Strengthening nails: what it is, how and what to do?

The nails are a rather delicate part, requiring special care, namely strengthening from the inside and outside. To date, experts have developed many procedures that are successfully carried out both in the cabin and at home. Procedures, in turn, include the use of quality tools developed in the field of medicine and cosmetology. Today, these tools 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 sorts of means 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 reason for weak nails.

The condition of the nail plate can signal health problems. Malfunctions of vital organs cause fragility, thinning, lamination. In this case, first of all, you need to make an appointment with the therapist who will identify the existing problems. Only after that you can resort to strengthening procedures.

The legs are so tender that they are not able to react in the best way to frequent extensions, to be under cold water for a long time, and not to use gloves during household chores.

Nails become weak as a result of:

• prolonged contact with water;
• mechanical injury;
• improper care;
• the use of bad nail files, scissors;
• poor quality manicure, capacity;
• frequent exposure to hot water, dry air;
• the harmful effects of UV rays;
• contact with household chemicals, varnishes, liquids for its removal.

Causes hidden 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;
• impaired hormones, thyroid, endocrine system + diabetes;
• 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 brittleness, delamination, fragility, growth stimulation, color improvement.

The only difference is that home baths act for a short time, unlike pharmacies. So, professional preparations are aimed at action in the deepest layers of the nail. Of the minuses, you can select only the high cost, which in principle is explicable. Manicurists advise to purchase products of famous brands that have worked well in the world market.

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

• nail balm (nourishing, moisturizing, firming);
• oil for cuticle, nails, drying varnish;
• gel, liquid, fluid (strengthener, from delamination);
• for cuticle (nutritious, from cracks, dryness);
• remedies for fungal infections;
• cream for skin of hands, nails (with a high concentration of certain substances).

Recommendations on the choice of professional cosmetics include four main parameters:

• security;
• convenient use;
• benefit;
• price.

Shelves cosmetic stores, as well as professional salons and pharmacies, clogged with nail care products. However, among such diversity it is difficult to choose the real effective. Modern products are aimed not only at the treatment of the damaged plate, but also at stimulating growth. Consider the most popular brands in demand among Russian women.

Mega firming agent from a well-known brand, contains chitosan, vitamin F. This strengthener is a quality product, which aims to protect the nail from crumbling and breakage. Experts call it the most effective means of treatment for damaged plates. It contains the necessary vitamins A, B, minerals that are responsible for the full growth of the nail.

Strengthener, struggling with brittleness. It is a varnish enriched with seaweed extract. These ingredients penetrate the nail structure, thereby healing the inside and outside. The strengthener serves as a basis for further processing and staining of the nail. It can also be used as an independent, everyday colorless varnish that is applied in two layers. The tool saturates the plate with vitamins, heals damage.

A feature of this drug is a completely natural composition, without chemistry. Herbal ingredients provide a quality firming, nourishing result. The main part of the preparations contain formaldehydes, but they are absent in the IBX gel. With it, you can get rid of any nail problems. Contraindications drug has not, and the effectiveness of this tool has been proven by many women in Russia. The package contains instructions for use and duration of medical therapy.

The drug is a firming bio-wax. In combination with paraffin, a protective film is created against UV rays and other negative effects. The composition also has castor oil, which has nourishing, softening, healing properties. In addition, the tool affects the area of ​​the cuticle. Silicone strengthens nails, fills micro cracks. A full nutrition to the nails is provided by beeswax, which contains vitamins D, B, E, starch, glucose, pectin, essential oils. The effect of varnish occurs instantly, and the effect remains for a long time.

This strengthening means is presented in several shades - "lilac", "rose", "peach", "bronze". English producer promises a firming effect, the restoration of weakened nail plates. And thanks to the shiny microparticles, the surface of the nail exudes a pearl shine.

The American brand is a quality tool to protect the nail cover - Shally Hansen Hars As Nails. After applying the varnish, the nails become hard, the edges are compacted, the brittleness is reduced, the damaged structure is fully regenerated. The strengthener gives long-term protection, full growth.

The therapeutic drug is aimed at an effective and fast result.The active complex Strong Nail allows you to restore the balance of the nail in a few days. After 10-day therapy, an increase in hardness, density of the nail plate, leveling the surface. In addition, the varnish provides good protection from the harmful effects of the external environment.

It has been proven that fragility and delamination are problems of a medical nature. However, to alleviate the condition, and sometimes even get rid of the problem at all, you can at home. There are dozens of recipes using the available food, oils, herbs, vitamins that are able to provide complete cosmetic care, plus therapeutic procedures.

For cooking you will need a deep bowl. In it we mix one of the vegetable oils (suitable olive, sunflower, corn) with green tea. The ratio of liquids is 1: 4. The solution must be heated and then hands should be dipped 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 marigold will be fed with useful substances, and rested. After the bath, blot hands 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, nails will become durable and beautiful.

Take a glass of hot water. Stir in a tablespoon of sea salt. Allow the solution to cool slightly. Now you can lower the fingers. Keep your hands in this position for about 20 minutes. The course of procedures lasts 2 weeks.

In a glass of warm water, dissolve half a tablespoon of gelatin, heat up in a water bath. In such a bath should lower the fingers, hold for about 25 minutes. The procedure can be performed no more than 3 times a week for about a month.

For the preparation of herbal infusion will need a teaspoon of pine needles (be sure to chop it) and 200 ml of boiling water. It will be insisted about half an hour. Here we also add strong brewed tea from green leaves (half a cup). Put the fingers in the heated bath for 15-20 minutes. The frequency of application - 4 times a week for two months.

In addition to baths, manicurists recommend making special applications., which include several ingredients at once. Regular procedures for two months will significantly strengthen the nail plate, relieve stratification, accelerate growth.

Recipe application involves mixing all the components: burdock oil (150 ml) + iodine (7 drops) + lemon juice (1 tsp). The procedure is best carried out at night. Cotton pads should be moistened in the resulting oil solution, then secured with fingers with small rubber bands / threads. Wear cotton gloves on top. In the morning, the mask is washed off with soap and water.

All ingredients are mixed in 10 ml. Nutrient fluids are lubricated by nails, then wrapped with cling film. Wear cotton gloves at night and wash off the next morning. Such applications are recommended for half a year.

A valuable substance for the health and beauty of nails is wax - it acts as a protective coating. At home, it is used as the final stage after medical baths. This procedure is called “wax sealing.” Before beginning the procedure file the nails with a glass nail file. Then make the already familiar salt bath. Any vitamin can be rubbed into the cuticle. In the meantime, beeswax must be thoroughly melted and mixed with oil. The finished coating is evenly rubbed into the plate using a suede polisher.Home procedures, of course, are useful, but they give short-term results. Therefore, do not ignore the salon visit.

Popular salon procedures:

• Paraffin therapy. To do this, heat the paraffin, then put his hands in it, resulting in the so-called paraffin gloves. The action time is 20 minutes, then the substance is washed off, the skin of the hands and nails are treated with a moisturizing cream.
• Firming procedure with a soft biogel. Ingredients deeply affect the affected areas, providing powerful, long-lasting protection to the nails.
• Sealing Apply vitamin, mineral compounds, which are applied in the form of a paste on a polished nail. The result is enough for two weeks.

Colorless firming bases that can be used as a base for a manicure or as an independent daily lacquer are especially popular among women. 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.