Nutrition / tips for splitting nails

I take Biotin supplements and I noticed stronger, longer nails as well as hair.

Biotin supplements!!! GNC, walgreens, CVS all should carry the supplements pills. Great for skin, nails and hair!!!

You are most likely deficient in Biotin if you are having issues with weak nails (though there could be other causes as well). If that is the case, however, try making sure you are eating foods rich in Biotin.

Onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, almonds, carrots, walnuts, halibut, eggs, berries, and even more!

Edit: If you are going to resort to taking supplements at least do yourself a favor and take a liquid supplement (over tablets), though foods are going to be the ideal way to go...

I agree with these ladies here, biotin, fish oil, even vitamin D. But what really made the difference was a solid healthy diet.

(Nails will grow faster if you push the cuticles back with an orange stick after soaking them or while in the shower.)

My nails were terrible before I made all of these changes.

Good luck!

Biotion and msm work wonders for nails

I was a nail tech student (until my stupid school discontinued the program) and we were never taught of any specific food to improve nail condition. I do sometimes get splits at the nail bed, and often below it (ouch!). Anyway, the only recommendations that I learned were to moisturize: put cuticle oil (can be found at Sally's or Ulta) around the nail on the "cuticle" as often as possible and keep moisturizer on your hands. I lotion up after every hand-washing. Another option, if you're not opposed to it, is to get acrylic or gel overlays. That is basically the same stuff they make false nails with but they only put a layer on your real nail, like a protective layer.

A split does not have to mean a complete break though. Splits can be repaired; you can get kits for that purpose or you can just use a teabag. Youtube has loads of videos on nail repair; misschievous has a good one that shows the teabag use.

I have had long nails since I was in 2nd grade or so. One of my profile pics is of a manicure I did on myself.

Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus works amazingly well. Can find it at most drug stores.

I take Biotin supplements and I noticed stronger, longer nails as well as hair.

I would also recommend biotin.
Especially if you try a formula that has also zinc/magnesium/B type vitamins like B6 and B12.

This is probably the best answer I've seen on here as yet. I just googled for a product that has all that was suggested in the above post and found 1 called Alive by Nature's Way. I'm sure you can find this at one of your local pharmacies or health food markets. I've seen it at Whole Foods but can probably get it from Amazon, Vitamin Shoppe or GNC etc... I'm gonna try this one MYSELF! Thanks for the question the sugggestions of answers.

Hi, just another tip, which really works for me and my friends. My nails are strong naturally, but at times I feel that they need a bit of treatment. I slice lemon and put my nails in each slice and hold them there (eg. whilst watching a film). I just pat dry them and if I do it for 3 days they become shiny, strong and nice pale colour again.

Ah, you're in England!

Get down to Lush, and buy a tub of Lemony Flutter. Massage it into your nalis a couple of times a day (great on elbows and knees too). I keep a tub on my desk at work, it lasts for ages too!

Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus works amazingly well. Can find it at most drug stores.

i love that stuff! its expensive in the uk, but worth every penny as i can totally tell the difference when i dont use it regularly!

I swear by it It has made a huge difference. I actually have to cut my nails back because they grow too much lol!

Gelatin, lots and lots of sugar free gelatin. I started back on my diet the beginning of May. I started eating lots of sugar free gelatin every day to satisfy my desire for sweets and desserts. My nails no longer split and peel. They actually grow beyond an 1/8 of an inch without splitting in the quick. I started noticing the difference after about 2 months. They are fantastic now (as long as I don't jam them against something and break them). If you don't like prepared gelatin you can buy unflavored gelatin packs, mix it with cold water and drink it down.

1st Step ProWellness (look it up online) makes a hair and nail suppliment. I've found that with a pretty balanced diet I don't have an issue with my nails splitting anymore, However, that may have more to do with something that my food changes have incorporated into my diet on a regular basis too. I'd always heard that eating gelatin is good for nails.

biotin ......works wonders...been doing it forever. Never had nails and now I do...great stuff. My doctor told me to take it and what your body doesn't need it gets rid off....

Be careful with Biotin. It makes a lot of people break out.

How much Biotin are those who found success with it taking? I cut my pill in half and still broke out like crazy, which I never do!

Luckily haven't had this issue, so sorry to hear you have! The biotin I take is the 600% rda one and the hair, skin and nail supplement I take has different ammounts of different supplements - both are from Holland and Barrett,