How To Grow Long Strong Nails

If you have read my post on my Sally Hansen Nail Reviews you will know my nails have only recently become a thing in my life. Looking back at how awful they were, I cringe in horror.

I was blessed with very brittle nails, that break at the site of water and crumble when touched (not literally but you get the picture) so, for me it was sooo hard trying to make them grow especially when I had the worst habit ever of biting them. Fear not though because for the past few months I have been growing them and experimenting with them making them unrecognizable to my fingers.

Below i’m going to let you in on all my tips ‘n’ tricks and hopefully help you grow some long, strong nails.

1 # Tip ‘n’ Trick Number one! 

The first thing I did was invest in some super amazing nail growth serum. The one I swear by is below –

Nail Growth Serum I swear by (UK LINK)…  |  Nail Growth Serum I swear by (US)

This stuff was amazing to my nails. I still use it to this day because I noticed an almost immediate huge difference with the length of my nails. Not so much the strength but, the length improved and it encouraged me to stop biting them.

2 # Stop With The Gel

I used to get my nails done every few weeks. I used to get acrylic or gel, whichever I felt more suited and feel amazing. I did this because my nails never seemed to grow but, once I wised up I soon realized part of the reason they weren’t growing was because of the horrific chemicals and glues this salon was putting on my nails.

I had had heard horror stories about this particular place but me, being ignorant completely brushed it off. I soon stopped going there and getting my nails done and my circumstances changed and I had too anyway but, I noticed my nails were so, so much weaker than they previously had been.

They just broke and were so thin, I realized it was because they were so damaged. Basically, what i’m trying to say is, try to not get your nails done so often or just do it for special occasions, it can seriously mess up your nails and is seriously not worth it in the long run!

3 # Food 

Believe it or not food as a HUGE role to play when it comes to your nails. I recently started eating super clean and since then I have noticed an even bigger change in my nails (and skin!). You don’t need to change your diet or go mad just try introducing more Vitamin H  and Folic Acid in to your diet (Wholegrains, Bananas, Fish, Avocados, Cheese and Soy) these products are all packed with the essential things needed to repair your nail bed and help them grow stronger and longer.

4# Cuticles 

This took me forever to do. Because I had never done it before it took me ages to introduce it in to my nail routine. All you need to do is care for your cuticles. Soak them in warm water, to loosen them and soften them and then using a Cuticle Remover remove all of the loose cuticles and push the healthy ones back.

This allows your nail bed to breathe and allow the nail to grow. You can also apply a strengthening treatment to your cuticles which just gives them that little extra push. This is the cuticle pen I mention in my Sally Hansen Nail Review

Cuticle Pen (US LINK)  |   Cuticle Pen (EU LINK)

If i’m having a little pamper evening I like to let me nails soak for a while before drying them completely and applying some cuticle strengthener before applying my Strength Serum and then finally my varnish.

5 # File

Wherever I go I make sure i’m carrying  a nail file. You will find loads just everywhere in my life, I even keep one in my car for emergencies. The reason I do this is actually quite logical.

When I used to bite my nails it was usually because I found a little loose bit of nail and decided to play with it (yuck, I know). This issue could of been stopped more than a few times though had I had a nail file.

When I first started to try and break the habit I will admit going to grab the nail file was hard work but, now I wouldn’t dream of tugging off my nail, I would just sort it out with my nail file to stop it from breaking off!

6 #Nail Hardener 

The nail hardener I found isn’t just a clear bottom or top coat. Oh no, it’s an actual polish that hardens your nails. It’s really thick and contains ingredients that helps harden and strengthen your nails. It’s also super cheap and has helped so many people.

Click Here For The Best Price In The EU..     |     Click Here For The Best Price In The US…

I hope you enjoyed my post on How To Grow Long Strong Nails, if you did please let me know in the comments below!

Lauren.x