How Can I Get Hard Long Fingernails?
Getting longer, harder nails takes time and a willingness to change how you treat your hands and nails. Brittle, thin nails are hard to grow out and often when you do grow them out, they end up splitting or peeling. However, getting naturally long, hard nails simply requires a regular routine of nail maintenance and care. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Nail clippers
- Moisturizing soap
- Hand towel
- Cuticle and hand moisturizing lotion
- Nail strengthener
- Nail strengthening polish remover
Instructions
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Cut your nails down. Cut each nail carefully so all your nails are one length. Run a file across the tip of each nail to remove any jagged or uneven edges. Run the nail file across the nail one way. Avoid moving the file back and forth or over filing. Wash your nails thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Pat the nails dry completely with a hand towel.
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Moisturize your hands and nails with a moisturizing hand lotion. Your nails need adequate moisture to properly grow. Apply a moisturizer specifically designed for cuticles. You can find combination hand and cuticle lotion at many stores. Massage the lotion into the cuticle area of each nail and let it dry.
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Cover your nails with a nail-strengthening formula. Apply the formula from the cuticle to the tip of your nail. Use a formula that helps keep your nails moisturized by locking in any moisture. Follow the exact instructions on your nail formula bottle. Let the formula dry completely. Leave it on the nails for a week and then remove it with a nail strengthening polish remover. Let the nails breathe for a couple of hours, then reapply the strengthening formula.
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Stimulate your nail beds with massage a few times a day. Gently massage the nail bed of each nail for a few seconds throughout the day. Massaging your nail beds stimulates growth in your nails.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear gloves during chores such as washing dishes. Too much water dries out your nails and causes brittleness and breakage. Use soaps that moisturize and frequently apply moisturizing hand lotion.
Avoid using your fingernails to open things such as soda cans or bags. Applying too much pressure on your nails causes breakage and also wears them down. Once you get a break or split in your nail, it is hard to repair it.
Certain nail strengtheners contain ingredients that cause an allergic reaction in some people. Always check the label before you purchase and apply the formula to your hands.
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