Are your nails fragile, cracking or splitting regularly? It’s not trivial: your body is sending you a message

They split, streak, soften… And you, you wonder what’s wrong. No, it’s not just a matter of damaged varnish or too aggressive filing. If your nails are becoming brittle for no apparent reason, it may be time to listen to what your body is trying to tell you discreetly…

What Your Nails Really Reveal About Your Health

Like hair or skin, your nails are real little indicators of your inner state. And when they look gloomy, it’s often because there’s an imbalance that needs to be corrected.

Here are the main avenues to explore:

  1. Biotin deficiency (vitamin B8)

Are your nails soft, split easily? You may well be lacking in biotin, a vitamin that is essential for strong nails and hair.

Where to find it naturally? In eggs, almonds, bananas and avocados. A health and beauty breakfast to adopt tomorrow!

  1. A drop in iron

Nails that flatten, hollow out slightly or have vertical streaks? An iron deficiencycould be the cause. Iron plays a key role in the formation of tissues, including nails.

We bet on lentils, chickpeas, spinach… and, for those who wish, a little red meat from time to time.

  1. A lack of hydration… or zinc

Dry and brittle nails? This can be related to a lack of zinc or simply poor hydration.

Hydrate yourself (water, herbal teas, water-rich fruits) and add pumpkin seeds, nuts and legumes to your plate.

  1. A slightly lazy thyroid?

Yes, the thyroid can also play spoilsport. Persistent fatigue, unusual coldness and brittle nails can be the trio that reveals a mild hormonal imbalance.

A simple blood test at your doctor’s office can help you see things more clearly.

  1. Too many chemicals

Semi-permanent nail polishes applied too frequently, powerful nail polish removers, repeated washes without gloves… By dint of it, your nails are bare, deprived of their protective keratin.

Remember to take a polish-free break from time to time, and moisturize your nails with natural vegetable oils (castor, coconut or sweet almond).