Do’s and Don’ts for Strong and Healthy Nails

Nails reflect our overall health directly or indirectly. This is the reason the nails require proper care and it is important too. With the nail art craze flourishing, hands are a great display. And healthy and well-maintained nails add to our hygiene.

Take a look at both your finger and toenails. Are they strong and healthy enough? Or do you see unusual colour or shape? Such nail conditions can be avoided through proper nail care.

Below are some of the dermatologist’s tips for beautiful and healthy nails.

-  Keep nails clean and dry. Make sure your nails and the surrounding skin is dirt-free. If there are any previous stains left use best quality nail paint remover wipes to clean it. Follow the steps which don’t go harsh to your skin. Dried nails prevent bacteria to grow under fingernails.

-  Use good nail tools and practice the hygiene well. Use sharp nail scissors and trim the nail straight across. Slightly curve the tip of the nails for maximum strength.

-  Do not bite your fingernails and avoid cutting the cuticles. Biting your fingernails not only damages your nails but also infects the skin around your mouth also, and it’s not a hygienic option. Cuticles being a shield to your nails should also be taken care of.

-  Don’t use your nail as a tool to open cans or any hard substance as it may cause nail breakage.

-  As the body needs to be moisturized so are the nails and the surrounding area. For better results rub the lotion into your nails and cuticles.

-  Use good quality nail paints to flaunt your nails, as they are chemical free. And now you can also buy nail paints online in India.

-  Trim your toenails regularly and prefer keeping them short to prevent it from getting infectious.

-  Sometimes the toenails may be difficult to cut due to its hardness, under such cases soak your nails for 5 to 10 minutes in water containing a pinch of salt.

-  Wear gloves and socks for better and healthy nails.

-  Prefer wearing flip flops in the pool area and in public showers. Doing this may prevent the fungus from entering into your toenails.

Apart from the above stated tips, there are some areas to be looked on. We know well that healthy nails are dirt-free, smooth and free from any spot. But there may be times when the nails may swell or cause pain, under such situation consult your doctor or dermatologist as they can be the sign of serious nail problems.

Consulting a doctor become necessary if you face these:-

-  Change in colour of the nail. It may be discoloration of the entire nail or a dark patch under the nail.

-  If you have diabetes or poor circulation system consult your doctor for proper healthy nail tips.

-  Thinning or thickening of nails and change in the shape of the nails.

-  Separation or bleeding around the nails.

-  Swelling of the nail also requires the recommendation.

Once you are blessed with strong and healthy nails then, who doesn’t love colouring up their nails with some bright and gorgeous colour and designs over and over again? Thanks to the number of nail polish brands who sell nail paint at an affordable price for your healthy beautiful nails.