OPI has a great nail strenghtener. I have a lot of allergies. I find if I use cleaning products without gloves my nails within a couple of days will start to split.
I have rubber glovess all over the house.

The way to remember to drink water is every time you go pee, drink a glad of water to replace what you just got rid of. My hubbies 100 year old grandma told me this. But back to the split nails, I started taking vitamins for 50+ and Vitamin C and D, and my nails are back to being healthy again and I am feeling better. Mine were thin and splitting in layers also. Jan

I have the same problem with my nails for the last few years. Have several health issues. Will try some of the ideas I'm reading here. Thanks ladies.

I too have this problem. Will try some of the remedies mentioned here and hope they help. Thanks. I also spend the winters in Fl. and am in the salt water pool every day for 1 hour. By the time I go home in May, my nails are beautiful and last til about Oct., before they start to peel again. So maybe something to the salt.

I have the same problem, and I absolutely love this product. I carry it in my purse, and it doesn't leak. I've had the same tube for about two years. When I'm riding along in the car with my husband driving, I use it then. I rub it into my cuticles and my nails, and it helps. If you use it regularly, I'm betting you'll notice a difference.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/produc...categoryId=B70

Another less convenient, but cheaper, product that I keep at home is this:

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Nail-.../dp/B0002QB1SC

I keep bottles of this at home because I'm afraid they'll leak in my purse. They're great too.

I take fish oil too. I don't know if it helps or not, but my nails and cuticles still split. It might help, but it's not the total solution.

First off ladies, never clip your nails always use a nail fils and file in one direction, not back and forth. Drink lots of water and if your cuticles are dry put lots of hand cream on them, slip them into a plasic bag and whap your hands in a towel. The warmth will soften them up. If you have someone to help you put a towl in the microwave to warm it up then wrap them up. Why do I know this, it is because I am a nail tech and hair dresser. OraLee

Mix a package of Knox Gellitin in your orange juice daily and you see how well it helps your nails

my dermatologist says lotions won't help but anything with CREAM in it is what I need. Since I'm a quilter and school librarian..dust dust dust...

I had the same problem and found that I was low on calcium.
I started taking Citracal +D, Maximum 2 times a day. After several months I had to start cutting them every 10-12 days. Sorry, it won't help the cuticles, still have to use cream for them.

My mom had that problem for years - took gelatin etc - nothing seemed to help. She had alzheimers, so she lived with us for 2 yrs before she passed- I amde sure she took a multi vitamin, Vit C & E besides her alzheimer meds - her nails grow beautifully - long and strong - yes did file them one way and she loved when I gave her a manicure

Good advice above...also try using gloves to do any dishes by hand. Since I got married last summer I have my hands in dishwater half the time and it shows, stronger nails.

Mim, the doctor told me the same thing. Well, insulted I was as I know I am 70 but don't feel it so now, I am so glad to be reading here to see that others have the same problem and there are more solutions to finding out how to deal with this. WalMart here I come looking for information for nails. I use to have beautiful nail when younger but then we also have to realize there are others older than me out there and they have beautiful nails. The Endo doctor told me it is probably from the heart attack and that I am a diabetic and have a goiter in my neck. So, just pick one and I need to find out how to fix this on my own and save a lot of money. Thanks again for this article.

A year ago, I began taking Vitamin D3, above and beyond the calcium with D. After a few months I noticed an improvement in the hardness in my nails. Now, I actually have nails that DO NOT split. It took awhile, but worth it. Your doctor will probably tell you to go ahead and try it. God bless, Joan

I have arthritis but can't take NAIDs so after searching the web decided to take krill oil to get mega doses of omega 3. I've been taking it for about 2 months now and there has been a little improvement in the painlevel but the bonus has been my skin, hair and nails have become so much improved. In cold weather my lips and fingers usually split, the nail shatter and my hair becomes brittle. Not so this winter - I don't feel the need use body lotions, hand or face cream, though I do for extra protection against the icy winds we're having at the moment. It's been a side effect that has been so welcome that I will carry on with my krill oil and hope that my back,hips and knees will respond soon. Hoping you all have a wonderful, blessed Christmas and best wishes for the new year.

I have had best part of a year with split nails due to anaemia. Since taking a course of iron tablets from my doctor the problem has resolved. It's worth checking this out with your GP.