Everyone loves long, perfectly-manicured nails and enjoys experimenting with different kinds of nail arts.
However, if you struggle with weak or brittle nails that break easily and take ages to grow, indulging in nail art is probably only a dream for you.
Luckily, you can improve the health of your nails to help them grow long and strong by regularly using the right nail care products, like cuticle oils.
The best part is that you don’t have to buy any expensive products. Instead, you can make your cuticle oil for nail growth at home.
Scroll down to take a look at some excellent DIY cuticle oils for nail growth.
How To Prepare The Bottle
Before you can start preparing cuticle oil, make sure you have the right container to store it.
Most people prefer using empty bottles of nail paint as the brush makes it easy to apply the oil on the nails.
Use liquid nail polish remover to prepare the bottle. Once the bottle is empty, simply pour some liquid nail polish remover or varnish inside the bottle.
It will dissolve the remaining nail paint. Now, wash the bottle with clean water. Make sure it is completely dry from the inside before adding your DIY cuticle oil.
1. All-Natural Cuticle Serum
This cuticle serum is a blend of some of the most powerful oils. It strengthens the nails on the molecular level to help them grow.
The combination of oils used in this cuticle serum makes it a powerful antioxidant.
This helps it strengthen your nail, which allows them to grow long and beautiful in just a few days.
Here’s how you can make this DIY essential oil cuticle serum:
Ingredients
- 4 Oz Coconut Oil
- 4 Oz Olive Oil
- 2 Oz Almond Oil
- Few drops of Vitamin E Oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
How To Prepare All-Natural Cuticle Serum
Preparing this cuticle serum will take only a few minutes. All you have to do is mix the essential oils in a bowl.
If the coconut oil is in a solid state, use a stirrer to mix it until it dissolves and mixes with the rest of the concoction.
Finally, add in lemon juice and stir some more.
If you want, you can also add a few drops of your favorite perfume to give your serum an appealing fragrance.
Once all the ingredients are mixed properly, it’s time to shift it into the bottle that you have prepared. It is advisable to use a funnel to avoid spillage.
2. Essential Oil Blend For Nighttime
This cuticle oil is the perfect option for your nighttime nail care regime.
It moisturizes the cuticles overnight so that you wake up with soft cuticles every morning. Different essential oils have different benefits.
When combined together, they make this powerful serum that shows visible results in just a few weeks. Plus, it smells great!
Here’s how you can make this DIY essential oil blend:
Ingredients
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Grapefruit Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Vitamin E Oil
- Olive Oil or Argan Oil
How To Prepare Essential Oil Blend For Nighttime
Take a clean, dry bowl and mix around 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil, 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil, and 15 drops of lavender essential oil.
Use a stirrer to mix these. Next, add a few drops of Vitamin E oil (1ml) before shifting the concoction to the bottle.
Fill the rest of the bottle using a carrier oil of your choice. It is advisable to use either Olive oil or Argan oil for the best results.
Put on the cap and shake the bottle to mix all the ingredients. Your DIY cuticle oil for nail growth is ready!
3. DIY Lavender Cuticle Oil
If you are a fan of lavender, this cuticle oil is the perfect option for you. It offers the goodness of carrier oils along with the benefits of essential oils.
As a result, it not only keeps the cuticles moisturized but it also keeps the early signs of aging from appearing on your hands.
You can use it several times a day to keep your hands and cuticles soft and healthy.
Here’s how you can make this DIY lavender cuticle oil:
Ingredients
- Fractioned coconut oil
- Vitamin E Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Grapefruit Essential Oil
How To Prepare DIY Lavender Cuticle Oil
Mix a half teaspoon of fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and sweet almond oil each.
Next, add a few drops of Lavender essential oil, Eucalyptus essential oil, and Grapefruit essential oil.
You can either pour the ingredients directly in a cleaned empty nail polish bottle or mix them in a bowl and then shift into the bottle.
If you mix them in a bowl, use a stirrer to mix the ingredients properly.
On the other hand, if you are preparing your DIY cuticle oil directly in the bottle, make sure you place the cap and shake the bottle at the end to mix the oils.
4. Restorative Cuticle Oil For Damaged Nails
Ideal for everyday use, this cuticle oil will leave your hands and cuticles soft and smooth.
Myrrh oil is the star ingredient of this magical blend as it is antifungal, antibacterial, and soothing to the skin.
This restorative cuticle oil for damaged nails is your chance to get creative.
Here’s how you can make this DIY restorative cuticle oil for damaged nails:
Ingredients
- Myrrh Oil
- Carrier oil of your choice
- Essential oils of your choice
How To Prepare DIY Restorative Cuticle Oil For Damaged Nails
Fill the bottle almost to the top with a carrier oil of your choice. Olive oil, Coconut oil, Argan oil, Jojoba oil, and Avocado oil are good options.
Next, add a few drops of any essential oils of your choice. Finally, add a few drops of Myrrh oil.
Replace the cap and shake the bottle to mix the ingredients. Use it daily for the best results.
Now that you know how to prepare these four amazing DIY cuticle oils for nail growth, nothing’s stopping you from trying all those nail art trends!
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