How to get strong nails naturally

How to get strong nails naturally

Nail care

Everyone desires to have nails characterized by rapid and strong growth. Nails give a beautiful appearance to your hands, in addition to that healthy growth of nails reflects the general condition of your health. 

It is worth noting that the nails are made up of the same hair protein that is called keratin, in addition, the average growth rate of the fingernails is estimated to be a quarter of a centimeter per month, and its growth rate may be slower at times. 

In this article, an explanation of how to extend nails naturally and quickly, and mention some of the factors that limit the growth of your nails.

Factors that contribute to slow nail growth

There are many factors that affect nail growth, and they can be summarized in the following points:

Nail biting: If you are one of those who are biting their nails permanently and continuously, it is time for you to stop, because this habit leads to a lot of bacterial infections, 

Which in turn leads to slow growth of the skin, and the nails in that area, so try to do By painting your nails continuously, until you are careful not to bite them.

Apply basic nail polish: Do not ignore the base nail polish application when you paint your nails, because this basic polish acts as a protective layer, separating the colored nail polish and the top layer of your nails.

Nail polish exfoliation: When you exfoliate your nail polish, you also often exfoliate the upper layer of your nails, which makes your nails weak and fluffy, so you should avoid doing this movement.

Signs of unhealthy nails growing

Your poor health condition leads to an abnormal growth of your nails, and here are some signs that appear on your nails when they grow unhealthily:

• Change in color.
• A change in the thickness of your nails, or a change in their shape.
• Separation of your nails and the area around the skin.
• Swelling, or pain around your nails.
• Bleeding occurs.
• Slow growth in your nails.

How to grow nails naturally

One of the simplest solutions that you do to strengthen your nails, and make their growth healthy and sound growth is a simple way to take care of your healthy food, and follow the appropriate ways to take care of your nails. 

You can also promote the growth of your nails, by following some natural and easy recipes, which you can prepare at home using some of the simple ingredients you have. Here are some of these recipes:

Olive oil 

You must maintain the hydration of your nails, in order to stimulate their growth, and olive oil is considered one of the best recipes for nail care, 

As it penetrates deeply into the skin and nails, and thus works to nourish it, In addition to this, olive oil contains vitamin E, which in turn stimulates the blood circulation of the nails, which helps to rebuild them, strengthen them, and stimulate their growth.

• How to prepare:
• Apply a few drops of warm olive oil to your nails in the evening, and massage for 5 minutes.
• Leave it on overnight, wearing cotton gloves.
• Repeat this recipe once every day.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is beneficial for the healthy growth of your nails. It contains important nutrients that make your nails wet and strong, 

And it works to strengthen your skin, which plays an important role in the growth of your nails, and the treatment of fungal nail infections.

• Ingredients:
• A quarter cup of coconut oil.
• A quarter cup of honey.
• 4 drops of rosemary oil.

• How to prepare:
• Mix the previous ingredients together, then warm the mixture with the microwave for 20 seconds.
• Soak your nails in the previous mixture for up to 15 minutes.
• Repeat this method once or twice a week.

Note: You can also massage your nails with warm coconut oil in the form of circular motions, repeating this method once per day.

Orange juice

Orange juice is another recipe that stimulates the growth of your nails. As it contains vitamin C, it helps to produce collagen, Thus, it keeps your nails healthy, as it also contains folic acid, which is considered very important, and essential, in the process of nail growth.

• How to prepare:
• Soak your nails in fresh orange juice, for at least 10 minutes.
• Wash your nails with warm water and dry them well, then moisturize them using a suitable moisturizer.
• Repeat this recipe once every day, until you get the result that satisfies you.

Lemon

Lemon contains vitamin C, which is important and essential for the growth of your nails. This vitamin also helps to treat the problem of the yellow color of your nails, and gives them a beautiful luster.

• How to prepare:
• Rub your nails with a piece of lemon for 5 minutes.
• Wash your nails with warm water and dry them well, then moisturize them using a suitable moisturizer.
• Repeat this recipe once every day.

Note: If you have any wounds, do not scrub your hands with lemon, as it will cause you sharp pain.

When we talk about lemon, we must mention another recipe for use in nail care, and here is how to prepare it: 

• Ingredients:
• One tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Three tablespoons of olive oil.

• How to prepare:
• Mix the ingredients together, then heat the mixture slightly in the microwave.
• Soak your nails in the mixture for 10 minutes.
• Repeat this method once a day.