Our nails go through a lot! Detergent products, frequent hand washing, hand sanitizer, UV rays, cold, onychophagia (the habit of biting nails)… These everyday aggressions may seem harmless, yet they significantly weaken our nails and can lead to imperfections. Today, the teaM is here to share the right habits to help strengthen your nails and keep them healthy all year round!
Soft, brittle, or ridged nails. What’s that about?
The nail, like hair, is made of keratin. This protein protects it from various physical and chemical daily aggressions by ensuring its strength and growth.
[Do you know that?] : Nails contain 90% keratin. Nails are created by cells located in the matrix. They continuously produce keratin and store it. When they reach their maximum keratin capacity, the cells harden. They are then pushed by new cells. This process is how our nails grow about 3 to 5 mm every month. Pretty cool, right?
So, to sum up: unhealthy nails = nails with weakened keratin! It’s essential to pay attention to the overall condition of our nails. Several symptoms reveal their fragility: they can become soft, brittle, split, develop ridges, and finally, conditions like fungal infections may appear. These are characterized by thickening and discoloration of the nail. To better understand why our nails react this way, we explain everything in our article on nail anatomy.
How to fix it?
With our fast-paced lives, stopping all activities potentially harmful to our nails seems difficult. Fortunately, there are some tips to limit damage (& without too much effort).
Here are 6 essential tips to regain strong and healthy nails. Enough is enough!
First thing first! : a healthy and balanced diet to limit deficiencies. Our Nail boost supplements are perfect for providing the vitamins & minerals necessary for good nail growth.
Secundo : file rather than cut. This gently shapes your nails. It’s not strictly forbidden to cut your nails, but you should be careful and favor filing. This simple action can damage the nail’s keratin. If you haven’t found the perfect file yet, it’s here.
Third one is a good one! : nourish, again & again! This step is essential to limit dryness and promote growth. Our Green Oil enriched with 6 plant oils is a true ally for this! Results will be visible very quickly ⚡
Now four, the ball is in your court : wear gloves whenever possible when using cleaning products. Avoid biting your nails as much as possible!
Five, almost your final drive : use nail care suited to your needs. We have developed a specific base for each nail type. By following a tailored routine, you will only see a clear improvement in your nails’ condition. To discover the routine suited to your needs, it’s here. Have you found out you have soft nails and are looking for a targeted routine? Discover our care for soft nails to strengthen keratin and regain stronger nails. For ridged nails, adopt our targeted routine to smooth, strengthen, and reveal visibly clearer and more even nails.
Six, one last tip: favor hardening polish and cosmetic products gentle on your skin and nails. Say no to abrasive removers! Say hi to our Force Green and our Green Flash™ gentle acetone-free remover.
