If your nails could talk, what would they say? Did you know your nails can reveal such conditions as stress, anxiety, nutritional deficiencies, infection and even disease. Here is a quick list to help you decipher what your nails are telling you, so you can listen and take action.
Yellowish: Most of the time, nails can appear yellow after wearing dark nail polish for too long without a proper base coat. Usually going bare will do the trick in removing the yellowish tinge. However, if the problem persists, you may have a fungal infection and should consult a doctor.
Peeling: When hands are routinely exposed to water or even cold, dry air, the top layers of your nails can start to shed and peel. Usually a hand lotion will do the trick. If the problem is chronic, you might consider adding vegetable oils into your diet such as olive oil, sesame oil or even peanut oil.
Ridges: Don’t sweat ridges. As you age, ridges will grow more prominent. However, in some cases they can signal extreme stress. Listen to your body and take care of it!
Bluish: Blueish nails mean you’re not getting enough oxygen. Consult a doctor to make sure it’s not a symptom of a serious condition.
In general, there is nothing better than a balanced diet and good self-care for nail health. If you feel there’s a void in your diet, you might consider supplements.