How to Grow Nails Faster

9.  Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain rich amount of biotin content that is essential for nail growth and make it thick, strong and shiny. Tomatoes have vitamins A and C essential for healthy nails and skin.

• Take ½ cup of tomato juice and mix it with 2 tbsp of olive oil.

• Soak your nails in this solution for 10 minutes.

• Do this remedy until you get the satisfactory results.

 

10.  Proteins

Nails are made up of the structure of proteins called keratin, adding more and more keratin in your diet will surely help in treating the nail growth. Lack of protein will cause white spots on your nails.

• Add lean poultry, fish, beef and pork in your daily diet as to take protein content from them.

• Legumes, nuts, seeds, green vegetables, spinach also contain protein.

• Drink protein shakes or you can also add protein powder to a glass of milk.

• Before taking any protein supplement, consult your doctor.

Additional Tips

• Avoid excess application of nail paints on your nails because it has some harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene or sulfonamide, including cleaning products.

• While working with hands, wear gloves to protect your nails from any damage.

• Keep your nails and cuticle clean and dry to avoid any fungal infection.

• Avoid nail biting and scratching because in this way they become weak.

• Eat healthy diet to make your nails strong.

• Increase the intake of green tea as it will improve the quality of your nails.

• Trim and cut your nails on the regular basis.

• Apply petroleum jelly daily on your nails and hands before going to bed.

• Expose your nails to the sunlight at early morning so that vitamin D can reach into your nails.

• Take multi-vitamins supplements for faster nail growth.