Split Nails

[granny grump]

Can anyone help with nails that are constantly splitting? I have to keep them very short. I have a healthy diet and also take cod liver oil capsules and multi vitamin tablets I wear rubber gloves for washing up an household chores

[anaxcrosswords]

I’m a man who wears nail varnish. Seriously. A couple of years ago, the effect of frequent bass playing was that my left thumbnail developed a split from front to back, very painful when one half started to come away. It was suggested that I regularly apply clear nail varnish and – touch wood – it’s gradually repaired itself.

[scorpiojo]

Try this, GG

http://uk.sallyhansen.com/nails/nail-care/strength-growth/miracle-cure-severe-problem-nails

[granny grump]

Thank you anax I have been using the varnish / treatments for split nails and while it worked for a while I have never had them this bad. What varnish do you use - it must be good as I should imagine that with playing an instrument your nail are quite tough

[granny grump]

Thank you jo

[anaxcrosswords]

Sally Hansen Miracle nail thickener.
Can't believe I'm typing this - I'm a bloke! ;)
It does seem to be pretty good stuff though. I'm only a dep for the band now, but when I was full-time we gigged 3-4 times a month plus 2 or 3 rehearsals, so maybe 14 hours/month max plus whatever noodlings I did to rehearse stuff at home. I had to apply the varnish maybe once a month.

[granny grump]

Thank you jo

[granny grump]

Thank you again anax - I wont say anything to anyone :-)

[pastafreak]

I work in a kitchen,and have been plagued by horribly split and peeling nails for years. I always wore nail varnish to cover them up. I stumbled on a product called Healthy Hoof about a year and ahalf ago. It has helped immensely. I use 2-3 times a day...I saw an improvement after about 3 weeks. I stopped using it over the winter,and my nails deteriorated,so consistent use is key. A little goes along way.
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[ladybirder]

Granny, Collagen tablets did it for me.

[granny grump]

Thank you pasta - I'll send for some

[granny grump]

Another good tip ladybirder thank you - can you recommend any?

[rsvp]

many stable grooms have very strong nails which comes from applying hoof preps - cornucrescine is a popular one.

[ladybirder]

Here's some branded ones on ebay from a good seller. Loads of unbranded ones as well but I would be wary of those. They smooth your wrinkles out as well if you have any.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FSC-Pure-Collagen-400mg-60-Capsules-/271962340205

[granny grump]

Thank you both - I should have some cracking (pardon the pun!!) by Christmas

[shaneystar2]

Almond oil is good .Soak your nails in it a couple of times a week and rub a bit in on a daily basis .
You'll soon be on the front cover of Vogue ..lol.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8901166/The-cheap-secret-behind-the-5-million-hands-almond-oil.html

[alavahalf]

If this doesn't strengthen your nails ..it will have you juming fences in no time.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carr-Day-Martin-Cornucrescine-Hoof-Ointment-/121581258040?var=&hash=item1c4ecec538

[alavahalf]

Juming ? .. or even jumping !

[granny grump]

thank you all I have tried 'hoof cream' in the past alva - how my grandchildren howled and never let me forget it

[Jennykenny]

Superglue.
Seriously. It gives the nail time to bond and then the problem passes.

[Lorzy Lor]

I swear by this:- http://m.dior.com/en_gb/fragrance-and-beauty/make-up-and-cosmetics-by-christian-dior-lipstick-m/nails/manicure/pr-manicure-Y0028102-nail-creme.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwmZWvBRCCqrDK_8atgBUSJACnib3lryf7btAlvrjevlr0MwY-Vq50ef6nAVKnLd7UXW1FcxoC87rw_wcB

One pot lasts me about 6 months, I put it on every night, and my nails have never been stronger! I work as a nurse so am always washing my hands!! This has strengthened them so much!!