Home Remedies to Strengthen Brittle Nails

Everyone desires strong, smooth nails on their fingers and toes. However, various factors can turn the nails brittle and textured.

This condition, medically known as onychoschizia, is categorized by thin, soft or dry, cracking, and splitting nails that can break off easily and have a slow growth rate.

While it is a common symptom of aging,it can often result from health problems such as nutritional deficiencies.

Home Remedies for Brittle Nails

1. Massage with coconut oil

Coconut oil contains healthy fatty acids  that deeply moisturize  the nails, strengthening and nourishing weak, brittle nails. Moreover, this oil can act on the nail bed and boost nail growth.

Massaging your nails with coconut oil can also enhance blood circulation and retain moisture. Almond oil can be used instead of coconut oil.

How to use:

1. Warm 1–2 tbsp of coconut oil and apply it to the nails.
2. Massage it for 4–6 minutes three times a day.

2. Soak in apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) possesses various nutrients including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium that nourish and strengthen the nails. The malic acid and acetic acid present in ACV acts as antifungal and antibacterial agents that can help prevent and manage nail infections.

How to use:

1. Dilute equal parts of ACV and water.
2. Soak your nails in the solution for a few minutes and gently push back the cuticles.
3. Perform this remedy once daily for a week.

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