Bee beautifully groomed nails We have a picture in our heads where the edges are bright white, the cuticles are hangnail-free, and the nail bed is a fresh pink. But what if your nails suddenly turn yellow? Where does this come from? And more importantly: how do you get rid of it as quickly as possible?
This is how you get yellow nails
There are several reasons why your nails can turn yellow. One of the reasons is that you smoke. Nicotine and tar come into contact with your nails and cause discoloration. People with impaired lung function are also at higher risk of yellow nails, although the exact cause is not clear. Are you not a smoker? Then read about the other causes of yellow nails.
By nail polish
If you do not smoke, your nails are more likely to turn yellow due to the color pigment in the nail polish you use. When the chemicals in the polish come into contact with the body's natural keratin, a reaction can occur – it can start to oxidize. This happens more often with dark colors than with light colors. A nail polish remover containing acetone can exacerbate this process, so it is best to stay away from it. It is better to use an acetone-free nail polish remover, such as the Caring Nail Polish Remover with lanolin, which prevents drying out and gives your nails a beautiful shine.
Due to an illness
Another cause of yellow nails can be a thyroid disorder, a fungus, or another disease. The color of your nails says a lot about your health. Do you regularly suffer from yellow nails without smoking or using nail polish? Then contact your GP.
Prevent yellow nails
If you have yellow nails, you want to make them white again as soon as possible. Our products can help with this. For example, you can use a base coat. In this way, the color pigments can not to soak into your nails from the nail polish you apply over it. A base coat essentially lays a transparent layer over your nails, thereby sealing the nail plates. By using a base coat, your nail polish adheres better and lasts longer. A win-win situation, in other words. Herome Ridge Filling Base Coat fills in imperfections in your nail plate, such as ridges and dents. This makes the nail smoother, keeping the surface even. The result: healthy and fresh-looking nails. It can also help to stop smoking if you do this daily!
Camouflaging yellow nails
Sometimes you don't have time for a hassle; you just want the problem solved instantly. That is possible with the Herome Super Shine. Often, only the top part of your nail is discolored yellow: the Super Shine is a polishing file that removes dead skin cells and yellow discoloration from the nail plate. You simply file away the yellowed particles with it and immediately ensure a shiny nail plate. However, you shouldn't use this trick too often, otherwise you will thin out your nails. Another option is to use the Natural Nail Whitener. to go over it. This clear polish accentuates the natural pink color of the nail and also makes the nail edges appear whiter. That's all!
