Nails can be natural or blood-red, long or short. But, first of all they should be healthy and well-groomed. Even from nature, beautiful nails lose their beauty in certain periods of life. This may be due not only to the lack of manicure, but also due to inadequate nutrition. To keep the nails healthy and beautiful, you need to take care of both external and internal contents. You must adhere to a balanced diet, perform a manicure, care for brittle nails and protect them from harmful environmental factors.
Internal balance.
If the nutrients in the body are not balanced, even the best manicure will not cope with the problem nails. Note, it's not just about the lack of any trace elements. Bad as a deficiency of important substances (nails are too weak), and excess. For example, too high a level of calcium causes hardening of the nail plate so much that the nails begin to crumble and lose elasticity. Therefore, when there are any problems with the condition of the nails, hair and skin, you may need to perform electrolyte studies to diagnose this problem. Then you can take the necessary measures. Beneficial effect on the health of nails has biotin (vitamin H). Also recommended drugs with vitamins A and E, extract of horsetail - it is rich in silicon. However, an additional intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium should be done only after consulting a doctor. By taking these ingredients at your discretion, you can do yourself harm.
Additional care.
Before caring for the nails, you need to find out their type. Nails, as well as skin and hair, can be dry or greasy. Your further actions depend on this. On the eye "figure out" the type of nails can not be - it should determine the master of manicure. After that, it is easier to choose the right means for care and additional nutrition. Dry nails do not like funds with calcium supplements. But they will thank you if you oil them. Stratification of the nail plate can be an indication that the nails are dried. There are also people who have almost all the nails in perfect condition, and one or two are problematic. As a rule, it is an innate feature. In this case, it is necessary to take care of the problem nails separately.
The most common defects are the nails.
Excessive fragility. An excellent way of treatment is with paraffin. But not simple, but a special paraffin for the skin of the legs, hands and nails. Cosmetic paraffin, of course, is different from the pharmacy. It is enriched with vitamins and essential oils. Therefore, it restores, nourishes and rejuvenates the horny composition of the nails.
Excessive softness. To strengthen the nails are used special nutrients, mainly based on calcium. Use it as a medicine, until you achieve the desired result, rather than on an ongoing basis. Too long application of calcium compounds can lead to brittle nails. If after 6-8 weeks you do not see an improvement, then you need to change the method used. Perhaps you should go to a specialist for advice on appropriate dietary supplements.
White spots. This is a normal phenomenon due to vitamin deficiency. But this is only one reason. White spots can be the result of taking medications, appear with excess calcium in the body or it's just an innate trait.
Dark spots. They are often the result of trauma. And also appear when walking in uncomfortable shoes. Such spots are manifested in different ways. They can exfoliate on separate sites, and the nail thus changes its color. In no case they can not be torn off. You will have to wait until the nail itself does not get off - it can take more than a year. If spots get shades of blue or green, you should consult a dermatologist to exclude the development of shingles. In addition, if local spots on the nails soften, this is also a cause for concern. Perhaps there was a fungus. Only a specialist can prescribe antibiotics to fight the fungus.
Manicure Tips:
The basis. If you are painting your nails, do not forget to pre-apply the base. The base not only prolongs the life of the enamel. It also protects nails from discoloration and toxic effects of nail polish. This is a very important technique in cosmetology, especially for women, often changing the colors of enamel.
Nailfile. The most common cause of bad manicure is the use of a metal nail file. And also sawing in two directions - forward and backward. The correct movement must be carried out in only one direction. Improper "sawing" is the most common cause of nail bundle. Nails have a porous structure and when they are sawed from both sides, their structure is opened. This phenomenon is similar to brittle hair. It is also important to choose the right type of nail file. Coarse spraying on the saw is suitable for strong, hard nails. Average grain size, most popular - for normal undamaged nails. For thin and flexible nails, we recommend a surface with very fine grains. A file with small grains is also used for finishing nails. Diamond is the most optimal coating for a saw. It does not damage the structure of the nail.
Polishing of nails. Too frequent polishing of nails with special plates and too strong pressing during polishing are very harmful to the health of nails. This procedure is allowed no more than once every two to three weeks. Each time after the procedure, the nail plate becomes thinner, and the girls then wonder why the nails are so soft and flexible. To nails glitter, you can rub them with a soft cloth moistened with olive oil. It does not harm nails and gives good effect.
Circumcision of nails. Radical cuttings of nails can provoke their accelerated growth. Moreover, careless handling of sharp instruments in the living part of the nail bed can lead to painful damage and infection. This can cause irreparable damage to newly grown nails. Professional stylist gently cuts the nail only until soft crust. At home, before processing the nails, they must be steamed.
Adverse factors.
The destruction of nails is often the result of drugs or the lack of protection of hands from chemicals. Any long-term treatment may reflect on the condition of the nails. Some antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives, immunosuppressants are often bad for them. Nails can become even softer and become covered with white spots. Fortunately, after a while everything returns to its previous state. If the nails after the medication is not restored, then they can help with additional care and proper nutrition.
Home chemistry is also unsafe for nails. Dishwashing detergents, cleaning or washing agents are especially harmful to nails. Since they remove fat components and dry their nails. To protect your nails, you must always use rubber gloves.
During pregnancy and feeding hormonal changes weaken the condition of the nail plates. Although in the second trimester of pregnancy an increased amount of nutrients make the nails strong and beautiful. However, starting from the third trimester and during the period of breastfeeding, calcium is washed out of the nails, which leads to their weakness and brittleness. But do not panic, with time the situation stabilizes.
Unfortunately, nails become hostages of beauty. To look attractive, women have to grind them, cover with an airproof layer of lacquer, rinse with chemical solvents. It's no wonder that on one not the most beautiful day, women notice that their nails have become dull, thin and fragile - like paper. To avoid this, follow the advice given above. And at least once in a few months, arrange for them vacations without acetone, lacquer and polishing. With the right manicure, caring for brittle nails ceases to be a problem.