Acetone-Free Solvent and Glass Buffer Routine

Removing harsh drying solvents and replacing metal files with fine-grit glass files minimises mechanical trauma and lipid stripping from the nail keratin matrix.

Save remedy Immediate reduction in splitting; structural improvement in 4 to 8 weeks.

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Brittle nails
Brittle nails, or onychochizia, present as weak, splitting, or peeling nails caused by moisture loss, frequent washing, or nutritional factors.
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Avoid aggressive buffing of the top surface of the nail plate, which thins the protective layer. Note that this is educational information, not medical advice.

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