Nail Care: Steps and Tips

Many people suffer from weak and brittle nails, which can be caused by various factors. Let’s explore the best ways to care for your nails here.

For Hand Nail Care

Use nail clippers correctly when trimming your nails, rounding them slightly at the edges, and avoid peeling or biting your nails. Do not use them as tools for scratching or opening things, and always ensure your nail tools are clean and sterilized.

Avoid prolonged exposure to water without gloves, as it is one of the main causes of nail breakage. Keep your nails clean and dry to prevent bacterial growth underneath.

Regularly apply nail moisturizers and essential oils beneficial for nail health, such as lavender oil, lemon oil, eucalyptus oil, and rosemary oil.

Frequent nail polishing can damage your nails, especially when using products containing chemicals like dibutyl phthalate.

Maintain a diet rich in vitamins and minerals that promote nail health and strength, such as biotin found in salmon, avocado, sweet potatoes, nuts, and grains; B-complex vitamins found in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy; iron found in vegetables, peanut butter, and grains; and magnesium found in quinoa, almonds, and cashews. You can also take biotin supplements after consulting your doctor.

For Foot Nail Care:

To soften thick toenails and make them easier to trim without splitting, soak them in saltwater.

Wear appropriate open-toed footwear like sandals in public places to avoid fungal infections in your toenails.

Signs of Healthy Nails:

Nail plates have a pinkish-white color.

The white crescent-shaped part (lunula) is visible at the base of the nail.

Consult a Doctor in the Following Cases:

Changes in nail color, such as a complete color change or a dark line under the nail. Changes in nail shape, such as curling, thickening, or thinning of the nails. Swelling or severe pain around the nails.
Lack of nail growth.