HOW TO: Grow Nails Fast

*Take Vitamins

The most important tip to grow nails fast is to make sure you get all your vitamins, mainly vitamins A, B, C and D. You can either get these vitamins from your diet or take a multivitamin. Taking vitamins will help strengthen your nails and promote nail growth. 

*Get Moving 

Did you know that getting the blood flowing to your fingers is one of the most effective tips to grow nails fast? If you type often, play piano, cook or do basically anything involving your hands, you’re helping yourself to get a pair of longer nails faster. 

*Take Care 

Keeping your nails healthy and strong will help them grow faster. One of the most important tips to grow nails fast and keep them strong and healthy is to properly clean and moisturize your nails and cuticles regularly. Use cuticle oil to moisturize and apply a protective clear coat every other day to bare nails to prevent cracking, peeling and provide a shield between your nails and the elements.

*Balance 

Eating a healthy and consistently balanced diet is one of the best ways to trim some inches off of your waist and it will also help grow nails faster and stronger. Make it a habit to eat balanced meals and get your daily intake of lean protein, fiber and fresh produce to get a speedy set of nails!

 *Start Rubbing 

This one is weird. I haven't tried it myself, but it’s worth a try if you really want longer nails. Take a clove of garlic and rub it on your nails for 30 minutes and rinse. Afterward, to avoid smelling like vampire repellant, rub a lemon wedge on your fingers and nails. Another option is to chop garlic and put it in your polish and apply to nails. Garlic is said to help strength and harden wimpy nails and you can often find garlic extract on the list of ingredients for nail hardeners.

*Stop Filing

Granted, your nails need to be filed to maintain shape, but if you find yourself filing all the tip..there's no way your nails will grow fast. Avoid over-filing your nails and  be sure that when you do file them, that you are filing correctly (in one direction). Nail files are porous and can easily spread bacteria so replace it often.

*Bring Out the OJ

Another tip is to soak your fingers in orange juice for 10 minutes then rinse off. Orange juice is packed with Vitamin C and folic acid, both which are awesome to induce nail growth. If you can’t stand the smell of garlic, this method might be a better option. 

*Protect 

Protect your hands and fingers from anything abrasive such as dish detergent or cleaning with harsh household cleaners. Also, avoid using acetone nail polish remover more than once per week as it can weaken and dry out your nails. Wearing gloves while washing dishes and cleaning will save your hands from drying out as well as saving your nails.

*Drink Water 

The last and perhaps most important tip to grow nails fast is to stay hydrated and drink lots of water. We all know how essential it is to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day for health and weight loss. If we needed another reason to drink up, we now know we need to hydrate ourselves consistently to grow nails long and strong.

If you have read my post on how to get strong nails, then you probably notice this post is very similar. If you haven't read it, please click here. Following these tips can lead you to healthier, stronger, AND longer nails.