Your nails can tell a lot about your health, so if they're not strong and healthy looking, check out these tips.
- Nail health relies on sufficient supplies of protein, B vitamins, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, iodine, and iron. So make sure you're eating a balanced diet that includes all of these.
- If you wear nail polish, use an acetone-free remover, since acetone can dry out your nails, causing them to crack, which can lead to an infection under your nails.
- Don't bite, pick, or remove your cuticles or hangnails. Not only can this damage your nail bed (the skin underneath your nail), but this can also allow bacteria to enter your skin and cause an infection. Instead just push your cuticles back with a plastic cuticle tool.
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- Take care of your nails. Regularly trim your nails (with a clipper, not your teeth), and smooth rough edges with an emery board. Clean under your nails and then moisturize them to prevent cracking or breakage.
- If you like to get manicures and pedicures, make sure you go to a reputable place that cleans their instruments between each customer.
Fit's Tip: If you notice discoloration, indentations, or opaqueness on your nails, it's a good idea to see a doctor. Your nails can give clues about conditions such as anemia, Hepatitis, lupus, heart disease, or problems with your lungs.
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Colline
7 For All Mankind
I have the worst nails. Weak and ridged because I can't stop biting them and the skin/cuticle.
1My nails are rided and VERY peely. I thought they'd get better when I started taking vitamins and eating better but no luck.
2julibul: Mine are the same way.
3I love manis!
4Mine split a lot because I mess around with them too much. I file them and buff them a lot, plus I always use nail polish remover WITH acetone (because it's the only stuff that gets off the really dark colors). I've started using a nail strengthening clear coat and it's helping. Plus, I've stopped with the super-aggressive filing/buffing, so MAYBE they'll stop splitting and peeling.
5my nails are very breakable and it takes 4 ever to grow back
6I recently started taking prenatal vitamins (found at your local drug store) and HOLY MOLY, my break-every-day, super thin nails have completely done a 360 in just a few weeks. The other night I whacked my nail on my kitchen cupboard, and rather than breaking the nail, I SCRATCHED THE WOOD with my nail. I almost died of shock, hahaha. My boyfriend says they look like a French manicure, but without actually doing anything to them - they used to be practically see-through they were so thin.
So yeah, prenatal vitamins totally won me over. I'm just sad it took me so long to just buy a bottle and give them a try!
7Thank you Xandara ..i recently started taking them and so far there not breaking
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