Stronger nails in 6 steps
- 5 years ago
1. Keep them out of the water
When cleaning the dishes or even swimming, the water softens the nail and make it more breakable.
2. File them right
First start by clipping. Then file your nails using a fine-grit cushion, not metal. Always file in one direction, it's the key to healthy nails.
3. Take Biotin (vitamin B8 or B7) supplements
It's the only vitamin proven by scientists to strengthen nails and hair.
4. Five days on, five days off rule
Take a break from nail polish, gel or acrylic. Five days on, five days off. Your nails will thank you.
5. At-home nail treatments
Make your own nail treatment regularly. For yellow nails, mix lemon juice and baking soda. Rub on nails. For dry nails, dip the nails in olive oil.
6. Visit the dermatologist
If your nails are still brittle, visit your dermatologist. He'll find other products and solutions.
When cleaning the dishes or even swimming, the water softens the nail and make it more breakable.
2. File them right
First start by clipping. Then file your nails using a fine-grit cushion, not metal. Always file in one direction, it's the key to healthy nails.
3. Take Biotin (vitamin B8 or B7) supplements
It's the only vitamin proven by scientists to strengthen nails and hair.
4. Five days on, five days off rule
Take a break from nail polish, gel or acrylic. Five days on, five days off. Your nails will thank you.
5. At-home nail treatments
Make your own nail treatment regularly. For yellow nails, mix lemon juice and baking soda. Rub on nails. For dry nails, dip the nails in olive oil.
6. Visit the dermatologist
If your nails are still brittle, visit your dermatologist. He'll find other products and solutions.