Having strong nails is not only good for showcasing the best manicure, but it is also a sign of good health. The best part is that there are also natural remedies to strengthen nails that you can make at home.

With small changes in our lifestyle and habits, we can achieve stronger nails and have them as you have always dreamed. For example, drinking enough water helps retain moisture and keep them strong, but you can also massage them with oils to care for them. Here are some tips you can use to help strengthen your nails in no time.

Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice. Take small portions of the mixture and apply it to your nails with a massage, put on some soft gloves and let it sit overnight. You can do this twice a week for better results.

Warm up a few teaspoons of coconut oil and apply it to your nails and hands with a gentle massage. Besides strengthening the nails, coconut oil will also improve blood circulation while keeping them hydrated. You can also mix warm coconut oil with a few drops of lemon juice, soak your nails in this mixture, and then gently massage.

Sea salt will not only help strengthen brittle nails, but it can also soften cuticles and add shine to the nails. For this natural remedy, you just need to mix a couple of teaspoons of fine sea salt in a small bowl with warm water and two drops of wheat germ oil, frankincense oil, and a few drops of lemon oil. Soak your nails in the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse with warm water, dry, and apply hand cream to hydrate.

Remember that in addition to these natural remedies to strengthen nails, keeping them hydrated with cream, protecting them from detergents, and above all, maintaining an appropriate diet is crucial, as this has a lot to do with how strong or brittle your nails are. If you do not consume enough proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, no home remedy may help you.

A healthy and balanced diet that includes vitamins A, C, D, E, as well as many B vitamins, folic acid, zinc, iron, calcium, and biotin can reduce the risk of brittle nails. With this, not only will your nails grow stronger, but you will also see improvements in your skin, hair, and feel healthier from the inside out.

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