My nails are very weak.Whenever i try to grow them they tend to break very easily.What to do?

Answer 1

more calcium, if its really bad then you should go to a manicurists

Answer 2

Vitamins

Answer 3

Sally Hanson makes a nail polish called "Maximum Growth". Worked very well for me. It strengthens and keeps nails from splitting. I found it at Wal-Mart.

Answer 4

Get a hair and nails vitamin forumla and jello and use the strong nails stuff you get at the store in the nails section.

Answer 5

Getting a Perfect 10

If you're never quite happy with your at-home manicure, don't blame your skills with the brush. Top manicurist Eugenya Viner, of the Aida Thibiant Salon, in Beverly Hills, California, says that the condition of your nails and cuticles makes all the difference. The most common manicure mistakes to avoid:

Mistake #1: Filing nails in the wrong direction. Sawing back and forth with your emery board and going too deep into the corners can split and weaken nails. The fix: Holding a fine emery board at a slight angle to the nail, file from left corner to center for a few strokes, then from right corner to center. Smooth with a fine metal file.

Mistake #2: Neglecting cuticles. Rough, ragged cuticles can lead to painful hangnails. The fix: Brush cuticles with a rich oil after your morning shower and before bed. Let oil soak in for a minute or two, then rub into cuticle. "Oil penetrates better than hand cream," says Viner.

Mistake #3: Cutting cuticles. Nipping away at your cuticles invites the risk of infection. (Your cuticles act as a barrier against bacteria.) The fix: In the shower, gently push back cuticles with a washcloth (the steamy water helps soften them).

Mistake #4: Skipping base coat. Polish on bare nails can dry out the nail plate; and without a base coat, dark shades can stain nails or leave them yellow. The fix: Brush a moisturizing base coat on clean, dry nails; let the base coat dry for a few seconds before applying polish.

Mistake #5: Leaving polish on too long. This, as well as too many layers of polish, dehydrates nails. And once polish begins to chip, it can peel away a superficial layer of the nail, too. The fix: Remove polish after five days; wash hands to rinse away remover, which can also be drying.

Keep nails short. Long nails are more prone to chipping and breaking than short, professional-length ones. Aim for nails no more than a quarter inch past your fingertips.

Groom cuticles. When polish is applied to overgrown cuticles, it peels off easily. Keep cuticles in check by applying a drop of oil to them and gently pushing them back with a wooden tool. (Don't cut cuticles, which can cause them to grow back even thicker.)

Clean nails. Apply polish to nails that have been cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover. Any oil or lotion left on the nail bed will prevent polish from bonding to the nail -- and cause peeling in a day or two.

Apply a base coat. Even if you're in a rush! A specially-formulated base coat gives colored polish something to stick to so it lasts longer.

Apply polish in thin coats. Wipe one side of the nailbrush against the neck of the bottle to ensure excess polish is removed. Then sweep the brush up the length of the nail in thin coats. Thick coats of polish bubble and peel.

Allow polish to dry between coats. Manicure experts say that giving polish some time to dry before applying a second coat allows the first coat to form a better bond to the nail. The second coat will then bond to the first.

Wrap polish onto nails. When applying polish, sweep a bit across the edge and under the nail tip. This "wraps" the end, minimizing chipping.

Toss old polish. Old nail polish changes consistency and becomes thick and gloppy. That means it won't have the staying power of newer polish. If you can't bear to toss your favorite old bottle, add a bit of polish thinner (not remover) to make it smoother.

Protect hands from water. Immersing your hands in water for too long can cause polish to lift off the nail, shortening the life of your manicure. Use rubber gloves when you're washing dishes, and keep showers to a quick 10-15 minutes.

Apply topcoat daily. It's the number-one way to ensure your manicure lasts. Sweep on a protective topcoat daily to increase your nail polish's staying power.

Answer 6

Nail Tek works wonders for weak, brittle and pealing fingernails.

Answer 7

use garlic. it worked 4 me.
cut it into 2 pieces and scrub the gummy part in your nails.
the gum from garlic will strengthen your nails

Answer 8

if u go to ur local makeup shop they should sell nail hardener. try and get one with added calcum.
i use it and it realy keeps ur nails hard and healthy. give it a try if not well listen to the first gurl.
hope this helped......a bit

Answer 9

Cup of milk in the morning and night.

You will see the results in the long run only.

Answer 10

you should go and get your nails done and the people can tell you what to do

Answer 11

vitamin E and vegetable protein