Article: Pour about 1 cup (237 mL) of a natural oil In addition, you can soak your nails at night and wear gloves to bed for a deep moisturizing effect. Avoid using vegetable or canola oil, as they make your hands greasy. You can apply cuticle oil 1-3 times a day as needed. Apply 1 drop of oil to each nail, and massage your nail bed with your other hand. This keeps your cuticles soft and moisturized, which is helpful when you want to strengthen your nails. If you don't use cuticle oil, you may develop hangnails or dry skin. Avoid using cuticle scissors to cut off the skin around your cuticles. Instead, use a cuticle pusher to move them backward. This keeps your hands healthy and avoids hangnails. Use a lotion specially formulated to moisturize your hands, or use any body lotion for basic hydration. Apply a dime-size amount of lotion or more as needed, and massage the lotion over your fingernails and hand. This way, you'll wake up with soft and supple skin. Keeping your skin hydrated helps your nails grow healthy and strong. in 1 direction to smoothen and remove rough edges. To strengthen your nails, it is important to file your nails correctly. Avoid "sawing" back and forth over the tip of your nail. Instead, move then file consistently across your nail in 1 direction. Start on the outer edge, and bring the file towards the center. Tilt the file slightly so it is underneath the tip of your nail, rather than flush against it. This way, your nails can grow back strong and healthy. Be especially gentle if your nails are thin or peeling, as the file can damage your nails further if you file them incorrectly. If you want to strengthen your nails, it is best to forgo the nail polish as your nails are growing. Instead, use a clear base coat specially formulated to strengthen brittle nails. Apply 1-2 coats 1-3 times a week for best results. Nail polish can dry your nails out even more, making them weaker and less pliable. In addition, avoid getting an acrylic or gel nail treatment, as these can significantly damage your nails due to the rough adhesives and abrasive chemicals. If you must wear nail polish as your nails grow, be sure your polish does not contain ingredients such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, or formaldehyde. These chemicals can make your nails crack easily, and it may make them more brittle and dry. Check your nail polish packaging to find out if the nail polish contains these chemicals. If it is not listed on the bottle, search online to find the specific ingredients.

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Do an oil soak once a week to lock in moisture. Use cuticle oil whenever your fingertips are dry. Rub on hand cream every night before bed to keep your hands hydrated. File your nails Paint on a strengthening base coat rather than nail polish. Avoid using a polish with toxic chemicals so your nails don't split.