Maintain strong and healthy nails with these six easy tips

Take a look at these six tips to help you maintain strong and resilient nails. ...read more

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While there are countless products on the market claiming to strengthen nails, there are also natural methods to keep nails healthy and strong. Take a look at these six tips to help you maintain strong and resilient nails. (Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash)

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1. Stay Hydrated: The health of your nails is directly related to the moisture levels in your body. Make sure to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to keep your skin and nails hydrated. (pexels)

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2. Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Frequent and prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals such as cleaning products, nail polish remover, and disinfectants can damage nails. Opt for natural and organic alternatives whenever possible, and wear gloves when using harsh chemicals. (pinterest )

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3. Incorporate Vitamins and Minerals: Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals can greatly impact the health of your nails. Focus on consuming plenty of biotin, niacin, and vitamin E, which are known to promote nail growth and strength. (Unsplash)

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4. Don't Bite or Pick at Nails: Habitually biting or picking at your nails can cause damage and weaken the nail bed. Use products such as bitter-tasting nail polish or fidget toys to help break the habit. (Shutterstock)

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5. File Properly: When filing nails, use a gentle back-and-forth motion instead of a sawing motion to prevent splitting and damage. Also, filing nails to a soft oval shape can help prevent breakage and promote strength. (Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels)

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6. Moisturize Regularly: Nails need moisture just like our skin does. Apply moisturizer to your nails and cuticles nightly to help prevent dryness and cracking. (Twitter/skinsurgeryva)

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Incorporating these simple tips into your daily routine can help strengthen your nails and promote healthy growth. By staying hydrated, avoiding harsh chemicals, incorporating vitamins and minerals, avoiding biting or picking, filing properly, and moisturizing regularly, you can keep your nails looking strong and healthy. (Instagram/Dr Nitika Kohli)