Hard, smooth and shiny nails are what everyone wants but sometimes reality is less glamorous. Doubleness, split edges, feeling fragile...cannot keep a manicure flawless for more than a few days. Come on, we don't lose hope, fragile nails aren't fatal. A good manicure routine and a few simple gestures are enough to strengthen their structure and find a solid and resistant ungual plate. You are helped to understand the causes of this fragility and to adopt the best solutions.
Why do we have soft nails?
Nails are made of 90% of keratin, a fibrous protein that gives them hardness and elasticity. When this keratin becomes fragile, the plate becomes thinner, less resistant, and more easily gives way to everyday aggressions.
Recognize a fragile nail
Fragile nails can be symptomatic of a malfunction of the Ungual matrix. They are often the result of a lower quality keratin, a growth of the dark-skinned nails and/or an alteration of the intercellular cement that binds the layers of keratin. The consequences are easily visible and manifest in different ways:
- Nails that fold and turn easily They lose their rigidity when you press it, especially at the ends.
- Nails that split : the nail plate is separated into thin layers.
- Stries that form on the surface of nails These visible lines show an irregular renewal.
- Scrambled and cracked edges : the edge of the nail gives way to any shock.
- Nail polish quickly splinter : the varnish has difficulty hanging because the surface is too irregular.
To know how to harden your soft or fragile nails, you must first understand the causes.
Possible causes
Several factors can explain this loss of strength:
L-exposure to water - crockery, cleaning, hot baths... water infiltrates into the nail, swells and then drys, causing cracks and breakages.
Manicures too frequent or poorly adapted : aggressive image, removal of semi-permanent varnish or false nails with sander, use of acetone solvent... These manicure practices damage nails and weaken them in the long term.
Mechanical and chemical aggressions : nails used as kitchenware or as DIY or garden tools, nails eaten or exposed to aggressive chemicals. All these situations to avoid as much as possible in order not to weaken your nails permanently.
Essential nutrient deficiency Vitamins (including group B vitamins and vitamin B8 or biotin in particular), minerals (sulphur, zinc, iron, silicon) and essential amino acids are essential for the production of keratin and the process of keratinization. If your diet does not ensure these intakes, your nails will be affected.
The faster you spot these signs of weakness (soft nailsThe faster you put in place a suitable routine to minimize damage and repair thoroughly, the more likely you will be able to find hard and vibrant nails.
Find stronger nails by adopting a custom to strengthen them sustainably.
How can I find hard and solid nails?
At Manucurist It is known that a strong nail begins with a routine of targeted care. And, good news, there are simple, efficient and easy to apply solutions.
Distressed nails: opt for targeted care
If your nails are already soft or brittle, start with an intensive treatment to restart their natural keratin production. Here are 2 forms of care to achieve this:
The Keratine Booster
The Keratine Booster is an ideal nail hardening treatment for nails that suffer from a soft stroke. Its bio-mimetic formula, highly concentrated in natural active ingredients (97.5%), redensates the plate, stimulates natural keratin production and restores hardness and shine. A feat made possible thanks to its formula enriched by:
- Plant keratin (10%) which nourishes and strengthens the structure of lingle.
- Biotine, this famous vitamin B8 that stimulates keratin production.
- AHAs + gluconolactone which promote cellular renewal.
- Silicium which improves flexibility and regeneration.
- Vitamin C which protects thanks to its antioxidant properties.
How does it work? During 5 to 7 days max, apply the Keratine Booster to bare nails, 1 to 3 times a day for intensive treatment. Its fluid texture without greased or sticky finish Enters instantly into løongle. A real magic wand whose results are visible from the first days of application.
Keratine booster: an express cure for stronger, brighter nails.
The Duo Day & Night
For an intensive 24 hour action, combine the effects of Keratine Booster with intense hydration proposed by the Mask N/A. A 2 in 1 action to be found with the Duo Day & Night.
How does it work? During 1 week, use Keratine Booster as day care. Apply it to bare nails 1 to 3 times a day and let it dry. In addition, apply the S.O.S. Mask. on bare nails and thick layer 2 to 3 nights of the same week. Let the air dry and remove it the next morning in peel-off or soapy water.
Tip : complete this routine by applying the Perfector focus at any time of the day to feed cuticles and maintain a protective layer.
The ideal duo for a nutritional and restorative routine in everyday life.
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Between two nails: preserve your nails with a customised routine
Even if your nails aren't in Keratin emergency, they need toregular maintenance to stay resistant and well hydrated, especially between two varnishes. Routine Starter Soft nails allows you to act in depth by combining 3 treatments:
- The Keratine Booster to harden and regenerate the plate.
- Green Oil, a cocktail of 6 nourishing vegetable oils (sweet almond oil, coconut, nuts, baobab, bancoulier and passion fruit) moisturizes the matrix and softens the contour.
- The Fortifying Base, enriched with AHA and silicon, for strengthen and protect the plate thanks to active ingredients that stimulate cell renewal and promote healthy and rapid regrowth. Note that the Fortifying Base is not only a hardening treatment but can also serve as a classic coat base on which you can put a varnish Green™ .
How does it work? This routine takes place in 2 steps:
- Week 1 : apply Keratine Booster 3 times a day on bare nails, allowing to dry well until the product is fully absorbed. Complete by applying l-Green oil 1 to 2 times a daymassage on the nail and its contour.
- Week 2 : place the Base Fortifying on bare nails (first time) every 2 days up to 3 times a week, without removing the first layers (they can overlap). In parallel, apply a drop ofGreen oil 1 to 2 times a day by massaging the nail and its contour until oil has been absorbed well.
Tip : before starting again on a classic or semi-permanent manicure, continue to strengthen your nails with Active Bright, one polish perfecter care that strengthens and revitalizes nails while lighting them with its formula enriched with natural extracts of lemon.
A complete routine to keep nails strong and healthy for long.
Daily: pamper your nails with a balanced diet
A beautiful single plate is not only built outside: it is also prepared from the inside. In this respect, the Commission is proposing that the good nutrients to support keratinization :
- Biotin (vitamin B8) : motor of keratin, it is essential to produce the protein structure of nails. It is found in the eggs, dairy products, offal, beer yeast or nuts (almonds).
- Vitamin C : we plebiscite it for its antioxidant properties and its role in collagen synthesis. It's by consuming fresh fruit and vegetables We'll take it.
- Sour : this mineral is a essential element of keratin. To avoid sulphur deficiency, it is recommended to consume meat, fish and seafood, as well as sulphur-rich vegetables such as cabbage, leeks or onions.
- Magnesium, iron and zinc : Minerals They are also essential for the regular growth of nails. They are found in the legumes, green vegetables, meat, nuts and dried fruit.
Feeding his nails from the inside by ensuring the necessary intakes of vitamins and minerals: the best reflex well-being.
In short, with a varied and balanced diet, you make sure the necessary inputs that will eventually make beautiful nails strong and manicures to fall.
One thing is certain: having hard and shiny nails, it works and starts long before the manicure! With expert care, a proper routine and good nutrition, your nails regain strength and natural shine, ready for new manicure adventures
