Beauty

Tips for maintaining beautiful nails

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Like a great new haircut or a terrific skin care regimen, healthy, well-manicured nails are an integral part of a neat, pulled-together appearance. Taking care of your nails not only improves how your hands look, but also helps you stay hygienic and healthy. The article will delve in simple tips at home that can help you keep healthy and fabulous nails:

A good diet for good nails

The physical appearance of most body parts reflects the inner state of the body, so a healthy diet will reflect in healthy nails too.Have a proper diet rich in protein like; liver,  soy products, beans, whole grain products, green spinach, fresh vegetables, , nuts, egg yolks, dry fruits like raisins, dates etc.

 Boost calcium intakes

The most basic sources of calcium we know are diary, which are good, however did you know that beetroots contain more calcium and vitamin D? Regular consumption of beetroots is likely to make all your finger nails incredibly healthy and strong.

 Cleaning stained nails

Given the number of things our hands get into contact with on a daily, the chances of nails getting stained from ink, paint, markers, dyes etc. is likely. And scrubbing with harsh soaps may weaken them. Take this home recipe for cleaning your stained nails.

1 tbsp. of lemon juice

Directions: Squeeze a tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cup of  water and dip all your fingernails or toenails in this  solution  for a couple of minutes. Then thoroughly clean them with warm water then use a moisturizer. This really is a helpful nail care tip to get rid of stains on your nails.

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 Strengthening nails daily

2 tbsp. Mustard oil

Place some luke warm water in a basin, add the mustard oil. Dip your fingernails and toenails for 10 minutes. Rub each of them slowly  gradually to ensure   proper circulation of blood.

 Hardening nails on a daily  

2 tbsp. olive oil

After washing your fingers and toes clean. Warm a little olive oil, brush this oil on the nails for 15 minutes.

  Don’t bite your nails!

It’s bad for your teeth and your nails. Also, the saliva has nail weakening enzymes. Even if you don’t bite, keep your nails out of your mouth.

 Trim your nails 

Having long nails may seem fashionable, but it’s also elementary school science that nails harbor dirt so long nails are not really hygienic.

 

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