I love nail art 'cuz its just such an amazing way to let out your individuality. But all those pigments can really damage your nails,making them yellow. Don't worry if your fingernails
are turning yellow. Its not that uncommon,but its definitely un-fashionable!
Try these home remedies to have your fingernails looking white and healthy again!
Denture Tablets(or Powder)
Denture tablets can whiten and brighten yellow fingernails. Simply follow instructions for dissolving denture tablets in water, and soak your nails for several minutes. Repeat the process until your nails are lighter and brighter in color.
You get these in a powder form too in some pharmacies.
Real Lemon Juice
Lemons are good for more than making lemonade . Real lemon juice can help whiten yellow nails. Slice open a fresh lemon, and squeeze the juice into a shallow bowl, or use reconstituted lemon juice. Soak your nails in the lemon juice for several minutes, and repeat this treatment as often as necessary. Wash and rinse your hands after treating, and apply lotion to replenish valuable moisture.
Lemon Essential Oil
If you want to moisturize your nails and cuticles while whitening yellow fingernails, try lemon essential oil. Simply pour your favorite lemon essential oil into a shallow bowl, and soak your fingertips for several minutes. Repeat this process whenever you need to whiten, brighten, and condition your nails.
Light Buffing
Fingernails can be lightly buffed to remove light discoloration, but care should be taken when buffing. Besides removing discoloration, buffing encourages nail growth by increasing circulation. Buff in one direction, and use quality buffing materials. Too much buffing or incorrect buffing can actually weaken nails, and if nails end up breaking it won't matter what color they are.
Whitening Pencils
If you're unaware of whitening pencils, check the fingernail product section of your local discount store or pharmacy. There you'll find pencils for whitening the tips of fingernails. Whitening pencils are inexpensive, easy to use, and they're a quick and simple way to whiten yellow fingernails.
Base Polish
Nail polish is the most common culprit when fingernails turn yellow. Before polishing your nails in the future, consider using a clear base polish that will add a layer of protection between fingernails and colored polish. Your fingernails will be healthier, thicker, and they will be less likely to turn an undesirable shade of yellow.
Source:
http://voices.yahoo.com/home-remedies-whitening-yellow-fingernails-55136.html?cat=7
