Many women go regularly for acrylic or gel nails because they simply can't seem to get their own nails to grow. The nail business is a huge one and it can swallow a lot of your money if you aren't careful. There are many tips and tricks to help you grow your own healthy nails rather than buy them

It's important to always keep your nails polished. Nail polish acts as a protective layer for your skin and helps prevent breaks and splits. You should be applying a base coat, two coats of nail polish and then a top coat. Try not to use nail polish removers that contain acetone as this will only dry out and weaken your nails.

When filing your nails, it is important to only file them in one direction unless you are using a crystal glass nail file. A lot of people don't realize that filing nails back and forth in a sea saw motion creates the perfect environment for your nail to split. Instead of doing that, gently file in one direction only.

Another important tip is not to bite or pick at your nails. If they are starting to split, avoid the temptation of helping them along. This will only make it harder to grow stronger nails later on, as you'll have to wait for the split to grow out. Also, don't use your nails as a tool. Don't use them to open pop cans or to pick objects out of small places. They are for esthetic uses only!

Having beautiful nails is something that is easily noticed by other people. It says a lot about you and your grooming practices. Don't walk around sporting chipped or uneven nails. Even if you don't want to spend a lot of time on them, be sure to keep them looking neat.