Care for Dry Brittle Nails
Dry Brittle Nails
Dry brittle nails are problems to many people who wish to grow their nails. Most of the women like to have long nails that they can decorate. Now a days people are spending a lot of money in beauty parlors for their manicures. If you are ready to take little care for your nails then you can easily avoid your dry and brittle nails.
Causes for Dry Brittle Nails
Brittle nails are mainly inherited through family. If you have a family history of dry and brittle nails then your chances of getting them are more. Brittle nails are also a result of your overall health. If you are a weak person who lacks proteins, vitamins and minerals in your diet then also your chances for getting brittle and dry nails are more.
Environmental factors also play a major role in making your nails brittle. If you are living in an environment which is dry then you may get brittle nails in time. Your lifestyle, diet etc also leads to your nail health. Age is also a factor that makes your nails brittle. If you are using chemicals for cleaning or some other purpose on everyday then it may corrode your nails and take moisture from your nails and thus makes your nails dry and brittle.
Cares for Brittle and Dry Nails
If you have a habit of biting your nails then try to avoid that habit as nail biting may leads to peeling and splitting of nails. While cleaning your house or working in kitchen or garden, wear gloves and that may help you to protect your nails from harsh chemicals, dirt and water. While using creams on your hands make sure that they do not contain alcohol in them as alcohol makes the nails dry. Moisturize your nails and hands daily just before going to bed and wear a cotton gloves through out the night. This will help you to moisturize your nails and hands. Similarly if you are using nail polish removers then choose the products that do not contain any acetone.
Drink a lot of water daily and include folic acid, vitamin C, A, omega 3 fatty acid etc. in your diet and it helps you to make your nails strong and moisturized. Dip your nails in olive oil for about 15 minutes for moisturizing your nails.
