If your ridges are the harmless vertical type, you can dramatically improve their appearance and health with simple, focused habits:
Moisturize Like It’s Your Job: Hydration is everything. Apply a nourishing hand cream and pure cuticle oil (Jojoba, Vitamin E, or Shea Butter are excellent) directly to the nail bed and cuticle multiple times a day.
Protect Your Hands: Treat your nails like delicate instruments. Wear gloves during all cleaning, dishwashing, gardening, and heavy tasks to reduce dryness and prevent physical trauma.
Mindful Buffing: Gentle buffing can temporarily smooth ridges, but be extremely careful. Over-buffing thins the nail plate, making it weaker and more prone to further damage. Buff gently and only occasionally.
Nutrition Matters: Support growth from the inside out. A diet rich in protein (for keratin), healthy fats (for moisture), leafy greens, and essential minerals is key to promoting strong, uniform nail growth.Continue reading…
