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Step 1
One of the best ways to replenish moisture to nails is to apply vitamin E and jojoba oil to the fingernails three times a day. If done consistently, this will rehydrate the nail and stop the peeling and splitting in most cases.
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Step 2
It's important to avoid any chemicals or solvents that can further dry out and damage the surface of the nail and to keep the hands out of water as much as possible. A good pair of rubber gloves can be worn to protect the hands when cleaning around the house or washing dishes.
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Step 3
It's important to reassess the products you're using on your nails such as polishes and polish removers which may be robbing your nails of much needed moisture.
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Step 4
Although vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, particularly protein deficiency, are sometimes blamed for splitting, peeling fingernails, this is probably not as common as most people believe. Most people have adequate protein in their diet to maintain the health of their nails unless they have an eating disorder or underlying medical problem.
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Step 5
It may be helpful to eat fatty fish twice a week since fish oils may have some benefit in the treatment of peeling fingernails.
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Step 6
If there's discoloration of the fingernails along with splitting and peeling, it's more likely be a fungal infection which will require medical treatment by your doctor.
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Step 7
If you have a history of psoriasis, you'll also need to see a doctor. When psoriasis affects the nail it causes it to split, peel, and eventually crumble if left untreated.
