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Split Nails

  • 23-08-2012 7:11am
    #1
    fourcats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭


    Does anyone know of a 'cure' for nails which grow split vertically,what used to be just ridges now grow with an actual split. All I have been able to do so far is keep them as short as possible.There is a preparation to paint on them but no one has ever found that it works. Would welcome any suggestions thanks.:(


Comments

  • #2
    tatumkelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭tatumkelly


    Zinc deficiency causes weak and unhealthy nails.

    The following foods would be good to include in your diet... oysters, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate (YAY!!!), crab, peanuts... I'm sure there's lots more I can't think of.....

    I'd always look at your diet before taking a supplement, see where you can amend your diet to get more zinc... if you still find your nails in poor condition, then perhaps look at taking a zinc supplement.


  • #3
    fourcats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭fourcats


    Thank you for that advice, I had a feeling any improvement would have to come from within, just not sure what that might be, thought it might be calcium or protein both of which are not lacking in my diet but zinc may well be.
    Many thanks.


  • #4
    The Cool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭The Cool


    I had the same problem OP and I bought a strengthening nail polish from 17 - it can be used on its own or as a base coat and it has calcium in it. It really helped my nails, definitely give it a go.

    Food wise, eggs and dairy are good for nails.

    Also, if you file, make sure to file only in one direction as going over and back weakens the nail big time. And get a nail polish remover with no acetone.


  • #5
    fourcats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭fourcats


    Will try that. 17 shouldn't be too expensive either thanks.


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