Beautiful, Strong Nails

In this article we explain to you what you can do to decorate your hands with beautiful nails. 

Beautiful,  strong nails  are business cards that indicate a well-groomed appearance and signal femininity.

However, many women suffer from brittle nails that do not look beautiful. If you also have this problem, you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article we explain to you what you can do to decorate your hands with beautiful nails. 

Causes of Brittle Nails

Before you start with the right nail care, you should find out the causes of your problem. Possible reasons for weak, splintering nails are: 

• Nail biting
• Cleaning or gardening without gloves
• Open bottles or lids with your nails
• Vitamin deficiency
• Lack of hygiene
• Applying nail polish too often
• Inflammation or fungal disease
• Mineral deficiency

General tips for beautiful, strong nails

If you take care of your nails regularly and follow these tips, you will soon be able to show off beautiful hands.

• You can improve blood circulation through finger exercises. This also makes the nails grow stronger.
• Proper nutrition is also essential for strong nails. Pay attention to high-quality proteins  (for example milkshake or lean meat). By soaking up the sun briefly every day, your body can synthesize vitamin D, which is also important for strong nails. However, avoid sunbathing at lunchtime when the sun is intense to protect your skin.

• The best way to protect your hands on cold days is with gloves. This way, the blood circulation is not affected by the cold.
• Regularly care for your fingernails with a special nail treatment and use nail hardeners.
• The  regular manicure is also very important. You can do this yourself or let yourself be pampered in the nail salon. Note that the nails must always be shortened with the nail file.
• If you carry a nail file in a bag, you can always treat a broken nail properly.
• Nail polish shouldn’t be used too often. It can weaken the nails, especially if it is of poor quality. Give your nails at least 48 hours of breather every week before you apply nail polish again. Use a gentle, acetone-free nail polish remover.

• Drink plenty of water and tea.  Fluid is also very important for nail health.
• Do not remove the cuticle with scissors!  It protects you from infection and incorrect treatment will only make it thicker and harder. As a result, however, the nails become weaker and more brittle.

Home remedies for beautiful, strong nails

Then you will find very simple home remedies that will help you with nail care. You can use it to achieve strong nails. 

Cucumber juice

• Process half a cucumber including the skin into juice in a blender. Then soak your nails in it for 20 minutes.

Repeat this treatment once a week. You will soon see the difference! You can also treat your nails with aloe vera this way.

onion

• Take a piece of  onion and rub it on your fingernails.

This home remedy is very effective. Let the juice sit on your nails for as long as possible for best results.

olive oil

• Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a cup and soak your nails in it for 20 minutes. 

Olive oil contains valuable vitamin E and other nutrients that will nourish your nails and hands!

garlic

• Garlic has a very intense smell, but it is an excellent home remedy for strong nails. Crush two cloves of garlic and apply the paste to your nails for 10 minutes. Repeat this treatment every day!
• You can also rub or press the garlic directly onto your nails and add it to the nail polish.

Images provided by Lelé Breveglieri, Courtney Rhodes, Romina Campos and Lydia Pintscher.