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Effortless Ways To Prevent Nails From Chipping & Breaking

The moment you think about getting your nails done with a favourite nail paint, that's when the nail breaks or chips off. Can anything get more frustrating than this? Chipping of nails is a common problem faced by almost every woman.

Did you know that the main reason behind your nails getting chipped is, an improper diet and lack of nail care? If you follow these easy tips mentioned below, your nails will forever be protected. So, what are you waiting for?

How To Prevent Nails From Breaking | How To Keep Nails From Chipping | Nail Care Tips

Take a look at some best and effortless tips Boldsky shares with you today.

FYI: Along with a proper calcium diet, you need to also pay attention to pampering your nails with a handful of kitchen ingredients. This is to make your cuticles strong and protect the nail.

Vitamin C Massage

Vitamin C Massage - One of the best elements you can pamper your nails with, is Vitamin C. Peel an orange and dry out its peel in sunlight for 2 days. When the peel is dry, grind the peel to powder. Add three drops of rose water to the peel to make a paste. Apply this paste on your nails twice in the week. This simple home remedy will prevent your nails from chipping and breaking.

Healthy Oil Massage

Healthy Oil Massage - Oils like coconut and almond are simply the best, to pamper your nails.Massage your fingernails with any of these oils. After massaging your nails, wipe them dry and rinse your fingers after 15 minutes. These two oils will help to nourish your nails from inside and thus protect them from breaking.

Give Them Some Moisturiser Love

Give Them Some Moisturiser Love - Every night before you sleep, massage your nails with a good lotion or hand cream. This effortless tip will improve the blood circulation in the nails and thus prevent them from turning brittle.

Green Pack Massage

Green Pack Massage - Foods like spinach and brocolli are the best to consume as it is rich in calcium. This element is the best to promote nail health. You can also make a paste from these two green vegetables and use the paste as a nail pack. The pack should be applied once in a week, to prevent it from chipping and breaking.

Baking Soda

Baking Soda Helps Too - Baking soda is another ingredient which promotes nail health. Add one tablespoon of baking soda to a bowl. To this, add one tablespoon of rose water. Now make a paste with the ingredients and apply this paste to your nails. When dry, rinse it off with warm water. Baking soda helps to make the nails strong.

Story first published: Monday, October 19, 2015, 14:59 [IST]
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