Nails and hands, in general, are ones’ business card. They don’t really have to be shaped or colored in the latest fashion, but they need to be at least clean and trimmed. Getting a manicure won’t secure that, if you’re nails are not healthy. Women have to do a lot of house work and that provokes brittle nails which seems impossible to keep the nails, without breaking or splitting them.

Although you can find a lot of products, I’m going to share with you a few of my favorite at home remedies that work perfectly, without having to pay a lot of money.

7 Home Remedies for Brittle Nails

1. Almond oil:Take 1 teaspoon of almond oil and add some lemon juice to it, mix this well. Now, directly massage your hands with this mixture. You can also simply soak your hands into this mixture, for not more than 2 minutes. As almond oil contains antioxidants and nutrients, it nourishes your nails and prevents them from breaking.
2. Sea salt: One of the simple and most effective ways to heal brittle nails naturally is to soak you nails in a solution containing sea salt and water. You can also add lemon juice or wheat germ oil to a bowl of warm water. Soak your hands for around 15 minutes. Repeat this process two times in a day for a week for good results.
3. Coconut oil: As brittle nails are commonly caused due to lack of a proper moisturizer applied your nails, massaging your nails with slightly warm coconut oil, might do the trick for you. Ensure that you apply few drops on each nail and massage it gently for a minute. This also softens the cuticle, improves blood circulation to the nails and makes them stronger.
4. Tomato juice:Being rich in antioxidants and protein, tomato juice can heal brittle nails and strengthen texture. All you need to do is add 2 drops of rosemary oil to 2 tablespoons of tomato juice. Dip your nails in this solution for 10 minutes and wash your nails with water.
5. Apple cider vinegar:  Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 2-3 cups of warm water. Dab some cotton in this mixture and apply it on the nails. The presence of alpha-hydroxy acids and acetic acid in the vinegar moisturizes the nails and prevents breaking of the nails.
6. Olive oil: Take 2 teaspoons of olive oiland dip your fingers in the oil for around 10 minutes or massage your nails with this oil. Olive oil helps in the absorption of calcium and also improves bone mineralization and the process of calcification. This is an inexpensive home remedy to fortify brittle nails.
7. Lemon juice: All you need to do is squeeze the juice of half a lemon, dip a cotton ball and swipe your nails. Do this for every nail and wash your nails with warm water. This is because, lemon juice contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and prevents further worsening of the condition.