How to Fix Weak Fingernails

Weak and brittle fingernails are a common nuisance many individuals experience. Keeping your nails in top shape, however, is not a complex process. By following a few simple steps and making some lifestyle changes, you can ensure your nails remain strong and healthy looking.

Things You'll Need

• Nail polish
• Non-acetone nail polish remover
• Sharp nail clippers
• Biotin supplement

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Instructions

• 1

  Don't bite your nails. If you have a habit of constantly biting your fingernails, you are compromising the strength of the nail. Biting also makes your nails more susceptible to bacterial and fungal infection.

• 2

  Regularly clean and trim nails. Keep nails dry and clean under them to avoid bacterial infection. If you are doing dishes, wear rubber gloves to limit exposure to water. Trim with a sharp pair of nail clippers.

• 3

  Apply a small amount of nail polish. A thin layer of nail polish can hep to keep nails moisturized. Remove and reapply the polish once every week. The polish can help reduce the chances of splitting.

• 4

  Avoid nail polish remover that contains acetone. The acetone in some nail polish remover can severely weaken nails.

• 5

  Take a supplement. Taking 2.5 milligrams of biotin daily can help increase the strength and thickness of your nails.