Home care routine for stronger nails

Taking care of your nails is fundamental in order to keep them healthy, and prevent them from breaking. It is also the first step for an impeccable manicure that lasts! Fortunately, it is very easy to do without chemicals to achieve nail care at home. You will see, with the help of oils and natural products, we can hydrate and sublimate them, on a daily basis. Then how strengthen your nails naturally ? What are nail care you can do at home ? In this article, discover our 3 All Tigers tips for revitalized, strong and shiny nails!

Step 1: Clean your nails with a homemade baking soda treatment

The incredible power of baking soda for your nail routine

Nails, especially when they are long, are the favorite playground of bacteria. Nails that are not very clean, soft, yellowed, brittle or even too short, this is what we want to avoid at all costs. In order to give them a boost, whiten them and get rid of the dirt accumulated over time, baking soda (or baking soda) is similar to THE natural solution for your skincare routine. Indeed, this miracle product in the form of white powder has not finished surprising us! Its gentle abrasion action, as well as its detergent power and alkaline action make it the perfect ally for clean nails free of the most stubborn stains. In addition, it acts as an exfoliator, removing dead skin and freeing pores. 

How to use it ?  We always recommend using baking soda to make homemade treatments. For find white and healthy nails, follow these quick and easy steps: 

1. First, run your hands quickly under hot water to slightly soften your nails;
2. Take the equivalent of a teaspoon of baking soda, and apply the powder directly to your nails;
3. Rub the powder against your nails, either with your other fingers or with a small brush; 
4. Also take the opportunity to gently rub your cuticles: this exfoliates dead skin, and your fingers regain all their softness;
5. Rinse your hands with clear water, and wash them with a little soap. 

We recommend repeating this little routine to natural nails, about 1 to 2 times a week. You will see a real improvement in their health!

Step 2 - Shine your nails with vinegar

Vinegar and its shining power

Once you have clean and whitened nails, it's time to tackle their shine. It is well known that vinegar is used for a lot of home care. The white vinegar treatment is therefore a very good solution for regaining shiny and strong nails. Indeed, this product disinfects and shines, especially when the nails are brittle. In addition, if you are prone to infections or fungal infections, the acidity of cider vinegar helps rebalance the pH of the skin, while eliminating fungi and bacteria. It is also a great ingredient for stimulate the growth of your nails.

Prepare your care for dull and damaged nails with vinegar: To perform this natural treatment, you can make a soaking bath with pure white vinegar (or cider vinegar if you also want to disinfect), and let your fingers soak for 5 minutes. At the end of the 5 minutes, rinse your fingers with water, and dry them well. You have disinfected and shiny nails!

Step 3: Hydrate and strengthen your nails with an oil bath 

We come to the last step of this damaged nail care routine, and this one is crucial! It is the one that allows feed her nails over the long term, in the most natural way possible. For this, oils such as olive oil, castor oil and almond oil are mainly used. 

The benefits of oil baths to strengthen your nails

The frequent use of varnish, permanent or semi-permanent, hands often in water, the various daily tasks... So many situations that damage our nails, and which weaken them. This is how the natural benefits of the oils work effectively as tonics, providing them with all the necessary nutrients and minerals. Oil baths allow us to immerse our nails in moisturizing liquids for a few minutes. They come out stronger and ready to be sublimated again by long polish outfit !

This oil comes from the pressing of the seeds of a shrub called common castor bean. This shrub is grown in India, China and Brazil, and its oil has been used since ancient times. Recognized for its benefits on the skin, hair and nails, castor oil has an absolutely unique texture. We particularly appreciate its pleasant and discreet smell. Finally, its high viscosity and its moisturizing power make it a highly sought-after ingredient in the composition of natural beauty products. Homemade nail care with castor oil is therefore a must, which hydrates, protects and nourishes to perfection. If you have soft, brittle or crumbly nails, castor helps them regain radiance and vitality, while deeply nourishing the cuticles. 

To make your homemade nail hardener treatment at homeCastor oil, you just need to pour a few drops of oil directly on your nails. You can also soak a cotton ball. Leave on for 15 minutes without touching. Since it is a greasy, thick oil, your nails will absorb the amount they need, while leaving the excess on the surface. If your nails tend to be damaged after the application of a permanent or semi-permanent varnish, this is a treatment that will considerably strengthen their enamel, and nourish them over the long term. It is advisable to repeat the procedure every evening; this simple routine will quickly take effect!

Sweet almond oil is extracted from almonds, which come from the almond tree. This vegetable oil is very often used for maintain and moisturize the skin, in particular thanks to its richness in omega 9. If these benefits on the epidermis are no longer to be proven, it is nonetheless effective for nail care. Its composition of vitamins E, A and carotenoids make it a super soft and natural ingredient.

For this routine, we recommend soaking a cotton ball in almond oil, and applying it directly to the nails and their contour. Then, they are rubbed gently for about ten minutes. This is one of the best ways for the solution to penetrate and act in depth, since the massage promotes blood circulation and hydration. Repeat this operation 2 to 3 times a week, for an effective and lasting result.

Olive oil is a versatile solution and has the advantage of being in all kitchens. It is very rich in fat, and is very effective in hydration of the skin, hair and nails. In particular, it contains more than 60% oleic acid, which is an omega 9, and linolenic acid, an omega 6 essential for healthy skin and hair. This vegetable oil also provides you with many antioxidants (vitamin E, squalenes and phenolic compounds) as well as phytosterols, which calm inflammation and promote cell regeneration.

For the olive oil bath, heat a little oil in a small bowl for 10 seconds. Then, soak your nails in it for five minutes (also take the opportunity to moisturize your hands!) and then proceed quietly to your manicure. If this small procedure is performed twice a week, it is more than enough and effective for healthy nails !

What you must remember

• Soft, damaged and fragile nails are not inevitable : with the care routine established by the 3 steps above, you can strengthen your nails naturally and durably;

• Simple ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, castor, almond or olive oil are sufficient to revitalize and strengthen your nails ; 

• If the various natural treatments don't seem to be working, the problem may be inside your nails. Indeed, deficiencies in biotin, or vitamin B8, can occur. Do not hesitate to consult our article dedicated!
• In addition, certain gestures should be avoided so as not to weaken your nails. Find our article on actions to ban for less brittle nails! 

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