Breaking Fingernails

[smurfchops]

My fingernails break down the sides, just as they are getting long. They are quite tough (they don't bend easily) and brittle. Is there any special glue I can dab on, to stop the break going right across the nail? Superglue doesn't help.

[lb24]

This doesn't help with reference to glue, but you can get cream for your nails which help them not to break (sorry, i don't remember the names of any). Otherwise nail varnish is quite useful for strengthening nails/keeping them together (lots of coats).

[smurfchops]

I have found that since I stopped using varnish (especially the Hard as Nails type) my nails are actually growing better but they still break along the sides. I think you are right, I must use more cream to keep them supple. Thanks !