Advice for Strong and Healthy Nails
By: AlbrightTotal Views: 245, Word Count: 619,
Nails provide protection to nerve rich tips of our fingers & toes from any abrasion or injury. Healthy nail beds are richly supplied with blood but nails themselves are devoid of blood vessels. As new cells grow, older cells become hard & compacted & are eventually pushed out towards the fingertips. They are composed mainly of a type of protein called keratin. Healthy nails are smooth & uniform in color & consistency, free of spots or discoloration but if you note any abnormality it should be taken care of immediately. Even nails need care to make them healthy & strong & it can be done in the following manner:-
Balanced diet- Your diet affects every thing including your nails. You should intake a well balanced diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals, meat etc. All these are rich sources of proteins & help in providing strength to your body & nails too.
Multi- vitamins- Nail health relies on sufficient supplies of folic acid, vitamin- B complex, vitamin A & D and few minerals like calcium, zinc, iron & iodine. If you are not receiving these vital nutrients from your diet, you can take them in the form of pills.
Avoid abusing- Don’t use your fingernails as tools. Avoid any kind of picking, plucking, poking or prying with your nails.
Wear gloves- While doing daily household chores your hands & nails get exposed to harsh soaps, detergents, cleaners etc. To avoid nail damage & to keep them healthy, use rubber gloves necessarily. Otherwise, you’ll end up with brittle, infected nails.
Moisturize- Nails lack any kind of fat deposits so they need to be moisturized every time you wash your hands. Dry nails can crack, peel & become brittle so it’s best to use a thick, greasy moisturizer especially before going to bed.
Clean & dry- After washing or bathing, dry your hands properly with a soft cotton towel. Also clean your nails regularly using a soft bristled nail brush to remove dead skin or dirt & to prevent growth of any kind of micro organism.
Manicure Essentials- Treat your nails to manicure once a week. It softens the nails & help in keeping them strong & healthy. Manicure can be easily done at home using following tips:-
- Remove any previous nail polish using an acetone free remover with the help of a cotton ball.
- Now, wash your hands properly with a mild soap.
- Gently file your nails. Best shape is oval since it is a stronger shape than square or rectangle.
- Massage a rich cream into your cuticles. Soften your cuticles in warm water & using a cuticle pusher push your cuticles back. Be gentle & careful not to damage your cuticles.
- Now massage your hands with a natural hand lotion containing peppermint oil. Few other essential oils can also be used to beautify the skin & nails- rosemary, lavender, gingko biloba, witch hazel & horsetail.
- Instead of applying nail paint, try buffing. It is a natural alternative whish stimulates circulation & leaves a glossy shine letting the natural pink color of your nails show through. It also accelerates nail growth.
By using the above tips, one can attain healthy, strong nails.
About the Author
Albright is graduated from the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences at Stones Corner in Brisbane. He has an understanding of fashion and design, good with the public, good communicator, flexible and able to work on request for extended periods. He has been a pioneer in the field of beauty therapy. His advice on any beauty therapy will surely prove favorable for anybody.
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