A Few Tips for Growing Great Hair and Nails

Many women are very interested how to get healthier nails and grow their hair longer. Both our hair and nails contain a protein called keratin. Because of this common protein, both hair and nail growth are affected by many of the same factors. Though our genes dictate that our nails and hair grown at a certain rate, we can make sure that this growth is maximised by having the healthiest nails and hair possible.

What we eat can very greatly effect how our hair and nails grow. Those who study holistic health believe that a persons nails can show deficiencies in minerals or toxins that are in a persons system. Our nails should be consistent and not have too many ridges in them and also be strong and not flaky. Ridges are a symptom of poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency, or illness. To boost your hail and hair growth, you could consider taking a multivitamin that contains biotin and supplemending with fish oil pills.

The next thing you can consider is getting these vitamins to your nails and hair folicles more quickly. This is where some enjoyable alternative therapy can come in handy. Go get a massage, or better yet have a loved one give you a massage with a natural oil such as jojoba oil.  Massage increases blood flow in the body. Think about it this way, when you increase the blood flow you are moving the nutrients to those areas faster then they would move without massage. Ultimately by increasing the blood flow to the nailbed and scalp, you will be promoting stronger and healthier hair and nails.

Through daily exercise you can increase the blood flow to these areas. Exercise will also help to improve your overall health and ultimately help your nail and hair growth as well. By addressing your hair and nails from the inside you are much more likely to have nicer, healthier, and longer nails and hair on the outside.