Yellowed nails due to gel polish: how to restore them and why this happens
Many complain that after the salon procedure, the nails exfoliate, break, fade and change color. We figured out how to fix it!
Manicurists now and then have to restore the nails of clients “killed" by unscrupulous professionals. It would seem that over the past twenty years, beauty industry workers should have learned quickly and without harm to make the most immodest design and build-up of any complexity. However, until now, not everyone knows how to choose the right products, as well as how to apply and remove them correctly. Because of this, the girls are forced to treat their nails for many months, running from one master to another. Often, the nail plate suffers due to the individual characteristics of the body: allergies, hyperhidrosis, hormonal disorders, pregnancy, menopause. If you know for sure that you are completely healthy, then it’s time to take a closer look at the composition of your varnish. Nails often turn yellow after using cheap products,
Formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, camphor oil – all these substances can even poison our liver. No wonder that after them the shade of the nails can change from a healthy pinkish to yellow. This side effect appears after prolonged use of the coating. In addition, many people forget to degrease their nails and neglect the use of a base coat that protects the plate. As a result, saturated color gel polish pigments penetrate deep into the nail and spoil both its structure and appearance. And in case of violation of the technique or due to the use of a non-sterile tool during work, the master can injure the nail plate, as well as provoke its burn. This often causes the detachment of the nail itself. By the way, taking certain drugs for a long time, as well as exposure to sunscreens in combination with tanning in a solarium can also change the light color of acrylic or gel polish. How to determine the true cause of yellowing nails? To make an accurate diagnosis, of course, it is better to undergo several examinations at once: – Pass an examination by a dermatologist with a study of the nail plates under a microscope; – take a blood test for glucose levels; – take a venous blood test for liver tests; – take an x-ray of the lungs, since tuberculosis, pneumonia or a tumor lesion can also stain the nail plates yellow. It is possible that the reason for the change in the color of the plate lies in the fungal infection. In such cases, you will have to contact a dermatologist who will prescribe special antifungal ointments.
What body problems are your nails talking about: 5 symptoms of ill healthHow to restore the natural color of nails? First, change your manicurist. And it’s better to forget about gel polish for a while, cut your nails as short as possible and take care of their health: for example, go to a salon and make chocolate hand wraps there. Melted chocolate is applied to the nails and skin of the hands for about 30 minutes. It is known that cocoa butter perfectly nourishes the skin and restores damaged nail plates. And how nice it smells! Try your hand at making a natural nail scrub using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide with 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda. Then, using a soft toothbrush, rub the consistency into the damaged plate for 2-3 minutes, and then rinse with water. After applying this product, use a moisturizer, as peroxide can seriously dry out the skin. Regular baths with sea salt, lemon juice, soda, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar also perfectly restore “killed” nails. It is worth remembering that returning the nails to their previous appearance is not so simple. It usually takes at least 2-3 months to recover.