Beautiful, well-groomed female hands, always attract attention from the stronger sex. Beautiful healthy nails of women at all times have been their secret tool for conquering men's hearts. However, women and girls of different ages sooner or later collide with the problem of thin brittle nails... Many representatives of the fair sex, faced with the problem of soft, exfoliating nails, without understanding the true reason for such a change nail plate trying to solve instantly. Many believe that in order to achieve their goal "All means are good"... Therefore, to improve appearance nails, resort to nail extensions, or use "miraculous" drugs from the pharmacy to treat nails, and as a result do not achieve the expected success. It is regrettable, but all these methods may turn out to be not only expensive, but also completely useless, giving only a temporary result until an exact answer to the question is obtained: "Why do nails exfoliate and break?" Without establishing the true cause, it is almost impossible to start fighting in the right direction with thin brittle nails!

Reasons why nails exfoliate and break

Causes of weak brittle and peeling nails can be very diverse. In some cases, the use of the "wrong file" leads to such a change in the nail plate. Therefore, you should change the metal file to a file with a higher rigidity (it is better to use a ceramic one) and file your nails before you start steaming them. To remove nail polish, use a liquid that does not contain acetone. Remember to wear gloves when handling household chemicals. This will also help preserve your nails. Weak nails can also be caused by smoking, which has a harmful effect on our entire body, including nails.

In addition, the condition of our nails also indicates the health of our body. It is worth remembering that even ancient healers, in the absence of such powerful diagnostic equipment as in our days, made a diagnosis after examining the nail plate. Many believe that the most common cause of brittle and peeling nails is primarily a calcium deficiency in the body. Although there is some truth in this, but only a fraction. The reason for thin peeling nails can also be the recently experienced strong psycho-emotional stress, frequent exposure of your body to various kinds of diets, in most cases not beneficial to the body. Dry nails, their stratification, thinning and brittleness often speak of "malfunctions" in the body and hormonal disorders, often associated with the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Nails become thin and brittle due to thyroid dysfunction

Disorders in the functioning of the thyroid gland in women occurs 10 to 20 times more often than in men (depending on age). As the body ages, the number of diseases increases in both sexes, especially for women (the age from 40 to 65 is considered the most critical in terms of the increase in the number of cases of thyroid diseases). Diseases of the thyroid gland in women have their own characteristics and changes in appearance are not in better side, should already become a signal for a thorough examination of this fragile organ. Increased dryness of the skin, dull and unhealthy complexion, appearance dark circles under the eyes, falling hair that quickly loses its shine and volume, early gray hair, thin brittle nails, general ill health, increased irritability or tearfulness - all this, as a rule, is associated with problems in the thyroid gland.

Calcium, together with proteins and minerals important for humans, zinc and sulfur, are responsible for the formation of nails., in addition, zinc is a conductor of the interaction of thyroid hormones (thyroid hormones) with DNA, and sulfur is needed for the enzyme that converts thyroid hormones (T3 to T4). This is the main reason for thin brittle nails caused by malfunctioning of the thyroid gland. TK (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), being the main hormones of the thyroid gland, are also the main regulators of metabolism in the body. In addition, the thyroid gland also produces another hormone - calcitonin, which is responsible for the calcium balance in the body, indicating the condition of the nails, and protecting us from one of the fatal diseases - osteoporosis. It is also impossible to belittle the role of iron for our body, which plays a significant role for the state of the body's protective functions, also ensures the functioning of thyroid hormones, which affects health only on the whole body, but also on nails. Peeling nails are an indicator of a lack of minerals that ensure the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, and a signal of disorders in its work.

Without eliminating the problem with the dysfunction of the thyroid gland, it is impossible to restore healthy nails, no matter what means are used to achieve this goal.

Tireeo-Vit, a complex of plant origin based on white cinquefoil, a unique medicinal culture recognized traditional medicine relatively recently, but has already shown good results in the treatment and prevention of thyroid diseases caused by dysfunctions of the thyroid gland. The roots and rhizomes of cinquefoil, rich in zinc, iron, selenium, aluminum, sulfur, silicon, and manganese, restore the normal function of the thyroid gland, thereby contributing to the health of nails and hair. The white cinquefoil contains

Hello dear girls.

N natural, and most importantly, well-groomed nails have always been in fashion. They serve as one of the main adornments of every girl, they emphasize her status, her style. A neat manicure is our business card and a very important component of our appearance. The beauty industry now produces a huge number of products for nail design and so I want to apply all this for myself. But only for this, it is desirable to have at least medium-length nails.

I really like long nails, but unfortunately I never had them in my life. I have naturally thin, soft nails that I can only grow a few mm and then with great effort. I believe that this is my heredity, since my mother has the same problem and no amount of super-proper nutrition and care can make nails hard, like some lucky ones.

When I searched on the Internet and in various literature "How to strengthen thin nails" or "Is it possible to improve nails that are naturally bad" I always met basic and all famous recipes that many of us use. I have probably tried all the existing tips, but selected the most effective ones for my thin, brittle nails. With the help of them, I can grow my nails at least a little, but here it is very important to preserve the achieved result, otherwise my nails break or exfoliate very quickly. Any impact and mechanical impact has a detrimental effect on my nails.

A little about my manicure. Why I rarely painted my nails with varnish.

My nails are so bad that I always use nail polishes only on holidays. When I remove the nail polish, my nails are simply in a deplorable state, they flake off and I have to cut them off.

Therefore, most often they are in their natural state (in order to do different procedures with them) or covered with a hardener. Now there are a huge variety of hardening varnishes. The most famous is "Smart enamel", he was my first tool with which I was able to grow nails. Since then I realized that my thin and brittle nails simply cannot do without hardening varnish... Such a tool makes the nail plate firm and protects against impact and damage. Then the nails deteriorate and break less and I can grow them back. The more layers of varnish you apply, the harder your nails will be. Periodically, the hardener needs to be removed and applied in a new way, since it is able to protect the nails only when it is on them. You can always find out detailed information on application in the instructions with your product, because they are all different.

Important: try to pass the hardener along the sides and on the inside of the protruding edge of the nail, this will further protect it. It is quite difficult to do this carefully, but since the varnish is transparent, these shortcomings will not be visible. Will it interfere with the breathing of the nail? I think that no - the nails do not have lungs. I believe that the hardener is not able to improve the structure of the nail, it can only make it stronger. When we remove the fixer, the nails, of course, will again become defenseless, thin and soft.

Also a great helper for my thin and brittle nails is base for varnish and fixer... I learned about them thanks to Hayrek. Rather, I knew about their existence for a long time, but I started using it recently. Base for varnish protects the nail from the effects of varnish, some bases can also strengthen. Your usual hardener can also serve as a base for decorative varnish. But since I got many layers of varnish, it started chipping off the very next day, that's when it comes to the rescue. varnish fixer. The fixer can be of any company, as well as the base. Very convenient for me is a drying fixative, which, in addition, accelerates the drying of the varnish.

Such a manicure lasts not 1 day, but about 3 days, given that I do all the homework myself, my nails are constantly in the water. And the main thing is that the nails are under powerful protection from external unfavorable factors and they are less likely to break.

My manicure tools and what I do with the cuticle.

Of the tools, I have a glass file for shaping nails, scissors for cutting nails and cuticles, nippers, a trimmer and orange sticks. So far, all this is enough for me.

Although I love the look of cuticle nails, I try very hard not to. After all, the more often you cut it, the faster it will grow - such a vicious circle.

I rarely cut the cuticle, only when it grows back a lot. Basically I push it back with an orange stick after softening. If you regularly look after it and do not start it, then pushing back is quite enough.

I do manicure the same way as everyone else, I have no secrets.

1. I clean the old varnish from the nail plate with the Krimle impregnated nail polish remover or conventional nail polish remover. Try also buy acetone-free nail polish remover. Such funds are not entirely harmless, because the acetone in them is replaced by other chemicals, but in any case, they act more gently on our nail plate. And try to use such a liquid as rarely as possible, a maximum of 1-2 times a week (this applies to problem nails).

After I remove the polish, I wash my nails under warm running water using an old toothbrush. This removes all residues of nail polish and nail polish remover, and also serves to exfoliate dead skin cells.

2. Then I shape the nails with a glass nail file. As expected, I only file dry nails and try to drive the file in only one direction.

3. I remove the cuticle after softening it in hot water. I add soap, sea salt or special purchased funds for softening. After that, I do nail grooming procedures.

4. Proceeding to applying the varnish. Nails should be dry and sanded (if necessary).

How I care for thin, soft and brittle nails with home remedies.

In the intervals between applying the hardener and after removing the varnish, I can have such a break for weeks, I do a variety of procedures.

In order to somehow streamline my review and make it more readable, I decided to grow my nails with you.

This photo shows my original nails. They were a little longer, but they broke and I had to cut them off. But that's not all, after pruning, they began to exfoliate strongly and the foliation reached half. Therefore, I will have to grow the damaged parts of the nails, cut them off, and then grow healthy ones. I really hope that everything will work out for me.

And what procedures do I do:

1.of course it bath of sea salt... Everyone probably knows about her, but she works.

My recipe: I put a decent amount of sea salt in the dishes and add warm water (about 40 degrees). I add either a few drops of iodine to the bath, or essential oil lemon, mint, eucalyptus, bay. Then I dip my nails in and hold them for about 10-15 minutes. After that, I wash off everything with running water and apply hand cream or oil.

This procedure nourishes our nails with essential vitamins and minerals, strengthening them. The nail plate is whitened, becomes more solid and durable. A bath with sea salt and essential oils should be done once a week for prevention. During nail treatment, it can be done daily.

After the bath, our cuticle softens and this makes it easier to push it back. Therefore, such a bath will be useful before a manicure.

2.The second important part of my nail care is rubbing a variety of base oils into the nail plate... Oils are generally a multifunctional remedy, it is useful not only for nails, but also for the whole body.

My favorite and most nourishing nail oils are Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter and Rose oil Elixir.

I rub the oil several times a day, especially after my hands have been in the water. After it, my nails bend like paper, and the oil makes them even a little harder, and of course, nourishes them with the necessary substances.

And ideally, you need to rub in the oil just before bedtime, then it will work better.

3. rubbing vitamin AEvit into nails. These vitamins have also been known to me for a long time, but I have recently begun to use them. Before that, I bought these vitamins in bottles, but I did not see the effect. These vitamins are sold in a gelatin shell that must be pierced with a needle, toothpick, or syringe. After that, squeeze the contents onto the nail plate and rub in. One thing is enough for one use.

They are also best used at bedtime.

4.my beloved and effective mask for strengthening and nourishing nails from lemon juice and honey.

Mask recipe: I take about 1 teaspoon of honey and add lemon juice to it. You should get a mass of medium liquid that needs to be applied to the nail plate. If the mask turns out to be too liquid, then simply dip the nails into the container and wait 15 minutes. After that, simply wipe your nails with a napkin and apply the cream. I do this mask 1-2 times a week.

This mask nourishes your nails useful vitamins, makes the marigolds neat, well-groomed and whitens them.

Lemon juice can be used on its own to whiten and nourish nails.

5. mask with lemon juice and salt. What I like most about this mask is its whitening and firming effect.

Mask recipe: we take sea or ordinary extra salt and mix it with lemon juice. I do not indicate the proportions, since I always do everything by eye. The main thing is to get a consistency convenient for you. We apply this mass to the nails, wait 10 minutes watching your favorite movie and wash off with warm water. After that, as always, I rub hand cream or any oil into the nail plate. I do this mask 1-2 times every 2 weeks.

6.mask for nail growth from red pepper and hand cream.

Mask recipe: mix half a teaspoon of red pepper (seasoning) and 1 teaspoon of your favorite hand cream, or baby cream... Apply the mixture to the nail plate. We keep the mask for about 10 minutes. According to the idea, red pepper can burn, but I do not feel anything at all. Of course, if you have wounds, then this mask is contraindicated, you need to wait until everything heals.

The mask with pepper and cream accelerates blood circulation, blood brings more nutrients to the nails, thanks to which the nails grow much faster. I do this mask a maximum of 1 time per week.

I'm done with homemade recipes, but I still have Purchased nail products. This:

It makes thin and soft nails firm, thus protecting them from damage. This product helps to maintain the length of the nails and strengthens them. In addition, it is an excellent base for varnish, which firmly binds the varnish to the surface of the nail plate and increases the durability of the decorative varnish.

It helps to soften the cuticle, it becomes more susceptible to pushing back. It also disinfects and nourishes the nail cuticle, slowing growth.

Strengthens, nourishes nails, improves their structure, makes them denser and more protected. Also gives a well-groomed and neat look.

Luxurious manicure is an important element of the modern woman's style. However, if the nails are soft and brittle, they will not grow back. First you need to find the cause of this phenomenon and eliminate it. What can be used to cover soft nails?

How can you cover soft nails

Very soft nails: reasons

There are many reasons why nails can feel soft. Let's take a look at the main ones:

• injury to the nail plate;
• prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals, low-quality varnishes and other things;
• wrong manicure;
• stomach and intestinal problems;
• arthritis;
• peripheral vascular disease;
• heredity;
• malfunctions of the thyroid gland;
• unhealthy diet, lack of vitamins and minerals, in particular vitamins A and B, iron, calcium, sulfur.

As you can see, soft nails are not just a cosmetic problem, but also a serious sign with which your body is trying to inform you about certain malfunctions in its work.

What to do if your nails feel soft

One of the basic rules for strengthening and restoring nails is their nutrition with useful substances. Mix equal parts lemon juice, beeswax and any vegetable oil (even sunflower oil will do). Rub the resulting natural cream in nails and cuticles. It is very important not only to apply this mixture, but to massage your fingers for a long time (at least 10 minutes).

Also you can do nourishing mask that needs to be kept all night long. Suitable for its preparation exclusively olive oil... It must be mixed in equal parts with freshly squeezed lemon juice. This mixture should be slightly warmed up in a microwave or water bath prior to application. After you have applied a warm mask to your nails and cuticles, put on natural fabric spa gloves. Rinse your hands well in the morning without using soap.

For nails to be strong, they must receive adequate nutrition. Traditional methods at home will help you solve this problem.

Also you can visit nail salon and undergo a course of hand paraffin therapy. This is a very useful procedure to help you restore your nails. At the moment, it is incredibly popular, so almost all salons offer it. And, of course, do not forget that you need to do a high-quality manicure especially often on weakened and soft nails - at least once every 3 weeks.

Feel free to use the tips described above. If you are not allergic to the foods you are using, all of these nail restoration methods will be of great benefit to you. With a little patience, you will soon be able to flaunt the most luxurious manicure.

Brittle weak thin nails. Strengthening fragile nails

Strengthening brittle nails involves nourishing them with nail oil and medicated cuticle cream. When applying the oil, special attention is paid to the contour of the nail, and the cuticle cleaner is rubbed into the base of the nail. in a circular motion thumb of the other hand. In this case, the softened cuticle can be gently pushed back with an orange stick, allowing the nail to "breathe". The composition of ready-made products for strengthening nails is very different. Allantoin and panthenol effectively heal the cuticle, especially after trim manicure... Liposomes and nutrients stimulating the formation of new cells in the growth zone of the nail plate. Creams can also contain sulfuric amino acids and keratin, proteins and vitamin C, which help to strengthen nails and improve their resistance to harmful environmental influences.

To strengthen fragile and brittle nails, you can make baths of warm vegetable oil 1-2 times a week with the addition of vitamin A, 3 drops of iodine or 5 drops of lemon juice. It is necessary to regularly rub lemon juice, vinegar, cranberry juice into the nail plate and the skin surrounding the nail bed. If possible, after 1-2 days, you need to make warm baths of sea or table salt. A wonderful effect is provided by "thimbles" of beeswax, which are heated in a water bath and immersed in it with fingertips. To achieve a lasting effect for 1-2 months, it is useful to take complexes of vitamins and minerals for hair and nails, such as Rivolit, Nutrikap, Merz, Zinc, selenium, silicon, sulfur as part of food supplements.

To strengthen the nails themselves, you can use paraffin baths and strengthening varnishes. Calcium varnishes will help brittle nails. If the nail has already broken, it is enough to cover the crack with a special material for gluing nails, and on top apply an ordinary base for varnish or a special gel for artificial nails.

Recipes for the treatment and strengthening of brittle and thin nails

Recipes against brittle nails:

• Trays of warmed vegetable oil with the addition of liquid vitamin A and lemon juice. It is advisable to do it 2 times a week.
• Do lemon "baths" every other day. You need to cut the lemon in half and put your fingertips in each half for 10 minutes. The course is 2 weeks.
• Give your nails an evening bath of warmed olive oil with 3-5 drops of iodine twice a week. Dip your fingers in oil for 15 minutes, then rub them and avoid contact with water for several hours.
• Vegetable oil baths and apple cider vinegar mixed in equal parts.
• Nourishing wax based nail ointment. Boil a hard boiled egg. Pull out the yolk, knead it. Add 4 g of beeswax melted in a water bath to the yolk and add Peach oil until the mixture thickens to the consistency of an ointment. Use the ointment every night.

• Sometimes brittle nails are associated with a lack of certain trace elements and vitamins in the body. In such cases, you need to eat more fresh vegetables and cottage cheese. And from plants you can make tea that strengthens the nails: nettle - 1 part, shepherd's purse - 1 part, creeping wheat grass rhizome - 2 parts, gray alder fruit - 1 part, black elderberry flowers - 3 parts. Pour 1 teaspoon of the collection with a glass of boiling water, leave in a thermos for 6-8 hours, strain, take 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day for 10 days.
• Make an infusion of elm leaves and soak your nails daily.
• Equal parts vegetable oil and apple cider vinegar. The course is 2-3 weeks, daily, for 10 minutes. Then apply a multi-purpose nail cream
• Pour vegetable oil into a glass, mix with a few drops of lemon juice. And every evening, before going to bed, hold your hands in it. To make the product even more effective, do not rinse it, put on cotton gloves and leave it on overnight.

Tips for strengthening thin brittle nails at home

When boiling potatoes, do not pour out the broth. After finishing all household chores, hold your hands in it for 5-10 minutes. And then brush with cream.

Unfortunately, flaking nails are a familiar problem. Salt baths are very useful for their strengthening. You just need ordinary sea salt, without all kinds of aromatic additives that are fashionable today. Dissolve a level teaspoon of salt in warm water and hold your hands for 20 minutes. The procedure is repeated for 10 days in a row. It can be repeated after a month. Well, for prevention, it is enough to do a salt bath once a week.

Thin, easily breakable nails will get stronger by rubbing lemon juice or vegetable oil into them. Also try not to deal with detergents at least temporarily.

Sometimes brittle nails are associated with a lack of certain vitamins in the body. In such cases, you need to eat more fresh vegetables and cottage cheese. And from plants you can make tea that strengthens the nails: nettle - 1 part, shepherd's purse - 1 part, creeping wheat grass rhizome - 2 parts, gray alder fruit - 1 part, black elderberry flowers - 3 parts. Pour 1 teaspoon of the collection with a glass of boiling water, leave in a thermos for 6-8 hours, strain, take half a glass 3-4 times a day for 10 days.

If your nails are peeling, wipe them with a special lotion daily. Lubricate your hands and nails with any nourishing cream at night.

Ideal natural remedy for hand care - regular lemon. Lemon juice improves the structure of nails, perfectly softens the skin around them and, in addition, has a whitening effect. Cut the lemon in half and dip your nails into the pulp, then massage them for a few minutes, rolling the lemon halves inside. Cut off the softened cuticles.

Special keratin additives have a strengthening effect on the nails. Lotions and creams with such additives are recommended to be applied after each hand wash or at least twice a day. Warm baths with various softening additives relieve tension from hands.

Particular attention should be paid to the cuticle. For a long time, it was removed mechanically, but now there are softer ways to avoid wounds and, therefore, infections. Trimming the cuticle is not recommended. It is better to use a special gel, cream or oil to soften the cuticle before the bath, and then gently push it with an orange tree stick to the edges of the nail. Another treatment for the skin at the base of the nail is a special cuticle fluid that inhibits the growth of epithelial cells.

For fragile and weak nails, there are special creams that strengthen the nail plate.

Lumpy, broken off, exfoliated nails look ugly. Nevertheless, this is often caused not by a serious general ailment, but by the most common housework, the usual - but endless - contact with alkaline agents. Therefore, protection in the form of gloves is as necessary for nails as for the skin of the hands.

Even if you apply a colorless base varnish or liquid fixer to your nails, they will have at least some kind of protective film that will prevent delamination.

Thin fingernails cause a lot of inconvenience. The reasons for this phenomenon can lie both deep inside the body and in external factors. Before dealing with a problem, you need to understand what exactly was the reason for its occurrence.

Internal causes of brittle nails

In 90% of cases, the causes of thin nails on the hands and feet lie within the body. Here are the main ones:

1. Genetic predisposition. If a parent or close relative has thin nails, the child is likely to have the same problem.
2. Lack of vitamins and minerals. As a rule, this is due to an unbalanced or inadequate diet, as well as taking certain medications.
3. Metabolic disorders. This leads to interruptions in the transport of nutrients inside the body.
4. Diseases internal organs... As a rule, the endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, circulatory system have the greatest influence on the condition of the nail plate.
5. Hormonal Disorders. As a rule, nails become thin due to an imbalance of hormones - genital or thyroid gland.
6. Severe stress. Nervous stress leads to the loss of calcium in the body - the main building material for nails.

The internal causes of thin nails on the hands of men and women are the same. This is one of the signals about malfunctions inside the body.

More about health

The condition of the skin, hair and nails is a reflection of the processes taking place in the body. If suddenly your fingernails become thin, although this was not previously observed, it's time to take care of your health. This is what a thin nail plate may indicate:

1. Anemia. Due to iron deficiency, tissues, including the nail plate, receive less oxygen. This is the most common cause of thinning. If, in addition to nail problems, you feel weak and sleepy, see your doctor.
2. Diabetes. When glucose (the main source of energy) is poorly absorbed by the body, there is a deterioration in the functional state of tissues (including nails). Also, problems with the absorption of glucose can arise due to disturbances in the functioning of the pancreas.
3. Fungal diseases. This is one of the common causes of destructive nail changes. The sooner you start treatment, the more chances you have to cope with the problem and return the nails to a healthy look.
4. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They are usually accompanied by impaired circulation. As a result, the transport of nutrients is disrupted, the nails grow thin and weak.
5. Psoriasis. This inflammatory disease which is striking not only skin covering but also the nail plate.
6. Hypo- or hyperthyroidism. This is an insufficient (excessive) production of hormones by the thyroid gland. The result is a slowdown in metabolism and, as a consequence, a deterioration in the functional state of tissues.

Banal overwork - one more get thin. If a person sleeps little, the body's resources are depleted. This leads to disruption of all body systems, which will certainly affect the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

External causes of brittle nails

Not only health conditions can be the cause of thin fingernails. Often, relying on good genetics, people begin to dismiss the care of the nail plate. Here are some external factors that lead to thinning and fragility:

1. Manicure. A poor-quality tool, inept handling, excessive pressure on the nail plate - all this leads to thinning over time.
2. Cosmetics. The application of low-quality varnishes with formaldehydes, as well as the frequent use of nail polish removers with acetone, negatively affect the nails.
3. Wrong choice of cream. If you use glycerin-based products in a room with dry air (as a rule, this situation happens in winter, when heating appliances are in operation), the substance will draw moisture from the inner layers of the skin and nail. Subsequently, this will lead to thinning.
4. Household chores. Cleaning without gloves is one of the most common causes of nail thinning. All the fault of alkalis and acids contained in household chemicals.
5. Climate. Both extreme cold and heat are detrimental to the nail plate. Especially if the person neglects wearing gloves and using nourishing cream.
6. Injuries. They can be both accidental and caused by systematic pressure on the nail plate. Examples include playing musical instruments, the habit of opening something with your fingernails, and so on.
7. Poor ecology or work in hazardous production. The penetration of toxins and heavy metals into the body leads to softening, stratification and brittle nails.

A common reason for thin nails on the hands of women is the procedure for building up and coating with gel varnishes. In addition to the fact that the funds themselves act quite aggressively on the nail plate, mechanical processing during the procedure also contributes to thinning.

Oil baths

Regardless of the reason why thin fingernails have become your problem, oil baths will help you to significantly improve their condition. Pay attention to the following compositions:

• a third of a glass of warmed olive oil + 2 capsules "Aevit" + 3 drops of iodine;
• a third of a glass of warmed olive oil + 5 drops of lemon juice;
• a third of a glass of warmed olive oil + the same amount of apple cider vinegar.

The procedure is carried out as follows:

Herbal baths

Very thin fingernails - what to do? Medicinal herbs will always come to the rescue. Here are the tools that are most effective in this case:

• nettle;
• burdock root;
• Birch buds.

The algorithm looks like this:

1. Pour a tablespoon of dry herb with a glass of boiling water.
2. Wrap the container with a towel and let it brew for an hour.
3. Strain the infusion, squeeze the herb well.
4. Warm the liquid slightly and dip the pre-steamed marigolds into it for 10-15 minutes.

Other firming treatments

There are many simple and available ways cure thin fingernails. Here are some options:

1. Lemon. Cut it in half and dip the marigolds directly into the pulp. The procedure takes 15 minutes. During this time, periodically roll the fruit and wiggle your fingers to let the lemon juice. At the end of the session, rub the remaining juice into your nails. By the way, from citric acid the cuticle softens and can be easily removed.
2. Potato. Rather, you do not need the vegetable itself, but the water that remains after cooking it. Dip your fingertips in warm liquid for 5-10 minutes.
3. Salt baths. What to do if your fingernails are thin? For a glass of warm water, you will need a teaspoon of salt (sea salt, iodized or ordinary table salt). Soak your fingers in the brine for about 10 minutes, then generously lubricate them with cream.
4. Burr oil. It nourishes and strengthens not only hair, but also nails. Thus, rubbing oil into the scalp, you do two procedures at once. You can apply the oil to your nails separately.
5. Broccoli seed oil. Apply a drop of this product to each nail and rub in. Repeat this procedure every night. Within a month you will not recognize your nails.
6. Beeswax. Melt the product in a water bath. When it has cooled slightly, dip your fingertips into it. Wait until the wax "caps" harden, then remove them. The nails will be shiny and moisturized.
7. Castor oil... Lubricate the marigolds (or hands completely) with castor oil. You can add the contents of the Aevit capsule to it. Put on medical gloves or silicone gloves and go to bed. If you do this procedure at least once a week, your nails will become much stronger.
8. Iodine is one of the popular folk treatments for thin fingernails. It is necessary to lubricate the plates with a solution with a cotton swab. But keep in mind that for some time after the procedure, the nail will have a yellowish tint.

Salon procedures

Very thin fingernails - what to do? It is best to contact a beauty salon with this problem. At the moment, there are many effective procedures aimed at strengthening the nail plate. The most popular ones are:

1. Japanese manicure. It implies the use of nourishing scrubs and masks with valuable oils, as well as a massage that improves blood microcirculation. This is the key to the growth of healthy and strong nails.
2. Paraffin therapy. A budget but very effective procedure that provides instant deep hydration of the skin and nails, thereby significantly reducing fragility.
3. Strengthening with biogel. A common method for treating thin fingernails. This implies the application of a varnish based on natural wood resin to the nail. This creates a durable and safe coating that protects the nail from external damage. Requires correction.
4. Strengthening with acrylates. These are special products that fill the pores, voids and irregularities in the nail plate, preventing fragility and delamination.
5. Strengthening with acrylic powder. A thin non-woven material is glued to the nail and impregnated with acrylic. Thus, a thin and aesthetic, but very durable plate is obtained.
6. Sealing nails. This is a multi-stage procedure that includes a salt bath, grinding and rubbing in a vitamin cocktail and natural wax. The effect lasts for almost three months.
7. Diathermy. This is a procedure that involves warming up the hands. As a result, local blood circulation improves, which has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and marigolds.

What vitamins are needed for nails

If you have very thin fingernails, you just need to feed your body with vitamins. When choosing a dietary supplement in a pharmacy, make sure that the following substances are present in the composition:

1. Retinol is one of the main beauty vitamins, thanks to which the nail plate becomes smooth and elastic.
2. Vitamin B5 - helps to normalize growth and improve the functional state of the nail plate.
3. Vitamin C - prevents fungal diseases, and also neutralizes toxins that negatively affect the quality of tissues.
4. Vitamin E - deeply nourishes and strengthens the nail plate.
5. Nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) - prevents negative changes in the nail plate.
6. Iron is one of the main elements that normalizes oxygen metabolism and ensures the transport of nutrients to various body systems.
7. Calcium is the main building block for bones, hair, and nails.
8. Zinc - regulates the synthesis of proteins, which are necessary for the formation of a healthy and strong nail plate.
9. Silicon - gives elasticity to the nail, due to which fragility is significantly reduced.
10. Selenium - prevents thinning of the nail and prevents other degenerative changes.
11. Sulfur - prevents the formation of unattractive bumps on the surface of the nail.
12. Polyunsaturated fatty acids. Promote the absorption of vitamins A and E, as well as calcium.

What you need to eat for strong nails

Thin and brittle fingernails are often the result of an unbalanced diet. It's not for nothing that they say that we are what we eat. Unfortunately, most of us begin to take this expression seriously only when we are faced with some kind of problem. For example, with thinning and brittle nails. To get rid of this scourge, include the following foods in your diet:

1. Sesame - 100 g of this product contains a daily intake of calcium, which is characterized by high bioavailability. It also contains phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, vitamins A and E, as well as group B. Sesame can be added to salads and soups or make homemade sweets with it.
2. Nettle - rich in selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, chlorine, vitamins C, E, K and group B. It is best to use nettle in the form of decoctions or tinctures.
3. Raspberries are a valuable source of silicon, which is important for the beauty of skin, hair and nails. The most useful berry is fresh. For the winter, it is better to grind raspberries with sugar, without subjecting them to heat treatment.
4. Honey is a source of vitamins A and group B. It also contains sulfur, calcium and magnesium. Make it a rule to eat at least a teaspoon of this product every day.
5. Hard cheese is a valuable source of calcium and vitamins A and E. Starting your day with a couple of cheese sandwiches will help your nails become firmer and stronger over time.
6. Cod liver is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. One bite a day will be enough to saturate the body with these substances.
7. Blueberries - they are rich in zinc, which makes a person healthy and beautiful. Since it is not so easy to purchase fresh blueberries, pay attention to pharmacy syrups based on this berry.
8. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds are a source of B vitamins and calcium. It is advisable to eat a handful of peeled seeds at least every other day.
9. Bulgarian pepper. It contains a lot of ascorbic acid. It neutralizes toxins that damage tissues.
10. Sunflower oil. It contains a lot of vitamin E, which will prevent dryness and fragility of the nail plate. Drinking a tablespoon of the product every day, you will fill the body's need for this vitamin.
11. Fish is a source of calcium and phosphorus. If you eat this product at least once a week, your nails will thank you.

Preventive measures

Thin finger nails are a common problem. If you do not want to be among those who encountered it, follow these recommendations for prevention:

1. Watch your manicure tool. Scissors should always be well sharpened. As for nail files, it is better to give preference to glass or ceramic.
2. Don't skimp on varnishes and coatings. Make sure that the products are free of formaldehyde and acetone.
3. Choose correct cream for hands. It is important that the packaging bears a note that it is also intended for nails. These products contain special keratin supplements that strengthen the nails.
4. Maintain water balance. You need to moisturize your nails not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Drink plenty of fluids.
5. Use a hardening varnish. Do not be under the illusion that they can solve the problem. But a layer of such a tool will protect the nail from external negative influences and reduce fragility.
6. Do not overload your nails. Do not open the covers with them. cosmetics, do not knock on the keyboard. Also, hand-spinning the laundry after washing contributes to the thinning and brittleness of the nail, as they bend.
7. Eat right. Give preference to protein foods.
8. Nourish your body. Drink vitamin complexes twice a year (in spring and autumn).
9. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet. It helps to flush calcium out of the body.

Conclusion

When wondering why fingernails are thin and how to deal with it, the first step is to pay attention to bad habits. Nicotine and alcohol destroy the body from the inside, which sooner or later leads to deterioration of the skin condition, hair loss and, of course, thinning of the nails. Thus, the first step towards a beautiful and strong nails should become a rejection of bad habits. Otherwise, no other measures will bring the desired result.