How to Grow Nails Faster in 5 Minutes Daily

Not many of us were blessed with long, healthy nails. In fact, most of us didn’t. This guide on how to grow nails faster in 5 minutes daily, gives you the best tips for fast growth of nails and will help you build your own beautiful, strong natural nails.

How to Grow Nails Faster in 5 Minutes Daily Routine –Home Remedies

Oil & Lemons

What do I need?

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Small bowl

In a small bowl Mix the lemon juice with the olive oil. Then, put the bowl with the lemon juice and the olive oil solution in the microwave. Heat for 10-15 seconds (until warm). Soak your nails in the solution for 5 Minutes (for a stronger effect soak for 10 minutes). repeat daily.

Olive oil

Olive oil can be very beneficial for dry brittle nails, one of the main causes for having brittle nails is lack of moisture.  Olive oil is a natural moisturizer that contains vitamin E. The Olive oil penetrates the nail and encourages faster nail growth and stronger nails.

 What do I need?

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Small bowl
• Cotton Gloves

Before bedtime – put 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl. Warm the olive oil in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. After the olive oil is warm massage your nails and cuticles with it for 5 minutes (for stronger effect soak for 10 minutes). Then wear cotton gloves and leave them on overnight. repeat daily.

Lemons

Lemons contain citric acid and vitamin C, they can help you lighten and brighten dark spots and yellow nails.

If your nails have a yellowish color you can try this:

What do I need?

• Lemon slice
• Small bowl
• Warm water
• Nail moisturizing cream

Rub your fingernails with a slice of lemon for 5 minutes. Then, use a small bowl with 1/2 a cup of warm water, put your hand in a bowl with water, and rinse your nails. After rinsing the nails, apply moisturizing cream on your nails and cuticles and massage a bit. Use sun cream, lemon can make your skin more sensitive to UV light.

*don’t do this if you have hangnails or any cuts on your nails or on the area around them – it may sting.

Coconut water

What do I need?

• 2 tablespoons of coconut water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Small bowl.

Mix the coconut water and the lemon juice in a small bowl. Rinse your hands for 5 minutes. The coconut water will hydrate your nails and the lemon juice will brighten the yellow pigment on your nails. If your nails are very dry apply moisturizing cream after you rinsed the nails with coconut water.

Tips for Fast Growth of Nails

Start From Within – Nutrition for Strong Nails

Balanced Diet

Keep your daily menu in check, Balanced diet will help your nails to stay strong and healthy. Poor nutrition and diet may be bad not only for nails but for whole-body health as well. An unbalanced diet can slow nail growth and be the cause of white spots and nail splitting.

Rich foods – for healthy nails

Foods rich in vitamins such as iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and B vitamins: fruits and vegetables, red meat, eggs, almonds, green vegetables, tahini, sesame, and halva.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

If you do not consume enough vegetables and fruit (2-3 servings of fruit and 5-7 servings of vegetables per day), make sure you don’t have silica deficiency. Silica serves as a building block for cells, builds connective tissue, and contributes strength and stability.

Calcium deficiency

Lack of calcium prevents healthy growth of the nails. To complement it, try eating more fish and green vegetables.

Biotin & Zink

A lack of biotin (vitamin B) and zinc can damage your nail health. In cases of deficiency, it is recommended to consume about 600 micrograms of biotin and 30 mg of zinc daily, please consult a specialist before buying supplements (naturopath, clinical dietician or a doctor).

Nail Care Routine – Help Your Nails Grow Longer 

Use a gentle nail file

Do not forget to File your nails once a week, after cleansing and shaping them properly. It is best to use the nail file after the bath, while the hand is still moist and the skin soft, so you don’t injure the skin.

Begin at the center of the tip of the nail, and then move sideways. Always file gently in the same direction. if your fingernails are particularly delicate you should start the nail filing from the side of your nail.

Apply moisturizing cream or oil to the nail and cuticle. After the cream has been absorbed, apply one layer of base or nail hardener/strengthener.

Use nail hardener/strengthener

Prevent nail chipping and splitting. Use nail hardener as a base coat. After preparing the nail, apply to clean and dry nail one coat of nail hardener. If you want to apply color polish or nail dip powder, do it on top of your base nail hardener coat.

Protect your hands & nails

Use disposable gloves whenever you wash dishes, clean, or dye hair. The detergents in the cleaning and dyeing products may harm the health of the nail and damage its growth.

Cosmetic products

Nail cosmetic products may contain harsh detergents, which can cause allergies and sensitivities. Make sure you buy high-quality products, that will not harm your nail health.

Acetone-free nail polish remover

Acetone is one of the causes of having dry brittle nails as it absorbs the moisture from the nail and can leave it dry and chipped. Use acetone-free nail polish remover or try to minimize acetone application to once a week.

Stop biting your nails

Nail-biting may cause damage to your nails such as dry nails, nail splitting, and infections.

Bottom line

In just 5 minutes daily you can get the gorgeous long nails you always wanted. but in order to make your nails grow faster, you need to take good care of them. This article will give you the best tips for a nail care routine that will help your nails get longer and stronger in no time.