How to Strengthen Brittle Nails

We all want to have strong beautiful nails, but we are not all gifted with them. Fingernails are made from keratin, which is a tough protein, but there are many things that can damamge them. Some of the items that weaken are nails are overexposure to hot water, harsh cleaning products, detergents, acetone nail polish removers, etc. Luckily there are some things you can do to help strengthen brittle nails.

Instructions

1. 

   Nail Polish Remover -

   First off you should use acetone free nail polish removers to help protect your nails. Using acetone nail polish removers strips your nails of their natural oils and can cause peeling on delicate nails.

2. 

   Use A Hand And Nail Cream -

   Using a cream made specifically for hands and nails is a good way to protect and strengthen them. Use it daily morning and night, make sure to apply it at night so it can soak in.

3. 

   Use A Nail Strengthener -

   You can find a good nail strengthening product to help your nails. Look in the nail polish section to find a good one. Apply it once a week and you will notice your nails harden and they will also look healthier.

4. 

   Your Diet -

   Eating the right foods helps you from the inside out. Biotin also known as vitamin B7 can help strengthen your nails and is found in the following foods, egg yolks, milk, beans, nuts, tomatoes, poultry, fish, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, yeast, and liver. You should aim
   for 2.5 milligrams of vitamin B7 a day.Not only is biotin good for your nails, but also your skin, hair and it helps your body to produce glucose.

5. 

   See Your Doctor -

   If none of these tip work then you should consider seeing your doctor. You may have a treatable medical condition or a nutritional deficiency that they can detect.