How to Grow Longer Stronger Nails

Stop your nails from repeatedly chipping or breaking with a variety of ways to grow longer stronger fingernails. Consider these nail care suggestions that will improve their health and appearance in addition to helping you grow longer stronger fingernails.

Instructions

1. Limit your fingernails' exposure to chemicals like dishwashing detergent, cleansers and other household cleaners. If you're trying to grow longer stronger fingernails, these will counteract the process by turning your nails brittle and leading to chips and splits in the nail. After exposing your nails to such chemicals, treat them by rubbing with a nail care product to restore the moisture.

2. Get manicures or hand massages that can increase circulation to your nails to help them grow. Ask to receive nail care treatments with products that feature ingredients known to make fingernails stronger like Vitamins A, C and E, in addition to calcium and antioxidants like Aloe Vera.

3. Consider using a nail care product like a nail strengthener to grow longer stronger fingernails. These nail care products, which often come in the form of a nail polish base or top coat, are designed to protect nails from environmental and chemical damage, stimulate nails and keep them from peeling and chipping.

4. Ensure you're getting enough protein, calcium, zinc, iron and vitamins A and B in your diet. If your nails are fragile with vertical ridges, for example, this can indicate a deficiency of vitamin B. A well-balanced diet will help you grow longer stronger fingernails by providing nutrients that can act as nail strengtheners.

5. Avoid the temptation to get acrylic nails applied. If you're trying to grow longer stronger fingernails, fake nails will actually counteract the process since manicurists will rough up and sand your nails to help the acrylics adhere. The damage weakens your fingernails, making them more susceptible to future damage.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're paying more attention to the condition of your nails as you try to grow longer stronger fingernails and notice characteristics like deep indentations in the nail bed, excessively yellow nails (not caused by dark nail polish residue) or fingernails that are separating from the cuticle, consult your doctor. When accompanied by other symptoms, fingernail conditions like these can indicate certain medical conditions or infections.