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Time To Get Rid Of Yellow Stained Nails

Did you notice your nails recently? Have they turned yellow? There could be a lot of reasons for this yellowish cast. It could be that you are suffering from an internal disorder, bad habits like that of smoking and another reason could be a dark coloured nail polish worn for a long time.

However, If you are suffering from jaundice, it is just a symptom. But if you are in perfect health, then your yellow nails need to be attended too. The onset of yellow nails will give you an unclean look which in no way will suit the fashionable clothes you wear.

Getting rid of dirty yellow nails is a challenge. But, it is possible through a few home remedies which will leave your nails bright and sparkling.

After you succeed in removing the yellow cast on your nails, do not forget to maintain them in the near future. Once yellow nails appear for the first time, it is bound to reappear if proper care isn't taken.

These simple tips given below in the slide will help you get rid of yellow nails. The tips are easy to follow and is convenient since it is home remedial.

Lemon

Lemon

This small yellow fruit can be used to whiten your nails as well. All you have to do, is rub fresh sliced lemon juice on your nails. Leave it overnight and rinse in the morning. This procedure is to be done for four weeks on a day to day basis to get white nails.

Milk

Milk

Soaking your nails for 15 minutes in a bowl of pasturised milk will help you get rid of yellow nails. With a wet towel, wipe your nails dry. Repeat this process for 2 weeks, until you get desired results.

Denture Tablets

Denture Tablets

Using your grandparents denture tablets can actually help solve your problem. Take two denture tablets and let it dissolve in warm water. Soak your fingers in this water for 10 minutes. Repeat this process for 20 days to see results.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide

A small amount of Hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) with two and a half spoon of baking soda can be used to whiten nails. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and rub it over your nails. This solution is to be used only once a week.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste

Who knew that toothpaste can help get rid of yellow nails? The paste which is used to remove stains on your teeth can now whiten your stained yellow nails.

Vinegar

Vinegar

Vinegar and listerine mixed in equal proportion of 50:50 is best to get rid of yellow nails. A cotton swab dipped in this solution and massaged on your nails will whiten stained yellow nails.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

This oil is used for almost all skin and body care problems. Using olive oil to whiten your yellow nails is time consuming, but effective. Soak your hands in warm olive oil with a dash of powdered salt to get rid of yellow nails.

Whitening pencil

Whitening pencil

This can be your second last alternative if your nails are too yellow. A nail whitening pencil can be used to whiten your nails. An overuse of the nail whitening pencil can lead to brittle nails.

Base nail polish

Base nail polish

Nude or base nail polish applied to your nails before you apply any other colour will help prevent your nails from turning yellow. It acts as a protective shield from dark coloured nail polish.

Story first published: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 17:32 [IST]
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