How to Care for Your Fingernails and Toenails

Nails need to be kept in good shape, and not just for aesthetic reasons. Regular, regular trimming, using a non-metal nail file, and removing any traces of the polish you're replacing, are some of the essential steps to keeping your nails in good shape.

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Comfortable shoes

Especially at the tip, and when combined with heels If they're too high, they have a negative effect. They compress the nails and thus prevent their natural growth.

Regular cut

Regular nail trimming, or even just a good filing, is certainly recommended. But don't overdo it: cutting them too short is a mistake, especially on the feet. Instead, they should be cut straight and square, without shaping them or rounding the edges. This also promotes natural nail growth.

Use the file

The best way to file your nails regularly is with a non-metal file. Metal files increase the risk of breaking your nails.

Olive oil

Use it occasionally. It nourishes and strengthens nails, thanks to keratin, a crucial substance for their healthy growth.

Warm water and bicarbonate

If you find yourself with an inflamed nail, still in the early stages, you can try an effective natural remedy. Soak your foot in warm water with bicarbonateIf the remedy doesn't work, then it's best to consult a dermatologist.

The right foods

Brewer's yeast, seafood, fish, and soy are good for your nails and help them grow stronger.

Cuticle care

Cuticles, which we call nail hangnails in jargon, actually have an important function: they protect the base of the nail. But they flake and become dead: then they need to be removed.

Nail polish care

When removing nail polish, women should use a simple nail polish remover. Nothing else. Then rinse in warm water. Instead, remove any traces of previous polish, and when applying new polish, it's best to apply a thin first coat, wait for it to dry, and then apply a second coat of color.

Don't bite your nails

It's an unsightly gesture, just as having bitten nails on your hands is unsightly. So, avoid it.

Moisturizing cream

Don't waste money on unnecessary cosmetics: for your nails, the moisturizer you normally use on your hands, even the natural one, is fine and more than enough.

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