My nails break so easily! Any recommendations?
I’ve tried everything and the only thing that stops my nails from breaking is professionally applied gel nails. I go every two weeks and get a pink and white gel fill. I have a nice natural looking nail with a white tip painted on–somewhat like a French manicure. It’s the only thing that has ever worked for me. And even so, sometimes, I will break one of the gel nails and have to go in early to have that nail repaired. But it is so worth it. I will never, never go back to natural nails. Just make sure you go to a good salon and go regularly. You want someone who knows how to do these nails well. You don’t want any fungal infections. That’s one reason why I go for the pink and white fill and not nail polish. I can see what’s going on with the nail. I stopped going to one salon after she removed the nail polish and one of my nails was brown (a sign of infection). And she admitted that it was her fault because she took short cuts the last time. Well, I never went back to her. I’ve been g
There are a few tips you can follow to keep your nails healthy and strong and to prevent breakage.
- File your nails in one direction. Filing nails back and forth can weaken them.
- Don’t pick at your nails or peel off nail polish. Use acetone-free nail polish remover.
- Protect your hands by wearing gloves when it’s cold outside, and gloves when you’re washing dishes, gardening or cleaning.
- Nails need moisture as much as your skin does. Use a hand moisturizer at least twice a day, being careful to rub the lotion into your fingernails.
- Get plenty of protein, calcium, Vitamin E and other essential vitamins in your diet. This will help your hair and nails grow stronger and faster.
