Nail hardener is a cosmetic for those ladies whose nails are soft and brittle, broken or split. The hardener helps restore the desired hardness to the nails and makes them look nice and he althy. In drugstores, we have a choice of many brands and types of nail hardeners, and some of them not only improve the appearance of the nail, but also its condition, because they also contain nutrients. Find out which nail hardener to choose and how to use it.

Nail hardeneris a must-have product for ladies struggling with brittle, brittle, too soft and splitting nails. Of course, if we notice that the condition of our nails has deteriorated, the first thing to do is to look for the cause of this state of affairs. The condition of the nails is often a manifestation of various disorders that appear in the body. For example, if you are deficient in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, B vitamins, or minerals such as zinc, calcium, silicon or magnesium, your nails may split or split. The same can happen with more serious problems, such as hormonal disorders, cardiovascular disorders or gout. But your nails split and break even when you do your manicure too brutally, especially when you saw their edge hard, with a metal file in addition. To come to the rescue of your nails, use the hardener.

How to use nail hardener?

Nail hardeners fulfill several functions. Sometimes we wonder if the hardener is painted on the nails and then the varnish is applied, or vice versa. It turns out that… it is possible to do both. It depends on the hardener. There are those that can slightly dull the gloss of the varnish and therefore it is better to apply them directly to the nails. We also have typical top coats on the market, which in turn are used for application on varnish. Generally, nail hardeners can be used as a base or finish for a manicure, there are also preparations that are suitable for both, and then we use them to paint the nails twice - before applying the nail polish and after. The hardener can protect the nail plate against the harmful effects of varnish. It separates it from it and additionally nourishes - some nail hardeners containvitamins and nutrients that protect the plate. For this reason, you can also paint nails with the hardener itself. Then they will become smooth, shiny and, above all, strengthened - they will not break or split, increase their resistance to any mechanical damage. The hardener also smoothes the surface of the nails and fills in furrows.

Worth knowing

Ladies have problems with their nails much more often than men. This is probably because they are statistically more likely to do household chores and wet their hands in strong detergents for cleaning, washing and dishwashing. They also apply varnish to the nails, usually without securing them with conditioner beforehand, and then wash them off with acetone, which is also not indifferent to the nail plate.

How to choose a nail hardener?

The choice of a nail hardener depends primarily on its functions - because many cosmetics, apart from the basic task of hardening the nail, also have an additional effect. Below is a list of the most popular hardeners with their functions:

  • Top Coat No Chips Ahead by Essie- varnish for use on painted nails, additionally enriched with UV filter. It prevents chipping and strengthens nails, as well as gives a beautiful shine that does not tarnish with time. Price approx: PLN 30
  • Seche Vite hardener- use a brush to drop a drop of the product on the painted nails (still wet!), Which dry very quickly, and the nail polish lasts 10 days while maintaining a beautiful shine. In addition, the nails are strengthened, hardened, do not break and the varnish does not chip off. Unfortunately, it's hard to call this nutritional product - it has such an intense smell that it is difficult to endure in the room where it is applied. For this reason, it is not recommended for pregnant women. Price: PLN 7.
  • Max Factor Glossfinity- also a top coat, i.e. a varnish for finishing a manicure. Thanks to the "high-gloss" technology, it provides a high gloss that lasts for many days. Price: PLN 16
  • Lovely by Wibo- nail hardener enriched with proteins, incl. keratin, accelerating nail regeneration. Perfect for weak and splitting nails. Applied directly to the nail plate, it cares for and strengthens it, creating a silicone coating, smoothes, evens out and gives it shine, and when applied to the nail polish, it extends its durability. Price: PLN 7
  • Liquid glass by Eveline- to be applied directly to the nail plate or to a dry varnish. The manufacturer ensures that the unique hardener formula, based on the Super-gloss hardening complexcomplex, penetrates the color varnish and creates a layer resistant to chipping on the nail plate. In addition, it makes the nails much stronger, does not split and do not turn yellow. A perfect manicure lasts up to 10 days. Price: PLN 12
  • Top Coat Abricot Sets & Speed-Dries Nail Enamel by Dior- accelerates drying, not only protects the varnish, but also strengthens the nail plate. One of the most expensive on the market. Price: PLN 90
Worth knowing

To obtain a he althy look of nails, first of all, you need to take care of a proper diet, rich in minerals, especially silicon and calcium, as well as vitamins and essential fatty acids (EFA). In short, you just need to eat he althy, eat a lot of vegetables, nuts, groats, vegetable oils and fish. This diet includes everything you need to keep your nails firm, smooth and shiny. It is also worth remembering to rub a moisturizing cream with vitamins and UV filter into your hands and nails several times a day, and in winter you must wear gloves. We shouldn't forget about gloves while washing and washing!

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