These 10 Natural Methods Could Help You Fix Your Brittle Nails

Dec 11, 2018

Regardless of your preferred nail length, we all want our nails to be strong and healthy.

Nails are a great indicator of your overall health and also contribute to how we present ourselves to the world. Brittle, damaged nails present a look of overall unhealthiness.

Additionally, polish doesn’t look as nice and often tends to begin to chip faster if your natural nails aren’t healthy. Even if you already have great nails, there is always room for improvement.

Fortunately, nature offers a variety of ways to improve nail strength and looks without resorting to expensive creams or supplements. Most natural remedies for nail health are also very inexpensive and the ingredients can be found at your local health foods store.

Below are the top 10 ways that you can use nature’s finest ingredients to boost your overall nailbed health.

 Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, Jojoba oil is highly effective in making nails thicker and stronger.

 Warm almond oil can be used on its own or mixed with other oils. The oil contains a large dose of a Vitamins A, B and E. These vitamins provide a rich level of moisture for overall nail health.

This oil is excellent for people who have trouble growing the length of their nails. By applying flaxseed oil to the nails and massaging for a few minutes you will infuse your nails with fatty acids and healthy minerals that will have your nails growing in no time.

 This mixture is great for people who suffer from brittle nails, especially nails that have lines or ridges down the nail. Egg yolk is richly infused with Vitamin A and can be used alone or with a teaspoon of warm honey.

Apply a heavy dose of the mixture to nails and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before washing off with warm water.

 This wonderful oil is one of the best oils to provide moisture to the nails. It also helps to repair any current damage that your nails may be suffering from. Olive oil can be applied directly. Simply warm olive oil on a low setting and massage into your nails for 5-10 minutes.

Simply mix the juice from half of a lemon with 8 ounces of warm water for an excellent soak. The Vitamin C in lemon juice will help prevent breakage, accelerate the production of collagen and brighten the nail whites.

 This oil serves as a protectant and an antifungal antiseptic. However, remember to never apply tea tree oil directly. You simply want to add a few drops of tea tree oil to a teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil. Mix the oils together and massage into the nails and cuticles.

ACV has a myriad of health benefits. Simply add a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar to a few ounces of warm water and soak the nails in the mixture for a few minutes.

 This magical oil serves a variety of healthy purposes. It will help nourish the nail to health and provide a protective layer that will infuse nails with antioxidants. Coconut oil can easily be warmed so that it can be massaged directly into the nails.

 Vitamin E oil is a tried-and-true method to help treat a variety of problem areas. Vitamin E has been used for generations as an excellent healing oil and its benefits are widely known.

You can easily strengthen damaged nails and promote rapid nail growth by applying Vitamin E oil directly to your nails once or twice a day.

This is a great remedy to do while you are stuck in traffic or before you head to lunch. Vitamin E oil can be purchased in oil form or be sourced by breaking open Vitamin E capsules.

Have you tried any of these natural oils and juices for nail health? If so, what results did you see? Let us know which of these natural remedies you would recommend. Also, pass along any other natural tips and tricks you have for getting gorgeous, healthy nails.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!