{"id":68321,"date":"2023-10-26T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/?p=68321"},"modified":"2023-10-26T10:44:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:44:15","slug":"we-tested-15-of-the-best-nail-strengtheners-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/we-tested-15-of-the-best-nail-strengtheners-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"We tested 15 of the best nail strengtheners | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

IF painting your nails is a favourite Sunday night ritual, then you\u2019ll know that there are few things as frustrating as weak, brittle nails that refuse to grow past a certain length, so it's worth taking a look at the best nail strengtheners.<\/p>\n

Just like skin, nails can become dry and dehydrated, which results in our talons splitting and peeling, which makes our weekly home manicure sessions considerably less fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are various contributing factors to this. According to Marion Yau, a celebrity Harley Street podiatrist and YouTuber, the main culprits for nails that peel and break can be a lack of calcium or vitamin D (a hormone that regulates calcium concentration in the body), which can ultimately lead to weak nails that break easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alongside this, excessive exposure to water and chemicals and inevitable factors such as ageing and genetics can cause nails to become brittle. Improper removal of acrylics (i.e., DIY home removal – never a great idea!) and gel treatments can also contribute to poor nail health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yao recommends nail supplements containing calcium, vitamin D and zinc. Adding a topical oil or cream to absorb into the nails and cuticles can also provide instant hydration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, arguably, the easiest (and the quickest way) to nurse flakey, broken nails back to optimum health would be to incorporate a nail-strengthening base coat into your routine that can reinforce repair and growth, leading to strong, hard, flexible nails that you\u2019ll want to put out on display.<\/p>\n

In terms of the hero ingredients to look out for in your strengthening product, Yao says that vitamin C and retinol are ingredients to look out for. While both of these ingredients may commonly be associated with skincare benefits, they may also be the key to nail growth, as Yao explains that they increase collagen – which is one of the main proteins in the nail bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a self-proclaimed anxious, compulsive nail polish picker and occasional biter, It\u2019s my quest to find the ultimate nail strengthener – one that will withstand the less-than-great treatment I inflict on my poor nails.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best nail strengtheners at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n