blind_otter Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 My fingernails are thin and the top layer keeps breaking or peeling off. I take a multivitamin every day. Could this be from smoking cigarettes? I know they leach some kind of vitamin out of your body. They were doing great until about 2 weeks ago. I haven't been eating well...but I am taking vitamins! What could it be? Stress, maybe? I don't drink milk. Maybe that's a problem? Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 are you getting your hands wetter than normal? when i am swimming more often my nails go to pot really quick! Link to post Share on other sites
Skeered Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sounds like it could be a combination of all those things doin it..my suggestion..keep takin your vitamins, start eating healthy and also they have a couple products from sally hansen that is like a top clear coat but it's called hard as nails an then there's a cream that you rub on your nails a couple times a day called hard as hoof...I have used both products and they work...I had acrylics on my nails for over 13 years and now have my own nails again and they are stronger than ever from using both of those things.... But yes I have heard smoking can cause brittle nails and other things...I quit a month ago and I tell you what I feel a lot better now...didn't realize all the effects that had on me til l quit... Link to post Share on other sites
Stone Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Try Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Link to post Share on other sites
tanbark813 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Maybe you need a calcium supplement. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 stay hydrated, eat right...............get a manicure! Link to post Share on other sites
Treasa Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 This may sound weird, but make sure you aren't eating TOO much protein. Link to post Share on other sites
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