Nail problem...

[Frog19811]

I don't know why but whenever I try to grow my nails out they break and become very brittle where you can see white spots on them. Is that from not having enough calcium? And how long will it take for them to become healthy if I do take calcium, if that is the case? If it is just a dryness problem, what lotions are THE best for nails. And how many times per day should I lotion them? Thanks so much! =)

[rozduke]

i don know much about the whole calcium thing, but my herbalist told me that the moons on your nails, coming up from the bottom are what displays your calcium level.

if it is just dry hands, i suggest the almond oil hand and nail cream from the body shop, i have it and i love it. its super moisturizing and my nails are long.

also, just a basic sally hansen nail hardener will help. i use 'mega tuff' all the time and its super nice cuz it makes your nails all nice and shiny too lol (:

[XxZoexX]

O.P.I
its the best
everything they make is amazing
but expensive

[raych101]

Buy yourself some nail oil, and massage into the nail bed, cuticle area and the bare nail several times a day, as often as you can.

It doesnt have to be an expensive "brand" of nail oil, almond oil will do the same job. You have to moisturise the nail bed, as this is where the nail grows from before you see it on your finger. Keeping this area healthy will produce healthy nails.

Avoplex is the nail oil from OPI or Nails Inc do an oil too...or you could try Prostrong...they have a nail moisturiser....personally speaking, I prefer to use an oil...it sinks in quicker, and works faster too I think. Decleor have a nail oil too, but as I said, simple Almond oil will work too! You should see results in a week or two if you massage them every day, at least twice a day!

[Tigress]

Brittleness is from having your hands in water a lot! Constantly moisterize them with lotion & oils. Even try a drop of olive oil. Your nails are not made from calcium; rather they are made from keratin.

Every times your hands are in water, dry them and use lotion afterwards.

[mailtips]

Avoid too much water on your nails..Have a lot of calcium..in the form of food or as tablets...Do a regular Olive oil massage for your nails...U would find wonders!!

[prity]

Avoid too much water on your nails..Have a lot of calcium..in the form of food or as tablets...Do a regular Olive oil massage for your nails...U would find wonders!!

[Danish]

I recommend Sally Hansen's Thicken Up!
It's worked miracles for me!