9. Take biotin supplements
Supplements of biotin- one of the members of the vitamin B family increases nail thickness and prevents splitting and breaking. In one study 2.4 milligrams of biotin daily for several months benefited people with 90% of the 40 citing significant improvement. Dermatologists say to get the effect, it is important to take the prescription strength, therapeutic level of 2.4 milligrams daily. Some nail products contain silicon and the supplement MSM, 2 other nutrients associated with healthy nails.
10. Avoid polish removers based on acetone
The product that all dermatologists agree you should avoid if you have brittle nails is acetone nail polish remover. It has been demonstrated that it strips the nails and cause them to become brittle.
11. Avoid rough emery boards
These old fashioned orange emery boards are too harsh for your nails, causing small cracks and fissures that lead to breakage. Instead file your nails with a smooth, fine file and do not saw back and forth. Instead, file in 1 direction only and do it evenly and slowly for reducing risk of breakage.
12.Detect signs of health problems on your nails
White nails can be caused by liver problems;
Half pink and half white nails are sign of kidney disease;
Yellow and thicken nail with slowed growth rate speaks about lung disease;
Pale nail beds can be an early symptom for anemia.