Healthy Habits: Healthy Nails

If you have problems with brittle nails, there are some things you can try to help make sure they're in as good a shape as they can be.

First of all, don't use antibacterial soaps (they can dry out your hands) and consider using gloves while washing hands. Make sure you're wearing gloves in the winter, and be sure to moisturize the skin and cuticles.

Also, don't use glue-on nails, since removing them can be hard on nails. So can using your nails as tools (such as sticking the end of the nail under a pop tab to open it).

And make sure you are eating a healthy diet. Nails require a healthy diet, just like the rest of your body.