Nail care

How to strengthen brittle nails naturally

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: January 16, 2017
How to strengthen brittle nails naturally
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Brittle nails can be a pain for those who want to always have a perfect manicure. Eating a healthy diet with all the necessary nutrients, is the best way to maintain strong nails. But there are also some natural options that will help you have beautiful hands. At OneHowTo.com we explain how to strengthen brittle nails naturally.

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Steps to follow:

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Natural nail masks are an excellent choice when it comes to strengthening brittle nails. And one of the most popular ingredients to do this is with olive oil, thanks to its moisturizing properties and vitamins which significantly improve your nails' appearance.

Apply a little olive oil with cotton to your nails and leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off with a mild soap. Do this several times a week and you'll have strong, well hydrated nails in no time.

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If, in addition to strengthening your brittle nails you also want to whiten them a little, you can mix some olive oil with lemon juice, creating a mask and applying it as explained above.

It's preferable to do it at night, so that you don't handle any chemicals.

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Onions are a wonderful natural remedy for various ailments. They strengthen brittle nails thanks to a combination of vitamin E and iron. If the smell doesn't bother you, chop half of a large onion, or a small whole onion, put it in a bowl, then, cover your hands with the pieces. Leave them in contact with the onions for at least 10 minutes and then let them dry for several minutes without washing.

Do this as many times a week as you possibly can, and you'll have nails that are stronger and healthier.

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Have you ever put a little garlic on your nails to stop yourself from biting them? So you should know that at the time, you were giving them one of the best remedies for strengthening them. Garlic is also an effective way to fight bacterial and fungal infections, so you can add it as a strengthening foundation to improve the brittleness of your nails.

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Thanks to its vitamin E content, castor oil is another great remedy to strengthen and take care of brittle nails. Apply daily for 10 minutes and you'll have much healthier nails.

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Natural supplements such as evening primrose will also helps strengthen your nails totally natural. Gloves are also recommended when cleaning your nails and we suggest using commercial nail strengtheners to improve brittleness and keep your nails as strong as possible.

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Tips

  • Do not use alcohol-based products on your nails if they are brittle as they can worsten their condition
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Norma Hobbs
What is the most suitable type of nail file to use, please?
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Norma,

If you have brittle nails, you don't want a coarser file. An emery board should work, but you can go up in strength until you get the right one for you. A coarse metal file will likely do damage.
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