Why ? Aggressive or too frequent manicures, housework with detergents too dosed ... There are many factors responsible for the deterioration of our nails. Sometimes, their fragility is due to deficiency of iron, calcium or vitamins D, C or H (biotin). Some medications (especially those that lower blood cholesterol) may also cause drying of the skin and nails.

How to make my nails stronger?

• In the institute . The solution ? It may be to go and see a pro. We try a manicure in an institute. There, the cuticles are not violently repelled, and formalin-filled varnishes are not used. If you choose this option, you can also bring your own products: Original Nail Envy, OPI and Silicium Varnish, La Roche-Posay. .. We ask the pro to do the job with our care pampered. Result guaranteed!
• At home , we massage our nails with treatments containing vitamins and / or essential fatty acids like Cébélia hands and nail cream , Innoxa nail regenerating oil ... Care to integrate in its beauty routine but especially indispensable when one takes a cholesterol treatment.

How to care for your nails on a daily basis?

Beautiful hands and nails at the top? This requires regular maintenance. They are saved by preventing danger. For the household, do not forget the gloves that form a real shield against the detergents. His doctor is asked to dose ferritin to detect a possible iron deficiency which, as soon as it is corrected, no longer kills the nails.

Thanks to Dr. Patrick Brun, dermatologist.