9 Nail-Strengthening Oils To Try For Healthier Nails

ByJennifer Trent MD, FAAD
Nail-strengthening oil

Strong and healthy nails help us present ourselves more elegantly and confidently. But getting these strong nails and maintaining them is a little complex process with all the daily wear and tear our nails go through. Nail-strengthening oil treatment is an easy and essential way to nourish and strengthen your nails.

These oils penetrate deep into your nail bed, providing vital nutrients that can help to strengthen and protect your nails. There are different types of nail-strengthening natural oils available with its own unique combination of benefits.

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To promote healthy nail growth and prevent fungal and bacterial infections, know the benefits of different oils and understand how to use them effectively in the oil manicure.

Some of the best oils for nail health include:

  • Tea Tree Essential Oil: This vitamin-rich oil has antifungal and antiseptic properties, which can help to prevent and treat nail fungus and other nail infections. Additionally, tea tree oil strengthens your nails, making them less prone to breaking and chipping, and improves the overall health and appearance of the nails.
  • Lemon Essential Oil: With high vitamin C, lemon oil strengthens and brightens your nails, making them less brittle and more resilient. It promotes collagen production and removes stains and yellowing on nails, improving the overall health and appearance of nails.
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil: Grapefruit oil contains high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help to strengthen and nourish your nails. This nail-strengthening oil, with its refreshing and uplifting aroma, improves the overall health and appearance of your nails.
  • Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil, a light, non-greasy oil, absorbs quickly into the skin and nails. It provides deep hydration and nourishment to your nails. Rich vitamins and minerals in jojoba oil strengthen your nails and prevent dryness and brittleness.
  • Rosemary Oil: This essential oil improves blood circulation and promotes nail growth. The antifungal properties prevent nail infections and protect your nails from various damage.
  • Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil contains menthol, which can help to improve blood circulation and promote healthy nail growth. The antifungal and antiseptic properties prevent and treat nail fungus and other nail infections. The refreshing and invigorating aroma of peppermint oil improves your mood and relieves stress.
  • Geranium Essential Oil: Geranium essential oil alleviates dry, brittle nails, promoting healthy nail growth. The antiseptic and antifungal properties protect your nails from damaging attacks, which helps your nail grow naturally long.
  • Frankincense Essential Oil: This ancient oil is a great choice for promoting nail growth. It helps your nail fight off the fungus, the major cause of slow nail growth. This nail-strengthening oil nourishes your cuticle and protects it from dryness, peeling, and infection with moisturizing properties.
  • Myrrh Essential Oil: This essential oil is another choice to strengthen and nourish your nails. The antifungal and antibacterial properties prevent nail infection, nail breaking, and chipping.

You can use these oil in different combinations to improve the health of your nails. Understand the benefits correctly to incorporate them into your healthy nail recipes.

Healthy And Strong Nail Recipes

These healthy and nourishing nail growth oil recipes help you treat various nail issues you face daily. Here are a few DIY oil recipes for nail-strengthening treatment:

Nail Nourishing Oil

Recipe: 1/4 cup jojoba oil + 10 drops of Vitamin E oil + 5 drops of tea tree oil + 5 drops of lemon oil

Nail Strengthening Oil

Recipe: 5 drops of peppermint oil + 1/4 cup of sweet almond oil + 5 drops of rosemary oil + 5 drops of lemon oil.

Nail Hydrating Oil

Recipe: 1/4 cup of coconut oil + 5 drops of lavender oil + 5 drops of geranium oil

Antifungal Nail Oil

Recipe: 5 drops of tea tree oil + 1/4 cup of grapeseed oil + 5 drops of lavender oil + 5 drops of clove oil

How To Use These Oils: Mix the ingredients in a small bottle and shake well. Gently massage the oil into your nails and cuticles every night before bed.

The important thing is that essential oils should be used with carrier oils. If you have any medical condition, consult your doctor before using these oils. Do a patch test to check the allergic reactions.

Methods For Oil Manicures

If you have dry cuticles or brittle nails, an oil manicure adds needed moisturization to your nails and prevents them from dryness and cracking. Oils create a protective barrier on your nails and cuticles and prevent nail damage caused by harsh chemicals and environmental factors.

Here are a few methods for oil manicures:

  • Cool Oil Manicure: Clean your nails and cuticles, then massage a small amount of oil into your nails and cuticles. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes or overnight for best results.
  • Hot Oil Manicure: For this manicure, heat oils (one or many). After the nail cleaning process, apply this warm oil to your fingernails and massage. The mild temperature improves the absorption and gives you a more accurate result.
  • Oil Soak: Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of oil to that bowl. Now, soak your nails in that mixture for 10-15 minutes.
  • Oil Wrap: Apply a small amount of oil to your nails and cuticles, then wrap your nails in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Leave this wrap on your fingers for 15-20 minutes, then remove it. Massage the remaining oil into your nails and cuticles.
  • Oil And Salt Scrub: Mix equal parts of oil and coarse salt. Now, gently apply this mixture to your nails and scrub your nails and cuticles. It will exfoliate dead skin cells and give you a glossy finish.

When doing the oil manicure, use only a small amount because too much oil may make the nails appear greasy.

Makes Your Nails Healthy And Strong

You must have heard of the role of kukui nut oil, lavender oil, and tamanu oil in skincare. But oils play a key role in maintaining the health of nails too. They moisturize dry, brittle nails and cuticles, prevent cracking and promote healthy nail growth. Treat your nails with the right choice of oils in the correct procedure to make them healthier and stronger.

FAQs

Q: What are the benefits of homemade nail serum?

A: Homemade nail serum, tailored to your specific needs, is the best natural option for all nail issues. The benefits include cuticle and nail repair and nourishment.

Q: What are the ingredients used to prepare a homemade nail serum?

A: Some common ingredients used to prepare homemade nail serums are sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils such as lavender or tea tree oil.

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