Fragile, brittle, split. If this is your nails’ profile, try some nail strengtheners that work, always. You don’t need pricy conditioners or in-salon manicures – castor oil, linseeds and a few other things you surely have at home are more than enough.
Why don’t you learn how to strengthen your nails effortlessly and budget-friendly? The best remedies for thin, brittle nails are within your reach. Discover the best home treatments for stronger nails and see that you don’t need expensive products or professional manis.
Why my nails keep breaking…
Many girls ask this question when they see their nails are brittle and weak. You should know that the causes of nail breakage are different for different people so you need to analyze your situation in order to find the reason why your nails break.
You want to know why nails are brittle? The most popular wrongdoers include:
- frequent nail extensions.
- repeated gel manicures without taking a break.
- nail biting.
- removing cuticles all wrong.
- insufficient amount of zinc, silicon and other minerals in your diet.
- frequent contact with detergents.
- lack of proper nail care.
How to strengthen brittle nails?
To make nails stronger, you need to eliminate all factors that make them worse. Make sure you have a healthy diet and deliver nutrients from within and from the outside. Eat lots of vegetables, whole grains and foods high in healthy fatty acids. Of course nail care is a must too.
What’s the best way of conditioning your nails? A nail conditioner made of essential vitamins and strengthening substances will do but if you don’t feel like buying new products, try natural nail strengtheners. The most popular remedies are listed below.
Argan oil for overnight nail repair
Take a drop or two of argan oil and rub it into the nails. You can massage them gently to enhance the absorption into the plates and cuticles. If you want to intensify the effect, apply a larger amount of the oil and secure it by putting on cotton gloves. Leave them for the entire night so that the warmth can make the oil work more strongly and repair the nails more quickly.
Olive oil and lemon juice nail soak
Measure out 1/4 glass of cold-pressed olive oil and slightly heat it. Mix the oil with juice squeezed out of half lemon. Soak your nails in this blend for 15 minutes or (ideally) longer of possible. After that, dry the hands with a towel and secure with your favorite hand lotion. You can repeat it e.g. once a week.
Egg nail strengthener
Separate yolk from white and mix it with a spoon of argan oil or olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Beat the egg and the ingredients until stiff. Apply this natural mask to nails regularly (every 2-3 days) and let it stay on for at least fifteen minutes. An egg is a source of strengthening proteins, lemon has a brightening effect whereas oils nourish and lock in moisture so your nails are way healthier, stronger and smoother.
Linseed nail repair
Take 2 spoons of linseeds and pour them with half liter of boiled water. Wait until the seeds puff up and cool off. You can either put them on nails straightaway or blend them first. DIY linseed gel is another easy way of repairing and strengthening brittle nails – you soak the nails in the gel for around 20 minutes.
