NATURAL TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL NAILS AND HEALTHY CUTICLES
Our nails are made up of keratin while
our cuticles are the thin layer of skin near the bottom of the nails where it
connects to the finger and they get dry resulting to peeling and flaking, our nails
tell a lot about us, it can tell if your healthy, if your clean, dirty, and
your personality too.
A woman with beautiful nails is greatly
admired, so I decided to provide basic tips to help all my lovelies achieve
this……….
Simple ways to identify unhealthy nails
are:
1. Discoloration
(dark streaks, white streaks, or changes in nail color)
2. Changes
in nail shape (curling or clubbing)
3. Changes
in nail thickness (thickening or thinning)
4. Nails
that become brittle
5. Nails
that are pitted
6. Bleeding
around nails
7. Swelling
or redness around nails
8. Pain
around nails
9. Nail
separating from skin
Most of us don’t realize how simple daily nail care can leave our nails looking gorgeous and even boost our self-esteem.
DON’T cut your cuticles!
Over the years, one consistent mistake
that most folks and even professional manicurists make is cutting the cuticles
during manicures. The myth that cutting the cuticles actually make the nails
grow is just a myth. Recent studies have shown that cutting the cuticles
exposes the nails to greater risk of infection. It has however advisable to
push back the cuticles using a cuticle stick instead of totally cutting it away
from the nail.
Moisturize inside and outside
The place of moisturizing in a nail-care
regimen cannot be over-emphasized. Nails are made of keratin; the main
component of hair and… horse hooves! As a result of this, they are prone to
brittleness and dryness which can only be overcome with an incorporation of
water and water-based products in nail-care regimen.
Avoid rough manicurists
We all know that one manicurist who
handles our nails the same way they handle their carpets; hard and rough. Nails
are fragile and handling them roughly will only lead to infections.
Steer
clear of drying agents
Stay from drying agents which are mostly
found in washing detergents, shampoos, and disinfectants. If the use of these
products cannot be avoided, the hands should be moisturized with a good moisturizer
after the use.
Do
not Bite!
The bad habit of biting the nails does
not help it grow as more harm is being done to both the fingers and the
fingernails. Biting nails could lead to injuries which do not encourage growth
of healthy nails.
Always wash your hands with a mild
cleansing soap to keep germs away from your hands. Washing your hands has the
triple benefit of keeping both your hands, your body and your nails 100% free
of harmful germs.
Trim regularly
Nails are definitely not meant to grow
as long as claws. Therefore, trim your nails regularly to keep them from
getting caught in objects thereby injuring the finger and causing infections.
Eat
healthy
Always eat healthy. Foods like
beetroots, watermelons, cucumbers, and all biotin foods are essential in the growth
of healthy nails and cuticles. Drink lots of water and stay away from
carbonated drinks, alcohol and nicotine which are harmful to the overall
wellbeing of the body.
Use less nail polish
It is advisable to stay away from nail
polish and give the nails a break. The base chemical for nail polish is acetone
which is drying and debilitating to the maintenance of healthy nails.
Nail
cream
The use of nail creams is becoming
increasingly popular in nail care regimen. The nail creams help the nails to grow
stronger and healthier with just the right amount of moisture. Nail creams can
be bought over the counter at beauty cosmetics stores.
Remember an impeccable and beautiful nail is possible, now you know the trick and all you can do in order to have the perfect nails.
Good luck!!!!!!
