We often tend to ignore our nails and do not take care of them as we do with our skin and hair. But what we do not know is that our nails tell a lot about our overall health. Poor health can be a reason for your nails growing abnormally.
Usually, slow-growing nails come with age but sometimes it can be a sign of illness or nutritional deficiency. If you like keeping your nails long but it is too brittle and keep breaking then here are a few home remedies to make them strong.
Egg Shells: The calcium in eggshells can promote nail growth. Crush a few eggshells till it turns into a fine powder, mix it with clear nail polish and apply.
Orange Juice: Orange helps collagen production that plays a huge role in promoting nail health.
Coconut Oil: This ingredient is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants which makes it a great nail supplement. Massage the oil on your nails and fingers before going to bed every day for better results.
Lemon Juice: Lemon is rich in vitamin C that helps makes nails grow faster. Mix some lemon juice with three spoons of olive oil, heat it and apply on clean nails.
Apple Cider Vinegar: This ingredient has anti-fungal properties that help get rid of any fungal nail infections by neutralising the alkaline environment.
Olive Oil: Olive oil helps nails retain their moisture by going to the inner layer and nourishing it.
Vaseline Or Petroleum Jelly: Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly on clean nails and leave it for 10 minutes before washing it off.
