How to Strengthen Your Nails
Nails are great to show off. Keep them strong and healthy with these useful tips.
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You Will Need
- Biotin supplements(Vitamin B)
- Foods containing biotin
- Milk
- Polish containing vitamins A, C, D, and E
- Petroleum jelly, castor oil, or olive oil
Steps
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Step 1
Take vitamin B
Take 300 micrograms of the B vitamin biotin, four to six times each day to give you healthy nails. Brittle nails can result from biotin or iron deficiencies and circulation problems.
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Step 2
Eat biotin rich foods
Eat food containing biotin, such as cheese, eggs, peanuts, and cauliflower.
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Step 3
Increase zinc
Increase your zinc intake for stronger nails with a daily glass of milk.
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Step 4
Limit use of nail polish remover
Use nail polish remover sparingly to prevent dry nails and cuticles. Use nail polish remover that is acetate-based.
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Avoid removers with acetone or formaldehyde, which is drying to nails.
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Step 5
File in one direction
File your nails in one direction, twice a week, with a fine-grain file.
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Avoid filing in a back and forth motion, and never file when your nails are wet.
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Step 6
Coat nails
Coat your nails with polish containing vitamins A, C, D, and E.
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Step 7
Keep nails hydrated
Keep your nails hydrated by moisturizing them every evening with petroleum jelly, castor oil, or olive oil. Rub a small amount into the cuticle and the skin surrounding the nail.
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Did you know? Your nails grow faster in the summer than in the winter.
