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My nails break and splits when they reach a decent length. anything that i could do? :)
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Overall health: This is a very common problem usually related to your overall level of health. Overuse of nail products can weaken the nails as well. Keep your nails dry, trimmed and clean to help. Attend to a healthy diet and if all of this does not help see a dermatologist,
Answered 2/6/2019
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