Long Nails

Having well manicured long nails is every woman’s desire and they say a lot about one’s personality and style. If having long nails is a challenge, maintaining them is altogether another tough task. Nails grow long and faster in summers than in the winters and they grow quicker on the hand that is the most used. Ideal length of your nails should be not more than 1/3rd of the body of the nail.

Nail Growth

Matrix is the area present under the cuticle from where nails grow, with the cuticle acting as a protective layer for the matrix. As your nail grows from the matrix with fresh nail cells, the older nails get pushed outward, it generally takes around six months for your nails to fully grow, on an average growing about 0.1 mm in a day.

Caring for Long Nails

• First thing, if you want to flaunt those long nails of yours do not chew or pick at them.
• Trim them and clean up under the nails regularly to maintain healthy long nails.
• If you wish to grow your nails long quickly, rub the fingernails of both your hands against each other for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Massaging your nails regularly with almond oil everyday helps grow long nails.
• Avoid filing your nails on the corners.
• Drink plenty of water for healthy strong long nails.
• Don’t forget to moisturize your hands and fingers before sleeping.
• Growing the nails too long isn’t good either; this might end up with nails breaking easily.
• Take foods rich in iron, calcium, Vitamin B to enhance healthy nail growth.
• Almonds, fish, eggs, yoghurt are excellent for healthy long nails.
• Use good quality nail products if you wish to have long nails.
• Using gloves while you carry about your various chores is a good idea to protect your long nails from breaking.
• Avoid exposing your nails to harsh chemicals present in wash liquids and detergents.
• Toe nails take longer to grow as compared to fingernails.
• Always push the cuticles back and keep them moisturized.
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy long nails.