[header] How to strengthen your nails [title] Trim your nails regularly. [step] If you let your nails grow too long and get jagged and rough, they are more likely to break off and get weaker. Your nails are kind of like your hair-without regular upkeep, they start to get weaker at the tips. 
Trimming your nails regularly is one important way to help them stay strong. [substeps] Trim your nails with a nail clipper or nail scissors-not a regular pair of scissors or any other type of trimming instrument.