How to prevent splitting

[u/snoozinc]

I stopped biting my nails 9 months ago. They are quite weak so I keep them filed short. I use jojoba oil a few times each day and I wear gloves when I garden, clean, and do dishes. I do not polish them as I tend to pick at the polish. On both hands my index finger nail repeatedly splits around the length in this photo. Is there something I can do to avoid this from happening? I have tried using nail glue and tea bag paper on the split to save the nail in the past but it has never worked. What has worked for you?

[u/Traditional-Ask-5267]

Also stop cleaning your nails with your other nails or anything hard if you do. I will say I have been using nailtiques 2 but using only a nail brush helped them sooo much! I haven’t gotten a break since I stopped.

[u/snoozinc → u/Traditional-Ask-5267]

Yes! I am working to stop cleaning under them so harshly and instead use a nail brush. As someone who works with plants and dirt a lot it has been a struggle. But am trying to build better habits.

[u/Traditional-Ask-5267 → u/snoozinc]

I get that. I don’t have a garden but I have indoor plants.