How to Keep Nails Strong While Wearing Fakes

Keep your nails strong whie wearing fakes.

Keeping your fingernails healthy and strong while wearing acrylic nails is a concern most women who wear fake nails have. This is understandable, but with some basic nail care, you can keep your nails healthy and strong. Acrylic nails are safe and usually do not harm your nails. When having acrylics put on see a professional. Amateur nail technicians can damage your cuticles and remove too much of your nail bed.

Instructions

1. Apply moisturizer to your hands throughout the day and before you go to bed.

2. Take a multivitamin that contains biotin, calcium, zinc and iron, and eat a healthy diet.

3. Avoid using your acrylics to pick at things, this could cause your nails to lift and damage your nail bed.

4. Do not use cuticle removers or pick at your cuticles; this can lead to an infection.

5. Wash and thoroughly dry hands. Don't allow hands to stay moist because bacteria loves to breed in damp environments.

Tips & Warnings

• Bacterial infections can cause your real nails to flake or separate from your nail bed. Prevent these conditions by keeping your hands clean and dry.

References

• Mayo Clinic: How To Keep Your Fingernails Strong
• Mother Nature: Fingernail Problems
• Hooked On Nails: Natural Nails And Their Care