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Nail care
Everyone wants to have fast and strong nails growth. The nails give a beautiful appearance to your hands, in addition to the healthy growth of the nails that reflects the general state of your health. It is worth noting that nails are made of the same protein that makes up hair, which is called keratin, in addition to the average rate of fingernails growth estimated at a quarter of a centimeter per month, and their rate of growth may be slower at times. In this article, an explanation of how to lengthen nails naturally and quickly, and mention of some of the factors that limit the growth of your nails. [1]
Factors that contribute to slow nail growth
There are many factors that affect nail growth, and they can be summarized in the following points: [2]
- Nail biting: If you are one of those people who bite 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 nails in that area; So try to paint your nails frequently. So you will be careful not to bite them.
- Not applying basic nail polish: Do not ignore the application of basic nail polish when you are painting your nails; Because this primer acts as a protective layer, separating colored nail polish from the top layer of your nails.
- Peeling nail polish: When you are peeling the nail polish, you are also often peeling the top layer of your nails; Which makes your nails weak, and thin; Therefore, you should avoid making this movement.
Signs of healthy nails not growing
Your poor health leads to the growth of your nails abnormally, and in what follows are some of the signs that appear on your nails when they grow in an unhealthy way: [3]
- Change in color.
- Change in thickness or shape of your nails.
- A separation between your nails and around the skin around them.
- Swelling or pain around your nails.
- Bleeding occurs.
- Slow nail growth.
How to lengthen nails naturally
Eating healthy food, and following the appropriate methods to take care of your nails, is one of the simplest solutions that you do to strengthen your nails and make their growth healthy and sound, and you can also promote the growth of your nails, by following some simple and natural recipes that you can prepare in your home. In what follows some of these recipes: [1]
olive oil
You must keep your nails moist. In order to stimulate its growth, olive oil is considered one of the best recipes concerned with nail care. It penetrates deeply into the skin and nails. Thus, it works to nourish them, in addition to this, olive oil contains vitamin E , which in turn stimulates the blood circulation of the nails ; This helps rebuild them, strengthen them, and stimulate their growth. [1]
- How to prepare:
- Put a few drops of warm olive oil on 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 benefits the healthy growth of your nails. It contains important nutrients that make your nails moist and strong, and it also works to strengthen your skin, which plays an important role in the growth of your nails, and the treatment of fungal nail infections. [1]
- the 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 heat the mixture in 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 circular motions, with this method being repeated once a day.
Orange juice
Orange juice is another recipe that stimulates your nail growth. As it contains vitamin C, it helps produce collagen . Thus, it maintains the health of your nails, as it also contains folic acid, which is very important, and essential, in the process of nail growth. [1]
- How to prepare:
- Soak your nails in fresh orange juice, for a period of at least 10 minutes.
- Wash your nails with warm water and dry them well, then moisturize them with an appropriate 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, and this vitamin helps to treat the yellow color problem of your nails and give them a beautiful glow. [1]
- 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 with an appropriate moisturizer.
- Repeat this recipe once every day.
- Note: Do not rub lemon juice on your hands if you have any wounds. Because it will cause you sharp pain.
And when we talk about lemon, we must mention another recipe for its use in nail care, and in what follows how to prepare it:
- the 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 every day.
References
- ^ A b t w c h "Menu Home Remedies For Nails Growth , " , Www.top10homeremedies.com , Retrieved 22-3-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Komal Kaviliga (10-1-2018), "How To Grow Nails Faster And Stronger" , www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 22-3-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Tips to Make Your Nails Grow Faster" , www.healthline.com , 18-5-2017, Retrieved 22-3-2018. Edited.
