Splitting and Peeling Nails

Nails that split or peel in layers at the free edge have lost the bond between the layers of the nail plate, usually through repeated wetting and drying, detergents or a knock. Strengthen, nourish and protect: a hardener or strengthener twice a week, a nightly cream or oil at the nail base, a shield to stop a split running further, and weekly cuticle care, because a healthy contour makes for a stronger nail.