10 Effective Home Remedies to Give You Beautiful Nails

Home Remedies to Give You Beautiful Nails

Nails are present on the tip of our fingers and toes and they act as a hard and protective layer that protects the skin of our tips. Nails are made up of dead cells in the body. But they enhance the beauty of our hands and feet if they are properly trimmed and taken care of.

10 Effective Home Remedies to Give You Beautiful Nails

10 Effective Home Remedies to Give You Beautiful Nails

If nails are left untreated and their proper care is not taken, then they tend to lose their shine and become brittle. There are many home remedies that will help in retaining the health of nails and give them shiny appearance.

With proper care and regime you will get beautiful and healthy nails

With proper care and regime you will get beautiful and healthy nails

Remedy#1: Olive oil and Lemon Soak

Lemon is used in many beauty products and packs as it takes away all the impurities from the skin leaving it soft and shiny. Olive oil and lemon juice is an effective remedy to fight off the brittle nails. Olive oil penetrates into the cuticles and strengthens the nails.

Olive oil and lemon helps in giving shiny and strong nails

Olive oil and lemon helps in giving shiny and strong nails

Yellowish part of the nails is removed with the help of lemon juice leaving your nails soft and shiny. Just soak your nails in this mixture for some time and leave it unwashed overnight. See the magic in the morning!

Remedy#2: Beer helps in conditioning nails

Yes! You have heard it right. Beer is not just a conditioner for your hair but it does the same to your dry and brittle nails too. It is rich source of potassium, phosphorus and selenium which acts as a very good conditioner for nails.

  • Heat quarter cup of olive oil till it gets warm and can be easily applied.
  • Add half cup of beer and quarter cup of apple cider vinegar to it.
  • Soak your fingertips in this mixture for 15 minutes.
  • Wash with plain water and dry with a towel.
  • Repeat this process twice in a week to get healthy nails.

Remedy#3: Sea salt retains the shine

Sea salt is rich in minerals and it provides all the essential minerals to your nails. The minerals present in sea salt have the quality to rejuvenate and heal the nails.

Sea salt provides essential nutrients to the nails

Sea salt provides essential nutrients to the nails

  • Take some warm water in a big pot.
  • Add 2 tsps of sea salt and also add 4 drops of wheat germ and lemon oil to this mixture.
  • Dip your finger and toe nails in this mixture for 15 minutes.
  • Wash off with plain water and pat dry.
  • Do apply a good foot cream and moisturizer to retain the softness of the nails.
  • Repeat this process 3 to 4 times in a week to get amazing nails.

Remedy#4: Coconut oil

Coconut oil is widely used for body and head massage due to its nutritional properties. It is not only good for hair and skin, but it is a magical potion for nails too. Its massage into the nails helps in improving the blood circulation and retains the shine of the nails.

  • Heat some coconut oil in a vessel.
  • Now soak your fingertips in this oil for some time.
  • Take out your fingers after some time and massage the oil well in your nails and fingertips.
  • This will give you soft and shiny nails.
  • For best results, repeat this process twice in a week.

Remedy#5: Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Take 1 cup of water and equal amount of apple cider vinegar.
  • Mix them well and soak your nails in this mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Wash off with plain water.
  • Repeat this process everyday for few days to make your nails thicker and stronger.

Remedy#6: Vitamin E oil

Vitamin E oil helps in keeping the nails hydrated and strong

  • Vitamin E has the ability to keep the nails soft and strong.
  • It keeps the nails hydrated and moisturized.
  • Take the oil out from the capsules and massage it well on your nails for 5 minutes.
  • Do this process before going to bed. Leave it overnight.
  • Your nails will become shiny and strong.

 

Vitamin E oil helps in keeping the nails hydrated and strong

Vitamin E oil helps in keeping the nails hydrated and strong

Remedy#7: Butter will do wonders

Including butter in your daily diet can be a difficult decision as it increases the fat in the body. So it’s better to include it in your nail diet. It will leave your nails healthy and moisturized.

  • Take some butter and apply on your nails.
  • Massage for almost 10 minutes so that fat of the butter can go deep into your nails and skin.
  • Wash off with plain water.
  • Repeat this process daily for few days to get beautiful nails.

Remedy#8: Egg Yolk and Milk

Egg yolk and milk will give moisture to your dry nails and keep them soft

  • Take egg yolk of 1 egg and mix it with 2 tbsp of milk.
  • Beat well to get a fluffy mixture. Now dip your fingertips in this mixture.
  • Wait for 20 minutes and after that wash your hands with warm water.
  • This will give ample moisture to your nails and they will be soft.
Egg yolk and milk will give moisture

Egg yolk and milk will give moisture

Remedy#9: Herbal mask for nails

  • Take 1 tsp of chamomile and peppermint tea leaves in a cup and add boiling water to it.
  • Let these leaves steep in for 2 hours and then strain the water.
  • Add 1 tsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of flour to the tea.
  • Mix it well and apply this mixture on your nails.
  • Cover your nails with this mixture for 1 hour.
  • Rinse off with plain water.
  • Repeat this process 2 times a week for good results.
  • This will give you stronger and thicker nails with added shine.

Remedy#10: Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly gives proper hydration to your nails and keeps them soft

  • Take little amount of petroleum jelly and massage it well for 10 minutes on your nails.
  • Now cover your hands with gloves and leave the jelly overnight on your nails.
  • Follow this regime for 1 month to see the effective change in your nails.
  • This will make your nails soft, strong and moisturized.
Petroleum jelly gives proper hydration to your nails

Petroleum jelly gives proper hydration to your nails

Easy home remedies to get beautiful and healthy nails

Divya Sharma
Mrs. Divya Sharma is an avid writer with a vast experience of almost 15 years in writing career. She did her MA in English from IGNOU along with Diploma course in Journalism from YMCA, New Delhi. She has worked as a Content Manager with Times Of India, Noida for 10 years. Writing is her passion and she tries to give her best every time she writes on any given topic. Writing articles on home remedies is her area of interest and she has gained immense knowledge by writing and researching a lot in this field.