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Brittle nails

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Prema12 · 15/08/2024 11:05

Hi all.
I've always had very brittle nails but weirdly every so often they'll get nice for a short time and it's just when I start to admire them and think they're fixed that they then revert to being brittle again.
Anyone have the same issue? I know some nutrient deficiency is an obvious answer but my skin and hair are fine, and my nails have even been like that when my nutrition was perfect.

I paint my nails but I've never tried anything like shellac etc or any salon nails because although I think they can strengthen them they are supposed to get worse in the long term, is that true?

Can anyone recommend anything? Not Sally Hansen because I tried that years ago and my nails did not like it at all and it somehow made my nails break off even further down, can nails be allergic to stuff? 😂

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/08/2024 11:08

Do you use a nail oil
My DD likes the Nails Inc one

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/08/2024 11:10

Don’t forget your hands are in water,soap and hand gel constantly. Dries them out

Prema12 · 15/08/2024 11:52

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/08/2024 11:08

Do you use a nail oil
My DD likes the Nails Inc one

No actually and I meant to ask about one in my OP.
I do sometimes rub residual body or face oil into them but I've never tried one that's specifically for nails. I'll look that one up thank you

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