A beautiful manicure is admirable, and especially among the fair sex. But what about those whose nails constantly break, not growing to the desired length, how can you not envy those who have both the correct shape and hard nails.

I must say that brittle and exfoliating nails sometimes become due to the destructive effects of external factors. For example, if you often do housework or wash dishes with detergents (without gloves). From frequent contact with special means, the nails dry out. In general, adverse factors do their job. Plus, there is a lack of vitamins, trace elements, often calcium. Therefore, a course to replenish vitamins in the body will come in handy, especially in the off-season. Adjust your diet as well. Include foods containing calcium: cottage cheese, milk, fish, as well as vegetable - dates, almonds.

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Pay attention to how you use such a must-have item for manicure - like a nail file. It should not be metal, and it must be used correctly: that is, file the nail from the outer edge to the middle and avoid filing in random directions.

Practical Tips

The most affordable way to strengthen - baths with sea salt. It is enough to dissolve a teaspoon of salt and hold for a third of an hour. Repeat the procedure for ten days. A gentle cuticle massage will also help. To do this, apply a little glycerin soap to the massage brush and massage the cuticle. This promotes full blood circulation and removal of dead cells.

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is also one of the most effective. In addition, it is very useful to make nutritious compresses. For example, take a teaspoon of olive oil, add a few drops of lemon juice and lubricate the nail plate overnight. You can generally hold your fingers directly in a solution of vegetable oil and lemon. And then, without wiping, put on cotton gloves and go to bed like that. By the way, lemon is a very useful tool both for strengthening, nourishing, and for eliminating the yellowness of the nail. Sometimes it's enough just to take a lemon slice and apply it to your nails, or cut a whole lemon and dip your fingertips into its half. Hold for 10 minutes - great effect.

If the problem with brittle nails is pronounced, it is worth visiting a beauty salon. The so-called “sealing” procedure involves applying layer after layer of vitamin-containing products to your nails. This ensures deep penetration and lasting effect.

Most importantly, do not be lazy, and many will notice the results of your work when you can make a great manicure.