Nail Care

Most often, we feel, that when it comes to nails, no one notices them. But this is far from true as people do notice nails and the biggest turn off is to see unclipped and ugly looking nails. While many of us bestow utmost attention to the body, skin and hands, the nails more often gets ignored. Healthy nails are a sign of a fit body and it speaks a lot when it comes to beauty and hygiene. A clean set of nails can make anyone's personality look attractive and fascinating. Nowadays, fortunately there are many products available that will help you to keep your nails spick and span. Those who do not wish to shell out money on these can rely on natural oils and few things found at home. So, if you wish to flaunt shiny and strong nails, then scroll down the article to know more on nail care tips, filing techniques and natural nail care recipes.

Tips For Caring Nails

• Diet plays a significant role in nail care. Indulge in lots of leafy vegetables and fruits. Foods containing calcium and zinc are known to promote the growth of nails.
• Along with the feet and hands, the nails should also be regularly kept moisturized. Trimming is vital to prevent nail breakages and make them look clean and trendy. Overgrown nails look clumsy. So, always file them and keep them short.
• Women who do lots of daily household chores such as washing, cleaning, gardening, and scrubbing are often more exposed to nail problems. Wearing rubber gloves while doing housework can protect the nails from harm.
• Before going to bed, rub a little bit of petroleum jelly on the nails. This will keep your nails well hydrated and prevent breakages due to drying.
• Never keep nail polish for long durations as it can spoil the surface of the nails. So, make sure that you remove the nail polish from time to time using a nail polish remover. However, take care not to use the nail polish remover more than once a week or it can cause dry nails.
• Soaking the nails in olive oil for 20 minutes on alternate days is one of the most effective ways of softening them.

Nail Growth And Treatments

Nail Strengthening Soak Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 Egg yolks (beaten)
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 2 tsp Cuticle oil

Procedure

• Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Blend it well and then soak your nails in the solution for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse your hands with water and pat them dry with a towel. After that apply cuticle oil on the nails with a cotton ball.
• This soak is very effective in strengthening the nails as milk and eggs are rich in calcium.

Fast Growing Nail Soak Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
• 4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 1/4 cup Honey

Procedure

• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Gently warm the ingredients by placing the bowl in a microwave for 20 seconds. Once it is done, soak your nails for a minimum of 15 minutes.
• Soak your nails using this recipe two times a week and it will make them grow faster.

Nail Growth Soak Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Tomato juice

Procedure

• Blend the above two ingredients in a bowl. Dip the nails in the solution for about 10 minutes and then rinse. Do this at least once in a week to quicken the nail growth.

Nail Care Ideas And Manicures

• Always file the nails in a single direction as the back and forth movement of the filer can lead to nail damage.
• Before filing, make sure that the nails are dry. Wet nails are more likely to get spilt on filing.
• If the nails have not grown properly, do not file them. File only when the tip of the nail had grown a quarter inch from the nail bed (skin beneath the nail plate).
• To prevent nail breakage, shape your nails in squares or ovals.
• Once you are done with filing your nails, it's important to wash and moisturize them well.