NAIL HEALTH

Healthy nails

Long, strong, healthy nails are possible,
if you don't fall prey to myths & old wives tales!

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Don't cut or manipulate cuticles

No matter who does your nails, you or a nail salon leave your cuticles alone

TIP
You can push your cuticles back with an orange stick as long as you do it gently

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Use nail hardeners sparingly or not at all
Most of them do more damage than good

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Moisturize the nail bed & the cuticle

Moisturizing the nail bed make cuticles look better
& helps protect nails from breaking due to a lack of moisture


TIP

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 Helpful food supplement & food advice
In several studies, researchers found that 2.5 miligrams daily of Biotin (B7)
increased nail thickness & prevented splitting and breaking.
Good sources of biotin are foods such as:


Check with your doctor
first before taking biotin or any other dietary supplement


Two other nutrients associated with nail health
are silicon & the supplement MSM which are found in some nail products

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Not so helpful supplement & food advice

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Limit professional manicures

TIP
If you continue with professional manicures

If you bring your tools to the manicure, it should cut down on the risk of infections

TIPS
If you do your own nails

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Avoid acetone-based polish removers
It strips the nails & causes them to become brittle

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Avoid rough emery boards
The old-fashioned emery boards are too harsh for nails,
causing small fissures & cracks that lead to breakage

TIP

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Don't overdo hand washing & limit contact with cleaning chemicals
Washing your hands frequently, can ruin your nails

TIP

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Change your soap
Using any soap that strips lipids & other natural oils it will dry your nails

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Choose nail tips over full extensions

IMPORTANT WARNING

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Remember toenails count, too!

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Watch your nails for signs of health problems
Most often nail problems can be traced to

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The American Academy of Dermatology advises that the condition
of your nails can sometimes reflect a problem in your overall health.

Here's what they say to look out for
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