Top 10 Ways To Recover Damaged Nails
By
Editorial Staff in
Life Style
On 8th January 2015
It is really really rare to see nails that had been taken care for. Whether is the fast lifestyle that we are living and we don’t have much time for taking care of what some of you might think is not important, but it actually is, our nails . Nails can be crucial when making a first impression. Of course tidy, neat and healthy nails have the better chance of making a positive impression.
Nails can tear for many reasons: they’re weak, they’re soft, they’ve been soaking in water for too long. Whatever the cause for your nails not looking good, are damaged, not glowing, dry we have some of the solutions that you might need to repair them, but remember, you can’t see results over night, it takes consistency and effort. Try some of these techniques and let us know if they do miracle or don’t.
#1 Tea Bag For Broken Nail
Cut a tiny piece of paper from a tea bag, apply a bead of nail glue to the paper, then press it on top of the tear. Let the glue dry and then gently file the top of the paper. Who would have thought?
#2 Soak Nails In Olive Oil
If your nails are weak, soak them in olive oil for 10-15 minutes every day for one month. Then twice a week thereafter. Olive oil penetrates the skin and nail, to help repair damage and soften the nails and the cuticles.
#3 Use a Cuticle Cream
Help your dry cuticles with a cuticle cream. Look for ones with vitamin E. These kind of creams helps nourish dry cuticles and brittle, damaged nails . Massage the cream at night, before you go to bed.
#4 Wear Gloves
Protect your nails and hands by using gloves. Whether you are going out and it is cold or cleaning, washing the dishes remember to use gloves because detergents and cleansers are harsh on your fingernails, causing dryness.
#5 Find The Right Treatment
It depends from nails to nails. Maybe your nails are peeling or breaking at the edges, maybe they are just weak and thin. For every problem there is a solution, you have to know your body and what is going on so that you take action. A clear coat of nail polish may also help protect nails from every situation.
#6 Eat Biotin-Rich Foods
Biotin can help strengthen and thicken nails. You can also take a biotin supplement, if necessary. Food that are rich with biotin are: liver, cooked eggs, whole grains, cauliflower and avocado, nuts, carrots, tomatoes etc.
#7 Don’t Overuse Your Nails
If you want your nails not to brake, don't use them for everyday tasks like opening soda cans or dial the phone, use other objects instead ( pen, stick etc). They are not tools, they are fragile and sensitive.
#8 Avoid Nail Polish Remover
Don't use nail polish remover more than once or twice a month. While recovering your nails use only base coats so that you don't need to use the nail polish remover( most of the contain acetone which can dry and damage nails).
#9 Drink Lots Of Water
It is a universal truth that water is good for your health and that goes for the nails too. Dehydration can cause dry nails. Drinking enough water can help hydrate dry, damaged nails, just like it does for the skin.
#10 Take A Multivitamin Daily
Vitamins are essential for your overall well being and can do wonders. You don;t have to take them as pills, instead combine and include lots of fruit and vegetable in your diet to help cure those nails of yours. Lack of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium can cause dry and brittle nails.
