TAKE BIOTIN. It's one of the soluble B vitamins and taking 5,000 micrograms per day will help your nails grow faster and stronger. An added benefit- it also helps your hair grow faster and fuller, too.
OLIVE OIL. Massage a dab of olive oil into your nail bed and cuticle at night. The nails become dryer as we age and olive oil is great for lubricating them. It will also help your cuticle stay supple. NAIL TEK. I rarely recommend particular brands, because most of what I suggest for anti-aging and health and beauty can be obtained inexpensively and from a variety of places. However, Nail Tec is the best thing I've used AND it's reasonably priced. When I started using it, I didn't put it on every day and my nails continued to chip and split. After about three weeks, your nails shouldn't chip or split much at all.
RUBBER GLOVES. These are MUST if you wash dishes or does any kind of housework- dusting, vacuuming, even laundry. There's always the potential to bang a nail or catch it on something. Rubber gloves help a lot. If you wash your car, or do light yard work, drag trash bins to the curb, or garden, always wear gloves. If your nails are really soft you might consider wearing them when you go shopping or anytime you have to lift a lot of heavy stuff.
GELATIN. Ah, this is controversial; because studies have debunked the idea that gelatin helps the nails. When I was kid I took classical guitar lessons and my teacher insisted that I take gelatin capsules, because I needed strong nails on my strumming hand. The other reason I'm sure it works is that after taking it for about six months, my nails were definitely stronger- though, this could have been solely due to the Nail Tec, but, my TOENAILS were stronger and healthier, too, and I never used the Nail Tec or olive oil on them. Gelatin has other benefits- it helps the skin and the joints, so even if you're one of those who doesn't believe it has any benefit on nails, you should try it anyway.
Nails are made of Keratin, a protein, and gelatin is protein made of animal collagen. Over a period of months, you'll notice your nails coming in healthier and stronger. Take a packet of unflavored gelatin a day in your morning coffee or tea. Nice nails may not be important to everyone, but if yours are constantly peeling and chipping it may be annoying and it could be keeping you from looking as well groomed as you'd like. Nice hands with healthy nails are just one thing that can help contribute to an overall youthful look.
Nail fungus
Nail fungus is very difficult to get rid of. The fungus thrives underneath your nails so medications have a hard time penetrating it. What's worse is that before you could even completely treat a diseased nail, the fungus has begun to spread to your other healthy nails. Recurrent infections could also occur. As such, prevention is the best way of dealing with nail fungus. Here are a few tips on how to prevent nail fungus:- Trim your nails often and keep them clean. Don't cut your nails slanted. File the thick areas of your nails.
- Go to a reputable nail salon. A lot of nail salons follow strict regulations regarding sanitation and cleanliness, but some do not. Doing so would help your skin avoid contracting infection.
- Avoid using artificial nails. Using artificial nails to cover up your nail problems will only make them worse. Artificial nails do not necessarily cause nail problems, but they may aggravate existing nail problems, especially fungal infections. They can trap unwanted moisture, which is an excellent breeding ground for fungi. Moreover, the chemicals that are used to remove the bond between the artificial nails and the actual nails can cause cracks to the nails since they sap moisture. Fungi can then enter and reside within those cracks.
- Dry your hands and feet.
- Use antifungal products, such as foot powder and spray. Sprinkle or spray your feet, as well as your shoes.
- Wear the right kind of socks. Change them often if your feet are sweaty.
- Avoid tight, closed shoes that are made of synthetic materials. Closed shoes, especially those made with non-breathable materials, can cause heat and moisture to be trapped inside. Also, if possible, take off your shoes from time to time.
- Thoroughly wash your hands after treating an infected nail. Nail fungus can spread easily to your other healthy nails.
- Maintain a proper diet. Studies have proven that people with weak immune systems are the ones who are most likely to contract nail fungus. Boosting your immune system by eating the right food will aid in preventing and getting rid of nail fungus.
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