How can you avoid brittle nails and make them strong? Try these hacks

Are your nails not strong enough? Do your nails end up breaking? Weak nails are no joke and perhaps the most common beauty concern faced by millions around the world. Here are quick hacks for you to avoid brittle nails and make them strong!

Strong, healthy and well-manicured nails speak a lot to your health and beauty quotient. While it’s a sphere of creativity for many with new nail trends popping now and then, many consider it a way to hide their brittle nails. Weak chipped, cracked, split and brittle nails are a common concern among women across the globe. However, many of you might not be aware that they also help in strengthening our grip and fine motor movements. Along with protecting us from various bacteria from entering our body (1). So, do try these hacks and avoid brittle nails and make them strong like gel nails.

Our nails come in contact with everything we touch, whether good or bad. So, it is important to protect them and keep them strong. While there may be numerous reasons behind fragile, brittle nails, there is nothing that a little self-care cannot solve. In this post today I am sharing 8 ways to avoid brittle nails and make them strong. If you are still trying to figure out how do I keep my nails from getting brittle, these quick hacks are worth trying out!

How to avoid brittle nails and make them strong naturally

Firstly let’s understand, What do brittle nails mean? Brittle nails mean that your nails easily become easily cracked, split, chipped, or get peeled,  So, in order to avoid brittle and weak nails, consider cutting down the length while you work on building up their strength. As shorter nails are less exposed to water and chemicals, they are less prone to breaking. Then work on these ways to strengthen your nails.

1. Moisturize your hands and nails regularly for strength

Use a good moisturizer or hand cream to keep your nails and the surrounding skin area hydrated. It will soften the cuticles and nourish the nail along with protection from future damage by locking in the moisture.

You may also try massaging nails and cuticles with cuticle oil. This shall also help to repair, nourish, and moisturize weak nails.

2. Cut back on gel and acrylic manicures

Acrylic nails or gel nail manicures are super popular for their super trendy looks. These are also an easy alternative for those having trouble growing their nails. But frequent use of gel or acrylic manicures can cause your nails to peel and weaken them in the process. Even removing these fake nails requires soaking nails in excessive amounts of acetone which is very drying to the nail.

Quick hacks

• Save these gel or acrylic manicures for special occasions.
• If you prefer to keep these manicures, give your nails a break and time to breathe, grow and strengthen.
• Follow a keratin treatment between such manicures to help nourish your nails.(1)

3. Stay away from toxic nail polishes

Almost all nail polishes contain chemical agents that can make your nail bed dry. Constant usage of nail polish, over extended periods, can make your nails fragile and brittle.

Easy Hack:

• Avoid wearing nail polish for more than a week
• Apply a base coat before every nail polish
• Opt for nail paints without harsh chemicals
• Skip the nail paint for a few days in between a change. This will give your nails time to breathe!

4. Use nail polish remover without acetone to avoid brittle nails

A usual nail polish remover is loaded with chemicals like acetone, a solvent responsible for dissolving nail polish. These nail paint removers are harsh on weak nails and can dry them out further. The presence of acetone can also cause peeling, splitting, and those unsightly white, mottled marks on your nails.

So, try out a remover without acetone, or one with essential oils. These will not only remove polish but only feels gentle on nails and cuticles.

5. Do not overdo the hand sanitiser

Hand sanitisers are typically alcohol-based so constantly rubbing it can dry out your hand and nails leaving them brittle. So, don’t overdo it.

workable Hacks:

• Wash hands with soap and water whenever possible.
• In case you must use a hand sanitiser, try not to get it on the nails.
• Ensure to slather on a moisturizer afterwards to balance the scales.

6. Eat healthy meals and drink water for strong nails.

Missing meals or dieting may lead to vitamin deficiencies putting the strength of your nails in trouble. Make sure to eat healthy meals with enough protein and calcium to promote healthy nails. Biotin-rich foods such as green veggies, eggs, and nuts, may also help. (3)

Also, drinking enough water is essential for health, and our nail health is no exception. Without adequate moisture content, our nails can become brittle and weak. Staying well hydrated will help your nails retain moisture and stay strong.

You may also like to Read: 3 tips to craft a perfect diet and stick to it. Try these Easy detox water recipes to include more water in your day in a fun way!

7. Take biotin supplements and get beauty from within

Biotin-rich foods and supplements may help in strengthening your brittle nails. A lack of biotin in your daily diet can lead to hair loss or scaly skin, while including a good amount of biotin, can work wonders for your skin, hair and nails. Various studies support biotin supplement use to that effect (3).

I recently came across Perfectil a skin, hair and nails supplement by Vitabiotics. It has 20 micronutrients including biotin, zinc and selenium, which contribute to the nourishment of skin, hair and nails. There are no artificial colours, preservatives, lactose, yeast or gelatine and is gluten-free. Just one tablet per day after your main meal can contribute to the maintenance of good skin, hair and nails.

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Hack:

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8. Get your health check-up.

Usually, nails tend to weaken due to frequent exposure to chemicals. This can also be due to any health problem or ageing. In case your nails are not responding to these hacks, do check in with your doctor for any specific health conditions. The sooner you would treat the underlying health issues messing up with your nails, the sooner they would grow healthier and stronger.

So stop asking Why are my nails so weak and brittle? work on these 8 simple steps to avoid brittle nails and make them strong, and with the help of #HealthyLivingWithVitabiotics I’m sure you too can have healthy-looking nails in no time!s

Reference Source:

1. Why do we have fingernails and toenails? https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-have-nails#roles-of-fingernails
2. Top 8 Vitamins and Nutrients for Healthy, Strong Nails- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamins-for-nails
3. Treatment of brittle nails with biotin – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2648686/

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