What can be done for brittle nails??

First of all it it a myth that eating jelly or gelatine helps - it doesn't, that is just an old wives tale!! Here's what you can do to strengthen brittle nails. 1.Moisturise them well, Petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) or a thick, water-washable cream acts as an emollient; it holds in moisture around and under your nails. 2.If they are bad wear cotton gloves to bed and put a thick layer of petroleum jelly on your hands when getting ready for bed, then wear cotton gloves overnight. This is especially helpful in winter, when hands and nails dry out quickly. 3.Soak them in half a cup of warm olive oil15 to 30 minutes. 4.Hydrate with diluted bath-oil capsules for 5 minutes a day. 5. Beware of nail polish remover. Frequent manicures can dry the nails, because polish removers that contain acetone are drying.

I used to have a brittle nails, actually until now but with proper care I have avoided it from breaking. I tried to avoid activities than can cause my nails become brittle. Everytime I wash the dishes and clothes, I found my nails so weak; So I avoided it. Manicure and pedicure destroys my nails. Rubbing your nail with a fresh garlic can make your nail healthy and hard, that's what some people said. I did follow it. It works.

tangeryne I know you are not going to like this but keep them shorter as I know when mine grow longer they will break and tear in the middle too. very painful. I am told that being sure you get enough calcium will help and also take a multivitamin daily as brittle nails mean we are a bit deficient in some vitally needed elements. take a little more calcium and that might make them stronger too.

You need to eat more oily foods that give moisture to hair, nails, and bones, also you need more gelatin, which is found in Jello (tada). It is a vital ingredient in the growth of healthy hair and nails. Or you can just go for omega3 pills. But make sure to get more gelatin in your diet too. I've heard its good to soak your nails in jello too, but I am not sure about that one. You can also apply finger nail polish to help protect your nails. And a filipino trick is to rub garlic on your nails.

I haven't tried it yet but I am hearing this long before... They said, it would help to harden nails if you pinch on fresh garlic... I have no idea what with it that hardens the nail... And I really don't know if this is effective or not cause I honestly don't let my nails grow long...

Hi Tangeryne, Use gloves while washing dishes... apply nail solutions.. eat something rich in vitamin B7- egg-yolk,kidney,liver,cauliflower,peas... trim your nails... Have a nice day/night....