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April 27, 2024
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Perfect nails: 20 ways to keep them healthy and beautiful

Nail care is a far cry from always being nail polished. By the way, using nail polish very often and without breaks is, contrary to what many may think, harmful to the health of nails: the chemical components contained in the product aggress and weaken the nails.

Similarly, removing the cuticle can always lead to many problems. In addition to removing nail protection against infection-causing microorganisms, the use of poorly sanitized pliers and spatulas in beauty salons can end up causing serious contamination diseases.

In addition to simple care, such as not biting nails and always keeping them clean, other habits can be adopted to ensure nail health. Contact with some types of products and even excess water causes weakening and brittle nails.

• Sometimes it is necessary to use fortifying nail polishes and even specific vitamin tablets for nail strengthening. If the case is more serious, seek a dermatologist for prescription nail polish, specific oils and oral treatment? Advises dermatologist Alessandra Drummond, Clinic Murilo Drummond, Rio de Janeiro.

Check out ways to take care of your nails at home so they are always strong, healthy and beautiful:

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1. Moisturize nails and cuticles

Moisturizing nails and cuticles is a habit that helps keep them healthy, strong and beautiful. Hydration should be done at least once a week, ideally daily, applying area-specific products in circular motions.

2. Do not put your hands in your mouth

"Saliva is acidic and very harmful to nail health," says Heloiza Gomes, manicure and podiatrist at Visage Coiffeur in Rio de Janeiro. The habit should be avoided especially soon after having nails done when they are most fragile.

3. Respect the natural shape of nails

When nail polishing, it is important to keep in mind that the natural shape must be taken into account. Naturally round nails that are square sanded, for example, are more likely to break and not grow.

4. Take a break between enamels

The enamelling process attacks the nails. Ideally, after removing the nail polish, the nails remain for some time at rest. The indication of manicure Heloiza Gomes is that this time is at least 12 hours.

5. Have your own manicure kit

Have your own manicure material? sandpaper, pliers, spatulas, etc? It is crucial to ensure your health. If you do not have your own kit and go manicuring your nails, always look for places that use sterile or disposable products.

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6. Be careful when sanding the top of your nails

Remember that the top of the nails is more fragile. • The top of the nail should be sanded with special products, usually spongier square sandpaper. The movement, in this case, should be light and delicate, just to remove possible peeling and rippling ?, teaches Heloiza.

7. Avoid contact with cleaning products.

Cleansers and products that have chlorine in their formulation harm nails and cuticles. To avoid direct contact, wear closed gloves and shoes when using these materials.

8. Check the expiration date of the enamel

Using nail polish, foundation or extra gloss that is past expiration is not good for nail health. Even if your nail polish looks normal, always check the expiration date on the label before you enamel your nails.

9. Don't wear foot-tight shoes

Tight shoes not only cause discomfort but also damage the toenails as they keep them pressed. • The use of closed shoes should follow a rotational scheme; Which means that the shoe worn today should be put in a cool place the next day while wearing another? teaches dermatologist Alessandra Drummond.

10. Do not pull the skin from the cuticle

Do not tear off any skin that is bothering you. Likewise, do not tear off peeling nails. These habits attack cuticles and nails.

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11. Prefer not to remove the cuticle

Cuticles protect nails from bacterial and fungal infections, so the best thing to do is not to remove them. The less you take, the less you need to take. If you do not remove the cuticle the tendency is to be born thinner ?, says Alessandra.

12. Dry your nails well

Whenever you shower or wash your hands, dry your nails thoroughly.Leaving your nails moist for a long time can cause illness because the environment is favorable to fungi and bacteria.

13. Avoid Wearing Latex Gloves

Just as contact with cleaning products is harmful, latex gloves also damage your nails. Also watch out for gloves that have a? Powdery? Inside: After using them, wash your hands thoroughly.

14. Prefer Nail Polish Removers

Acetone dries out nails and is more aggressive than other nail polish removers. When choosing the product, look for non-acetone based cleaners that will moisturize your nails.

15. Invest In Moisturizing Oils

The best way to moisturize the nail is with oils. Could it be a mineral or almond oil ?, suggests dermatologist Alessandra Drummond.

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16. Do not leave nail polish too long on nail

It is common to be satisfied with a long-lasting nail polish without peeling. However, try not to leave the same nail polish for too long? after all, it is recommended that they take time without the product to "breathe".

17. Be careful cutting corners

Cutting the corners of the nails too much may cause them to grow differently, causing a jam. Ideally, cut the straight corners on both the toenails and the fingernails.

18. Avoid excessive contact with water.

Excessive water can damage nail health. In addition to drying them well after wetting them, it is ideal that the contact time with water is not too long. Excessive contact can weaken the nails.

19. Use hypoallergenic products

Anyone who has any allergic reaction to enamel and still does not want to give up enamel should always opt for hypoallergenic products. Watch for symptoms, usually itchy skin, in places that come in contact with the enamel.

20. Take care of the food

Your nutrition will reflect on the appearance of your nails. Thus, just as healthy eating will result in strong, healthy and beautiful nails, poor diet can result in brittle, weak and not growing right nails.