by Rose Walker
Having brittle nails that break is not fun. Apart from making your nail polish look odd, it can also make your hands look unhealthy. And that’s the last thing you want to happen, right?
The good news is that there are a lot of things you can do to fix your nails. However, before we get to the tips, it’s important that you know what causes brittle and broken nails first. Knowing the reasons why they happen can help you prevent them from occurring in the first place.
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From items and products you use every day to the same products you use to make your nails stronger, you’ll be surprised at the number of things that can weaken your nails.
Check out the most common causes below:
Frequently exposing your hands to harsh solvents, cleaning products, and soaps can strip your nails’ natural oils. This, as a result, can damage your nails’ keratin, causing them to become brittle and begin fraying. Eventually, the layers will split and your nails will break.
Nail hardeners are great remedies to broken nails. However, there are products that cause more harm than good. For example, nail hardeners with formaldehyde and alcohol can dry your nails’ natural oils. After wearing them for a few weeks, you can expect the splitting to get worse.
Frequently wetting and drying your nails can also make them brittle. Your nails get weak which makes them prone to breakage.
Certain lung conditions, low thyroid functions, and endocrine disorders can cause brittle nails. Malnutrition and certain skin diseases can leave you with weak nails as well.
After preparing your favorite tea, don’t throw out your used bag just yet. It turns out that tea bags make an oh-so-easy broken nails remedy.
While waiting for your nails to grow, you can apply fake nails. If you worry about your nails not looking natural, here’s a quick tutorial to show you the right way to apply fake nails like a pro.
A silk wrap, similar to a teabag, reinforces the nail along the broken parts so you can apply your nail polish perfectly. You can buy it some from your local beauty store or request it from your nail salon.
To apply a silk wrap, here are the steps you can follow:
If you don’t have a teabag or a silk wrap, you can use your favorite clear nail polish to fix your broken nails. A clear nail hardener can also work.
While there are broken nails remedy you can do to fix your problem with your nails, there are also things you can do to make sure they don’t happen in the first place.
For one, try to use a fine-grained nail file each time you’re reshaping your nails. As much as possible, don’t shape your nails into points as that can weaken your nail ends. When it comes to buffing, do it in the direction your nail grows.
Wear a pair of cotton-lined rubber gloves whenever you need to do the dishes or use chemicals in cleaning. After washing your hands, apply a moisturizing hand lotion and remember to massage your cuticles.
Taking supplements can also help. Biotin, for example, can aid in the strengthening your nails. It also helps in the growth of your hair and skin.
You can apply a nail hardener, too. However, as mentioned, there are ingredients in nail hardeners that can harm your nails. With that, you need to be careful in choosing the right product. Make sure that it doesn’t contain alcohol or any harmful chemical.
Broken nails can make your hands and feet look awkward. With that, take the time to choose the right products you’ll use on your nails. Avoid exposing them to harmful chemicals that can strip their natural oils. Try to take supplements, like biotin, that can strengthen them as well.
And if you already have cracks in your nails, you can try any broken nails remedy on this list. Each tip in this article requires materials and tools you probably already have at home. If not, you can easily purchase them in your local beauty store. They aren’t expensive. Even if you are on a tight budget, you won’t have a hard time buying them.
About Rose Walker
Rose Walker has worked as a nail artist for over 10 years. She's gained a lot of experience and developed her own unique style during that time. When she was working at a famous nail salon, she met Shirlyn. The two of them quickly became friends, and eventually decided to start their own website together. Naildesignideaz is the result of their collaboration - it's a website where they share their experience and offer tips on how to create beautiful nails.
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