How to Condition and Strengthen Nails Using Kitchen Ingredients
Use oil to remedy rough cuticles, moisturize and fix peeling or flaking.As long as the oils are fresh, in good condition and edible, they should be safe for your skin and nail regions., Fix dry or brittle nails using olive oil.Olive oil contains...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use oil to remedy rough cuticles
However, it's always a good idea to do a small skin patch test first.
Improvements in nails when using oil will usually take about two to three weeks. -
Step 2: moisturize and fix peeling or flaking.As long as the oils are fresh
, If possible, use a ceramic or glass pan for heating in.
Do not heat excessively or heat until hot; just a gentle warm.
Warming by holding it over a candle flame is another option, or even using it straight from the bottle if it is a warm day and the bottle is warm. , Massage the oil into the nails. , This ensures that it gets well into the nails and surrounding nail skin.
Alternatively, you can soak your nails in warm olive oil for 15 to 30 minutes, perhaps while watching TV or listening to music and relaxing. , This keeps the oil in place and prevents your nails from leaving oil stains everywhere.
Leave on overnight during sleep. , Your nails should be feeling softer and less brittle.
Repeat once daily until your nails improve noticeably. ,,, Leave on for a few hours.
This will moisturize your nails. ,,,, Ensure that it is gently heated, not made too warm.
Resting the bottle in warm water can be sufficient to melt solid coconut oil in cooler temperatures. , Do this daily at nighttime, before bedtime. , If wished, add some drops of rosemary oil and honey.
Microwave together for 15 to 20 seconds.
Soak in this for 15 minutes.
This soak can be done once to twice a week. -
Step 3: in good condition and edible
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Step 4: they should be safe for your skin and nail regions.
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Step 5: Fix dry or brittle nails using olive oil.Olive oil contains vitamin E for improved blood circulation and can help to repair dry
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Step 6: damaged and brittle nails and strengthen them as well.Use as explained in the following steps.
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Step 7: Warm the olive oil gently in a saucepan.
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Step 8: Apply the gently warmed olive oil to your nails.
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Step 9: Continue massaging for 5 minutes.
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Step 10: Place cotton gloves over your hands.
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Step 11: Remove the gloves and wash your hands the following morning.
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Step 12: Use flaxseed oil to help with nail growth.It contains α-linolenic acid (ALA)
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Step 13: an omega-3 fat that is needed in the human diet and can help to alleviate skin and nail dryness and other issues.The oil also contains protein
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Step 14: lecithin
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Step 15: potassium
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Step 16: magnesium and B vitamins.Follow the next steps to use.
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Step 17: Massage your nails with flaxseed for a few minutes.
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Step 18: Pull cotton gloves over your nails and fingers.
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Step 19: Wash the oil off with warm water when you've finished massaging.
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Step 20: Use once or twice a day until you notice an improvement in the condition of your nails.
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Step 21: Use coconut oil to keep nails well moisturized
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Step 22: prevent hangnails and soften cuticles.It can also heal fungal nail problems.Use coconut oil as explained in the following steps.
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Step 23: Warm a little extra-virgin coconut oil in a ceramic or glass pan.
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Step 24: Massage the coconut oil on your nails.
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Step 25: Try a deeper soak approach.
Detailed Guide
However, it's always a good idea to do a small skin patch test first.
Improvements in nails when using oil will usually take about two to three weeks.
, If possible, use a ceramic or glass pan for heating in.
Do not heat excessively or heat until hot; just a gentle warm.
Warming by holding it over a candle flame is another option, or even using it straight from the bottle if it is a warm day and the bottle is warm. , Massage the oil into the nails. , This ensures that it gets well into the nails and surrounding nail skin.
Alternatively, you can soak your nails in warm olive oil for 15 to 30 minutes, perhaps while watching TV or listening to music and relaxing. , This keeps the oil in place and prevents your nails from leaving oil stains everywhere.
Leave on overnight during sleep. , Your nails should be feeling softer and less brittle.
Repeat once daily until your nails improve noticeably. ,,, Leave on for a few hours.
This will moisturize your nails. ,,,, Ensure that it is gently heated, not made too warm.
Resting the bottle in warm water can be sufficient to melt solid coconut oil in cooler temperatures. , Do this daily at nighttime, before bedtime. , If wished, add some drops of rosemary oil and honey.
Microwave together for 15 to 20 seconds.
Soak in this for 15 minutes.
This soak can be done once to twice a week.
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