How to Determine if Your Nails Are Dry

There is an enterprising solution to treat every nail problem ano help keep your nails shiny, healthy and beautiful. Things like paint can damage your nails, as can harsh chemicals or overexposure to the elements. Even aging can contribute to unhealthy dry nails. To determine if your nail problem is a set of very dry nails, read on and compare our list to your own hands.

Instructions

1. Look at your nails. Dry nails are very brittle and easy to break.

2. Look at your nails head on. Do they seem thinner than average? This can also be a sign that they are dried out.

3. Check to see if any of your nails are splitting. This is another sign that your nails may be dry and damaged.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wear gloves when doing dishes or using chemicals.

• Moisturize your hands and nails often to keep them from drying out.

• Be extra careful when you do things like typing or opening a soda can. Brittle nails break very easily.

• Keep your nails short until they are healthier to avoid cracking, splitting, and breaking them too far up the nail bed.

• Always protect your hands with gloves when handling chemicals of any kind, which can cause a nail pain and damage.