Growing Strong Nails

Growth
Nails grow at about half an inch ever month. This is about one-third to one-half as fast as hair. Nails tend to grow faster in the summer than winter and more so between the ages of eighteen-twenty-eight. They also grow faster during pregnancy. Nails tend to grow faster on the hand you use the most than the one you don't use as often.
As an adult, your nails can take up to eight to nine months to grow, while a child's nail can take up to three to four months.

Nail Polish
All nail polishes are nothing more than refined versions of auto mobile paint :O. Nail polish can actually dry and stain the nails as well as limit oxygen exposure to the nails. If you do use it for special occasions look for those that are free of toluene and formaldehyde brands such as; No Miss, Sante, and Firoze. These are the most toxic free brands and are available at Natural health food stores.


How To
The best way to grow your nails are eating: fresh fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds.To nourish the nails from the inside, eat more oats and include sea vegetables in your diet. Drink three cups of horsetail tea daily (can be found at natural health food stores), which is rich in the mineral silica. If your nails are very brittle, include three tablespoons of freshly ground flax seeds to your diet and Essential fatty acids can improve hand and nail quality.


To make your nails stronger, soak them in warm olive, sesame, or wheat germ oil with four drops of lemon essential oil for 10 minutes. Or soak your nails in mashed kiwi, green papaya, or pineapple for 10 minutes. Your nails will benefit from the natural enzymes found in these fruits and soaking your nails in buttermilk also takes away brown spots. If your hands are stained, add a bit of fresh lemon or lime juice and use a gentle brush. Soaking nails in horsetail and nettle tea will strengthen both the nails and cuticle.

Hope that helps!
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~Nu'Khara