Everything you should do to have stronger, beautiful and healthier nails

For some seasons in beauty the ‘Clean Look’ has been carried, a natural and fresh aspect that seeks to enhance the features subtle. This minimalism has also reached manicuresand in social networks the ‘NAKED NAILS’ (naked nails) They triumph. Showing natural nails does not mean careless, on the contrary, you have to take care of them more than ever to make their appearance impeccable. The nails not only reflect health problems or nutritional deficiencies, they also suffer a lot for their constant exposure to water or enamels. All this can make them weak, open in layers, break Easily, they present stretch marks or even a yellowish color. This spring caring for them becomes a priority objective and for this it is necessary, both to use topical products that help strengthen them, and follow healthy eating.

The care that the nails need

The nails are formed by approximately 150 layers of overlapping keratin. However, it is an area exposed to a lot of factors (both internal and external) that cause their weakening. The main nail care is hydrationthrough cream creams and specific oils for nails. In the same way, it is important to maintain Hydrated the cuticlesthe skin that surrounds the nail. From Vitryan expert in manicure and pedicure since 1795, they say that “when the cuticles are often achieved, a healthier and wounds are often achieved, since the lack of care makes the cuticles swell and grow over the nails, the dreaded pellejitos or stepfather appearing and harming the appearance of the manicure.”

When trimming and filing them, you have to do it carefully, choosing the desired shape (round, square or almond -shaped), using a quality utensil. One has to Always file in the same direction, from the outside to the center of the nailstarting from each corner and making sure you are very dry.

To strengthen the nails and prevent them from breaking can be applied strengthening products and always put a base before using any enamel. Marta MoyaPartner and Coo of Mia Cosmetics Paris, recommends choosing, in addition, nail polishs that have ingredients that take care of the nails such as: «rose pink oilwith nutrient properties that hydrate and strengthen the nail, avoiding breaks, Vitamins A, B5, C, E and Fessential to prevent them from breaking, maintaining their hydration and promoting their growth; as well as botanical extracts such as Aloe Vera, with properties, etc. ».

Do not forget to remove the enamel safely, and avoid keeping it at the nail for more than a week. It is also convenient to space manicures.

Food, key to stronger nails

What we eat is reflected outside, on the skin, in the hair and, of course, on the nails. Therefore, in addition to topical care, so that your nails are strong, beautiful and healthy it is important that you carry a balanced diet. Carlota Pérez Sánchezpharmaceutical and nutritionist, advises that in the diet «there are no missing nutrients such as vitamins C, E, Biotintogether with essential minerals such as Zinc, manganese, iron and seleniumsince they are fundamental for the growth and strength of these structures. In addition, high quality proteins, such as those found in lean meats, fish, eggs, are crucial, since hair and nails are mostly formed by keratin, fibrous protein ».

In addition to including these ingredients, present in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, eggs and other foods, it is also important to adopt healthy habits, avoiding alcohol intake, trans fats, processed foods or sugars. Similarly, to complement the diet they can be taken Specific nail supplementsin some moments of the years, such as spring. Make sure these supplements include the assets cited by nutritionists, which are key to good nail health.

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Araceli Nicolás

Journalist with more than 20 experience in press and communication. I write beauty and other themes in Summum and ABC style.