hey i live in india :0 and i'm not too sure if i'll be able to lay my hands on that here
and i've tried a couple of nail hardeners they dnt seem too work or are like shit too expensive
any home remedies ??
Cures For Brittle & Cracked Nails
* Studies reveal that brittle nails are mainly the result of lack of moisture. Hydrating your body will prove beneficial for you, if you are concerned about healing cracked and brittle nails. Drink plenty of clear fluids, especially water, every day. At the same time, avoid sugary drinks, because the sugar content in them tends to make the nails more brittle and hinders the healing process as well.
* An effective way to heal brittle and cracked nails is to use vegetable oil. Dip a cotton swab in vegetable oil. Now, rub the soaked cotton swab on the top and underside of your finger and toe nails. Massage your nails gently, for about five minutes. If you do this three or four times a day, the much-needed moisture will be restored to the nails.
* For brittle and cracked nails, you can also make use of a solution made by combining one tbsp salt with one quart water. Dip your finger/toe nails in the solution, for about 30 minutes. Rinse your nails thereafter, with clean water. Dry your hands/toes. Repeat the process twice a day.
* Do not forget to apply a hand moisturizer after cleaning your house or washing dishes, rather every activity in which your fingernails are exposed to water for a long time. It applies to the toenails as well. Use a body moisturizer for the toes.
* Lack of calcium in your diet is one of the leading causes of brittle and cracked nails. So, it is advisable to include calcium-rich food in your diet, such as celery and broccoli. They can be eaten cooked, semi-cooked as well as raw. Another rich source of calcium is almond. Chew five to six almonds, (soaked in water overnight), every day.
* Biotin-containing foods, like peanuts, lentils, egg yolks, sardines, mushrooms, bananas, liver and cauliflower, can help heal your brittle and cracked nails. Another option is to consume biotin supplements.
* Another essential inclusion in your diet is vitamin. The nutrient is especially needed for healthy nails. So, include foods rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin C in your diet. With regular intake of nutritious food, you will be able to heal your brittle and cracked nails quickly.
* Although a filer can do wonders to your nails, by giving them proper shape, you should be very careful while using it, especially when your nails are too brittle.
* Apply a good quality hand moisturizer on your fingernails and massage them for about ten minutes, before going to bed. For the toenails, you may use a moisturizing body lotion. The product will keep the nails moist, thereby reducing the chances of dryness and brittleness.
* Do not abuse your nails by biting them or using them to open sharp containers. The problem of brittle and cracked nails will worsen by doing such things, as the cuticles will get worn out. Do not trim your nails deeply, as it may damage them and may even lead to infection.
Source:
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-heal-brittle-and-cracked-nails-4838.html
Tips To Break Finger Nail Biting Habit
* In order to stop biting your nails, you need to face the fact that you do so and then develop a resolve to break the habit. Start here and now. Promise yourself that you will resist the urge to bite your nails from this moment onwards. In the moments of weakness, remember the promise you made to yourself.
* Get a camera and take a picture of your bitten nails. Now, paste it in a journal and along side, write down all the reasons why you should quite the habit - it makes your nails look horrible, it gives negative impression about your personality, and so on. This journal will come to your rescue in moments of weakness.
* Maintain the journal that you have prepared with the photo of your bitten nails. Every few days, written your accomplishments in the same, for instance how you resisted the urge to bite nails today. You can also paste new photographs of your nails, as they grow longer. This will help keep you motivated.
* As a part of stopping yourself from biting your nails, you also need to put a special emphasis on your diet. Increase the consumption of foods that contain calcium and magnesium. This is because one of the main reasons people start biting their nails is that their body suffers from a lack of both the nutrients.
* You can also consider adopting a habit in place of nail biting. For instance, whenever you have the urge to bite your nails, you can drum your fingers on the desk or even start looking at them, appreciating that you have managed not to bite them so far. You can adopt any other habit as well, as long as it is positive and keeps you away from nail biting.
* Trimming your nails on a regular basis will also help you quit the habit. When you do not have anything to chew on, you will not be able to resume the biting habit as well. Yet another option would be to keep gloves handy at all times. Wear them the moment you feel the urge to start nibbling on your pretty nails again.
* One thing that you will have to keep in mind, while trying to stop nail biting, is the need for patience. Getting rid of a habit that you have followed for so long will surely take some time. So, be prepared to exercise a lot of determination. If you want, you can also enlist the help of your spouse, friends and family members, for the task.
Source:
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-stop-nail-biting-4990.html
Hope that helps!
