Our nails are no stronger than our skin or our hair. Like them, they weaken and change in appearance when we get sick or lack vitamins. And they sometimes suffer from inappropriate care: too energetic manicure, application of varnish that leaves stains …
The most frequent concerns
They break for a yes or a no. This fragility, which would affect one in five women, appears naturally with age and is accompanied by streaks. They are even more vulnerable in people whose hands are often in contact with water, solvents or detergents. Their ends can split, due to minifractures at the level of the keratin.
How to protect them
Protect them by wearing gloves when cleaning or washing dishes. And massage them every time you apply moisturizer.
During your home manicure sessions, use a very fine file, not scissors.
Finally, watch your diet, because the lack of vitamin B8 (biotin) accentuates their fragility. It is found in meat (liver, kidney …), egg yolk, dairy products …
