5 Different Nail Tips for 5 Different Nail Types

Different people have different types of nails. Knowing your particular nail type will allow you to properly care for and maintain healthy nails. For example, there are people who have nails that grow slow and there are others who feel like they have rough and dull nails. When you've identified what you're dealing with, treating and caring for it will be easier. Here are 5 different nail tips for 5 different nail types:

1. Soft fingernails - soft fingernails are easier to break. Also, they rarely and slowly grow longer than your tips. Since these bend and break easily, you can make them harder by regularly applying nail hardener. The hardener will help reduce the peeling and, at the same time, protect the protein fibers, thus the stronger fingernails. Other tips include:

a. Avoid hydration - this will make them soft and prone to breaking. You can protect them by wearing gloves when performing chores at home.

b. Avoid chemicals and detergents - this can also affect the integrity of your fingernails.

c. Apply Elemi oil - if you don't have gloves, you can use this as it repels water from your fingernails.

2. Brittle fingernails - I know a lot of people who have weak and brittle nails. One way of knowing if you have weak and brittle nails is by pressing your nails together. If they don't bend upon applying pressure, then your nails may not be as strong as you think or wish they are. This is the reason why you can't seem to grow them long because they crack and break quickly. Brittle nails are dehydrated and this is the reason why you should avoid using nail hardeners. You can use the following products to add moisture and revitalize your nails:

a. Moisturizer
b. Hand butter
c. Almond oil

3. Dry fingernails - the best way to check if you have dry nails is by running your thumb across your fingernails. If you noticed roughness or if there are ridges on your nails, then they're in a desperate need for a moisturizer. And speaking of moisturizer, that's all you need-a good moisturizer. Here are other tips to care for dry nails:

a. Vitamin E capsule - open and rub the powder directly on your nails. Do this at least 2 or 3x per day. It works by protecting and repairing damaged nails and skin because it contains antioxidants.

b. Don't use shimmer nail polish - if you have dry nails, this product will further dry your nails out.

c. Use liquid hand soap - bar soaps are nice but one of their ingredients is Sodium Laurent Sulfate which also has a drying effect.

4. Healthy fingernails - not everyone is cursed with soft, brittle, dry and damaged nails. If you're one of those people who's lucky enough to have healthy nails, you can take care of them by regularly using hand cream. You may also want to avoid detergents and hot water because they are one of the culprits when it comes to damaging and weakening nails.

5. Damaged fingernails - take care and get your healthy nails back by applying cuticle oil on a daily basis. This will encourage growth of newer and much healthier nails.