Splits in nails - Page 2

Denise in PA · ‎03-14-2010

Thank you for replying.

My splits are vertical. I have also tried tea tree oil and almond oil, with no improvement. I will look at boitin and fish oil capsules after seeing these mentioned.

Thanks again.

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

The product that cured my splitting and peeling nails is Sally Hansen Moisture Rehab (from the grocery store). Thanks to a recommendation from a poster on this board, I discovered my nails didn't need strengtheners or vitamins, just a moisturizer.

* A woman is like a tea bag. You can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. *
- Eleanor Roosevelt

CritterKeeper · ‎06-21-2010

I swear by nailtiques formula 2 plus.

Also, biotin.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Denise in PA wrote:
Hi ladies. I am looking for suggestions in dealing with splits in our nails. I had one nail with a split for a few years. I have tried nail glue but didn;t get good results - within a few days the split is back. I got a manicure and had the nail dipped (using the gel method) but that lasted less than 5 days.

I recently purchased a WHISH 2 piece kit from QVC and have not seen results.

Just last week another nail split.

I have Perfect Formula items I use regularly and have tried a few nail repair formulas (oxygen based) but nothing has worked.

What do you use for splits???

Thank you for any suggestions.

@Denise in PA My nails used to take a beating with lots of handwashing and over the last year....well, we all notice dry hands/nails. I use Sally Hansen nail hardener. If I get a split, I tear off a tiny piece of kleenex and separate into a single thin sheet to fit over the split. I glue it over the split with nail glue and a wooden stick. When it dries, it gets 2 coats of Sally Hansen. You can barely see it.

My personal opinion is that gells,dips, etc. further dry out and damage the nails. It's a vicious cycle and you have dificulty getting your natural nails healthy again.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

My answer to a lifetime of splitting layers and tears at the sides is TIPS. And you don't have to use it twice a day. I use once or twice a week and have to keep my nails filed down. I appear to be allergic to any polish or treatment product that hardens on the nail. A couple months of polish and I'm right back where I started.