Poor diet, harsh environmental conditions, lack of moisturizing, exposing your nails to chemical products and over exposure to water are some common causes of weak nails. There are natural ways to prevent your fingernails from breaking. Here we will discuss some tips on how to strengthen fingernails naturally.

1- Make a mixture of lemon juice and argan oil in a small bowl. Whisk them thoroughly. Soak your fingers in this mixture for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Pat your hands dry. Avoid using soap to clean your hands. Repeat this procedure once a week for long and strong nails. Argan oil gives strength to the weak and easily breakable nails. It also strengthens the delicate skin at the root of nails and makes it smooth. Lemon juice naturally strengthens your nails and makes them unbreakable.

2- Improving your water intake and decreasing outside coverage with water, both are essential for your nail care. Most of the health experts profess while revealing nail strengthening tips that Water is a companion to your nail care if taken orally and an opposing to your nail care if you frequently bathe your nails in it.

3- Apply moisturizer to hands and nails several times a day, especially after hands have been in water. Make sure to massage the moisturizer into the cuticles. The Mayo Clinic says rough, dry cuticles can cause hangnails, which rip at living tissue and can damage nails.

4-Beat two egg yolks in a small bowl and whisk in 1/4 cup milk and 1 tablespoon honey. Dip your nails in this mixture for around 15-20 minutes and then rinse your hands with fresh water and pat dry your hands.

5- Cleaning with a nail brush is a gentle way to remove dirt, dead skin, and bacteria from underneath your nails. This is especially important if you bite your nails.

6- Apply nail polish. The Mayo Clinic says that applying a thin coat of nail polish may help nails to maintain moisture. It gives your nails a very attractive look.

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