How to Care for Soft Nails
Beautifully, manicured, nails, add a finished touch to your personal care. For many people, achieving a manicure is easy. However, if you have soft nails it can be difficult. Even though it seems impossible to have strong nails it can be done. Knowing how to care for soft nails is the answer to having strong nails. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Protein-based clear nail polish Rubber gloves Elemi oil Magnesium Supplements
Instructions
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Wear gloves when washing dishes. Any time your hands will be in water or touching detergent you should wear gloves. This protects your nails from chemicals, not only in the ones you are using but ones that may be in the water. Nails are more prone to tears and rips when they are soften by water.
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Keep nail polish on. Even if it is only clear nail polish. This will add a layer of protection to the nails. There are many clear nail polish choices on the market, but choose one that is protein-based and not synthetic. Nail Tek is one brand that offers this. Nail Tek II for soft peeling, nails, is designed to heal thin, soft, weak or peeling nails.
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Eat well. To care for soft nails, eat a good diet. A diet designed by Body Language, suggests eating a diet high in protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and plenty of water. In addition Body Language suggests avoiding, "refined sugars and simple carbohydrates."
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Make sure that you have enough magnesium in your diet. According to Body Language, "Over 60 percent of all magnesium in the body is found in the skeleton." Since the nails are made of bone it is important that we get enough of it. Taking magnesium supplements is an assured way of meeting this need and helps to strengthen soft nails.
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Rub oil on your finger nails. The idea behind this trick is that the oil keeps water away from the nail. Water softens the nails so this is a good idea. While any oil will due, there is one in particular that is a good choice. It is called Elemi. It is an essential oil and it can be found in most health food stores.
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Avoid picking at or biting your nails. The force that is applied on the nail from biting or picking at the nail weakens it. If at all possible, keep a nail file with you at all times. File the nails often to keep the sides smooth. This will reduce the desire to bite the nails.
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Tips & Warnings
Wearing gloves while doing dishes also keeps your hands beautiful.
Resources
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