Soft, dull, brittle, ridged nails… When they look unhealthy, it’s often the result of external damage or internal imbalance. And if your semi-permanent polish no longer lasts, it’s high time to take care of them! With a little attention and the right habits, your nails can regain all their shine. Here’s how.
Why are your nails fragile?
Before trying to strengthen them, you need to understand what weakens them. Yes, knowing the cause is already half the battle! The balance of your nails depends as much on your environment as on your lifestyle and overall health. So, what’s behind these little signs of fragility?
The impact of the environment on your nails
Did you know that our nails are made of 90% keratin? This natural protein, produced by the nail matrix (also found in hair and skin), acts as a protective barrier. But this defense is not foolproof… and our daily life doesn’t always make it easy.
Climates and seasons
Throughout the seasons, between dry air and cold in winter, and heat and sun exposure in summer, your nails undergo significant temperature and humidity changes. Their keratin suffers, leading to dehydration and breakage. They need your help to adapt… Help!
Water and household products
Our nails are not waterproof. Repeated exposure to water, household detergents, or harsh chemicals weakens them and promotes fragility such as split nails or soft nails. Make it a habit to wear protective gloves or choose more natural household products. Your hands (and your manicures) will thank you.
Bad habits
Biting your nails, repeatedly applying semi-permanent polish or fake nails without breaks, filing or scratching the nail plate, using your nails to dig or scrape… We’ve all done it, admit it! But all these actions impact the nail matrix and can impair their renewal.
Temperature fluctuations are tough on your nails.
Nails, reflections of our internal imbalances
The natural beauty of nails also comes from within. Temporary fatigue, nutritional deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals, or hormonal imbalances can affect nail growth.
Fatigue and stress
An exhausted body reserves its energy for vital functions, at the expense of nails losing vitality, hair dulling, and skin as well.
Nutritional deficiencies
We rarely think about it, yet a poorly balanced diet lacking essential nutrients can harm your nails. A deficiency in iron and other minerals such as zinc, calcium, or in B vitamins (including vitamin B8 or biotin, essential for keratin production) and vitamin C often results in ridged nails, soft or split nails.
Hormonal imbalances
Some age-related changes or health conditions can alter keratin production and disrupt nail growth.
👉 Moral of the story: by pampering your nails, you are pampering yourself. So no more hesitation, it’s time to take action!
Taking care of your nails means taking care of your overall well-being.
How to effectively strengthen your nails?
To regain nails that are both strong and resilient, it is essential to take actions that strengthen them not only from the outside but also deeply, by adopting appropriate nail care and paying attention to your overall well-being.
Strengthening the nail plate
This nail plate is the part of the nail visible to the naked eye and with a hard texture. It’s the part you usually file, buff, or even color with your favorite nail polish. Although it seems sturdy, it needs careful care! To take proper care of it, it is recommended to adopt a gentle but especially regular routine. Here’s how:
Hydrate and nourish your nails between color applications
After removing makeup (with a gentle, acetone-free remover, of course!), apply Green Oil. Rich in 6 plant oils, it intensely nourishes the plate and cuticles for flexible, shiny, and healthy nails. Take the time to gently massage them (including cuticles) until fully absorbed. You'll see, it's relaxing and highly effective. You can even adopt it as a daily treatment.
Stimulate keratin production
The Keratin Booster is an expert treatment enriched with plant-based keratin and strengthening active ingredients. This nail hardener densifies the plate and stimulates keratin synthesis at the nail matrix.
👉Result: harder and more resistant nails in just a few days by applying the Keratin Booster on bare nails 1 to 3 times a day for a maximum of 5 to 7 days.
Keratin Booster + Green Oil: the expert duo for a strengthened nail plate and stronger nails.
Protect your nails with a nail care routine that respects the nail.
Avoid too frequent applications of semi-permanent polish and favor vegan and bio-sourced formulas, such as Green™ polish and Green Flash™ that are easy to remove without damaging the nails.
Another option: the Active Bright care polish that hardens and deeply repairs the nail while illuminating it with a pearly white sheen. Its 80% bio-sourced formula, enriched with natural lemon extracts, acts as an invisible shield, protecting your nails from external aggressions. What else?
Between protection and shine, choose gentle make-up & care products that respect your nails.
Strengthen your nails naturally
For home remedy enthusiasts, it is possible to naturally strengthen nails by massaging them with the following products:
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A few drops of vegetable oil rich in essential fatty acids like castor oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, argan oil.
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A few drops of essential oils (to be mixed with a base vegetable oil), such as lemon essential oil which adds shine and strength, or lavender essential oil for its restorative properties.
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A little lemon juice, known to improve microcirculation, can also restore their natural shine and strength.
Strengthen your nails from within
Strong nails are also built from the plate! Think of eggs, fatty fish, legumes, nuts, and green vegetables—in short, everything that contributes to a varied and balanced diet capable of providing essential nutrients. All great allies for strong and healthy nails.
And to really give them a boost, nothing beats a targeted treatment. The new formula of the Nail Boost dietary supplements specifically nourishes nails from within thanks to a vitamin cocktail (vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B8, vitamin B9, vitamin C), minerals (zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium), brewer's yeast, plant-based keratin, and blueberry extract. Thanks to a 2-month treatment with one capsule per day, growth is stimulated, keratin is strengthened, and nails gain in resilience.
A balanced diet combined with a Nail Boost course = the winning formula for nourished and strengthened nails.
To strengthen your nails sustainably, you first need to understand how they work and what weakens them. In addition to this article, feel free to use our online diagnostic tool, quick and free, to discover the true nature of your nails. You will then have all the cards in hand to set up a 100% customized targeted nail care routine to reconnect with strong, radiant natural nails ✨💪
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to strengthen nails?
With the right routine, it’s possible to strengthen your nails in 3 to 4 weeks. The key? Proper hydration of nails and cuticles with Green Oil and a hardening treatment like the Keratin Booster, which can densify the nail plate and activate keratin production. Add a balanced diet and a sustainable, respectful manicure routine: your nails will regain shine, strength, and resilience, with no compromise.
Can nutrition alone be enough to strengthen nails?
Nutrition plays a key role, but it is not enough on its own. For truly strong nails, it’s best to combine a diet rich in biotin, zinc, and amino acids with a targeted care routine. You can combine this with a Nail Boost supplement course for greater effectiveness. Nourishing from the inside, protecting from the outside: that’s the winning combination for nails at their best.
Is a strengthening polish enough?
A strengthening polish is an excellent starting point, but it’s not everything. The Active™ Bright care polish offers a hardening and brightening effect. Use it in synergy with complementary treatments within a complete routine to achieve visibly stronger nails. Regular cuticle care for enhanced matrix protection, regular application of a moisturizing treatment like Green Oil, and a Keratin Booster treatment to stimulate keratin production are the steps to combine with the application of a strengthening polish like Active™ Bright.
