Some Topical Solutions To Get Healthy Nails

Having healthy nails isn’t just about feeling pretty, nor is it something from which only women can benefit. (One of the most successful businessmen I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting got regular manicures, and for a good reason!)

The truth is, nail appearance can have a major impact on making a good first impression. Consider this: Would you rather shake hands with someone who has clean, healthy-looking nails or someone with broken, discolored, or otherwise ratty-looking fingernails?

Of course, even if you don’t have to worry about impressing higher-ups as part of your daily routine, taking care of your nails can simply be about feeling and looking your best purely for your own enjoyment!

Peruse the following list of home remedies including six all-natural consumables plus nine topical treatments to learn how you can achieve better nail health using simple ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your home!

Coconut Oil

When it comes to all-natural ingredients which can benefit every part of your body, coconut oil is king! To improve the strength and appearance of your nails, simply massage them daily with organic cold-pressed coconut oil. As an added benefit, your cuticles and skin will look and feel healthier from a daily treatment with coconut oil, too.

Learn more about making homemade hand cream plus 9 other brilliant applications for this one incredible natural ingredient in the 10 Ways To Replace Your Personal Care Products With Coconut Oil!

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed is another wonderfully nourishing oil that benefits nails when used daily. Flaxseed oil is full of essential fatty acids, as well as antioxidants and minerals which promote faster, stronger growth. To get the best results from this natural remedy, simply massage pure organic flaxseed oil into your nails for a few minutes 1 – 2 times per day.

Olive Oil & Lemon

Olive oil is one of the best moisturizers for nails (plus skin and hair, too!) Lemon juice contains antioxidant vitamin C which protects nails, removes stains, and encourages stronger growth. To create a nourishing nail soak, simply mix 3 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice, heat to just above body temperature, then submerge your fingertips in the solution for 10 minutes. Repeat this daily for best results.

Vitamin E Oil

Another highly effective natural moisturizer for healthy nails, vitamin E oil may be used topically as well as taken orally in capsule form. Massage vitamin E oil into your nails and cuticles for about five minutes each night before bed. After about two weeks, you should notice a big improvement in the strength, appearance, and growth rate of your nails!

Orange Juice

Soak your nails in fresh orange juice for 10 minutes per day to give your nails a boost of antioxidants that will improve their strength and appearance, as well as help them grow faster. When you’re done, remember to rinse thoroughly to remove the citric acid from your skin and nails, then apply a natural moisturizer like olive, flaxseed, or coconut oil to reverse any dehydration that may have occurred during the soak.

Beer

While it may seem like strange advice, try soaking your nails in beer to strengthen them up. Beer contains several minerals which are known to nourish and strengthen nails. Simply mix 2 parts beer with 1 part warm olive oil and 1 part apple cider vinegar, then soak nails for 10 – 15 minutes. The should be repeated 1 – 2 times per week to achieve maximum results.

Dead Sea Salt

Dead Sea salt naturally contains over 20 beneficial minerals, most of which are effective for improving nail health. Try dissolving a tablespoon or two of fine grain dead sea salt in a small bowl of warm water. Add a couple of drops of a moisturizing oil such as olive, vitamin E, or flaxseed. Optionally, you may also want to add a drop or two of lemon, lavender, or rosemary essential oils. Soak nails for 10 – 15 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, then finish with a natural moisturizer. Repeat up to three times per week for stronger, healthier nails.

Apple Cider Vinegar

If you have brittle or discolored nails, soaking them in apple cider vinegar once per day may help to fix these problems. The nutrients and acids naturally found in ACV are not only great for strengthening nails, they are also known to heal and prevent microbial infections that sometimes cause excessive breakage and yellowing.

Tea Tree Oil

Like ACV, tea tree oil is an incredibly effective natural remedy for healing brittle and discolored nails by fighting off infectious microbes. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in about half a teaspoon of carrier oil (vitamin E, olive, flaxseed, etc) and massage into nails for a few minutes. Leave the oil on for at least 30 minutes, then rinse off with warm water, and remember to moisturize afterward. Repeat daily for best results.