How to get strong, long nails?
We are going to tell your how to get strong, long nails with the best tips and advice. Dare to sport the nails you have always dreamed of.
Why do nails become brittle?
We all love to boast about having strong nails, until they no longer are. That is when we start to wonder why.
Having weak or brittle nails in most cases is due to external factors like not drying our hands properly when we wash them, not moisturising them enough, which affects our nails, and also contact with cleaning chemicals.
Other factors that can make our nails weaker could be a health problem, or vitamin or nutrient deficits in our diets. Another cause could be an aggressive manicure. Experts therefore advise leaving long periods between manicures to allow our nails to recover.
How to have strong, long nails?
What can we do in our daily routine to get strong, long nails. We are going to give you some nail care tips.
- Hydrate them. Use hand cream often to keep your hands and nails hydrated. Choose creams with vitamin E. After moisturising your hands, use a special product for the cuticles and give them a gentle massage. Having healthy cuticles will help to keep our nails strong.
- Keep them short. Trim and file your nails weekly. Filing is better than cutting, but if you do cut them, they should be soft when you do. If you file them, always file in the same direction to avoid them splintering.
- Be careful with acetone. Acetone can dry out our nails, making them more brittle in the long term. Always choose an acetone-free nail polish remover whenever you can.
- Do not use metal nail files. Use softer emery board type nail files. As we said earlier, always file your nails in the same direction.
- Use protective bases. Before applying any coloured nail varnish, use a protective base, and whenever possible it should be enriched with vitamins to keep your nails strong and prevent them from becoming brittle.
- Take a break from semi-permanent manicures. Give your nails a rest. Leave them natural every now and again to allow the air to get to them and only use products to strengthen, hydrate and nourish them. Join the latest fashion in manicures known as “Raw Nails”, all the rage among Street Style queens.
- Wear gloves to protect them when cleaning the home. Chemicals are very aggressive. Therefore, when you have to do chores around the home or just when washing the dishes, use gloves to protect your nails from aggressive external agents.
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