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Tips on How To Grow Your Nails Faster and Stronger

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Dr. Rajib RoyCosmetic Physician • 20 Years Exp.MD - Dermatology, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Fellowship in Dermatological Laser Surgery, Fellowship in Skin Laser Surgery, International Fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology
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How inconvenient is it to want long, thick nails yet have no idea how to grow them faster? Your nails break with the least pressure, and you're overwhelmed by all of the internet answers, cures, and therapies.

However, it would be beneficial to first determine why your nails are not growing. Even when we wish to show off our stunningly long, beautiful and strong fingernails, one or two of them invariably break or chip, leaving us heartbroken!

However, it would be beneficial to first determine why your nails are not growing. 

1. Vitamins That Promote Nail Growth:- 

We have a full list of vitamins that may aid in the growth of your nails. Let’s have a quick look at a few of the most common and interesting methods to achieve stunningly long and strong fingernails :

  • BIOTIN

Biotin promotes the growth of your nails, hair, and skin. Biotin can be obtained from meals or through supplements. In any case, you would need to eat roughly 30-40 micrograms each day to maintain healthy nails. Biotin may be found in foods including bananas, avocados, and salmon.

  • VITAMIN B9

Folic acid, often known as vitamin B9, is necessary for cell growth. This implies that it can also help in the betterment and development of nails. Folic acid is usually known to be found in a variety of foods such as leafy green vegetables, eggs, beets, and citrus fruits. To ensure and support healthy nail development, 400-500 mcg of folic acid should be consumed daily.

Vitamin A plays an essential role when it comes to growing nails. It is essential for the proper functioning of the tissues, bones, teeth, and nails. It is also a well-known antioxidant. This guarantees that harmful poisons are removed from the body. Vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of the tissues, bones, teeth, and nails. It is also present in non-vegan and meat products such as eggs, liver, and milk.   

Include Vitamin C-rich foods in your diet. Oranges, and other citrus fruits in general, are high in Vitamin C, which is beneficial in the fight against germs. Known to be the most powerful antioxidant, it helps in growing your nail faster and stronger. Because the body can not generate Vitamin C, it is critical to ingest it through meals or supplements.

There are a few tricks and tips which might help you grow your nails stronger and faster. Regularly using these methods may lead you to achieve your desired results within three to four months. 

Method 1: 

In a mixing dish, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Microwave the solution for 20 seconds before soaking your nails for 10 minutes.

How frequently?

Do this on a daily basis.

Method 2: 

Another alternative is to massage a piece of lemon on your nails for about five minutes before cleaning them with lukewarm water.

Heat up some extra virgin coconut oil according to the growth of your nail in a bowl and massage it into your nails and fingertips before going to bed.

What is the exact frequency?

Use it every two-three nights a week before going to bed.

2. Orange do-it-yourself remedy

A yummylicious, nutritious nail and cuticle treatment!

You'll need:

Method using coconut oil:

Step 1:

Finely grate some orange zest and squeeze out some amount of fresh orange juice according to the growth of your nails. 

Normal nails:

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice and 2 tablespoons grated orange zest in a bowl

After this, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil or vaseline/ petroleum jelly and a tablespoon of heated coconut oil to the preceding mixture and thoroughly combine (again, take the amount according to the growth of your nail. This amount is mentioned according to the normal size of your nails). Wash your hands to eliminate dirt (You can also scrub your hand for this process), then put your fingertips into your nail growth serum (dip it in cotton pads for better results). Allow them to soak in this solution for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Then, rinse off the nail serum and apply moisturizing hand cream.

3. Vaseline do-it-yourself remedy

This simple cure will firm and preserve your nails, preventing future brittleness and breaking.

You'll need:

  • Vaseline/ petroleum jelly

Method:

Step 1:

Wash and scrub your hands before applying vaseline to your whole nail bed.

Step 2:

ow rub it in for at least 3-5 minutes and let it soak thoroughly. For optimal results, leave it on overnight and wash it off the next morning.

4.  Make Your Own Coconut Oil

This ultra-nourishing solution gives the nails the TLC they need to develop.

You'll need:

Honey Rosemary Coconut Oil Method:

Step 1:

Combine 1/4 cup organic coconut oil, 1/4 cup honey, and 4 drops of rosemary essential oil in a mixing basin.

Step 2:

Microwave the mixture for around 20 seconds. Soak it when it has cooled.

Topical therapies alone are insufficient! If you desire healthy and lustrous nails, add the following nutrients in your diet.

  • Keep a perfect diet list for every occasion! Some of the best diets for nails are mentioned below: 
  • Egg protein is essential for development, strengthening our bones, nails, and hair. Eggs are high in vitamin D, B12, and biotin. Biotin strengthens and softens the nails.
  • Beans, which are high in biotin, are excellent for promoting nail development. The research discovered that eating biotin-rich meals improved the thickness of the nails by roughly 25%. So try to integrate beans into your everyday diet.
  • Salmon includes nutrients that are said to strengthen the bones and nails. Salmon also includes Vitamin D, which is necessary for bone formation.
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