We’ve all experienced brittle, fragile, or split nails – and the causes are endless. Whether it be a lack of hydration, calcium, nutrients or minerals, external aggressions including both the cold and heat, or the chemicals in nail polish, can weaken and damage our nails. That’s why we rely on treatments specially formulated for damaged nails. Shop below for our top 5 picks.

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Thé des Vignes Hand and Nail Cream, Caudalie

ELLE TOP: 5 Treatments for Damaged, Brittle Nails

A two-in-one hand and nail cream that moisturizes and protects dry hands while strengthening nails thanks to nourishing grapeseed oil.

$18

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Hand and Nail Treatment Lotion with Shea Butter, Clarins

ELLE TOP: 5 Treatments for Damaged, Brittle Nails

This moisturizing hand treatment uses soothing sesame oil and fortifying Japanese mulberry extract to form a protective ‘glove’ keeping the skin smooth and silky while also strengthening nails and conditioning cuticles.

 $30

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Nail Rehab™ Strengthener, Sally Hansen

ELLE TOP: 5 Treatments for Damaged, Brittle Nails

For weak and damaged nails, this nail strengthener is formulated with jasmine, rose and vitamin E to help strengthen and protect your nails.

12 $

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Nail Repair Care Pro’Expert, Vitry

ELLE TOP: 5 Treatments for Damaged, Brittle Nails

This nail-repairing treatment fights against brittle, damaged, softened and split nails. In just two weeks, your nails become stronger and healthier.

$22 (was $27)

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Nailkale Superfood Base Coat, Nails Inc.

ELLE TOP: 5 Treatments for Damaged, Brittle Nails

This powerful nail treatment uses keratin to support nail growth, hydration, anti-breakage, and anti-splitting protection. Its formula is infused with kale extract to strengthen nails.

$20

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Although the items featured in this round up were selected by our editors based on product effectiveness, we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

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