the nail plate, leading to brittleness and peeling.
Fix: Use a barrier hand cream after every wash. Look for ingredients like
ceramides, shea butter, or petrolatum. Wear gloves for wet work (dishes, cleaning).
Aggressive Manicures
Gel manicures, acrylics, and aggressive filing thin the nail plate. Repeated treatments can cause permanent damage.
Fix: Take breaks between gel or acrylic applications. Use a gentle glass file (not metal). Push cuticles (don’t cut them). Give your nails a “naked” week every 2-3 months.
Harsh Chemicals
Household cleaners, gardening soil, even some nail polish removers (especially those with acetone) can dry and damage nails.
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