5 Home remedies for healthy and long nails

Updated on Nov 23, 2017  |  05:09 PM IST |  5.4M
5 Home remedies for healthy and long nails

We all go through the serious pain when we put in all our efforts and care in protecting our nails and then they break in a blink of an eye. Having strong and healthy nails seems like a task in the head but it actually is extremely easy to pull off. Listed below are the 5 home remedies for healthy, long nails.

Olive Oil / Coconut Oil

The easiest and simplest way to healthy nails is using olive or coconut oil. Before going to bed apply warm olive or coconut oil on your nails and cuticles, massage it for a while and leave it overnight. Keep doing this daily for a couple of weeks for best results.

Lemon/ Orange Juice

It is an extremely embarrassing moment when your nails turn yellow, the best remedy for it is citrus. Soak your nails in fresh orange juice and keep it on for 15 mins. Wash your nails with warm water, pat dry and apply some moisturiser over it. Follow this remedy till you get your desired results.

Petroleum Jelly

The cheapest and easiest remedy to brittle and weak nails. Apply petroleum jelly on your nails and cuticles and let it set. Practise this remedy before taking a bath. Wash it off with a cleanser. Keep doing this for a couple of weeks for the best results.

Salt

The quickest way to grow faster nails is using salt. Take water and dissolve salt in it, you could also pour in some olive oil. Soak your fingers in it for a good 15 minutes and then wash it off. Apply some moisturiser and find an instant result.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes act as a great remedy for nails. Take tomato juice and oil, soak your nails for 15 mins and wash it with warm water. This will help you in giving healthy nails and will also moisturise and improve the colour.

We are sure with these remedies, you are sure to have your super healthy and beautiful nails.

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