Strong nails are a sign of good health! However, in cold weather, after repeated manicures or due to deficiencies, nails can become dry and brittle... What can you do about it? Follow our advice!

There's nothing like beautiful, healthy nails, for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Soft, brittle and damaged nails can be a real problem. Brittle nails can be more or less annoying. They can range from nails caught in sweater fibers to cracked nails, where they become more dangerous. Nails are like our hair: they need care and nutrient cures to keep them in full health, especially in winter when they lack vitamins! If we take good care of them, nails grow 3 to 4 mm a day (much faster than hair) and are easy to maintain.

Why do nails get damaged?

While long, beautiful nails are common in summer, they're a different story in winter. Weakened by the cold, lack of light and nutrients, nails quickly become brittle, pale and dry. Nails have the same composition as hair, and are rich in collagen and keratin, requiring a daily supply of nutrients to keep them strong and beautiful. We regularly look after our hair, so why not our nails?

How can I get stronger nails?

We tend to forget about them, but to stay strong and beautiful, nails also need special attention. In summer, for example, we take care to keep them moisturized by applying a hand cream every day. We're also careful to choose the right nail polish (the more natural the better), and some brands offer nail care products. A good alternative for those with brittle nails! In general, to keep your nails in tip-top shape, make sure they're regularly moisturized, and eat a balanced diet rich in B vitamins (biotin), which provide the nutrients needed to boost collagen and keratin production.

Rely on food supplements

As we all know, if everything's going well on the inside, it shows on the outside! Nails are no different. Nutrient intake is essential for healthy nails. To complement a healthy diet, there's nothing like taking food supplements. Brewer's yeast is at the top of the list, as it's the best-known and, above all, oldest technique for ensuring long, beautiful, strong, rosy nails (and hair too!). Today, the various brands of dietary supplements have understood the success of this technique, and offer richly formulated, comprehensive supplements specifically designed to grow and strengthen nails.

Home care

Nothing beats natural, homemade skincare! To complement dietary supplements, you can concoct your own homemade skincare products and say goodbye to chemicals.

• For clean nails, nothing beats bathing your fingers in lemon juice. Leave for about five minutes. Or simply rub a lemon wedge over your nails. To avoid tingling, make sure you don't have any sores on your fingers before the bath!
• For strong nails, opt for olive oil. Heat three heaped tablespoons of olive oil for a few minutes in a saucepan or bain-marie. Pour into a small bowl and massage into hands. Pay particular attention to the nails, so as to impregnate them with the benefits of olive oil.
• Sugar scrub! Yes, nails deserve a scrub too. To remove dead skin, smooth nails and soften cuticles, we recommend a sugar and honey scrub.

Castor oil as a cure

For a totally natural nail care treatment, we're banking on the benefits of castor oil! Castor oil is renowned for restoring nails' radiance and vigor, and should be massaged into each nail morning and evening. For maximum effectiveness, apply the oil before bedtime and leave it on overnight to saturate the nail as much as possible.

Hardener varnish, yes or no?

For occasional nail care. It's also very useful when you notice a nail weakness and don't have the time to give it the care it needs! The advantage of hardener nail polish is that it can be applied before classic nail polish, providing protection for weakened nails.

We say yes to nail serums

Two or three times a year, don't hesitate to take a complete course of nail serum. At ROSEGOLD, our ROSENAIL serum can be used as a 1 to 6-month course of treatment , depending on individual needs. Enriched with baobab extract, vitamins and active ingredients such as Biotin, the nail serum is specifically designed to strengthen nails, boost growth and make them smoother and more beautiful. It is best used in the evening, before bedtime, to ensure a smooth application all night long.