Healthy fingernails…

I have been wearing acrylic nails for a loooooong time and I have had them off for one week and I am in agony! I want to go and get my acrylic nails put back on but I need to let them breathe for the first time in years before I do that!

I have been doing some research on ways to try and strengthen my nails so I will share my tips with you!

From what I have found out it is all about supplements and a balanced diet.

Protein is important to build calcium in the nails so you need to eat plenty of chicken and fish. This will help brittle nails and ragged cuticles.

Make sure you stock up on your vitamins. To build keratin you need Vitamin C, Vitamin E and biotin in combinations.

If you notice white spots on your nails you need to take Zinc.

When washing up and cleaning always wear rubber gloves to protect your nails from the chemicals used in cleaning products.

Use a hand and nail cream daily. You can also buy creams specially designed for your cuticles that you should use every day to push the skin down.

If you really want to give your hands and nails some TLC, smoother your hands in moisturiser and wear light cotton gloves to bed.