How Can I Get Hard Long Fingernails?
- 1). Cut your nails down. Cut each nail carefully so all your nails are one length. Run a file across the tip of each nail to remove any jagged or uneven edges. Run the nail file across the nail one way. Avoid moving the file back and forth or over filing. Wash your nails thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Pat the nails dry completely with a hand towel.
- 2). Moisturize your hands and nails with a moisturizing hand lotion. Your nails need adequate moisture to properly grow. Apply a moisturizer specifically designed for cuticles. You can find combination hand and cuticle lotion at many stores. Massage the lotion into the cuticle area of each nail and let it dry.
- 3). Cover your nails with a nail-strengthening formula. Apply the formula from the cuticle to the tip of your nail. Use a formula that helps keep your nails moisturized by locking in any moisture. Follow the exact instructions on your nail formula bottle. Let the formula dry completely. Leave it on the nails for a week and then remove it with a nail strengthening polish remover. Let the nails breathe for a couple of hours, then reapply the strengthening formula.
- 4). Stimulate your nail beds with massage a few times a day. Gently massage the nail bed of each nail for a few seconds throughout the day. Massaging your nail beds stimulates growth in your nails.