Brittleness, fragility, delamination of nails on the fingers is a frequent cause of disorders of the beautiful half of humanity. The reasons for this can be very different and have not only a cosmetic character. Brittle nails in some cases indicate the presence of health problems. To deal with trouble, it is necessary to identify the root of the problem and only after that begin recovery procedures.
Local causes and their elimination
One of the most common causes of brittle fingernails is a local cause. That is, certain external factors do not have the best effect on the appearance of the nail plate.
- Exposure to household chemicals. In everyday life, a woman has to deal with various cleaning and detergents. The harmful substances that make up their composition adversely affect the nail, making it fragile and weak. Avoiding this is quite simple: all household chores must be done in special rubber gloves.
- Means for nails. Cosmetics such as nail polishes, gels, and nail polish removers also have a negative effect on the appearance of the nails. You should choose only high-quality products that do not contain harmful components. It happens that even from the use of expensive cosmetics, the nails break and look weakened: perhaps you just need to change the brand. Remember that from time to time nails do need a rest from various cosmetics.
- Wrong manicure. Many girls prefer to take care of their hands on their own. There are frequent cases when incorrect manipulations during manicure lead to brittle nails. The main mistake is the use of a metal nail file, which can damage the nail plate. Use a soft instrument, remembering to work in one direction during the procedure. Also, do not abuse frequent nail extensions, as this procedure noticeably thins the nails, making them weak and lifeless.
When the problem is inside
It happens that even with a careful selection of cosmetics and frequent visits to a manicure specialist, the nails remain weak and inexorably continue to break. It is worth thinking about possible malfunctions in the body itself or about the lack of useful vitamins and minerals. There are several reasons.
- Diets. So, you do not fit into your favorite dress or are preparing for a vacation at sea, respectively, trying to lose extra pounds by resorting to diets. Often, the decision about what this diet will be is made rashly and the new diet has a very meager set of products. The result of an unbalanced meal, as a rule, is one: a deficiency of essential substances in the body. Carried away by diets, remember that food should be varied and must contain calcium, magnesium, protein and other trace elements. Do not give up cereals, meat, fruits and vegetables, and dairy products.
- Lack of moisture in the body. Due to the lack of moisture in the body, the nail plates become dry and acquire a yellowish tint. An integrated approach will help to solve the problem. First, take care of sufficient fluid intake in the body. Hands in this case also need moisturizing: use special creams. For nails, a strengthening bath with sea salt is suitable: for 1 liter of water, you need to take 1 teaspoon of salt and keep your hands in the resulting solution for 20 minutes. After that, use a nourishing cream of sufficient fat content.
- Health problems. Some diseases can cause brittle nails on the hands. Infections, anemia, thyroid and liver disease all make the nails weak. Hormonal failure in the body, namely the lack of estrogen, also leads to brittle nails. The best solution in such a situation is to consult a doctor.
What do the professionals advise?
Experts pay attention to the popular “sealing” of nails today. This procedure gives an instant effect, making the nails well-groomed and beautiful. Its essence is that the master uses preparations containing active substances in their composition. First, there is a thorough polishing of the nail surface, and then a professional cosmetic product with nutrients is rubbed. After sealing for 2 weeks, you can not do a manicure. This is the period during which the procedure applies.
Specialists in the field of nail cosmetology also advise strengthening nails with biogel. Biologically active gel is a substance that is successfully used to create the shape of nails, strengthen and improve them. Its composition is based on organic proteins, vitamins A, E. It is odorless and does not cause allergic reactions. Before applying the biogel, a small polishing of the nails is done. Biogel lasts up to 3-4 weeks, after which a correction should be made. This procedure can be done over a long period of time, as it is absolutely harmless.
The only disadvantage of this procedure is that after applying the biogel, direct contact of the nails with aggressive detergents should not be allowed.
Recommendations of traditional medicine
Traditional medicine recipes have also been widely used. It is not always possible to go to the salon and treat yourself to an expensive procedure, but every woman can find the right ingredients and a few minutes of free time. There are many recipes for various masks and mixtures to prevent brittle nails. Consider the most famous and effective of them.
- Bath with sea salt. If you don’t have a marine one at hand, a regular cookbook will do. In a glass of warm water, you need to dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt and hold your hands in the resulting solution for 15 minutes. To achieve the maximum effect after the procedure, you do not need to wash your hands.
- A bath with vitamin A. For cooking, you will need warm vegetable oil, preferably olive, an ampoule with vitamin and a small amount of lemon juice. Soak your hands in the mixture for a few minutes. To get the maximum effect, you can also do this procedure: rub the oil liberally into the skin of the hands and nails, then put on special gloves for manicure and do not take them off until morning.
- Compresses based on hot pepper. The procedure is especially good in cases where brittle nails are provoked by insufficient blood circulation in the area of the fingertips. Mix your favorite hand cream with a pinch of ground red pepper. The resulting mixture should be slightly heated using a water bath, then applied to the fingertips and held for 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly after the procedure. This…
