Do you really know what your nails are made of and how they work? Image decryption to become unstickable on the subject, discover the essential role of the nail matrix and know how to take care of your nails to keep them healthy.
Understanding the Nail Matrix
The seat of nail growth
On the surface, løongle is composed of a rigid layer of the keratin and mineral salts such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, etc. This rigid keratin plate, also known as nail plate rests on a very fine skin called the nail bed which firmly holds the plate and ensures its adhesion.
At the base of the nail, protected under the epidermis, is the nail matrix. It is partly visible by transparency, in the form of a small white crescent, called lunar. It is within the matrix that cells multiply and charge in keratin. Gradually, keratin hardens in superimposed layers that form a solid and uniform structure.
The matrix produces keratin continuously, allowing nails to grow from 3 to 5 mm per month on average for nails of the hands and d It takes about 4 to 6 months for a handnail to be completely renewed.
Small skins at the base of the nails, called cuticles, ensure the protection of the matrix. They are a watertight barrier at the junction of the keratin plate, preventing water and possible bacteria from entering it.
The image structure of the nail
Matrix : part at the base of the nails that are responsible for the manufacture of keratin and nail growth.
Cuticle : small skin that covers the base of the plate and ensures seal and protection of the matrix.
Lunula : part of pale color in the shape of a half moon located at the base of a løongle.
Tongue bed or single bed : very fine skin ensuring the adhesion of keratin plates that protect it.
You will understand, nails are alive, fragile and complex in their anatomical structure. Each element of this set has a role to play and special needs to maintain its health.
Protect and feed the nail matrix
The proper functioning of our nail matrix and, consequently, the quality of our keratin is intimately linked to our diet. The health of nails therefore goes first and foremost through a balanced diet and sufficient intake of vitamins, amino acids and minerals. All the elements needed to ensure the proper growth of our nails.
To prevent deficiencies, particularly in the biotin (or vitamin B8) essential for the synthesis of keratin, a cure of Nail Boost food supplements, concentrated in vitamins and natural actives, can help revitalize your nails and boost their growth.
In intensive or preventive treatment, treatments of biotin-rich food supplements and other vitamins and minerals can help to revitalize nails and maintain them in good health.
Some incidents (shocks, cuts, nails ripped out...) can damage the nail matrix more or less severely. A specialized consultation is then necessary to benefit from effective management and restore it to the best possible extent. One damaged nail matrix can affect the growth and quality of nails that may become more or less lasting soft, brittle or split.
This is also why it is better to favour formulas that respect the nail: a semi-permanent varnish Green Flash™, which withdraws without acetone or sanding, preserves the plate and limits the aggressions of the matrix.
In this case, use a hardening care, such as the Keratine Booster, to redensify the plate and stimulate keratin production. In 5-7 days of treatment, you get visible results.
Keratine Booster, a magical treatment to effectively fight against nail molts.
Take care of its cuticles
Cuticles may also be cut or mismaintained, and may open the door to water and bacteria infiltration that may be harmful to the matrix. These very fragile little skins are often neglected and yet their maintenance is essential.
Feeding them regularly with cuticle oil or balm avoids drying, allows to to regenerate and strengthen them.
Before manicure, it is strongly recommended to treat cuticles by applying a little demollient which allows for the soften them before gently repeling them without damaging them with a shoot.
Find everything you need to treat cuticles and prepare nails in our Nuggle preparation set.
Strengthen and moisturize the nail plate
Changes in temperature, overexposure to moisture, semi-permanent repeated varnishing and the use of l'acetone solvents are factors that contribute to weakening and damaging nails.
It is therefore important to moisturize, feed and protect them with products adapted to their nature and typology. Because, like our skin, each nail has its peculiarities and deserves to be appropriate care. You don't know what type of nail you're wearing? Make one online diagnostic to discover in just a few clicks your custom routine.
6 tips for healthy nails
Finally, let us not forget that healthy nails are also a guarantee of better hold for your varnishes. So remember these few tips to be sure of taking care of them effectively:
- Maintain a healthy eating and bet on preventive cures for optimal growth.
- Always have in your bag what moisturize and feed regularly his nails and cuticles. Remember that the matrix also absorbs their active ingredients to strengthen and intensify its keratin production.
- Adopt a routine durable and reasonable manicure. Prefer to vegan and bio-based varnish formulas, such as varnish Green™ and Green Flash™ which easily settle and withdraw without damaging the nail plate. Alternate varnishing with care treatments to allow your nails to regain their natural balance.
- Wear some protective gloves to avoid shocks and exposure to moisture or aggressive chemicals.
- Avoid using your nails as tools or eating them.
Feed, moisturize, protect: 3 basic rules for nails in full shape and an irreproachable manicure.
The nail matrix plays a central role in the health and growth of your nails. Keratin production centre, it conditions the quality, strength and appearance of the nail plate. Taking care of it on a daily basis, protecting cuticles, moisturizing the plate and giving preference to care rich in nourishing active ingredients, helps support its proper functioning and foster healthy and regular growth. With a suitable routine, you offer the nail matrix the ideal conditions to generate strong, smooth and naturally radiant nails
