Strengthening nails: what is it, how and what to do?

Nails are a rather delicate part that requires special care, namely strengthening from the inside and out. To date, specialists have developed many procedures that are successfully carried out both in the salon and at home. Procedures, in turn, include the use of quality products developed in the field of medicine and cosmetology. Today, such tools are available to everyone, most importantly, choose the right one for damaged, brittle nails.

Many women suffer from brittle nails. For this reason, they immediately begin to buy all kinds of means in the hope of improving the situation. Of course, going to a specialist will significantly change the situation, but first of all it is worthwhile to understand the cause of weak nails.

The condition of the nail plate can signal health problems. Failures in the functioning of vital organs cause fragility, thinning, foliation. In this case, first of all, it is necessary to make an appointment with a therapist who will identify the existing problems. Only after this, you can resort to strengthening procedures.

The nails are so tender that they can not react in the best way to frequent extensions, prolonged exposure to cold water, and also not to use gloves when doing household chores.

Nails become weak as a result of:

• prolonged contact with water;
• mechanical injuries;
• improper care;
• use of bad files, scissors;
• low-quality manicure, extensions;
• frequent exposure to hot water, dry air;
• harmful effects of UV rays;
• contact with household chemicals, varnishes, liquid to remove it.

Causes lurking inside the body:

• lack of vitamins of groups B, C, D, A, E, as well as iodine, zinc, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, phosphorus, silicon, iron;
• diet, malnutrition;
• frequent stress;
• overwork;
• bad habits;
• fungal infections;
• disturbed hormonal background, thyroid gland, endocrine system + diabetes;
• psoriasis;
• renal, intestinal, digestive ailments.

It is proved that home and professional cosmetics for nails are very similar in their effectiveness. The healing properties of both, in fact, demonstrate the same result - strengthening the nail plates, getting rid of brittleness, delamination, fragility, stimulating growth, and improving color.

The only difference is that home baths last a short time, unlike pharmacy products. So, professional preparations are aimed at the action in the deepest layers of the nail. Of the minuses, only high cost can be distinguished, which in principle is understandable. Manicure experts advise you to purchase products from well-known brands that have proven themselves in the global market.

Professional cosmetics aimed at therapeutic effects are presented in the following types:

• nail balm (nourishing, moisturizing, firming);
• oil for cuticles, nails, drying varnish;
• gel, liquid, fluid (hardener, against delamination);
• for cuticles (nutritious, from cracks, dryness);
• remedies for fungal infections;
• cream for the skin of hands, nails (with a high concentration of certain substances).

Recommendations for choosing professional cosmetics include four main parameters:

• security;
• convenient use;
• benefit;
• price.

Shelves of cosmetic stores, as well as professional salons and pharmacies, are clogged with nail care products. However, among such a variety it is difficult to choose the real effective. Modern products are aimed not only at treating a damaged plate, but also at stimulating growth. Consider the most popular brands that are in demand among Russian women.

Mega firming agent from a well-known brand, contains chitosan, vitamin F. This fortifier is a quality product whose action is aimed at protecting the nail from crumbling and brittleness. Experts call it the most effective tool for treating damaged plates. It contains the necessary vitamins A, B, minerals responsible for the full growth of the nail.

A brittle stiffener. It is a varnish enriched with an extract of seaweed. These ingredients penetrate the nail structure, thereby healing inside and out. The hardener serves as the basis for further processing, staining the nail. It can also be used as an independent, everyday colorless varnish, which is applied in two layers. The tool saturates the plate with vitamins, heals damage.

A feature of this drug is a completely natural composition, without chemistry. Herbal ingredients provide a quality, firming, nourishing result. Most preparations contain formaldehydes, but they are absent in the IBX gel. With it, you can get rid of any nail problems. The drug has no contraindications, and the effectiveness of this tool has been proven by many women in Russia. The package contains instructions for use and duration of treatment therapy.

The drug is a strengthening bio-wax. In combination with paraffin, a protective film is created from UV rays and other negative influences. The composition also has castor oil, which has nutritious, emollient, healing properties. In addition, the tool acts on the cuticle area. Silicone strengthens nails, fills microcracks. Beeswax, which contains vitamins D, B, E, starch, glucose, pectin, and essential oils, provides complete nutrition for nails. The effect of varnish occurs instantly, and the effect remains for a long time.

This firming agent is presented in several shades - “lilac”, “rose”, “peach”, “bronze”. The English manufacturer promises a strengthening effect, the restoration of weakened nail plates. And thanks to the brilliant microparticles, the surface of the nail exudes a pearl shine.

The American brand presents a high-quality nail protection product - Shally Hansen Hars As Nails. After applying the varnish, the nails become hard, the edges are compacted, brittleness is reduced, the damaged structure is completely regenerated. Strengthener gives long-term protection, full growth.

The drug is aimed at an effective and quick result. Active complex Strong Nail allows you to restore the balance of the nail in a few days. After 10 days of therapy, an increase in hardness, density of the nail plate, and surface leveling are observed. In addition, varnish provides good protection against the harmful effects of the environment.

Fragility and stratification are proven to be medical problems. However, to alleviate the condition, and sometimes even get rid of the problem at all, you can at home. There are dozens of recipes using available food, oils, herbs, vitamins that can provide complete cosmetic care plus medical procedures.

For cooking, you need a deep bowl. In it, we mix one of the vegetable oils (olive, sunflower, corn is suitable) with green tea. The ratio of liquids is 1: 4. The solution must be warmed up, and then lower your hands into it. The duration is 25 minutes. Experts advise to carry out this procedure in the evening, before bedtime, so that the nails are saturated with useful substances during the night, rest. After the bath, pat your hands with paper towels.

By the way, the resulting solution can be stored for about 3 days in the refrigerator, so do not be afraid to reuse it. After 10 applications, the nails will be strong and beautiful.

Take a glass of hot water. Stir in a tablespoon of sea salt. Allow the solution to cool slightly. Now you can lower your fingers. Keep your hands in this position for about 20 minutes. The course of procedures lasts 2 weeks.

Dissolve half a tablespoon of gelatin in a glass of warm water, heat in a water bath. Fingers should be lowered into such a bath, hold for about 25 minutes. The procedure can be performed no more than 3 times a week for about a month.

To prepare the herbal infusion, you need a teaspoon of needles (be sure to chop it) and 200 ml of boiling water.He will insist for about half an hour. We also add strong brewed tea from green leaves (half a glass) to this. In the heated bath, lower the fingers for 15-20 minutes. Frequency of use - 4 times a week for two months.

In addition to baths, manicure masters recommend making special applicationswhich include several ingredients at once. Regular procedures for two months will significantly strengthen the nail plate, relieve stratification, and accelerate growth.

The recipe for the application involves mixing all the components: burdock oil (150 ml) + iodine (7 drops) + lemon juice (1 teaspoon). The procedure is best done at night. The cotton pads should be moistened in the resulting oil solution, then using small rubber bands / threads to fix on the fingers. Wear cotton gloves from above. The next morning, the mask is washed off with soap and water.

All ingredients are mixed in 10 ml. The nails are lubricated with nutrient liquid, then wrapped with cling film. Wear cotton gloves at night and rinse off the next morning. Such applications are recommended for six months.

Wax is considered a valuable substance for the health and beauty of nails - it acts as a protective coating. At home, it is used as the final stage after therapeutic baths. This procedure is called “wax sealing.” Before starting the procedure, file the nails with a glass file. Then make the already familiar salt bath. Any vitamin remedy can be rubbed into the cuticle. In the meantime, beeswax must be thoroughly melted and mixed with oil. The finished coating is evenly rubbed into the plate with a suede polisher. Home procedures, of course, are useful, but give a short-term result. Therefore, do not ignore a visit to the salon.

Popular salon procedures:

• Paraffin therapy. To do this, they heat the paraffin, then lower their hands into it, resulting in the so-called paraffin gloves. The action time is 20 minutes, then the substance is washed off, the skin of the hands and nails are treated with a moisturizer.
• Firming procedure with a soft biogel. The constituent substances deeply affect the affected areas, providing powerful, long-lasting protection to the nails.
• Sealing. Vitamin, mineral formulations are applied, which are applied in the form of a paste on a polished nail. The result is enough for two weeks.

Particularly popular among women are colorless firming foundations, which can be used as a base for manicure or as an independent everyday varnish. The effectiveness of modern products has been proven by many experts.

In the next video you will find a master class on strengthening natural nails with gel.