Calcium helping them grow, but still not very strong, they break.
2006-07-27 09:01:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I would use a bigger nail what size nails are you using? 10 penny? 9 Penny? Calcium won't do much to help but if you buy the galvanized version it may help with the rust.
Just kidding
you don't have to use polish but you can use something called a nail hardener, you can purchase it at the drug store
2006-07-27 09:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by JohnnyStonehaven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you don't want polish, but I always find that a clear, cheap nail-strengthener such as "Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails" works WONDERS for my nails. Also, I have found that taking a multivitamin in addition to calcium works. Finally, make sure you keep them moisturized with some type of oil (such as vitamin E) to keep them from breaking.
2006-07-27 16:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hard nails and fast growing hair are both attributes related to the amount of testosterone in your system. Believe it or not, working out and eating a well balanced diet will do wonders. There is no quick fix though, but the healthier you are the healthier your nails will be.
2006-07-27 16:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Autum_Witch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there are certain foods that make my nails stronger, but for the life of me I don't know which ones. I've tried to watch, but I haven't come up with what it is yet. Maybe someone else can tell us what foods are good for the nails.
2006-07-27 16:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin capsules help. But the best thing is to eat more protien. Meat, eggs, peanut butter. Protien makes you heal faster and makes your hair and teeth stronger and grow faster. I had the same problem and now my nails are hard as a rock.
2006-07-27 16:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Bubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every nite soak them in a bowl of cod liver oil for 20 min. Hard as nails. I can open a beer or pop can with my nails now.
2006-07-27 16:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by jeanne_41143 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking gelatin. Knox makes some and it has the directions and ways to help make nails stronger.
2006-07-27 16:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by justaskn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamins
2006-07-27 16:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by dolphin2253 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a multi vitamin daily. It will help make hair and nails stronger.
2006-07-27 16:04:37 · answer #9 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that in some cases, strong nails are hereditary. my mom's nails are naturally strong and healthy. so my nails grow fast and their strong, so it's hard to break them.
you just might want to use the kind of clear nailpolish that helps make your nails strong
2006-07-27 16:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋