weak nails... HELP!!?

use gellatine and soak in it for 5-10 minutes daily

I would suggest you talk to your doctor and see if you have a nail infection. I did and it caused my nails to split. I had to take meds for a while and wait for my nails to grow out (3 months). Now they look pretty good. I don't know about using the lemon juice since it is acidic and may not be good for regular use but the oil is a good idea to rub in your cuticles. It keeps them soft.

I believe that I have pretty strong nails that grow at a fast rate..something that I am proud of..back in 1996 I went to my high school prom and decided to get fake nails (why is beyond me) all it did when I took it off was make my nails weak and everytime that it would grow it would then break..so what I did for about a month or so was use clear nail polish..and my nails have been back to its normal state ever since that incident.

polish your nails ONLY with clear nail polish every week for about two months..eventually it will get back strong.

Sally Hanson makes a specific clear top coat for weak and flakey nails and it works really well. Continue to take care of your hands and make sure that you moisturize. Drink milk or eath dary products and don't tap your nails on hard surfaces.

Anatomy of a healthy fingernail

Your nails are composed of laminated layers of a protein called keratin, which is also found in your hair and skin. Each nail comprises several parts, including:

* Nail plate. The nail plate is the part of your nail that's most visible — the hard portion you see when you look at your fingernail.

* Nail folds. This is skin that frames each of your nail plates on three sides.

* Nail bed. Your nail bed is the skin beneath the nail plate. Cells at the base of your nail bed produce the fingernail or toenail plate.

* Cuticle. Your cuticle is the tissue that overlaps your nail plate at the base of your nail. It protects the new keratin cells that slowly emerge from the nail bed.

* Lunula. The lunula is the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of your nail underneath the plate.

Your nails grow from the area under your cuticle (matrix). As new cells grow, older cells become hard and compacted and are eventually pushed out toward your fingertips. Nails grow about 0.1 millimeter a day, which means that it takes a fingernail about four to six months to fully regenerate. Healthy nails are smooth, without ridges or grooves. They're uniform in color and consistency and free of spots or discoloration.

Common nail conditions: Reading the signs

Your fingernails hold clues to your health. Learn to recognize the signs that might indicate a health issue. Some nail conditions are harmless. These include vertical ridges, which may become more pronounced as you age, and white lines or spots. Spots usually result from injury to the nail plate or nail bed. In time the white spots will grow out.

Other nail conditions can indicate disease. For example, yellow or green discoloration in your nails may result from a respiratory condition, such as chronic bronchitis, or from swelling of your hands (lymphedema). Indentations that run across your nails, called Beau's lines, appear when growth at the area under your cuticle is interrupted. This might occur because of an injury or severe illness, such as a heart attack.

If you have a nail problem that persists or is associated with other signs and symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor to get it checked out. The doctor's visit typically includes an examination of your nails along with other observations and tests to make a diagnosis.

Caring for your nails

No nail care product alone can give you healthy nails. But following these simple guidelines can help you keep your nails looking their best:

* Don't abuse your nails. To prevent nail damage, don't use your fingernails as tools to pick, poke or pry things.

* Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia). Because your nails grow slowly, an injured nail retains signs of an injury for several months.

* Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals.

* Perform routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean under the nails regularly. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers and an emery board to smooth nail edges. Never pull off hangnails — doing so almost always results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.

* Moisturize your nails frequently. Nails need moisture just like your skin does. Rub lotion into your nails when moisturizing your hands. Be sure to apply a moisturizer each time you wash your hands.

outside treatments are good too, but you might need some good treatments on the inside as well... take inventory of your diet, and add some gelatin to your daily intake... eating jello helps my nails grow stronger... I have the same problems that you described. When I am eating jello, it really helps! There are many other vitamins and minerals that might be helpful to you as well...

OPI has a product called Nail Envy it works GREAT!!!!! You Get it in prof. salons. Follow the dierections on the back.

hard as nails clear top coat does the trick mades them look pretty and strong

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