The way our hands and nails look is a strong factor that influences the way we are perceived socially. A well done manicure is generally considered a sign of good health as well as a positive self image. While acrylic nails is an easy fix to have perfect looking nails, the natural look is generally more appreciated. What's more by choosing to emphasize the natural beauty of your nails instead of turning to artificial nails we minimize the risk of infections that would occur due to the fact that our nails are not able to breath naturally. Moreover, our nails can offer us important clues when it comes to our overall health sometimes being a symptom of serious conditions that would have not been noticed otherwise.

In order to understand how we can stimulate nail growth naturally it's important to take a closer look at the physiology of the nail. As we all know, our nails are made from a protein called keratin, which is responsible for the strength of the nail. However, our nail strength is also determined genetically. But ultimately the strength of our nails is determined by our lifestyle as well as our habits and daily routines. Here are the factors that positively influence nail growth: