Trimming your nails regularly helps avoid ingrown nails. To make your nails softer, attempt to trim them shortly after you have had a shower.
Keeping fingernails dry and clean prevents bacteria from growing under your nails. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split nails.
Putting a nail-strengthening serum can help repair your nails. Try applying almond, avocado or other oils to your cuticles and nail beds before going to bed to prevent them from becoming dry or brittle.
You should avoid biting your fingernails or picking at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your fingernail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection.
Using harsh nail polish that includes formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate makes the nails weak. Additionally, putting pigmented colours on your nails for a long period of time frequently might weaken them or turn them yellow.
Limit your use of nail polish remover. When using nail polish remover, opt for an acetone-free formula.
Make sure the instruments your beautician uses during manicure or pedicure are clean and sanitised. Ask them to avoid touching your cuticles.
Don't pull off hangnails as you might rip live tissue along with the hangnail. Instead, carefully clip off hangnails.
If you have a nail problem that doesn't seem to go away on its own, consult your doctor or dermatologist.