In the modern world, neat and natural manicure has become an integral part of female beauty. However, it is not all the people who regularly visit salons. If you do not have enough time, or the budget is limited, then you can independently prepare useful baths for nail care.
The effectiveness of the procedures
The popularity of these trays is due to good efficiency. After all, using them can solve many problems:
- strengthen weak, thin nails;
- get rid of exfoliation, normalize the structure of the stratum corneum;
- stimulate active growth in a short time;
- cure fungal diseases.
The purpose of this event is to make the nail plate healthy and strong, to provide a neat appearance.
This method will help even in the neglected case, you only need to correctly select all the ingredients and adhere to the designated cooking technology.
Terms of use of trays for nails
You should not hope for a quick effect after several sessions. To get the desired result and not harm your nails and health in general, you need to follow certain rules.
How to make baths for nails at home:
- the procedure should be carried out regularly, not less than once a week, and if you are worried about any problems with the state of the nail plate, then two - three times;
- the solution to be treated should be warm and comfortable for the hands, but not hot;
- must take into account the individual characteristics of the skin. If it is thin and sensitive, then keep in water no more than 5-7 minutes, in other cases 15-20 minutes.
- All components for the preparation of baths are selected depending on the designated problem and the planned result.
- after the procedure, be sure to spread hands and nails with nutritious fat cream or special oil.
Recipes Firming Trays
If the nails are very weak and brittle, then strengthen the bath with oils or lemon will help to correct this situation. Make them will not be easy and does not require special costs.
Based on oils
Olive oil is taken as the basis for obtaining the therapeutic mixture. It is considered universal and contains many beneficial nutrients. Of the additional additives contribute essential oils, aimed at improving the structure of the stratum corneum. It can be lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary, bergamot.
Cooking:
- on a water bath, heat half a glass of olive oil to a temperature of forty degrees;
- then add a couple of drops of one or more types of presented essential oils.
Application:
- hands dipped in the mixture for a quarter of an hour;
- at the end of the treatment process, the remains are thoroughly rubbed into the skin and the plate itself.
With lemon
The advantage of such trays is that the lemon not only has firming properties, but also contributes to the additional whitening of the plate.
Cooking:
- in a glass of warm boiled water is dissolved in a teaspoon of baking soda and salt;
- then make about five drops of iodine;
- squeeze the juice of one lemon medium size.
Application:
- nails are kept in the solution for about half an hour;
- Then the hands are washed with running water and moistened.
Trays for nail growth at home
Nail extension has long gone out of fashion. Natural length, naturalness and healthy shine are considered the standard for modern manicure.
Herbal Recipe
The basis for this method are decoctions of herbs. Chamomile, St. John's wort and burdock are best suited. They help to stimulate growth, relieve inflammation and stimulate blood circulation. Herbs can be bought at a pharmacy or collected by yourself.
Cooking:
- take two tablespoons of each type of herbs and pour into deep dishes;
- pour in a cup of boiling water, mix everything and leave for a couple of hours;
- after a specified time, the broth is slightly heated and used.
Application:
- hands can be immersed in such a mixture completely, if there is no particular sensitivity to the components;
- repeat at least twice a week.
Recipe with milk and honey
Honey contains many vitamins and microelements, and milk is enriched with calcium, necessary for the formation of the stratum corneum. This combination has a beneficial effect on the growth and strength of nails. However, do not forget that honey is a strong allergen.
Therefore, before using this method, you should conduct a standard test for allergies, smearing a small area of skin with honey.
If irritation occurs, such a bath should be discarded.
Cooking:
- half a glass of medium-fat milk is heated to 50 degrees;
- make three tablespoons of honey and mix;
- add a couple of spoons of natural lemon juice.
Application:
- lower fingertips for twenty-five minutes;
- the remains are rubbed into the plate.
After regular such procedures, the visible growth of the nails will be noticeable after two weeks, but it will take at least two months to get the maximum length.
Salt baths
Sea salt contains many minerals that not only strengthen the nails, but also help to get rid of a number of unpleasant flaws. Burrs, cracks, and inflamed areas can be treated.
The plate softened with warm water absorbs all the useful components and becomes very strong.
With chamomile
Salt baths with chamomile not only have a positive effect on the stratum corneum, but also have a calming effect, reduce inflammation, relieve irritation.
Cooking:
- a glass of water is heated and poured into it a tablespoon of natural sea salt without the addition of any dyes and fragrances;
- mix everything thoroughly until complete dissolution occurs;
- make half a glass of broth brewed from pharmacy chamomile.
Application:
- hands held in solution for at least twenty minutes;
- the remaining water is wiped off with a paper towel.
With salt and glycerin
This method not only has a firming effect, but also has a beneficial effect on the skin due to glycerol contained in it. A couple of drops of coniferous essential oils will help to relax and give a pleasant aroma.
Cooking:
- in a glass of boiling water add a spoonful of sea salt and mix everything thoroughly;
- pour in one-fourth cup of glycerin-containing liquid soap, beat up to form a large amount of foam;
- make conifer supplements and wait for the mixture to cool slightly.
Application:
- lower fingertips to foam for twenty minutes;
- When finished, do not rinse with water, but just blot with a towel.
Each of these methods is effective, but you should not forget that you need to follow a full course that lasts at least ten days.
Trays against exfoliation
It happens that the nails are so much exfoliated that they do not have time to grow. Perhaps the body lacks calcium and other nutrients.
Special herbal procedures will help fill the nail plate with useful components. Their combination with the use of vitamin complexes will help solve this problem. Below, read which baths quickly help with a bundle of nails.
With plantain
In the summer, this weed is used in many medicinal purposes, it also helps in the fight against delamination.
Cooking:
- Plantain knead and add a little boiling water, put in a dark place for an hour;
- From the resulting infusion, the plants are removed and five drops of iodine are added.
Application:
- hold hands no more than ten minutes;
- repeat twice a week.
With celandine
Celandine fights not only with delamination, but also helps to destroy the fungus, stop the inflammatory processes. The main thing is not to overdo it with the concentration of this herb in the solution, otherwise you can dry out the skin or even get small burns.
Cooking method:
- take twenty grams of grass collection and add three spoons of boiling water;
- leave to stand for at least an hour;
- the broth is heated and dissolved a spoonful of salt.
Application:
- hold ten minutes;
- treatment lasts about three months.
These baths are best combined with vitamin massages.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that home baths are completely composed of natural ingredients, some people better not to use them. In some cases, instead of a positive result, you can harm your health. Contraindications to this procedure are:
- allergic reactions to certain constituents. Most often, rejection occurs to some essential oils, honey, iodine, citrus. But a negative reaction may occur to other additives, it all depends on the individual characteristics of a particular person;
- very sensitive skin of the hands. After the event there is the likelihood of irritation. However, if you select the components with the mildest effect and shorten the time of the session, you may be able to avoid negative consequences;
- with increased dryness, it is necessary to use only oily trays, which contribute to additional moisture and nutrition. Other types of them are better not to apply;
- skin diseases of any nature. It is strictly forbidden to use these care actions, as it can cause additional complications.
- mechanical injuries, open wounds on the treated area.
Conclusion
Thus, we can conclude that the main advantage of the described cosmetic procedure is not only its effectiveness, but also the ability to independently select all the ingredients, taking into account personal characteristics.
The convenience of its implementation lies in the following benefits:
- easy accessibility - all the elements included in the composition are usually available in the household or can be purchased at any pharmacy;
- budget - does not contain expensive components;
- a great choice - there are many ways to make a therapeutic solution;
- safety - if all rules are followed, health risks are excluded;
- duration - do not require a lot of time and a clear schedule, the whole process takes no more than half an hour.
After completing the course of the bath at home, the nails will be ready for a natural manicure and will have a neat and well-groomed appearance.
The recipe for the most simple nail bath is in the following video.
