Nail Care for Men

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For most men, nail care does not stretch beyond trimming the nails short. However, men can do more to maintain healthy fingernails. Here are some tips that can be followed for healthy nails.

Whenever we talk of nail care, we only think of women. For men, caring for their nails merely involves cutting them short. However, men can also follow simple self-care measures for maintaining healthy fingernails.

Nails that are brittle and discolored may indicate that something is not really right. Besides taking care of nails by keeping them in good shape, and making them look presentable, one also needs to follow a healthy diet.

Caring for Nails

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find a whole range of nail care products for men. All you have to do is use these products as directed. Apart from this, there are some basic tips that you must keep in mind.

A proper diet is one of the basic requirements to keep your nails in good shape. Ensure that you get an ample amount of vitamin B, calcium, and protein. You may also take multivitamin, in case you are not getting them from your diet.

If you happen to do the dishes most of the time, then it would be best to wear rubber gloves. Regular contact with cleaning products can weaken your nails. So start giving your nails good cover if you want to give them ample care.

Keeping the nail beds moisturized is also important. Use a non-drying nail lotion, at least once daily. Alternatively, you can also apply petroleum jelly to the nails and the area around them. Some people even recommend doing this and covering the hands with gloves before bed time.

If you want to care for your nails, then you would not want to bite them, use them as tools to peel off something.

It is also important to trim the cuticles once a week. But before you start the process, you can use a specialized cuticle cream to soften them.

While cutting your nails, try to make the cut as round or as square as possible. Pointed nails are more prone to damage or breakage.

It is always best to trim your nails post bathing. This helps in softening the nails naturally, thereby allowing you to trim them with ease. Do not forget the filing part.

Daily, give your nails a brief massage with olive oil. You can use your fingers or a brush. Do this for about 10 minutes. One simple home remedy for brittle nails is massaging your nails with a mixture of honey before going to bed.

Look for skin lotions which can be used for the nails and the skin. This way you can not only maintain your nails, but also nourish your skin.

So you see, caring for your nails does not have to be a pricey affair, as long as you don't go to salons. But if you find that all these remedies aren't working as expected to, then maybe shelling out some money on professional care won't be a bad decision.