To get stronger nails do the following :

Moisturize :
To keep your nails hydrated, rub a small amount of petroleum jelly into your cuticle and the skin surrounding your nails every evening before you go to bed or whenever your nails feel dry. Keep a jar in your purse, desk drawer, car—anywhere you might need it. Not a fan of petroleum jelly? Substitute castor oil. It’s thick and contains vitamin E, which is great for your cuticles. Or head to your kitchen cupboard and grab the olive oil—it also works to moisturize your nails.

Wear Gloves :
Wear rubber gloves whenever you do housework or wash dishes. Most household chores, from gardening to scrubbing the bathroom to washing dishes, are murderous on your nails. To protect your digits from dirt and harsh cleaners, cover them with vinyl gloves whenever it’s chore time. And for extra hand softness, apply hand cream before you put on the rubber gloves.

Angles :
When pushing back your cuticles (it is not necessary to cut them), come in at a 45-degree angle and be very gentle. Otherwise the cuticle will become damaged, weakening the entire nail, says Mariana Diaconescu, manicurist at the Pierre Michel Salon in New York City.

Avoid Ingrowns :
Trim your toenails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails. This is particularly important if you have diabetes.

Wash and Dry :
Dry your hands for at least two minutes after doing the dishes, taking a bath/shower, etc. Also dry your toes thoroughly after swimming or showering. Leaving them damp increases your risk of fungal infection.

Stay Dry :
Air out your work boots and athletic shoes. Better yet, keep two pairs and switch between them so you’re never putting your feet into damp, sweaty shoes, which could lead to fungal infections.

Cotton :
Wear 100 percent cotton socks. They’re best for absorbing dampness, thus preventing fungal infections.

Diet :
Add a glass of milk and a hard-boiled egg to your daily diet. Rich in zinc, they’ll do wonders for your nails, especially if your nails are spotted with white, a sign of low zinc intake.

Filing :
File your nails correctly. To keep your nails at their strongest, avoid filing in a back-and-forth motion—only go in one direction. And never file just after you’ve gotten out of a shower or bath—wet nails break more easily.

Stimulate :
Massage your nails to keep them extra strong and shiny. Nail buffing increases blood supply to the nail, which stimulates the matrix of the nail to grow.

Choose Wisely :
Avoid polish removers with acetone or formaldehyde. They’re terribly drying to nails.

Answered by Yogeshwar , an ibibo Specialist, at 5:53 PM on October 17, 2008

To help keep you nails healthy, read the following tips:

Use nail polish remover with caution. It can dry the nails and your cuticles. Try not to repair nail enamel every day.
Watch out for signs of nail infection, including redness, pain or pus. The nail plates are porous and dry quickly. Nail polishes waterproof the nails and cause the skin under them to stay wet longer. This makes them more open to infection.
Be careful of some nail products. Some can cause rashes on the fingers or around the eyes since buffing or filing can cause small particles to enter the air. Some of the more damaging products are in nail hardeners.
We don't recommend applying artificial nails over your own. They may look nice for a while, but they destroy the underlying nail. The chemicals and glue used are dangerous to the body, and are readily absorbed through the damaged nail and nail bed. The use of artificial nails has been known to contribute to the development of fungal infection of the fingernails.

Answered by Jitendra , an ibibo Master, at 2:08 AM on October 17, 2008

If you want to get stronger nails then you need to start a nail care regime.
First off of course you need to ensure that you never bite your nails that is a given as it weakens them.
However what you should do is start to massage moisturiser into nails on daily basis.
This will stimulate circulation in the cuticle and make your nails much nicer and stronger overall.
Just do it when watching TV or something in the evening so as not to take up too much time - you will be glad that you did, and the results will be fantastic!

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Answered by sk , an ibibo Advisor, at 4:33 PM on October 16, 2008

Home Remedies for Stronger Nails:

# Soak nails in lemon juice for 15 minutes everyday.
# Soak nails in iodine (if not allergic) for 30 minutes then take it off with acetone.
# Blanch lemon grass and drink several times a day to treat the nails with natural treatment.
# Mix 2 teaspoons of tea with a bit of salt, some oil drops and some wheat oil drops. Apply some on the nails, wait 5 minutes and wipe off.

Answered by Alok , an ibibo Master, at 3:17 PM on October 16, 2008

Its very effective tips they make your nail strong and silky -

1-You should eat Protein food (ex-milk , cheese, soyabean ,peas , fresh fruits,egg.etc).
2-If you wash clothes and pots then you can use gloves .
3-You should use branded nail polish and remover.
4-You massaging your hands from hand cream after wash your hands with soap.
5-You drink a lot of water.
6-You can do Yoga 1 hours in morning daily.
7- you should take protien ,vitamins,calcium.
8-Take 1/2 tub lukewarm water +1spoon salt,dip your hand in this water for for 10 minutes . soak a towel and massaging almond on your hand and nail .
9- Add a glass of milk and a hard-boiled egg to your daily diet.
10-Massage your nails to keep them extra strong and shiny.
11-Soak nails in lemon juice for 15 minutes everyday.
12-Soak nails in iodine (if not allergic) for 30 minutes then take it off
with acetone.
13-Blanch lemon grass and drink several times a day to treat the nails with
natural treatment.

Answered by Seema , an ibibo Master, at 1:29 PM on October 16, 2008