Our hands and nails are the most used parts of our body. And if we don’t keep them healthy, then we will be inviting unwanted problems in the years to come. Here are some simple tips to take into consideration, especially to keep your nails healthy.
In general, after the face, hands are the most viewed part of the body when meeting with new people. In general also, when there is an upcoming event, like a wedding or birthday party, most women tend to beautify their nails, color them and fashion them. But, if the nails are not healthy, how can this process happen? Follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to soft hands and beautiful healthy nails!
Cuticles – Don’t Tamper With It
One of the ways of damaging the nails is when the cuticles are cut out. Naturally, the cuticles are a barrier that protect the fingers and the nails from bacteria. Once it is tampered with, the nails are easily exposed to infections. So whatever you do, whether doing your nails at home or hiring a professional, always leave the cuticles alone. Instead, use a good hand moisturizer to help moisturize the nails and the cuticles. Doing this avoids the nails from breaking or easily chipped out and also makes the cuticles healthier. Another option for moisturizer would be oil. Make sure that the hands and feet are moist for the turnout of healthy nails.
Choosing a Good Nail Polish
If possible, try not to paint your nails too often. This is because the enamel on the nails need their turn to breathe. However, if you still insist on painting your nails often, try to avoid the quick dry polish. This is because this nail polish contains a higher dosage of nail polish ingredients that brings it to dry faster. The faster the nails are able to dry after painting, the more it will contribute to nail damage.
Instead, invest in a high quality nail polish, and also a good quality hair dryer. Yes you read it right! A hair dryer can be used to dry your nails after you have finished painting it. But if you are not really interested to paint the nails with colors, you can always opt to covering the enamels with nail strengthen nail polish. This will help to keep the nails healthy and strong.
Eat Right!
Although many vitamins can be obtained from our food intake, taking supplements would be great too. For stronger and healthier nails, biotin is a good source that can do just that! For those who have sensitive nails that can easily break, taking biotin will help thicken the nails and bring out its healthy natural glow. Consult your doctor for more information on biotin. And of course healthy eating also follows and refueling your body with lots of water as well.
The Don’ts
There are many things that you need to avoid (besides disturbing the cuticles) in order to maintain good and healthy nails. Avoid at all costs pulling out the hangnails. Hang nails are pieces that look like splits, growing at the side of the nails. If you pull it, you damage the surrounding, causing the sides to swell up. Instead, use a nail cutter and clip it away. Also when you see that the edges of your nails seem sharp, don’t bite them off, use a good nail file to smoothen them.
Other than that, avoid biting your nails. Yes, some people have a problem and tend to chew on their nails when facing stressful situations. But this only damages the nails. Instead, try to find some stress release activities which you can do. Take up a sport or a hobby, in this way, you help your own self from doing something damaging.
Conclusion
Besides keeping your hands and nails well groomed, do take notice on the house hold things that you use in your daily lives. There is a reason why you should wear gloves when you are washing the dishes, and also choose clothes detergents that are not harmful to the hands. Because cheap house hold items like these will damage the nails and turn soft hands into coarse texture.
