Luckily, it’s pretty easy to protect nails against these damaging factors.
- Wear gloves when handling any chemicals, doing the dishes or hand-washing clothes to avoid water exposure.
- Steer clear of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. They’re very drying. Instead, wash hands with moisturising soap.
- Keep your nails short to minimize surface area where water and chemicals can be absorbed.
- "The only supplement that has any scientific evidence [to improve nail health] behind it is biotin. Nails take six months to replace themselves.
- Use cuticle oil or cream to avoid dry skin and hangnails. Cuticles help prevent water from getting into your nails, which can create an environment for bacteria to grow. So don’t cut away at them – keep them moisturised and simply push them back to avoid infection and let them do their job.
- Take a nail-polish holiday. If you've tried other precautions and still are suffering from brittle nails, take a break from polish to give your nails some time to get back into shape. How long is appropriate? "Nails grow slowly so unfortunately it takes time," Stern says. "I’d say consider a three-month holiday."
Source: Dr Ozz Show
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