Splitting nails are an obstacle to
the perfect manicure. Thankfully, manicure is no longer only a woman thing.
Lately it has been gaining more and more acceptance and appreciation among the
masculine part of the population. And rightly so! Tended nails are a sign of
good health and hygiene habits.
Yet some nails tend to split and
break, no matter how invested you are in caring for them. There can be several
reasons behind that.
One of these reasons can be lack of
certain vitamins. Dehydration is another. The frequent
use of household chemicals dries the nails and also depletes their vitamin
resources. If you are going to keep your hands in water for any length of time,
it is advisable to use rubber gloves. Otherwise your nails will absorb too much
moisture and will eventually dry out, which will make them more breakable.
Do not trim splitting fingernails
with a metal file. Metal files are often too aggressive and filing in both
directions can worsen the condition of your nails.
- Avoid using nail polish remover more often than once a
week.
- Wear protective gloves when working with detergents or
other household cleansers.
- Wear gloves in cold weather, even if there is no snow
outside.
- Use ceramic or paper files for shaping your nails.
- Always file in a single direction.
- Supply your nails with the vitamins they need by eating
a vitamin-rich diet.
- Make sure your diet is also rich in calcium, protein
and iron, as well as other minerals.
- Care for your nails regularly. Keep them shorter for a while until they get strong enough to grow without breaking or splitting.
Follow these tips and you will soon
find your nails healthy and shiny again.
