If you have weak nails or brittle nails and looking for natural remedies to strengthen your nails, first you must know the basics about your nails.
Human nails are made of keratin – a tough protective protein. Hence intake of protein is very essential to strengthen nails. In addition to this, sufficient intake of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D and calcium also help to strengthen your brittle nails. Hence, include these macronutrient and micronutrients in your diet to cure your brittle nails.
Additionally, there are some easy and very effective natural remedies available to strengthen nails which can help you a lot. Here, I’m telling you 3 natural remedies to strengthen your nails.
DIY Video To Strengthen Nails
Watch the following video to learn home remedies to strengthen your brittle nails.
How To Strengthen Nails : Natural Remedy 1
- Massage your nails with Glycerin for 5 minutes.
- Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash your nails without soap.
- Repeat it daily. It will strengthen your nails in few days.
How To Strengthen Nails : Natural Remedy 2
- Take olive oil in a bowl.
- Soak your fingers in it for 15 minutes.
- Wash your hands with Lukewarm water and mild soap, but don’t wash your nails with soap.
- Do it daily. You will have strong nails very soon.
How To Strengthen Nails : Natural Remedy 3
- Massage your nails with fresh lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Leave it for 5 minutes after massage and then wash your nails without soap.
- Repeat it twice a week. Very soon you will have beautiful and strong nails.
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Thanks for sharing this informative post. So far I have only tried #1 and #3 which really works. I’m curious about olive oil and would like to try it too. Thanks again. Cheers!