There are several reasons for weakened, brittle and peeling nails: fungus, lack of vitamins and minerals, unsafe use of household chemicals. ELLE in the fight for studies the most effective ways restoration of nails.

Nails, hair and skin condition, like a litmus test, give the most accurate characteristics of how healthy the body is inside. Take a closer look at your hands: how satisfied are you with the condition of your nails? Sometimes the reasons why fingernails and nails are exfoliating are not so obvious. There were no serious illnesses in the recent past, we did not experience any chronic illnesses either, but the nails are still weakened and do not grow. What to do?

The question of why nails exfoliate is one of the most frequently asked in the manicure office. As in the case of split ends, dry and flaky skin, you should start with a global revision of the diet. To maintain a strong nail plate, the body must regularly receive all the necessary amino acids - glycine, alanine, cysteine. Therefore, the diet should always contain protein-rich meat, fish, eggs,. If you regularly adhere to strict mono-diets, then exfoliating brittle nails are a sure sign that the body is deficient in nutrients.

Useful minerals

If the nails exfoliate strongly, then you need to introduce emergency measures and help the body in the accumulation of keratin, of which the nails are composed. Nails also consist of trace elements - sulfur, calcium, chromium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. With a high content of these minerals, nails are strong, healthy, shiny, grow on average by 1 mm per week. If the level of trace elements is insufficient, then the nails begin to exfoliate, break quickly, and white spots appear.

Essential foods for nail treatment are calcium-rich cheese, dairy products, cottage cheese, broccoli, spinach, legumes. You can replenish your magnesium supply by eating whole grains, seeds and nuts, seafood, and legumes. Sulfur is also called the "mineral of beauty", it enters the body with food as amino acids. The source of sulfur for healthy nails in vegetables is onions, all types of cabbage, green vegetables, legumes. But garlic contains most of all sulfur, so you should not categorically refuse it.

To enrich the body with microelements, including phosphorus and silicon, you should daily use salads from fresh vegetables and herbs, boiled meat and poultry dishes, eat dried fruits, nuts and seeds as a snack.

Specialized vitamin and mineral complexes for the beauty of skin, hair and nails, sold in pharmacies, will help to fill the deficiency of trace elements. To obtain the result, they should be drunk for at least three months.

Additional protection

Another enemy of healthy nails is an excessive love of cleanliness. Make it a habit to always use thick rubber gloves during any homework, then you will not have to lament why your nails are peeling after each cleaning. After washing dishes, doing laundry and other household chores, wash your hands thoroughly, dry them with a towel, spread with cream or oil until completely absorbed.

Gentle manicure

For the treatment of brittle nails at home, massage with firming oil helps. Rub it in before bed for about 10 minutes. For these purposes, apricot or grape seed oil, olive oil is ideal.

The best treatment in every sense is vacation. Sea salt water is especially useful for nails. You can repeat this beauty procedure at home. Regular warm baths with a diluted teaspoon of sea salt and two tablespoons of lemon juice will help strengthen the nail plate. Do this procedure daily for two weeks.

When making a manicure, do not use metal files that split the nail plate. Glass files provide more gentle care. When filing your nails, hold the file perpendicular to the nail plate and move it from top to bottom.

Why do children's nails exfoliate?

Children's nails are very thin; delamination can occur even from a strong blow with a hand or foot. The reasons why nails exfoliate in children are about the same as in adults. Parents should pay attention to a complete diet. Often, children are fed what they eat quickly and without bickering, without going into the details of a complete, balanced diet. The child's body should receive vegetables and fruits, protein and grain products every day.

Fungus can be the cause of splitting nails. In this case, you need to see a doctor who identifies the infection and prescribes treatment.

A woman's hands are always in full view of the public, and therefore they should always look perfect. However, the increased fragility leads to the fact that it becomes difficult for a woman to grow beautiful nails. Of course, you can turn to an experienced master and build artificial nails, but this is not an option. They still do not look natural, and besides, they cause severe damage to their own nail plates.

If you have how to strengthen them at home, you can find out by reading this article to the end. However, before talking about this, I would like to say a few words about the reasons for the increased fragility of nails. After all, if you eliminate them, the nail plates will quickly recover and begin to grow better.

The reasons

Increased fragility of nails is most often associated with regular exposure of the nail plate to chemicals. This includes not only household detergents that we use when cleaning the house, but also the use of cheap varnishes that contain substances (formaldehydes) that have a detrimental effect on the condition of the nails.

In this situation, two things need to be done. First, when doing household chores, you need to wear household gloves on your hands, which will prevent the direct effect of harmful substances on the nails. Second, you should abandon the use of cheap varnishes and cover the nail plates with colorless base coats each time.

In addition, quite often brittle and flaking nails are caused by a calcium deficiency in the body. It is very simple to define it. Lack of calcium leads not only to deterioration of the nails, but also to hair depletion, crumbling teeth, and loss of appetite. If you have these symptoms, then you just need to drink a course of calcium.

Brittle nails can also be a sign of a deficiency in the body and. Therefore, it is advisable to start taking a vitamin complex, which can be easily purchased at a pharmacy.

Also, with brittle nails, you should pay special attention to your diet. If you eat incorrectly, eat a lot of fatty and salty foods, then this can lead not only to a deterioration in the condition of the nail plates, but also to the development of serious pathologies.

Make sure you always have fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Also, don't forget about eating meat and fish. Fermented milk products should be especially abundant in a woman's diet. They contain a lot of calcium and they have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines, removing all toxic substances from it.

Only a doctor will help to establish the exact cause of increased fragility and lamination of nails in your case. Do not lose sight of the fact that some pathologies can also cause brittle nails, for example, cancer or fungal diseases. These pathologists require urgent specific treatment, which is undesirable to delay.

Why nails break, we have already talked. Now it's time to tell you how you can have them. So, previously it was said about the need to take a vitamin complex. Its reception in combination with the methods described below for strengthening the nail plates will help you grow beautiful and long nails that will delight the people around you.

You can use salt baths a couple of times a week. They prepare simply. You need to take a liter of warm water, stir in it a couple of tablespoons of sea salt and put your hands in the resulting solution for 15-20 minutes. For the effectiveness of the procedure, you can add a couple of drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the saline solution.

An effective method of strengthening the nail plates is also lubricating them with regular iodine. You also need to do this procedure a couple of times a week, preferably at night. Fear not, the yellow marks will not remain on the nails. During the night, iodine is completely absorbed and will not leave any traces.

You can also use regular lemon. Squeeze out a little juice from it and lubricate each nail with it. You don't need to rinse the lemon juice off your nails, it should be completely absorbed. This procedure should also be carried out 2-3 times a week.

Another effective method strengthening nails - rubbing a mixture based on olive oil and lemon juice into the nail plates. These ingredients are taken in equal amounts. It is also not worth rinsing the mixture from nails after the procedure.

In order for the nails not to break and grow better, you can rub oil vitamins A and E into them. You can buy them at any pharmacy, they are not expensive.

Ordinary glycerin can also be your "savior" in case of increased brittle nails. It is rubbed into the nail plates before going to bed, and cotton gloves are put on top. It should be noted that glycerin softens and moisturizes the skin of the hands. Therefore, they can lubricate not only nails, but also the whole brushes.

Special colorless medicated varnishes can be purchased in pharmacies. They also give good results, but with regular use. During the recovery period of nails, it is better to refuse the use of colored varnishes.

All these funds give positive results only if they are systematically used.

So, if your nails are constantly breaking, then there must be a reason for this. It can be hiding in your desire to always look slim and attractive, which encourages you to stick to strict diets at all times.

Remember that all diets that have strict dietary restrictions are hazardous to health. They also lead to deterioration of hair and nails. And all because, as a result of restrictions, the body does not receive the proper amount of nutrients. Therefore, if you decide to "go" on a diet, then it must be balanced. An example of this is, who, from her own experience, has lost more than 20 kg!

To prevent nails from breaking, it also requires a high-quality and correct manicure. Do not use metal nail files. They contribute to the delamination of the nail plate. Cuticle cutting should also be done according to all the rules. This procedure must be carried out very carefully so as not to damage the nails. If you cannot do a high-quality manicure yourself, then it is better to entrust your hands to the master.

Don't forget about general and hand skin. Be sure to use special moisturizers. If you carefully study the range of cosmetics stores, you will find that they also have creams for the nails themselves, which contain substances that help strengthen and restore the nail plates.

However, remember that the less flavors and various additives in such cosmetics, the better for your marigolds. They must contain natural ingredients - plant extracts, herbal extracts, vitamins, vegetable oils, etc.

Long and beautiful nails are reality. And you can easily verify this if you start adhering to all the above recommendations!

Video on how to strengthen nails

Brittle nails on the hands are uncomfortable. The reasons depend both on external factors and may indicate the occurrence of health problems. Therefore, at first you should understand the reason for the unsatisfactory condition of the nails and only after that proceed to actions to solve the problem.

Some external factors can have a negative effect on the nail plate on the hands, which leads to its thinning and damage:

Internal reasons

When fingernails break, the reason lies in various internal failures.

An unhealthy nail condition may indicate one of the following:

Brittle nails in some cases can be hereditary.

Psychological reasons

Some psychological disorders affect the appearance of the nails and lead to their injury:

If fingernails break, the reason may lie in the insufficient amount of water consumed, the deficiency of which reduces the elasticity of the nail plate, making it fragile. As a result, the nails exfoliate and break off. Experts recommend drinking up to 2 liters of clean water daily.

The lack of trace elements and vitamins due to an unbalanced diet immediately affects the health of nails and hair, therefore it is necessary to include foods in the daily diet, rich in vitamins A, B, C and group B:

• Liver, paprika, carrots, tomatoes contain vitamin A. Its deficiency leads to a split nail in the middle.
• Cereals and Nuts - Vitamin B that protects nails from inflammation.
• Citruses, bell peppers, and sauerkraut contain vitamin C, which produces collagen and prevents stratification.
• Fish, meat, seafood, seeds are sources of phosphorus - a participant in all biochemical processes in the body, it is also a part of bone tissue and nails.
• Liver, meat, soybeans, herbs, nuts, cauliflower prevent iron deficiency, which causes oxygen starvation of the nails.
• Poultry, seafood, buckwheat, oatmeal, radish are a source of sulfur, which is a part of protein compounds and B group vitamins.
• Eggs, cottage cheese, beans, cheese are valuable due to their high calcium content, which stimulates nail growth.

Vitamin therapy

The amount of nutrients supplied with food is small. Specially developed complexes of vitamins and dietary supplements, with regular use, can increase the supply of essential vitamins and contribute to the health of nails.

Name	Specifications	Manufacturer	Effect	Price
Natures bounty	Vitamin B6, biotin, L-cystine, inositol	USA	The effect of this remedy, according to some reviews, is, however, its main purpose is to activate hair growth, therefore, along with hair, hair begins to actively grow and not only on the head. Some expected an expensive remedy to be more effective.	1400
Solgar	Zn, Cu nitrate, methylsulfonylmethane	USA	It strengthens nails and hair well, helps with deterioration of the condition of nails associated with pregnancy.	1000
Evalar	Vitamin C, Cu	Russia	Effective vitamins, not cheap, but give a long-term effect. They tidy up not only nails, but also skin and hair.	~ 1000
Doppel herz aktiv	Wheat germ oil, biotin, millet extract, zinc, B6.	Germany	According to reviews, the effect is noticeable within a week after the start of the course.	500
Special pills MERZ	Retinol, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, pyridoxine, B12, iron, cystine	Germany	Of the shortcomings, a high price is noted, but it is fully justified by the quality of the drug. Skin, hair and skin after taking the product look well-groomed and healthy.	800
Complives the SHINE	8 different minerals, 11 essential vitamins, green tea extract	Russia	These vitamins have received many negative reviews. They note that the remedy has no effect, although there are those for whom the drug helped to cope with brittle nails.	400

When using any vitamin complex, you must strictly adhere to the recommended dose and first consult a specialist.

Cosmetic treatment

Some professional cosmetic methods of strengthening and improving nails are widespread, which are performed by specialists in salons:

Traditional methods

When the cause of the unhealthy condition of the nails has been identified, the necessary consultation with a specialist has been carried out, you can try home treatment with traditional medicine. They give good results in eliminating fragility and delamination of the nail plate. The duration of the baths and hand masks ranges from 15 minutes to half an hour and is recommended to be performed at night.

Nail wax mask

The procedure is recommended to be performed at night.

A piece of wax is melted in a water bath, slightly cooled so as not to burn yourself. In turn, dip the tip of each finger in liquid wax and allow the wax to harden on the nail. Leave it overnight, and in the morning the wax residue is removed.

From clay

Blue clay powder is diluted in warm olive oil and 3-4 drops of iodine are dripped into the composition. The resulting mass is spread on the nail plate and waiting for 20 minutes. The mask is done daily for one week.

With salt

Recommended to be done three times a week. Strengthens nails and stimulates blood circulation. It is advisable not to wash your hands for a while after the procedure.

For ½ liter of warm water, dilute 1 tbsp. l. salt (sea or table) and add 2 drops of some medicinal oil: lemon, pine nuts, pine, tea tree, etc. Keep hands in the bath, lightly massaging for about 15 minutes.

Gelatinous

Brew in a glass of boiling water 1 tbsp. gelatin powder. Wait until it cools down and the temperature becomes comfortable for immersing fingers. Duration of immersion in a gelatin bath is up to 30 minutes. Apply every other day.

Healing oils

Before going to bed, medicated oils are rubbed into the nail plate. Sea buckthorn, jojoba, castor, avocado oils are well suited.

If the nails break not only on the hands but also on the legs, then you can use the rubbing of medicinal oils

It should be rubbed not only into the nail plate, but also into the skin surrounding the nail and cuticle.

Vitamin A bath

Add vitamin A (1 ampoule), lemon juice to warm vegetable oil and stir. Keep your hands in the resulting mixture for a quarter of an hour. To enhance the effect, rub the mixture into the skin around the nail and directly into the nail itself, then put gloves on your hands and leave it overnight.

With green tea and chamomile

Mix in 1/2 tbsp. brewed green tea leaf and dried chamomile flowers (200 ml of boiling water per 1 tablespoon of pharmacy chamomile).

Paraffinic

Usually this procedure is done in the salon, but it is not difficult to do the paraffin wrap yourself.

It has a beneficial effect on the skin of the hands and helps to strengthen nails.

300 g of pharmacy paraffin must be carefully melted in a water bath and slightly cooled. It is advisable to pre-prepare your hands for this procedure by removing the keratinized scales with a scrub and abundantly lubricating with a fat nourishing cream.

The hands should be immersed in liquid paraffin for 10 seconds, then removed and lowered again. The dipping and pulling procedure is continued up to 7 times, after which they put on plastic gloves or bags on their hands and wrap them with a terry towel to keep warm.

After half an hour, remove the gloves and remove the remaining paraffin with a napkin. Finally, moisturize your hands with a nourishing cream.

Lemon

Plunging your fingertips into a lemon cut in half has a very beneficial effect on the nail plate and also helps whiten it.

With the help of special procedures, nutrition correction and a responsible approach to your health, you can get rid of brittle nails and enjoy beautiful, well-groomed hands. It is only necessary to identify the cause and not regret the time for the procedures, the regularity of which will please the achieved result.

Video: why nails break and how to deal with it

Live healthy! 5 reasons for brittle nails:

Why nails exfoliate and break. Causes and treatment:

Solution: the nail plate consists of keratin - fibrillar proteins, the synthesis of which requires the amino acids glycine, cysteine, alanine, which are contained in meat and poultry, eggs and sea fish.

Increase these foods in your diet. The following minerals will also help improve the condition of your nails.

Calcium.This element is necessary for the formation of bone and connective tissue, it is part of the nucleus and cell membranes, it participates in the processes of excitability of nerve fibers, and affects the processes of muscle contraction.

His sources - cheese, cottage cheese and other fermented milk products, egg whites, it is also abundant in sesame seeds, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower and white cabbage, legumes, nuts and figs.

Magnesium.He participates in the production of DNA, in enzyme and hormonal metabolism, play t an important role in neuromuscular regulation, is responsible for the health of the cardiovascular system.

His sources - Whole wheat grains, oat and buckwheat, brown rice, rye bread, beans and soybeans, bananas, nuts, spinach.

Sulfur.This element is an integral part of all protein compounds in the body, and is also part of the B vitamins - thiamine and biotin. Sulfur takes part in the synthesis of keratin, collagen fibers, in the formation of connective and bone tissue, and is involved in the processes of hematopoiesis.

Her sources - meat and poultry, seafood, oat and buckwheat, onion, garlic, legumes, radish, radish, bread, milk, eggs, cheese.

Silicon.This element is a part of connective tissue, cartilage, blood vessel walls, hair, nails, bone tissue, tooth enamel.

His sources - turnip, radish, radish, carrot, young nettle, leek, lettuce, mushrooms.

Phosphorusparticipates in almost all biochemical reactions in the body, is part of the nails, bone tissue.

His sources - meat, poultry, eggs, fish and seafood, unrefined grains, seeds, nuts.

The lack of these elements, as well as vitamins that are responsible for the health of nails, such as A, B1, B3, B5, C, D, E, help to replenish specialized vitamin and mineral complexes. Look for them by the tag: "for improving the condition of skin, hair and nails." As a rule, gelatin is also included in their composition. The latter, by the way, can also be obtained from such wonderful dishes as jelly, aspic, hashi, jellied meat.

Reason 2: health problems

Solution: l thin exfoliating nails first of all indicate a violation of metabolic processes in the body, due to which it does not receive enough proteins and other substances necessary for the formation of a healthy nail plate. Exfoliation of nails often begins after inflammatory conditions, especially if they have been treated with antibiotics.

It is also a sign of a disturbance in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and a number of endocrine diseases. The weakness of the nail plate can also indicate a decrease in immunity, depletion of the body due to overwork, stress experienced. So this problem may well be a reason for contacting a doctor who will prescribe the necessary examination.

Reason 3: frequent contact with detergents.

• get used to doing any household work related to detergents and other aggressive compounds in rubber gloves;
• after washing, cleaning, washing dishes, taking a bath or shower, wash and dry your hands and apply a nourishing cream or vegetable oil to your nails;
• twice a day, morning and evening, massage the periungual area with a special cuticle oil;
• warm baths with sea or plain table salt (1 tablespoon of salt per 0.5 liter of water) will help strengthen nails. Do them twice a week for 20 minutes.

Reason 4: improper nail treatment.

• when delaminating nails, use glass files rather than metal;
• file the nail, holding the file strictly perpendicular to the nail plate;
• the delaminated nail must be filed from the sides to the center and from top to bottom;
• choose a file with a fine abrasive dusting;
• never sand flaking nails. This can lead to their breaking off.

If a woman's nails exfoliate and break, first of all, before starting treatment, you need to understand what the cause of this problem is - vitamin deficiency, health problems, improper nail care. This will allow you to more efficiently select the desired therapy and quickly solve the existing problem.

Women are very worried if their nails exfoliate and break. The causes and treatments for brittleness and flaking can vary. In any case, if such a problem has arisen, you should not delay with therapy, ideally - undergo a full examination.

Reasons for fragility and foliation

Vitamin deficiency

One of the main reasons why fingernails flake and break is vitamin deficiency. The nail plates are composed of fibrillar proteins (keratin). For their synthesis, amino acids are needed, which are found in eggs, meat, sea fish and poultry:

• glycine;
• cysteine;
• alanine.

One of the most important trace elements necessary for normal nails is calcium. It helps to form connective tissue and bone tissue, and also affects muscle contraction. That is why, you must definitely use:

• spinach;
• egg whites;
• cottage cheese;
• sesame seeds;
• white cabbage and cauliflower;
• figs;
• nuts;
• legumes.

Phosphorus is very important for nail health. This trace element is "listed" in all bone tissues and is involved in biological and chemical reactions in the body. Phosphorus-rich foods include:

• chicken eggs;
• seeds;
• meat;
• seafood;
• bird;
• fresh fish;
• nuts;
• unrefined grain.

To keep the marigolds firm and healthy, you can recommend eating foods high in silicon. These are mushrooms, turnips, carrots, radishes, lettuce, leeks and young nettles. Silicon is one of the key elements found in tooth enamel, marigolds, hair, blood vessels and bone tissue.

Health problems

Flaking and brittle marigolds are a direct indicator that the body's metabolism is disturbed. Therefore, the body does not receive proteins for the formation of healthy nail plates. Also, stratification of marigolds often becomes a consequence of inflammatory processes, especially if a person has undergone a course of antibiotics.

Problems with nails may indicate that the functionality of the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys is impaired. This is a sign of endocrine system diseases. It is also a "signal" about the exhaustion of the body caused by stress and overwork, and about a decrease in immunity.

Hazardous detergents

Often nails break, exfoliate? Perhaps the reason is detergents and cleaning agents that aggressively act on the nail plate. That is why, to avoid problems, when working with powders, detergents, it is imperative to wear protective rubber gloves.

Physiotherapy for healthy nails

Diathermy: for whom is the procedure suitable?

If your nails begin to break, you can try to undergo diathermy. This procedure is indicated for fragility, furrowing, thickening of the marigolds.

Diathermy is of two types:

• local
  these are baths.
• reflex
  this exposure to UHF current provides an excellent effect, because trophic nail changes are often interconnected with problems of the endocrine apparatus and the nervous system.

Treatment in the salon

Features of the "sealing" procedure

If your nails begin to break, you can do a "sealing". The procedure is performed three to four times at intervals of two to three weeks between sessions. One session does not guarantee the effect, you need to go through a cycle of procedures to get the desired result and really strengthen and heal them.

Sealing requires the following cosmetic tools and ingredients:

• four-sided disposable file for grinding;
• sea \u200b\u200bsalt;
• special cream with vitamins E1 and A, beeswax and keratin;
• specially prepared oil mixture.

The sealing technique is as follows:

• Manicure is performed - nails are cut straight and short.
• A hot bath is made with sea salt. If desired, you can add a little soda to it.
• The nails are lubricated with an oil mixture and left for ten minutes.
• They are re-lubricated with an oil mixture - using a nail file, the oil must be rubbed into the nail plate, the oil must penetrate deeply.
• Rubbing in a special wax cream with a nail file.
• Rinsing marigolds under running cold water.

It should be remembered that during the "sealing" sessions, the marigolds should be trimmed short; it is also not recommended to apply decorative varnish on them.

Strengthening nails with biogel

If the nails are badly broken, cosmetologists offer to undergo a procedure for strengthening with biogel. The latter is an elastic dense material consisting of natural wood resins, protein, calcium. Biogel is the first gel in the world to receive an official medical license. It is harmless to the nail plate and non-toxic.

Biogel strengthening is the completion of a regular manicure, when the marigolds are opened with non-fixing varnish, namely biogel. This material is fixed under the action of an ultraviolet lamp. When cured, biogel looks like a standard varnish. Perhaps a little brighter. Interestingly, to remove biogel, it is enough to use a special solution, which contains essential oils.

The main advantages of biogel are as follows:

• protection against mechanical damage;
• increased growth;
• harmlessness;
• making the surface smooth and even;
• restoration of the structure.

Homemade recipes

Celandine decoction bath

To strengthen nails so that they do not break cosmetologists recommend doing high temperature home baths. For example, with a decoction of celandine. The same tool effectively removes the fungus.

To make a bath, you need:

• Pour five large heaped spoons of dry celandine with one and a half liters of boiling water.
• Insist the broth for fifteen minutes in a water bath.
• Pour the infusion into a prepared basin. Dilute the broth with two glasses of water at a temperature of 60-65 degrees.
• Steam your legs and arms.

Plantain baths

To prepare a bath with plantain, you need to grind one tablespoon of plantain leaves, fill them with a glass of hot milk on the floor and hold for twenty minutes in a water bath. Cool and strain the composition, put your hands in it for fifteen minutes.

Iodine salt bath

Combine a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of a five percent iodine solution and three tablespoons of table salt. For fifteen minutes, lower your hands into the composition, then wipe your fingers dry with a soft towel.

Trays of iodine and orange juice

Pour two teaspoons of table salt into warm water (in a third of a glass), add a third of a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice from one fruit and drip four drops of iodine. Mix everything. Dip your fingers into the solution for ten minutes. At the end of the sessions, you need to wipe the nails dry with a towel and lubricate with cream.

Preventing the problem

Rules for safe grinding of the nail plate

Grinding is a specialized manicure procedure, during which the nail plate is given a glossy shine and perfect smoothness.

Grinding allows you to make the nail surface not only perfectly flat and smooth, but also to give a healthy look and well-groomed.

In addition, this is also an important preventive procedure - during it, the upper stratum corneum, which is often a carrier of harmful bacteria, is removed.

The advantages of grinding are as follows:

• elimination of various defects - undulations and furrows;
• acceleration of growth, due to the stimulation of the work of small blood vessels of the nail bed;
• elimination of part of the stratum corneum.

Important rules to follow when sanding:

• Before the procedure, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water - this will remove the fatty film from the skin surface.
• Movements need to be done from the base of the nail bed to its edge.
• After all procedures, the nails are cleaned of white dust.
• At the end of the procedure, you need to rewash the handles with soap.

Women tend to be very upset if their nails are peeling and breaking. Causes and treatment are the most important things to focus on in this case. Determining the root cause of fragility and delamination will quickly and effectively resolve the problem.

Video: care for flaky and breaking nails

We have prepared an excellent video clip in which you can learn the main methods of caring for problem nails.