From strengtheners to night masks to nutrition: all the beauty tips designed for those who want top nails
Hands are a business card and it is normal to want healthy and strong nails. However, it can happen that they are weaker due to a too aggressive manicure or a reconstruction not done perfectly, or because we live in a very stressful period: there are many reasons that prevent us from showing off nails in perfect shape. As with the rest of the body, our extremities also need some simple but essential precautions, which will allow us to show off perfect hands that will make anyone envious!
Here are ten beauty tips designed for you: ready to take notes? Keep reading this article!
Filing your nails: tips to follow
First of all, choosing the right file. Rigid files are generally the most popular among nail addicts, but we prefer the soft ones because they are less aggressive while ensuring the same result as hard files. Nails should always be filed in the same direction, delicately but quickly so as not to damage the nail plate and to avoid chipping them. Start from the outside and then move towards the center: follow the natural shape of the nail but if you want to modify it, just be careful to maintain symmetry. Conclude this first step of the manicure by passing a polishing file that removes all residues and gives a smoother and brighter nail.
Soften the cuticles
Don't just focus on the skin on your hands: the area around your nails also needs to be treated to soften the cuticles and do a very careful job in the details. In addition, your nails need to be constantly moisturized to lighten yellowing and avoid unsightly stains. Here are two super easy solutions. Soak your ends in salt water with lemon for about 15 minutes, every day. If you notice that your nails tend to flake, don't forget to use sweet almond oil, which is also excellent for cuticles. It needs to be massaged very carefully and slowly to help it absorb. Alternatively, you can use argan oil or coconut oil or the simpler olive oil which is very useful and effective when your nails (and hands) are particularly dry.
Don't give up on night masks
If you need a last minute treatment and if the situation is a red light, opt for a nail mask for the night: it restructures the plates and makes the skin softer thanks to the soothing and hydrating ingredients present in the formula. You can choose comfortable gloves, soaked in product, to wear during the hours of sleep, or apply nourishing treatments that should be massaged and left on until the morning.
Always apply a strengthener
Another beauty ally, the nail strengthener with keratin is very useful for preventing sudden breakages and flaking. Among all the proposals on the market, choose a keratin hardener, a substance naturally present in nails that is, at the same time, the cure to strengthen them. Remember to apply the strengthener on perfectly clean nails.
And then a base
Before applying the nail polish, it is essential to use a base (the most common name is base coat ) which adds a layer of protection to the nail and improves the performance of the nail polish.
Using the right acetone
If you want to remove everything to change the color, you can't do without a solvent like acetone. But be careful: it must be as delicate as possible. A product that is too aggressive could dry and, therefore, weaken the nail and give rise to white spots, which are really unpleasant to see. To be on the safe side, always read the label.
Follow a healthy diet
Often the solution for strong nails is closer than it seems: for example, it is in the pantry! Just choose the right mix of foods that can guarantee the correct intake of nutrients such as zinc and selenium.
Choosing the best allies: supplements
If you cannot ensure that you get enough nutrients through your diet, then enrich your beauty routine with supplements containing vitamin C, biotin (which participates in the keratin formation process) and selenium which helps maintain healthy nails.
What are you waiting for? The solution for strong and beautiful nails is at your fingertips!
Supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
By Grazia 