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 outside. To date, specialists have developed many procedures that are successfully carried out both in the salon and at home. The procedures, in turn, include the use of quality products developed in the field of medicine and cosmetology. Today, such funds are available to everyone, the main thing is to choose one that is suitable for damaged, brittle nails.

Many women suffer from brittle nails. For this reason, they immediately start buying all kinds of funds in the hope of improving the situation. Of course, going to a specialist will significantly change the situation, but first of all, it is worth understanding the cause of weak nails.

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

Nails are so delicate that they are not able to react in the best way to frequent extensions, a long stay under cold water, and also not using gloves while doing household chores.

The nails become weak as a result of:

• prolonged contact with water;
• mechanical injuries;
• improper care;
• using bad files, scissors;
• poor-quality manicure, build-up;
• frequent exposure to hot water, dry air;
• harmful effects of UV rays;
• contact with household chemicals, varnishes, liquid for its removal.

Reasons hiding inside the body:

• lack of vitamins of group 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 balance, thyroid gland, endocrine system + diabetes mellitus;
• psoriasis;
• kidney, intestinal, digestive ailments.

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

The only difference is that home baths work for a short time, unlike pharmaceutical products. So, professional drugs are aimed at acting in the deepest layers of the nail. Of the minuses, only the high cost can be distinguished, which, in principle, is understandable. Manicure experts advise purchasing products from well-known brands that have proven themselves well in the world market.

Professional cosmetics aimed at therapeutic action are presented in the following forms:

• nail balm (nourishing, moisturizing, strengthening);
• oil for cuticles, nails, drying varnish;
• gel, liquid, fluid (hardener, from 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 application;
• benefit;
• price.

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

Mega hardener from a well-known brand, contains chitosan, vitamin F. This hardener is a quality product, the action of which 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.

Strengthener that fights brittleness. It is a varnish enriched with seaweed extract. These ingredients penetrate the nail structure, thereby healing from the inside and outside. The hardener serves as the basis for further processing, staining of the nail. It can also be used as a stand-alone, everyday colorless varnish that is applied in two coats. The product saturates the plate with vitamins, heals the damage.

A feature of this drug is a completely natural composition, without chemicals. Herbal ingredients provide high-quality firming, nourishing results. Most of the 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 remedy has been proven by many women in Russia. The package contains instructions for the use and duration of treatment.

The drug is a firming bio-wax. In combination with paraffin, a protective film is created against UV rays and other negative influences. The composition also contains castor oil, which has nourishing, emollient, healing properties. In addition, the product acts on the cuticle area. Silicone strengthens nails, fills in microcracks. It is beeswax, which contains vitamins D, B, E, starch, glucose, pectin, and essential oils, that provides complete nutrition for nails. The action of the varnish takes place instantly, and the effect remains for a long time.

This strengthening 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 shiny microparticles, the surface of the nail exudes a pearly glow.

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

The medicinal product is aimed at an effective and quick result. The active complex Strong Nail allows you to restore the balance of the nail in a few days. After 10 days of therapy, there is an increase in the hardness, density of the nail plate, surface leveling. In addition, the varnish provides good protection against harmful environmental influences.

Fragility and delamination have been proven to be medical problems. However, you can alleviate the condition, and sometimes even get rid of the problem altogether, at home. There are dozens of recipes using available food products, oils, herbs, vitamins, which are able to 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 put your hands into it. Action time - 25 minutes. Experts advise to carry out this procedure in the evening, before going to bed, so that during the night the marigolds are nourished with useful substances and have a rest. After the bath, pat your hands dry 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 become strong and beautiful.

Take a glass of hot water. Stir in a tablespoon of sea salt in it. Let the solution cool slightly. Now you can put your fingers down. You should 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. In such a bath, you should lower your fingers, hold for about 25 minutes. The procedure can be carried out no more than 3 times a week for about a month.

To prepare the herbal infusion, you will need a teaspoon of pine needles (be sure to grind it) and 200 ml of boiling water. It will be insisted for about half an hour. To this we add strong brewed tea from green leaves (half a glass). We put our fingers in a heated bath for 15-20 minutes. The frequency of application is 4 times a week for two months.

In addition to the trays, manicurists recommend making special applications.that include several ingredients at once. Regular procedures for two months will significantly strengthen the nail plate, get rid of delamination, 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. Cotton pads need to be moistened in the resulting oil solution, then, using small rubber bands / threads, fasten them to your fingers. Wear cotton gloves on top. The next morning the mask is washed off with soap and water.

All ingredients are mixed in 10 ml. The nails are lubricated with a nutritious liquid, then wrapped with cling film. Wear cotton gloves at night, and wash off in the morning. It is recommended to do such applications within 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". File the nails with a glass nail file before starting the procedure. Then take the familiar salt bath. Any vitamin product can be rubbed into the cuticle. In the meantime, the beeswax must be thoroughly melted and mixed with oil. The finished coating is rubbed evenly into the plate using a suede polisher. Home procedures, of course, are useful, but they give short-term results. Therefore, you should not ignore a visit to the salon.

Popular salon treatments:

• Paraffin therapy. For this, paraffin is heated, then hands are lowered into it, as a result of which the so-called paraffin gloves are obtained. The action time is 20 minutes, then the substance is washed off, the skin of the hands and nails is treated with a moisturizing cream.
• Firming treatment with soft biogel. The constituent substances deeply affect the affected areas, providing powerful, long-lasting protection to the nails.
• Sealing. Vitamin and mineral formulations are used, which are applied in the form of a paste to a polished nail. The result is enough for two weeks.

Colorless strengthening foundations are especially popular among women, which can be used as a base for a manicure or as an independent daily 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.