Is there a way to make your nails grow faster?

Question

im getting nail extensions in about 3 weeks for a party. i have been told i need them as long as possible for the extensions to stay on. is there a way to speed up nail growth?

Answer 1

Lots of calcium in your diet, milk, cheese etc.

Don't abuse your nails. To prevent nail damage, don't use your fingernails as tools to pick, poke or pry things.

Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia). Because your nails grow slowly, an injured nail retains signs of an injury for several months.

Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals.

Perform routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean under the nails regularly. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers and an emery board to smooth nail edges. Never pull off hangnails — doing so almost always results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.

Moisturize your nails frequently. Nails need moisture just like your skin does. Rub lotion into your nails when moisturizing your hands. Be sure to apply a moisturizer each time you wash your hands.

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/WO/000...

You can also use a nail strengthener polish, which often also helps to stop biting nails.

Coconut Oil is also fantastic for healthy nails.

Here are some meals for healthy nails.

An egg salad sandwich that has lots of spinach in place of lettuce and just a little salad dressing.

A veggie salad complete with dressing that contains lots of chopped garlic.

A wholesome cereal (not the sugary stuff, sorry) along with two slices of whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter. Did you know that there are peanut butters on the market with no added sugar or salt!

An omelette with cheese and tomatoes.

Grilled chicken on a whole wheat bun.

http://beauty.about.com/cs/nails/qt/nail...

Hope that helps. x

Answer 2

nail supplements?? try holland and barrets.

Answer 3

Ok really weird. but i heard when u eat shrimp eat the shells too

Answer 4

Blood flow to your fingers does help stimulate the growth; nails grow quicker on males, and on people in their teens.  Nails also grow quicker during the summer, and if you using your fingers and keep them constantly moving, they do grow faster.  The average growth is about. 0.1 milimeters a day.

Ultimately, it all boils down to blood flow.  There is no real supplement that will honestly grow nails faster, but there are things (such as gelatin) that will strengthen your nails.

Answer 5

Yes, I bought something for this too.

Go to your local Wal-Mart deparment.

In the beauty section, there is a brand by Sally's.

You paint it on your nails and they make your nails harder and stronger and they have supplements for nail growth.