The fastest way to lengthen nails

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Nail care methods

Here are some important tips for long, healthy nails: [1]

  • Trim brittle nails after showering, or soak them in moisturizing oil for 15 minutes in the oil and then gently trim them.
  • Avoid using nail polish remover more than twice a month, while avoiding types that contain acetone, which helps dry and crack the nails.
  • Follow an integrated diet that contains all the important food groups for the body, as the nails present clear signs of a lack of nutrients in the body, as a lack of vitamin A, or calcium in the body, causes dryness and brittleness of the nails, and a lack of protein, folic acid, and vitamin (C) It causes delayed nail growth, and protein deficiency causes white streaks to appear on the nails.
  • Moisturizing nails after washing hands.
  • Avoid using nails as a tool to do something specific, such as opening soda cans.
  • Wearing gloves while working with household chemical cleaners, especially, as the latter cause peeling and cracking of nails, and the loss of their natural oils.


Nail lengthening with lavender oil

The way to lengthen nails using lavender oil is summarized in the following points: [2]

  • Put two drops of lavender oil in a bowl filled with warm water. If lavender oil is not available, it can be substituted with any other essential oil, such as rosemary oil or tea tree oil.
  • Soak the nails in the nail bath for five minutes, as this helps soften the cuticles.
  • Dry your hands with a piece of clean cloth, taking into account gently wiping the dry skin instead of rubbing it.
  • Distribute olive oil to the nail polish with fingertips, or any available softening cream.
  • Leave the oil on the nails for a period of between two to five minutes.
  • Gently push the nail cuticle with a special stick, so as not to cause any harm or injury to the skin.


Use a mixture of olive oil and lemon

You can make an oil bath for nail care in the following way: [3]

  • Mix two tablespoons of olive oil with 10 drops of lemon juice.
  • Apply the oil to the cuticles and nails.
  • Repeat the mask every day to keep the nails moist.


References

  1. Donna Kelly, “Tips on How to Grow Long, Healthy Nails , ” www.healthguidance.org , Retrieved 27/4/2018. Edited.
  2. MARGO BENJAMIN (JULY 18, 2017), "How to Lengthen Nail Beds" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 27/4/2018. Edited.
  3. ROSE WELTON (JULY 18, 2017), "Can Home Remedies Promote Nail Growth?" , Www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 27/4/2018. Edited.