Once your nails are healthy, you'll find they look just as lovely natural. Diet and state of mind can have a huge effect on nails. I became vegetarian over 40 years ago, prior to this my mails were brittle and flaky, however a few months after turning veggie I noticed how strong they had become - and sill are.
When I go away on holiday for any length of time my diet inevitable changes - still veggie - but many countries and cultures have a different way of doing things, and this has an impact on my nails. I can tell when this change takes place by the horizontal ridges growing from the nail bed. This is also true if I get stressed, which isn't often, but I was caring for my very elderly mother until her death a few months ago, and my nails, although still strong are ridged all the way up to the edge, a clear indicator of the stress I was going through.
I can see where the new, smooth nail is growing in or out! I rarely wear nail polish, but buff my nails with a buffer every so often, and never, ever, use a metal nail file. I find a fine emery board is best. Hi Jay. It sounds like your change in diet had a really beneficial impact on your nails. This is no surprise, as eating more vegetables will up your vitamin and mineral intake, providing your nails with all they need to grow long and strong. Sorry to hear you went through a stressful time.
I hope you, and your nails, will recover soon. My nails aren't brittle they are just too soft to an extent they cant bend with no pain , how can i make them stronger at home. Hi Lynn, This sounds like a dietary issue. Are you currently having a varied diet, including lots of fruit and veggies? These are absolutely essential to provide your nails with the vitamins and minerals they need to grow strong.
I eat a lot of fruit and veg within my diet. Meats, fish etc. I rarely become ill anymore docs advised to take vitamin supplements so I changed my diet instead and eat better which has massively benefitted me however my nails are still soft, thin and break easily! I don't have great circulation in my hands and feet which may not help! Anything i can do??
I love having long, strong, elegant nails but they just never get there! Hi Becky. Do you use harsh chemicals? I find that even washing up can take a toll on my nails.
Always try to wear rubber gloves when cleaning, and this should help keep your nails strong. I am 68 and have very long very strong nails naturally. Know I am fortunate! Only get my nails painted at salon, with my own polish. Years ago suffered a bad infection after the girl snipped my cuticle, took so long to heal. Rarely file them, the longer you leave them alone the stronger they remain. Contend not contained. Hi Stephanie, My nails will grow strong and long, but when I polish them very, very rarely they become brittle and break and then they start to peel.
I now use a non-acetone remover. Could you tell me the safest nail polish and polish remover for the few times I do wear polish? I volunteer and sometimes I like to have my nails look nice. Hi Cher. We can't say we know "the safest" nail polish and remover, but anything that claims to be strengthening will help to stop your nails from being brittle and breaking. Hope this helps! I bite my nails so they are always short do you have anything or idea for me not to bite myself nails also my non nail bitting nail polish can be used to grow nails since it has lemon it does not work for me though.
Hi Steph. I have only ever seen nail growth when I literally 'hid' my nails under polygel painted onto tips. In a couple of weeks I saw my nails grow for the first time ever, meaning they are actually capable of growth. I now want to always have polygel tips so that underneath, I always have real nails. It's like my nails can't withstand exposure to anything - even the 10 minutes in the shower weakens them. They peel and split all day, regardless of my being on an excellent diet all the foods mentioned here , taking biotin, applying top-end hand and nail creams repeatedly and rubbing in coconut oil at night.
They still peel constantly and remain thin and short. I want to keep the tips because it is the first time in 44 years I have ever seen my nails grow. Hi Shoane! Whilst normally any sort of false nail would damage your nail, it sounds like it's actually helping yours.
Ultimately you should do what makes you feel happy and gives you the results you want. We're glad you found something that helped your nails to grow! I hope these tips also work for hair or thinning hair?
Btw, I always wondered if nails ever stop growing if one stops cutting them, I read they don't but hair does. But then hair also shed, so they are different in that respect :. Hi there! Some of these tips will certainly help with thinning hair.
As for your second question, if you stop cutting your nails, they will continue to grow. Hi, I didn't see this answer, thanks. Yeah I know they keep growing, but seems like head hair has a limit despite it continues to grow, once it's able to reach it, I was also curious if the same happens for nails and eventually also stop.
While in this case, being a male I might want to keep my nails and toenails reasonably short, I'd still want them to be healthy and nice, so I guess these tips turn handy. Though could I safely paint them black for a while? Some scientists say a dose of 2. Biotin can be found naturally in:. Shop for biotin supplements online. Nail softness makes nails more prone to breaking, which increases the need for nail regrowth.
To prevent nails from breaking, experts normally recommend nail hardeners. These are substances that get painted onto nails like a polish and are later removed with nail polish remover.
This is helpful in strengthening nails and preventing breakage in the short-term. However, experts say prolonged use of nail hardeners can sometimes cause nails to become weaker and more prone to breakage. Shop for nail hardener online. Researchers have found that regular use of glue-on artificial nails can weaken real nails and make them more prone to breaking.
The better option is to paint your nails with nail polishes that have little or no toxic chemicals, such as:. Some popular nontoxic nail polish brands include Acquarella and Suncoat.
Regular nail grooming can also help boost the strength of your nails, encouraging growth and reducing breakage. Some ways to keep your nails well-maintained include:.
Shop for manicure scissors and nail clippers online. Sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, and leafy greens are rich in Vitamin A.
Get plenty of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is most commonly known for aiding in immune health. This means that it helps recovery inside the body. This recovery helps promote nail growth and gives them strength. Oranges, kale, strawberries, and bell peppers are high in Vitamin C. Part 3. Shape and care for your base.
In order to grow you nails long and strong, you need to start with a proper base. This means you need clean and healthy nails to begin with. File them into shape and keep your cuticles trimmed. File them properly. Start from the outside edge and file toward the center.
Going back and forth in a repetitive motion will weaken your nails. Choose the right nail shape to promote growth. A basic round shape is easier to grow out. Care properly for your cuticles. Soak your nails in warm water for 5 minutes to loosen your cuticles.
Do this up to 4 times a week. In order to get rid off the dead cuticle skin, put a cuticle remover on your nails and use a cuticle stick to push the dead skin back. Rinse off the remover and debris Recommended to do once a month. For added cuticle health, put hyaluronic acid on and around your cuticles after pushing them back. Keep them moisturized. Applying moisturizer around your cuticles will prevent hangnails and broken nails. Apply strengthening treatments. Several strengthening treatments exist.
Creams are perfect for everyday use. You can buy intensive protein treatments in the form of a cream that you put on your nails in the morning and before falling asleep at night.
Strengthening polish will help keep your nails from chipping. It is very affordable and easy to use. Use base or top coats, and nail hardeners to keep your nails protected. Keep in mind that with nail hardeners or anything similar, your nails have a better chance to snap or crack, which can be painful. Jojoba oil is an oil that you can also use on your nails to make them more flexible, so rather than your nails snapping, they will bend.
Ritu Thakur, MA. Using gel or acrylic nail polish can make your nails feel more brittle. You can also weaken them by keeping them submerged in water or exposed to dish soap. Not Helpful 8 Helpful Mohiba Tareen, MD. Yes, taking biotin orally can be helpful. Taking an oral silicone supplement can also help strengthen your nails.
Make sure you're eating enough protein as well. Nails are made out of a molecule called keratin, which is a protein, so it's important that you're getting enough protein in your diet.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Use nail polish without acetone if possible because it is better for your skin. Helpful 46 Not Helpful 6. Helpful 49 Not Helpful 6. Weather is another source of stress for your nail health. The removal process—and using removers that contain solvents like acetone, alcohol, ethyl acetate, or butyl acetate—can dry out the nail and cuticle, thereby leading to breakage and weakening.
Stern recommends looking for conditioning remover formulas that contain ingredients like soy or have additional oils to help moisturize the nail plate. Even the safest and gentlest of polishes and removers will cause some nail dehydration, so if you really want to see results, giving your nails a rest is crucial. Lifestyle choices, like nutrition, do affect the quality of your nails, but Dr. Stern stresses that as long as you are eating a normal diet with plenty of protein, adding nail growth supplements is unlikely to help.
Stern recommends using gloves to rinse and wash your dishes.
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