Is there any natural cure for splitting fingernails?

Splitting fingernails is a prevalent problem among the ageing population. One of the causes of split fingernails is drying out of natural oils that keep the layers of the nails together; the loss of oils is attributed to the natural ageing process. Other causes include frequent washing of hands with harsh chemical-based agents, performing daily chores with bare hands, deficiency of certain vitamins, and dehydration.Some of the natural remedies that may be used as a cure for splitting fingernails are as follows:

• Drink a lot of water and other fluids such as fruit juices to keep your body hydrated; this prevents your nails from getting dried up and consequently brittle.
• One of the most effective treatment for splitting fingernails is to apply naturally greasy agents like avocado oil, jojoba oil, shea butter or castor oil on your hands and nails.
• Include vitamins in your diet as these slow down the pace of ageing, thereby preventing your nails from drying and splitting. Also, you can apply vitamin E oil on your nails, or alternatively consume vitamin supplements.
• Avoid washing your hands frequently and refrain from using harsh soaps and lotions. You must wear gloves while performing chores around the house.

Hydrating your body, moisturizing your nail enamel, and eating a balanced diet is the best way to help prevent splitting of nails.

answered by K C

What are the causes of splitting fingernails?

Splitting of fingernails is mainly occurs due to the drying out of natural oils between the layers of the nails, making them dry and brittle. The causes of splitting nails are many and one of the major and most natural causes of splitting fingernails is ageing. As people grow older the natural oils in the nails dry up, causing the nails to become dry and brittle. The use of harsh soaps, lotions and detergents can also negatively affect the nails causing them to become weak and brittle, eventually leading to split nails. Besides these another cause of splitting fingernails is the kind and type of work that you do. If you have to do rough work like that of working in the mines or so, you are most likely to suffer from split fingernails. Diseases like anemia and the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland can also cause nails to become brittle.

If you are looking for a split fingernail remedy, it is necessary to first pinpoint the cause of the condition. There are different ways to treat and prevent split fingernails. Some of them are:

• Use gloves while working
• Avoiding the use of harsh chemicals on your hands 
• Avoid washing your hands too often
• Drinking lots of water as well as juices and other fluids so as to keep your nails hydrated and moisturized.

answered by A S

Can you suggest some natural nail care tips?

Splitting of nails is not an uncommon condition. Some of the causes of split fingernails are use of harsh chemicals such as those in soaps and lotions, rough work with bare hands, ageing, and certain diseases like thyroid gland malfunction and anemia.Some of the nail care tips to treat splitting fingernails are listed as under:

• Drink a lot of water and fluids every day to keep your body hydrated, preventing your finger nails from drying out.
• Avoid from using harsh chemicals on your nails. Every time you wash your hands with water, apply some natural moisturizing agents to replenish the natural oil content of the nails. You can apply avocado oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and castor oil on your finger nails to make them stronger by keep the layers of the nails together.
• Another natural nail care remedy is to consume a lot of vitamins and minerals, which slow down the process of ageing; ageing being one of the causes of dry and brittle nails. You can also consume vitamin E supplements or apply vitamin E oil on your finger nails.

The key to strong nails is to supply natural oils and moisture to your nails by topical application of naturally greasy products and to ensure intake of fluids as well as vitamins.

answered by G R

How can I repair a split fingernail?

Splitting of fingernails is a common problem, especially among those who are getting older. One of the prime causes of the splitting of fingernails is loss of moisture and natural oils from nails, which act as glue keeping the layers of nails together. Due to ageing, the natural oils dry out, leaving your nails dry and brittle, and prone to splitting.Some of the remedies for split fingernail repair are listed as under:

• Keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices to keep your nails moisturized.
• Apply oils like jojoba oil, castor oil, avocado oil, and shea butter on your nails every time you wash your hands and before you go to bed. These oils help replenish the oil content of the nails, making your fingernails stronger.
• Intake of vitamins for healthy nails is also recommended. You can eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, which are high in vitamin and mineral content. These nutrients not only keep you nails strong but also help in keeping them healthy and shiny.
• Application of vitamin E oil or the intake of supplements also helps repair split fingernails. Vitamin E also reduces the pace of ageing, which is one of the causes of split fingernails.
• Refrain from using harsh soaps and lotions on your nails, and wear gloves while performing chores like dish washing.

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answered by c

Try soaking them in warm olive oil and take a calcium supplement daily or drink lots of milk or yogurt (milk products).  Never file your nails back and forth..only from the outside edge towards the center.

answered by b