Properties of natural nails

Natural nails need various properties

Strength- this is the ability to resist breakage under stress

Hardness – this is the ability of a surface to resist scratching

Health natural nail plates need to be hard but not brittle, as this is when they can crack.

Natural nails also need to be flexible. This means they have the ability to bend and absorb impact when knocked. healthy nails are very flexible.

Various things can affect nails. health, age, illness, excessive water, detergents and can cause nails to become more brittle.

Natural nails that are too flexible can also break easily.

A good quality cuticle oil is essential to maintain healthy flexible nails and surrounding skin.

The molecules of the cuticle oil have to be the correct size to be absorbed.

Using a good quality cuticle oil daily, can help with the natural nail toughness which is a balance of strength and flexibility making them very durable.

You would learn about natural nails on our manicure course