How Long Does it Take for Treacherous Nails to Develop?

The suggestions on how to treat a bunch of tiny, brittle nails come just about daily, but how long does it take to develop a nail that looks like the rest of us? For years, my personal favorite nail care guide has been spiced up with the advice from experts. Here are some of the best tips I’ve learned.

Too Long Nails Don’t Necessarily Need to Hurt

There are times when a manicure or pedicure is long and satisfying (fingernails that are long and yellow fingers), but when my nails get long and rubbery, I can feel the pain.

Tossing! Check the tip!

“Holding your nail in its normal position will help get rid of signs of swelling and dead skin cells.” — Anthony Snell

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Negative Netting

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but negative netting (which is also known as glue or gels) can help rid nails of nail fungus and dead skin.

Just Don’t Apply It

This is probably the best tip I’ve heard all week! Don’t use nail adhesive or cling, it can do more harm than good. Wait at least a week before reapplying.

Finding the Pit

The difference between a naturally dry, or house disease nails and brittle, dry nails is that the house disease nails have an unusually high amount of dead skin and a thick, clear bead near the nail. The thicker, the tarter.

A Difficult Tool to Use

I have excellent dry nail clippers, so I’m surprised that I’ve had a really hard time. They have an ergonomic mechanism that seems to defeat them, plus they’re really long! But that’s the trade-off. Just make sure you have some oil handy.

Still Going Strong

If you still don’t want to wait for six weeks to get longer nails, try using nail clippers (by a professional) in your home. Personally, I feel much better when I can at least get some traction on my nails.