Yellowish nails do not look very attractive and may indicate certain health problems. Before looking for methods of whitening nails, it is necessary to establish the reasons that provoked this phenomenon. Every woman strives to have white nail tips with a perfectly smooth glossy surface. To whiten the nail plate, you can use not only professional products, but also home methods. However, before you start using this or that method, you must try to establish as accurately as possible the cause of the yellowness of the nails. If this is not done, then the achieved effect may refuse to be short-lived.
Why are fingernails yellow
In almost all cases, an unhealthy yellow nail color is the first sign that certain negative deviations have begun in the body. The most common causes of this problem are:
- Lack of valuable minerals and vitamins in the body. You need to completely revise your daily diet. Most likely, yellow is a sign of calcium deficiency.
- Abuse of colored varnishes without the use of a base protective coating. It is worth remembering that it is the transparent coating that will act as protection of the nail plate from the negative effects of saturated coloring pigments.
- Various fungal diseases. Yellowness may indicate a fungal infection of the nail plate, therefore, before trying to disguise the defect, it is advisable to visit a doctor. In addition to the yellowness of the nails, signs of the presence of fungal diseases are itching and peeling of the skin on the fingers.
- The presence of chronic diseases. In this case, you will need to undergo a complete medical examination.
- Smoking is not only harmful to overall health, but also leads to yellowing of the nail plate. In this case, it will be quite difficult to whiten your nails, and you simply cannot do without the help of professional methods.
Professional nail whitening techniques
Most modern beauty salons offer their clients special nail care services, including a whitening procedure. Some of them can be easily used independently at home:
- Whitening varnish helps not only to remove yellowness, but also to mask minor imperfections. In addition, it has an effective strengthening and healing effect. You need to use bleaching varnish for at least 1, 5 weeks every day.
- Bath powders. These products are usually sold in disposable sachets. It is very easy to make therapeutic baths - the contents of the sachet are simply poured into (hot) water and dissolve. The handles are lowered there for about 10 minutes. Then you need to clean your feet with a special brush. It is necessary to carry out such a whitening procedure regularly until the desired effect is achieved.
- Whitening base for nails helps to prevent yellowing, eliminates all irregularities. If a girl often paints her nails, it is necessary to regularly use this whitening agent.
- Whitening masks. The product is applied to the nail plate with a fairly thick layer, left for a while, and then washed off with warm water. Thanks to the regular use of such masks, you can not only lighten, but also heal your nails.
- Nail whitening pencil makes it possible to brighten only the tip of the nail. This remedy is very often used for French manicure. It is white and should only be applied to the inner area of the nail plate.
Whitening nails at home
Today, there are quite a number of different home nail whitening techniques. Each girl will be able to choose a more suitable way for herself.
Whitening nails with toothpaste
This is one of the most effective ways. Instead of a simple toothpaste, you can also use tablets designed for dentures. You can buy them at any pharmacy.
When using toothpaste, you need to make a special bath - hot water is poured into the container, paste (about 4 cm) and baking soda (1 tablespoon) are added. If the choice was made in favor of tablets for dentures, then one tablet is sufficient. Place your fingertips in the bath and leave for 10 minutes. This procedure can be performed no more than 2 times a month.
It is worth remembering that if this method is used, whitening will occur gradually, and the desired result can be obtained only with the regular use of such baths.
Whitening nails with lemon
It is necessary to apply lemon juice to the entire nail plate and cuticle. You can take half a lemon and immerse your fingers in the pulp for a few minutes.
The duration of one procedure can be from 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the complexity of the problem. You need to whiten marigolds with lemon for one month, three times a week.
Essential oils
There are several methods for using essential oils to whiten the nail plate:
- Lemon juice, cedar oil and ylang-ylang oil are taken in two drops. All components are mixed, and the resulting mixture is applied to the nails. After 10 minutes, you need to wash the handles with warm water.
- Take jojoba oil (0.5 tsp), juice of half a lemon, ylang-ylang oil (5 drops). All components are mixed, and the resulting mixture is applied not to the nail plate using a cotton pad. If this procedure is carried out three times a day, several times a week, you can soon get the desired result.
Whitening nails with peroxide
You only need to use 3% hydrogen peroxide. The following recipes are most effective:
- You need to mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 2 to 1. Everything is mixed well, and the resulting gruel is applied to the nail plate. After 3 minutes, you need to wash your hands with warm water and grease with any nutritious oil. This whitening procedure is recommended to be carried out no more than 5 times a month, so as not to spoil the nail plate.
- In a 2 to 1 ratio, glycerin and hydrogen peroxide are mixed. The finished mixture is applied to the nail plate and left for 2 minutes, then washed off with warm water. This procedure must be performed for exactly 3 days.
Bath for whitening nails
To prepare a bath with herbal decoction, you need to take a glass of water and brew a tablespoon of chamomile in it. The slightly cooled broth must be filtered. The tips of the fingers are dipped in a warm broth for 15 minutes.
This procedure must be performed exactly 3 weeks, three times a week. Such a bath will help not only whiten the nail plate, but also significantly improve the condition of the skin of the hands.
Prevention of yellowing of nails
Before applying colored varnish, it is imperative to use a base base, which will act as a protective barrier against the coloring pigment. It is recommended to use only high-quality bases and varnishes, giving up cheap products. Marigolds need to be given the opportunity to rest and recover. Therefore, it is worth not using varnish for several days a week. By adhering to this advice, it will be possible to preserve the natural whiteness of the nail plate.
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