Getting long and healthy nails

As moms, we use (and abuse) our hands all the time… from bathing the kids to doing the dishes, it can really take a toll. I wanted to share some tips on to get long and healthy nails naturally. Check out the interesting tips from Mercedes Aspland from the U.K.:

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How to get Long and Healthy Nails by Mercedes Aspland

 Most of us know that great looking nails can create a good impression on other people. However nail growth can be a problem for some of us, but there are things you can do that will help. The aim of this article is to give you some advice and tips on how to get long and healthy nails, whatever condition they are in now.

The first thing to say might seem obvious but a lot of people don’t think about it. Remember not to bit your nails. Firstly biting your nails can cause them damage and obviously it will make them shorter. You may find that biting them regularly means that they just do not grow so you need to make sure you stop this immediately. If you have a problem stopping try applying a varnish this should make them harder to bite and they won’t taste great either.

Give your nails a salt water bath at least every other day. This is very simple to do and what they usually do in a salon. It is a good idea to do it before you go to bed and all you need to do is boil some water and add a couple of teaspoons of salt. When the salt has dissolved and the water is lukewarm just place your nails in the water for around 10 minutes. This salt water bath will not only help to nourish your nails, making them stronger but it will also encourage them to grow faster.

Once you have soaked your nails you now need to remove the cuticles. You can use a small stick to push back the cuticles and then some nail clippers to remove them. This should be quite easy as they will be very soft after the soaking. Be very careful when doing this to make sure you don’t cut into the nail bed. You now need to buff your nails. You can get a nail buffer in most decent cosmetic shops. This will help to remove and remaining cuticle and it will also smooth any parts of your nail that may be uneven.

Once you have removed your cuticles and fully buffed your nails you now need to protect them. There are some really good cuticle creams that you can get. Look for one that is full of vitamins and nutrients. Apply a small amount to the each of your nails and the skin around your nails. Make sure you rub it in properly and gently massage the skin around the nail. This will help to speed up nail growth.

It is also a good idea to apply some vitamin E to your nails. This can be done 2 or 3 times a week and will really benefit your nails and make them stronger. This is very easy to do, all you need to do is break a vitamin E capsule and rub the oil into your nails, again making sure you massage the area around the nail.

Make sure you always carry your nail file with you. If you chip a nail make sure you done pull any remaining part off. Use your nail file to sort it out and keep your nails looking great. Any pulling or tearing will only damage your nails. Remember when you wash your hands to dry them after. Allowing them to dry naturally will only dehydrate your nails and damage them long term.

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