Your nails are often neglected when it comes to physical health. Indeed, they’re tough, so no wonder you torture them relentlessly with nail polish and nail polish remover on the reg without much tender love and care for due balance. The nail bath/soak is a simple way to strengthen your nails and the surrounding skin and cuticles.
DIY NAIL SOAK FOR WHITER NAILS
Lemon juice is an all-around great product to treat your nails. It acts as a natural bleach against yellow stains, contains Vitamin C for growth and gives you extra shine.
Things you need: You need 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup warm water, and 2 teaspoons salt or baking soda.
Method: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and soak your fingertips in it for 10-15 minutes. Then use a clean toothbrush to brush your nails and rinse off with warm water.
NAIL STRENGTHENING SOAK
Things you need: 2 egg yolks- beaten and 1 tbs honey
Method: Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Soak nails for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well. Apply cuticle oil. Protein from the eggs and calcium from the milk will make those nails hard as rocks! READ MORE – EGG PROTEIN HAIR TREATMENT FOR LONGER, STRONGER HAIR
DEEP MOISTURIZING ANTI-PEELING NAIL SOAK
Things you need: 1 tablespoon Hemp Seed Oil, 3-5 drop Lavender essential oil and 1 cup warm water.
Method: Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Soak nails for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well. Regular soaking will prevent your nails from peeling or breaking and keep them moisturized.
DIY NAIL SOAK FOR FASTER NAIL GROWTH
Honey along with coconut oil and lavender oil help to improve blood circulation which will repair damaged nails and promote nail growth.
Things you need: Half cup of honey and coconut oil, few drops of Lavender oil.
Method: Combine honey and coconut oil in a bowl and warm it up. Then add in few drops of lavender oil and soak your fingertips in it for 10 minutes. Massage the mixtures on each nail for few mins and rinse off or leave it on overnight for added benefits. READ MORE – DIY LAVENDER OIL CLEANSING to make your skin glow