People don’t always understand the importance of having healthy nails — right? But the truth is that your nails not only help you look pretty, but they also maintain your body and your muscles, as well as offer great protection from the outside world. In fact, scientists have said that healthy nails are the second most important factor for skin health, after a regular dose of vitamins A and E.
The reason nail fungus spreads so easily is because those of us who don’t take care of our nails haven’t spent time working on them, not to mention that we forget how to care for them every now and then. As a result, dry and brittle nails aren’t a big concern for most people, but they are very important, as lack of hydration can trigger nail fungus. For you nail-obsessed DIYers out there, we’ve compiled five of the best tips to get you through this rough patch of dry and brittle nails.
Hydrate Your Nails Regularly
A girl’s best friend is always her body, which is why you need to take care of your nails at the same time. Lacking proper hydration leaves you vulnerable to fungus, as well as give your nails a blotchy appearance. It can even cause some fungal infections. If your nails are not getting enough hydration, be sure to make sure that you massage your hands once in a while with a gel hydrating lotion such as La Prairie Facial Treatment Oil ($190) or Dr. Brandt Complete, 24 Hour Replenishing Treatment ($152).
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Massage Your Hands Daily
If you’re loving the hydrating oils, but are left frustrated after using it, massage your hands every day. Massage is an effective way to stimulate blood flow and circulation, which helps to dilate the blood vessels in your hands. It also activates the lymphatic system, which helps to carry away waste products from your skin. But that isn’t all. Massage can also lighten dark discoloration caused by fungus, as it brings up the blood flow.
Remove Old Cements From Nails
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s actually important to remove old polish every now and then so that the nail bed isn’t over-caked with old polish. This is how nails start to weaken from dryness.
I highly recommend taking this as part of your monthly beauty and nail care regimen. If you can’t get to a salon, make sure to follow the instructions of your nail polish. For greasy stains and older polish, brush them off with a makeup brush.
Maintain Your Toner Schedule
As we’ve already mentioned, excessive use of nail polish can lead to drying out your nail beds, leading to a rashy appearance. Certain brands do a good job at preventing dry nails, and they’ll even give you a special keeping-your-toothbrush-strong seal. But make sure to make sure that you pick up your recommended mixture of toensinol and salicylic acid twice a week.
Apply Tummy Therapy
Studies have shown that not only are your nails healthier, but you can feel so much better too if you embrace the basics and start eating right. According to Curves, belly burn is the key indicator that tells us how healthy our nails are. You can even take it a step further and get it so that you can trust that every part of your body is healthy, and skin on your scalp can get the same treatments as it is to help it maintain health and support the immune system.
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