Soft and Thin nails.

Jun 13, 2015

Michelle W.

After battling many many years with a terrible nail biting habit - 23 years- I seem to have finally kicked the habit without having to get Acrylic or gel nails. Unfortunately my natural nails, seem to be extremely thin. They aren't brittle at all but rather they are very sharp and thin. Causing them to catch on clothing and rip easily. They look healthy due to all the care I've been taking to try and keep them healthy and growing but they still seem to be super thin. Anything I can do to strengthen them to grow thicker?

Jun 13, 2015

Rachel W.

I know Essie and maybe Sally Hansen make a nail strengthener which goes on like a clear polish. Also you could try the hair and nails vitamins, or incorporate more protein into your diet.

Jun 13, 2015

Michelle W.

@rachel, I;ve heard of Sally Hansen, not so much essie

Jun 13, 2015

Kattya M.

I use OPI Nail Envy and helped when my nails were peeling, although they've never been as bad as you describe. Still might help you since they have one special for each type of nail problem.

Also since they are that thin you might want to get them checked and they will probably prescribe you something that will fix the for good.

Jun 13, 2015

Sabrina K.

I'm going to move this to the nail section, please remember to post in the right categories!

Jun 13, 2015

Stephanie G.

My nails got a lot healthier after I stopped painting them. I usually have bare nails now, which kind of sucks, but my nails have never been healthier than they are now.

Jun 15, 2015

Madison F.

Take a biotin supplement. It WILL make your nails grow extremely fast, but also thicker.