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Step 1
Avoid repetitive trauma to your nails and cuticle. Nothing prevents achieving beautiful nails more than biting or picking at your nails. Damaged nails are highly visible, unattractive and astounding slow to grow back.
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Step 2
Trim and file your nails on a regular basis. Try removing any dead cuticle skin; however, avoid cutting excess cuticles. Remove any dirt or debris hiding beneath your fingernails.
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Step 3
Use the correct manicuring tools to achieve the best results. Avoid manually pulling at cuticles or nails to prevent breakage, discomfort or infections.
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Step 4
Use rubber gloves with cotton liners if your hands are frequently in detergents or cleaning solutions. Harsh chemicals can damage and dehydrate beautiful nails.
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Step 5
Remember to apply a high quality skin moisturizer to your hands and nails after each hand washing. This will prevent excessive nail drying. Dry nails have a tendency to split and crack. Select products that contain either urea or lactic acid for best results.
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Step 6
Consider applying hand moisturizer to your nails prior to sleeping. Wearing latex free gloves after moisturizing will promote better nail plate penetration and increase the cream's effectiveness.
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Step 7
Limit use of irritating nail polish remover to once a month. Find brands that don't contain acetone or formaldehyde which can dry and damage beautiful nails.
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Step 8
Eat a balanced diet with an emphasis on foods high in vitamins A, B, D, biotin and calcium. Medical studies have demonstrated that supplements don't match the efficacy of natural sources of vitamins.
