Donate SIGN UP

my own nails

Avatar Image
Connemmara | 09:19 Tue 02nd Aug 2011 | Health & Fitness
12 Answers
my own hand nails are in a pitiful state in that they are weak and never grow - they split down the middle and can be sore. I drink milk - is there any thing I can buy to strengthen them - this has been going on for about 2 years. You may guess I have never cut them with scissors my whole life - they just fall off. I know calcium is the answer but need something stronger at the moment.
Gravatar

Answers

1 to 12 of 12rss feed

Best Answer

No best answer has yet been selected by Connemmara. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.

For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
Conne,
are you a skin biter? Do you have a habit of chewing at the base of your nail?
Question Author
should have mentioned that too - never bit my nails in my life either
Oh strange! I wondered why you got the splitting down the middle of the nail which can point to long term damage at the base of the nail. Do you have thyroid problems?
tbh i think it might have something to do with your drinking and malnutrition
Question Author
have not been drinking for about 4 months now and nails are still the same - it is probably my diet indeed. but i do need a supplement
I don't know about the drinking but diet certainly plays a massive part in healthy nails.
If you have a healthy diet and have no underlying health problems then nails should be ok. Nails, like hair indicate different health problems, so if you haven't checked them out for that, may I suggest you see your doctor. Calcium tablets could help you but I would first try to find out the cause unless you know you are really low in calcium.
if you've been abusing alcohol for a long time, 4 months isn't long for tyour body to recover
Collagen tablets have worked for me. I don't know how old you are but ageing has a lot to do with it. My nails were a mess and now they're strong and no splitting. Takes a few weeks before you see the difference. Good for your hair as well.
QVC sell cracking nail repair stuff! Its expensive buy my friend had BEAUTIFUL nails using it and rock solid x
Yes tink but repairing them doesn't stop the same thing happening again. Connemmara needs to get it sorted from the inside not the outside if you see what I mean.
you just described me perfectly! I used to be the exact same and someone recommended a product from Avon, its for cuticles but rub it into your cuticles and nails three time a day and it really works, i promise.

http://reviews.avonsh...x-reviews/reviews.htm

1 to 12 of 12rss feed

Do you know the answer?

my own nails

Answer Question >>