How to Strengthen Weak Fingernails Naturally

Weak and brittle fingernails are a common malady. Fortunately, only a few minutes a day of care can strengthen your fingernails. As a bonus, your cuticles will emerge from the process healthy and lovely.

Things You'll Need

• Cold-pressed olive oil
• Vitamin E capsules
• 2 tbsp. dried nettle
• 2 tbsp. oat straw
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Soak your fingertips in a small bowl of cold pressed olive oil for a few minutes every day. When you're done, massage the oil lightly into your cuticles.

2. Break open a vitamin E capsule and massage the oil into your fingernails. Repeat every evening before bed.

3. Place 2 tbsp. of dried nettle and 2 tbsp. of oat straw in a cup, and fill the cup with boiling water. Cover and let the herbs steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Drink 3 cups daily.

4. Soak your fingernails in a bowl of lemon juice for 10 minutes every day.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear gloves whenever you expose your hands to hot water or chemicals such as detergents. Too much time in the water can make your nails thin, brittle and weak.

• Take a good multivitamin with calcium every day to help build strong nails.

• Keep your nails in good health by massaging olive oil or vegetable oil into them daily.