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15 Awesome Home Remedies To Make Your Nails Shiny And Healthy

By Team BollywoodShaadis Last Updated: Mar 14, 2016 | 20:26:53 IST

For every gorgeous lady who loves to exhibit perfection from head to toe, having neat and shiny nails is as important as wearing the perfect dress, makeup, footwear or jewellery. While a lot of you might take help of a nail paint to make your nails look more beautiful, it is not advisable to apply it on a regular basis as it damages them in the long run. Instead, you can use a few home remedies to make your nails shinier than ever. So, take a look at these quick and easy natural ways to make your nails shiny and beautiful.

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#1. Olive oil

Soak your nails in a mix of warm water and a few drops of olive oil. After sometime, massage your nails and cuticles softly with warm olive oil. Follow the process daily to restore the shine of your nails.

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#2. Rose water

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Daily application of rose water to your nails can seal the natural pink tint on your nails. And, if there are spots on your nails, then wash them with a mix of lemon juice and rose water. Following this remedy thrice a week will make your nails, clean, shiny and healthy.

#3. Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly can do wonders to restore that shiny look. Simply massage your nails with a good quality petroleum jelly after every bath as well as every time before sleeping. A coat of petroleum jelly prevents your nails from losing their natural moisture, and hence makes them look naturally bright.

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#4. Baby oil

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Your nails tend to get drier when they are exposed to water repeatedly. So, lock the natural moisture of your nails with the help of baby oil. Simply massage your nails with any good quality baby oil every day to prevent your nails from getting dry and brittle.

#5. Lemon juice

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This natural bleaching agent is yet another brilliant ingredient to make your nails more beautiful. It not only makes your nails shinier, but it also removes stains from them that might have occurred due to dust, pollution or any chemical. So, for healthier and brighter nails, soak your hands in lemon juice for some time. Then add some vinegar and warm water to the lemon juice, and gently rub a brush on your nails while keeping them soaked in the mix. After some time, wash your hands with warm water. You can give your this wonderful treatment to your nails once in a week.

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#6. Cucumber

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This is yet another wonderful natural ingredient that makes your nails more beautiful. You can simply rub a slice of cucumber on your nails every time you are preparing the salad, or you can apply cucumber juice to see your nails shine like never before.

#7. Butter

While a lot of you might stay away from butter because of your weight loss regime, you can use this smooth substance to enhance the natural beauty of your nails. It contains a lot of nutrients like vitamins A, B and E, potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium, all of which help to make your nails glow. So, simply massage you nails and cuticles with butter for a few minutes, and then wash your hands with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy daily to get quick results.

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#8. Water

Well, water can make your nails shinier in two easy ways. Firstly, by consuming a lot of it helps you to get that shine back on your nails. And secondly, cleaning your nails regularly with warm water helps to maintain their cleanliness. Also, it wipes off the dull layer from your nails and makes them shinier.

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#9. Coconut oil

Rich in healthy fats and other essential nutrients, coconut oil offers enormous benefits for your skin, hair and nails. It not only makes your nails shinier, but also prevents them from fungal infection. So, pour a few drops of this ‘easy to find’ oil on your nails and cuticles, and give them a gentle massage for some time. You can follow this process twice a day to get the best results.

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#10. Yoghurt

Well, having read about so many suggestions to massage your nails with, if you think this ingredient works the same way, then you are wrong. You do not need to massage your nails with yoghurt. Instead, make it a part of your daily diet. It contains iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, D and E. All these nutrients are essential for healthy and shiny nails. So, do not forget to eat yoghurt every day.

#11. Fish oil

Consuming fish oil is as good for your nails as it is known to be for your health, especially during cold and harsh weather. The omega-3 fatty acids present in it moisturises your nails and makes them stronger. Also, vitamin A present in fish oil provides nourishment to your cuticles and prevents them from any kind of damage.

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#12. Evening primrose oil

Add primrose oil capsule to your morning and evening meal, and continue consuming it on daily basis! The nutrients like gamma-linoleic acid, linoleic acid, etc., present in it make your nails stronger and brighter.

#13. Hydrochloric acid-rich food

As hydrochloric acid helps to digest food, it facilitates the absorption of nutrients in your body. And, if your body lacks this acid, it makes your nails, skin and hair quite too dull. So, make sure you consume food that is rich in hydrochloric acid, such as apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, spinach, celery, black olives, etc. However, while consuming apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, make sure you take them in diluted form, otherwise you might feel a burning sensation.

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#14. Vitamin E

Vitamin E improves the circulation of blood to your nail beds, and hence, helps to maintain their health. So, eat vitamin E-rich foods, such as nuts, eggs, corn, cucumber, avocados, tofu, spinach, broccoli, etc. You can also prick a Vitamin E capsule and apply it to your nails to bring back your dull nails to life.

#15. Toothpaste scrub

Just like your skin, your nails too require exfoliation to stay healthy and retain their natural glow. And, you can do so by simply brushing your nails with a soft toothbrush and whitening toothpaste. This will remove the dirt from your nails and will give them a refreshing feeling.

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So ladies, pamper your nails with these simple yet so effective tips, and get ready to make them shinier, healthier and more beautiful. And, do not forget to treat them with a manicure at least once in a month.

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