Weak nails?
Weak nails?
If they are broken to the minimum, you have a hard time growing or squishy notes, in addition to reviewing your diet, there are other things you can do to save them. Do not despair because everything has a solution.
Prevents breakage
Prevents breakage
This lacquer contains mint essence and prevents nail breakage. Its finish is transparent and owes its color to argan oil.
L'Oréal Paris Strengthening Nail Base a l'Huile, € 10.95
Against split ends
Against split ends
As with hair, nails also open. To avoid this, apply a couple of coats of a hairspray that prevents these types of problems. It also has antioxidant vitamin E, Kukui nut oil and aloe vera.
OPI Naìl Envy Sensitive & Peeling Nail Strengthener Nail Strengthener, € 28
Stronger
Stronger
This lacquer has a double action and is that it helps to strengthen the nails by reducing micro-flaking, improving hydration and at the same time protecting them by forming a stronger and shock-resistant base.
Mavala Mava Strong Nail Strengthening Treatment, € 16
5 in 1
5 in 1
This base can also be used as a top coat and at the same time smoothes, strengthens, lengthens, provides shine and hydrates the nails. One of those all-in-one cosmetics that we love so much.
Rimmel London Nail Nurse 5-in-1 Nail Hardener, € 5.54
Very weak nails
Very weak nails
If nothing you have tried so far works for you, give this lacquer a try because it is specially designed for those nails that need extra pampering.
Nailtek XTRA 4 Weak Nail Strengthener, € 11.95
Goodbye cracks
Goodbye cracks
This lacquer is designed especially for those who have real cracks in their nails. Its formula is enriched with calcium and keratin.
Rimmel London Nail Nurse Stronger Nail Hardener, € 5.54
Nourishes
Nourishes
For those nails that need to be nourished from the outside, a few layers of this wonder are not bad at all.
Maybelline All In One Dr. Rescue Nail Treatment, € 7.50
Strengthening
Strengthening
If you're doing a gel manicure at home, this is the nail strengthener to use.
GlamLac Strengthening Base, € 24
Vitamin
Vitamin
This polish, formulated with fluoride, wheat germ oil and a multivitamin contribution, prevents nails from splitting and makes them more resistant.
Nail strengthener with fluoride and Beter vitamin complex, € 5.90
Oil
Oil
This bottle does not contain a lacquer but an oil that acts as a conditioner for nails and cuticles. In addition, it is anti-aging because it contains Jojoba oil, rich in vitamin E.
CDN Nail and Cuticle Conditioner, € 11.45
"No" to stripes
"No" to stripes
Nails tend to grow into unsightly stretch marks on many occasions. Polishing them is not an option if you have them weakened but you can hide them using a filler base like this.
Astor Pro Manicure Stretch Mark Filled Foundation, € 8.30
Serum
Serum
This nail serum soothes and hydrates cuticles while brightening nails. Contains oils with cucumber extract.
Essie Triphasic Serum with Cucumber Nail Lacquer, € 15.70
CC Cream
CC Cream
This polish is the nail version of CC Creams. It gives color, corrects and also strengthens. A marvel.
Collistar tinted nail polish and concealer, € 12.67
Nail masks
Nail masks
Yes, nail masks exist and how could it be otherwise they come from Korea. These are mini masks for each nail that give more shine, elasticity and hydration while protecting against external aggressions.
Kocostar Moisturizing Nail Mask Pack, € 2.65
If lately you notice your nails weaker, split or split or even have cracks and you have not made any significant change in your diet that may be causing these effects, there are a number of products that will come in handy. Many nail lacquers have strengthening ingredients and, from time to time, these things happen to all of us. Here is a selection of our favorites.
Nail lacquers with strengthening effect
- Stronger. Ingredients such as argan oil, keratin, vitamin E, Kukui nut oil or aloe vera contribute to improve the resistance of the nails while protecting them, all-in-one cosmetics in every rule. If when you touch them notes that bend, you need to use a product that contains one of these ingredients before painting them with color or simply as a gloss.
- Goodbye cracks. If your problem is that your nails open through the cracks or you have stretch marks that can lead to them, forget the polishers and get a good polish enriched in calcium or one that fills those stretch marks.
- With colour. If you want to save steps but need a little extra help, you can use the enamel version of CC Creams. And there are strengthening lacquers with color that leave a professional finish while strengthening and giving shine.
- Moisturizing . Other products that come in lacquer format but are not, are nail and cuticle oils. The ones that work best are the apricot and argan ones. Some are also enamels that take care of the cuticles and protect the nails in a single pass.
- Facemasks . Have you ever heard of nail masks? Well, they exist and how could it be otherwise, they come directly from Korea. They are individually placed on the nails and contribute to give more shine, elasticity and hydration while increasing their natural protection against external aggressions.
By Sonia Murillo