Since undergoing a thyroid operation about six years ago, my nails have become very brittle and break easily. I have regular manicures and use products for weak nails, but nothing seems to help.

Today's top videos So it's obvious why lots of people, (myself included), opt for the at-home gel nails kits and colours. But, that leads to one thing for pretty much everyone - brittle nails.

If you're a frequent manicure-getter, damaged and brittle nails often come with the territory - but according to the professionals, these simple tips can make a world of difference to your delicate ...

Having healthy nails seems like an uphill battle, from constant batterings due to manicures (that are either harshly soaked off at the salon or naughtily peeled off ourselves) to just naturally dry, ...

A lack of biotin can result in hair loss and brittle nails, sometimes accompanied by a scaly rash. Zinc can be found in seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products, while biotin is present in ...

The nail may also feel soft, thin, or brittle. Injury, harsh chemicals, psoriasis, nail fungus, or vitamin deficiencies can all lead to splitting nails. Women experience split nails twice as often as ...

If your nails are brittle, thin and easily breakable, you may be wondering if it’s time to pay a visit to your dermatologist. While changes to the color, texture and shape of your nails aren ...

For a 150-pound person, that’s 54 grams of protein daily. More common in women than men, brittle nails can be from frequent hand-washing stripping moisture from the nails, using acetone to ...