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We all know that biting nails is a bad habit but some of us just can’t help it. Not to sound like your pre-primary teacher but yes, please stop biting your nails. Biting your nails can cause damage to the skin around your nails. It also transfers dirt from your nails to your mouth harming your teeth. So while biting nails doesn’t sound that serious, you should never do it.
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If you have ever pulled your hangnail you know how bad it hurts. But leaving it like that isn’t the way to go either. The only solution to this is trimming. The best way to do this is by softening it. Soak your nails in warm water for 10 minutes and then use a nail cutter to trim them. Make sure to be gentle.
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Yes, we are aware of the fact that salon-done nails look pretty. But at the same time, they are harming your natural nails. Acrylic and gel nails cause problems like nail separation, burning and swelling of your nails. So it might be a good temporary fix but is harming your nails in the longer run.
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Acetone causes dehydration of nails. It is harmful as it can damage your nails making them brittle and dry. An acetone-free nail paint remover will leave your nails feeling nourished and healthy.
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Filing your nails aggressively can damage your nails and lead to infection and in some cases nail bed scarring. Make sure that when you file your nails you are gentle with them. File them in one direction and shape them as you like. But avoid going back and forth with it.
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As obvious as it sounds, nail care starts with keeping your nails germ free. If you notice dirt growing under your nails use a cuticle stick.
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As dirt accumulates more in longer nails keeping your nails long can cause bacterial infection. Trim it regularly to keep them nice and clean.
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If your nails are brittle that’s mostly because they aren’t hydrated enough to grow. Dry and flaky nails break easily. This can be avoided by applying moisturiser on them.
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When you scrape your nail paint it strips away a layer of your nail too which takes the shone away from the nails. Avoid scraping your nail paint and always remove it with an acetone-free nail polish remover.
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While washing dishes your nails are exposed to water and dish soap which makes it softer and easy to break. So if you want pretty nails and clean dishes both, gloves are the way to go.
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What you eat highly impacts your body. The white lines on your nails are caused by calcium deficiency. That’s why maintaining a healthy diet is important if you want healthy-looking nails.
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This tip appears everywhere. The world is telling you to drink enough water. Drinking water has several benefits, healthy-looking nails are one of them. Drinking water can help you with nail growth and it also prevents flaky cuticles. So listen to the world and drink enough water.
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While there are many things you shouldn’t apply to your nails. Nail hardener isn’t one of them. Nail hardeners are used to protect and strengthen your nails. Acts as a good top coat on your nail polish and makes it last longer.
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You might have noticed that even after you remove your nail polish. There’s some left under your cuticles. To remove that use a cotton earbud and dip it into a chemical-free nail polish remover. Clean your cuticles using it for shinier nails.
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If you’re a nail polish hoarder or even if you just have your one go-to shade. Make sure that you are buying nail polishes which are free of harsh chemicals.
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