How To Harden Soft Nails?

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Unfortunately, our nails come into contact with water... about a zillion times a day. Unfortunately, every time your nails get wet, they swell and then shrink again as they dry. This is just one of the most common reasons for soft nails. It might be a very good idea to invest in a pair of cotton lined gloves whenever you are working around the house.

Poor Diet
Your nails need certain nutrients to grow and if you aren't consuming them, your nails pay the price.


You can Harden nails by soaking them in warm olive oil for 20 minutes every second day.

How Proper Nutrition can help make your nails strong

Calcium & Nails
Since nails are mainly made up of protein, they can immediately alert us to a lack of it in our diet. White lined bands across the nail beds can signal a protein dificiency. You can get protein from beans, oats, seeds, nuts, eggs and lean meats. Calcium is also important for healthy nails. Without it, the nails lose their strength and become brittle and dry. You can find calcium in green leafy vegetables, dairy products, sesame seeds or even a daily supplement.

Vitamin Deficiency
Vitamin B is needed for strengthening, while vitamin B12 also strengthens while promoting normal nail growth and healthy coloring. Vitamin C is another necessary vitamin. Adequate intake can help prevent hang nails and swelling of nail tissue, and a frequent occurrence of either of these symptoms is a good indication of a deficiency.

The White Spot
Nutrients or lack of nutrients can damage your nails. Probably the most common sight on the nails is the "white spot". Although it has been noted that white lines can be symptoms of a serious disorder, their presence is more than likely a result of iron or zinc deficiency. Before worrying about any severe disease, your first step should be to see your doctor and have him/her test your levels of iron and zinc. Zinc supplements are easily found in any pharmacy while additional iron intake needs to be monitored by your physician.

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