygen to the nail. Choose a natural product with any scent - lemon, peach, creamy chocolate, enjoy the pleasant aroma, relaxation and feeling of benefits you give to your nails. In addition, now, during the cold season, with the help of paraffin therapy you can perfectly moisturize and even rejuvenate the skin of your hands. How to carry out the procedure is described in detail here.
Health from the inside
Nutrition plays an important role in the health of nails, because in many cases it is internal reasons that are the key factor in achieving the goal. Your diet should be complete and varied, and it is advisable to daily monitor the proportions of consumed macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and microelements.
For a long time, 40% of your daily menu consists of protein foods, since protein is the building material for the body’s cells. Give preference to lean meat, fish, seafood, and cottage cheese. Vegetarians should pay special attention to the issue of sufficient protein, since their menu often lacks protein foods, and it is not easy to get the required daily protein intake from wasteful sources. Eat more legumes, grains, tofu, and use special protein shakes if necessary.
No less attention should be paid to the right fats, which play a vital role in the health of nails, hair and many internal organs. Of course, you need to choose the right sources of fats - nuts, unrefined vegetable oil, avocado, fatty fish, chia and flax seeds.
The right fats are the key to healthy nails
Calcium is necessary for healthy nails: this postulate is actively broadcast both in advertising and in glossy magazines. Adequate levels of calcium in the body are actually very important, but you need to understand how to properly provide it. Contrary to the prevailing stereotype, the main source of this microelement should not be fermented milk products, although they should be included in the diet for a number of reasons. Much more calcium is found in sesame seeds, almonds, and spinach, and it is from these sources that it is best absorbed.
If you are unable to consume the required amount of macronutrients, try to take the necessary supplements (fish oil capsules, Calcium-D3 preparations, vitamins A, B, E, etc.).
