How To Make Fingernails Stronger
Are you tired of your weak fingernails that do not miss any chance to break? Although you cannot make any change in your genetics but you can consider some of the useful methods to make your nails stronger to enjoy healthy hands with glowing look. There are many beauty treatments for making fingernails stronger, but the homemade and natural remedies are best option. They are not only easy to make but inexpensive and very effective as well. Consider the simple remedies, apply them and enjoy healthy and stronger fingernails.
Instructions
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Wear Gloves when Cleaning
Harsh chemicals used in various detergents are one of the main reasons of weak and brittle fingernails. So it is better to wear gloves for washing activities.
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Apply Vitamin E Oil
Add some vitamin E oil to a cotton ball and dab it into the cuticles of your fingernails before going to bed in the evening. Gently massage the cuticles for few minutes and then leave the oil overnight so that it thoroughly penetrates into the roots of your fingernails, making them stronger. Repeat this method almost every day. Image Courtesy: topbeautybrands.com
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Apply Nail Hardener
Nail hardeners of various famous beauty companies are easily available in the market. Apply a very thin coat of it to your fingernails at least two times a day. Repeat this method for seven consecutive days to enjoy healthy and stronger fingernails.
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Drink Milk
Known to all of us, calcium plays vital role in mankind bones and nails stronger. At the same time, we know that milk is the major source of calcium. So what are you waiting for? Start drinking a glass of milk everyday to enjoy stronger nails in long run. If you don’t like milk, contact your doctor and start using calcium tablets.
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Pamper your Nails
Say NO to nail biting habit and do not use your nails for heavy activities that increase the chances of nail breakage. Moreover, file your nails twice in a week to keep them in proper shape.
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What about a Manicure?
Manicure is a simple but effective treatment to enjoy neat and healthy nails. You do not need to consult any beautician for this purpose as you can Give Yourself a Manicure at home.
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Do Moisturize Daily
Dry fingernails usually crack, peel, and are hard to maintain. Keep your nails hydrated by applying some fine quality moisturizer cream or increasing the intake of liquids in daily life. Always carry a petroleum jelly or cream in your bag so that you can apply it time to time.
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Decrease the use of Nail Polish Remover
The frequent use of nail polish remover can make your fingernails brittle and weak. So it’s better to decrease the usage of nail polish remover make you fingernails stronger and look beautiful.
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Its garlic time!
Fresh garlic is simple the best home remedy to strengthen your weak and brittle fingernails. You can use garlic in your ways that are as given below:
Rub Garlic: Peel a garlic clove and rub it against your fingernails until completely wet with the garlic juice. Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Extract Garlic Juice: Peel some garlic cloves, crush them finely and squeeze their juice. Dip a cotton ball into the garlic juice and dab it into your fingernails and their cuticles. Wait for some time and wash with lukewarm water.
Boil Garlic: Place some peeled garlic cloves in a pot and pour in water until covered. Boil the garlic cloves for 10 to 15 minutes or until the water remains about 2 to 3 table spoons. Remove the pot from heat and set aside to cool. Now dip your fingernails into the garlic water for few minutes and wash.
Apply Garlic Nail Polish: Garlic nail polishes are available in the market. Apply it in the same way you apply the general nail polish.
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Avoid Sharp Nail Tools
Last but not the least, avoid the use of sharp metal nail files or nail clippers as they increase the chance of fingernails’ damage.
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