Discover the secret to healthy and beautiful nails at home

Beautiful nails are primarily natural, healthy, and strong. They don't need to be covered with colorful nail polish to look good. Sometimes, it's better to forgo nail decoration in favor of deep care in the comfort of your home. Discover effective home methods for beautiful nails that are this season's biggest hit.

Regular moisturizing and protection are essential. Massage a small amount of petroleum jelly into the cuticles and surrounding skin every evening before bed to moisturize nails. Olive oil also works well in this role — moisturizing and strengthening the nails.

We must also mention tea tree oil, which has antifungal and antibacterial properties and strengthens brittle nails that are prone to breaking. Add a few drops of this oil to warm water in which you soak your hands or feet.

Unique nail care methods include natural conditioners and masks. A mask made from mashed avocado and yogurt applied to the nails for about 20 minutes profoundly moisturizes and nourishes them. Another effective way is soaking nails in warm coconut oil, which further softens cuticles thanks to its antifungal and moisturizing properties.

It is also worth regenerating nails using a bath in a decoction of nettle, chamomile, and horsetail herbs. Thanks to their silica content, these herbal remedies strengthen nails and give them a healthy shine. Numerous studies confirm that natural ingredients are less aggressive for nails than chemical substances, and their regular use brings visible effects.

Equally important as external care is the right diet that nourishes nails from within. A deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals can cause brittleness and discoloration of nails.

Incorporate foods rich in zinc and calcium into your menu. These nutrients are found in fish, almonds, sunflower seeds, dairy products, and kale. Vitamin E deficiency can also be visible on nails—almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, and wheat germ are the best sources of this valuable nutrient.