Our Favorite Nail Strengtheners for Healthy At-Home Manicures

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Your nails go through a lot: handwashing, polishing, maybe some absent-minded picking (guilty). It’s only normal to find the occasional chip—but if you’re noticing that your tips are peeling or cracking far beyond what a manicure can fix, using a nail strengthener can help.Think of these hydrating treatments like moisturizers for your mani. They can help hydrate and protect your nails so they’re less prone to breakage, Dara Spearman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Radiant Derm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, tells SELF. Bonus: They’re thin, (mostly) clear, and dry faster than regular polish, so they only take a few minutes to apply.To find the best nail strengtheners, we chatted dermatologists up to learn which key ingredients you should look for. We also tested a bunch of options from top brands like OPI and Sally Hansen to find out if they really work. Rea...