QuestionI need something to make my nails stronger. I have tried many things. Such as geltin,
AnswerHi Janie
The thickness of natural nails relates directly to A) your health and B) your genetics.
Gelatin will only help make them 'harder', and only if you intake a LOT by either taking capsules daily and continually, never stopping or by eating jello every day.. continually. There are many diets suggested, but no surefire way to guarantee better nails.
However, what you can do is use cuticle oil daily - 2 to 4 times a day (NOT a cream). A quality oil who's primary base is jojoba oil & sweet almond oil will help to nurture the nails and make them supple. If they are more supple, then they will more likely bend as opposed to breaking. Also, they won't peel.
Protecting your nails with rubber gloves while washing dishes and doing housecleaning will also protect them from overexposure to water and chemicals that will dehydrate them and make them brittle.
I hope this helps.
Best regards
Victoria
