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“Beautiful, manicured female hands, selective focus."
Keep in mind, though, that everyones nails grow at different rates.
Try minoxidil
Wondering where youve heard of minoxidil before?
Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine, which treats hair loss.
It can actually have a similar effect on nails (after all, theyre both made of keratin).
Accessibility wont be an issue with topical minoxidil: Its available over the counter without a prescription.
Studieshave shown that taking 2.5 grams of collagen peptides daily can improve nail growth and reduce breakage and brittleness.
Your cuticles protect the nail matrix, the area where new nail cells are formed, says Dr. Patel.
But how to moisturize your cuticles and nail plate?
But sometimes an oldie can really be a goodie.
Calcium contributes to nail hardness and strength, while protein helps build keratin.
Its the same as getting regular haircuts, says Stone.
Smooth out the edges of your nails regularlydont wait until your next nail appointment, she recommends.
Catharine Malzahn is the contributing associate beauty editor atGlamour.
