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Finger Nails




If you want to make good impression on people a well maintained finger nails play an important role. If your finger nails are unclean, it makes a bad impression on people about you. Believe it or not poorly maintained nails can deny you of what you deserve. So, it is important to take care of your finger nails regularly. This not only makes your hand attractive, but provides a positive outlook to your entire image.

If you are suffering from brittle nails or any fungal problem, a regular nail care regime will help a lot in improving your bad nail conditions. Always try to keep your nails clean and clear and keep them moisturized. Without visiting parlors for manicure or using expensive products you can take care of your nails naturally.

The finger nail can be divided into five parts namely:
  • Nail plate, which is the most visible part of the nail. In other words, it is hard portion of the nail.
  • Nail folds are the skin part of nail from three sides.


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  • Nail bed is the skin below the nail plate. It holds the nail plate firmly to the finger.
  • Cuticle is that tissue that overlaps the nail plate. It protects newly developed keratin cells.
  • Lunula is the half circle visible at the bottom of nail plate.

How to take care of fingernails naturally


We all are aware of the harmful effects of chemicals and artificial preservatives. Hence, it is important to take care of our nails in natural manner. Though nails are very small, but they provide the required protection to our fingers followed by improving dexterity. Nails also acts as barometer towaqds the general health of a person. You can follow these natural fingernails caring tips to make your nails strong and healthy.
  • Eat healthy: Enrich your diet with iron, Vitamin B, potassium, calcium. These are known to produce keratin, the main component of nails. If your body naturally produces this hard protein keratin, then your nail growth will enhance and will shine. Add seafood, soya bean, cereals, dairy products in your diet to get a regular supply of these nutrients.

  • Water therapy: Dehydration is one of the major reason that lead to brittle and weak nails. Drinking adequate water will keep the body hydrated. Also it flushes out the toxins from the body that keeps you healthy and energetic.

  • Trimming: Trimming on regular intervals help in preventing damages like splitting and breaking. It is advisable to cut the edges with fine grain filer smoothly. Also it is important to trim the cuticles regularly. If you suffer from brittle nails gently rub the cuticles with lemon.

  • Moisturize regularly: Ensure that your nails are well moisturized. Similar to our skin, finger nail requires moisture daily. You can apply thick milk cream to your nails to moisture naturally. But you must remove nail polish before applying moisturizing.

  • Protection: Just like your skin, your finger nails need protection. Wear good quality gloves and gears when your hand is exposed to harsh chemicals, soaps and detergents.



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