How to Keep Your Nails Healthy

Do your fingernails have a strong and healthy look? Gorgeous and well maintained fingernails can boost any ladies’ confidence to appear in front of other people. In fact it is one of the most important parts of grooming.  Here are some some simple tips and routines in keeping your nails healthy.

1. Keep your nails dry and clean

This will prevent bacteria and other germs from building up under your fingernails. Pat your hands dry with a good quality cotton towel and remember how to wash your hands with the proper way.

2. Trim your fingernails

Trim and file your fingernails regularly with the use of a manicure scissor or clippers. Trim it straight across, then round the tips in mild curve.  Cut your fingernails in a way that doesn’t prevent you from doing everyday chores. Make sure you trim your fingernails depending upon the growth rate of your finger nails.

3. Cleaning Cuticles

Rather than cutting the cuticle, you should remove cuticles with cuticle remover gel or cream. Get a professional to do it if you don’t know how to. This is because cuticle has its own purpose which acts as a seal of protection. It prevents the area at the base of the fingernails from bacteria and the possibility of infection. If you do it wrongly, you’ll end up more harm than good.

4. Wear Gloves

Stop exposing your hands and fingers to harsh chemicals and avoid submerging your fingernails into water for a long period of time. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Consider wearing cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or using harsh chemicals.

5. Moisturize your fingernails

By moisturising your fingernails, you have avoided it from dryness. When you apply hand lotion, rub the lotion onto your fingernails and cuticle too. This prevents your fingernails from cracking and peeling. Olive oil also is a great moisturizer for healthy nails.

Taking good care of your fingernails is not a difficult task. Make sure you keep your fingernails in tiptop shape as it not only improves how your hands look but also helps you to stay hygienic and healthy. Share your own tips for nail growth or health with a comment below.