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6 Things Your Hair, Skin and Nails Are Trying to Tell You

Spoiler alert: Your looks are directly related to your health

by Melanie Rud Chadwick | COMMENT

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Broken Nails We've all been there: You make a conscious effort to grow out your nails, they finally get to the length you want them and then the day before your manicure, they all start to break. Majorly annoying, yes, but also a sign that you might need to eat more protein. "Weak nails can indicate inadequate protein intake as well as vitamin deficiencies," says Ingleton. Along with upping the amount of protein in your diet, a biotin supplement will help strengthen your tips, she says (though obviously be sure to check with your doc before starting any kind of supplement).

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