Stress: an often underestimated impact

Chronic stress acts like a silent exhauster : it depletes nutrient reserves and disrupts their assimilation . The result? Nails grow more slowly, become ridged, and become more fragile. This phenomenon is accentuated if we tend to bite our nails or neglect our lifestyle .

Take the time to breathe, to breathe, to move… your nails will thank you.

Capricious digestion: disturbed absorption

Even with a balanced diet, if the digestive system is disrupted, vitamin absorption can be compromised. Bloating, irregular bowel movements, digestive discomfort… these are all telltale signs. What if the ridges on your nails were a secondary consequence of this internal imbalance ?
Focus on fiber, simple foods, and listen to your body’s signals.

A bad habit: biting your nails

It may seem trivial, but biting your nails damages their matrix , which can cause persistent ridges or even infections. This action, often linked to stress or boredom , weakens the very structure of the nail.

Bitter-tasting nail polishes or stress management exercises can help break this habit permanently.

A kind attention to pay to oneself

Vertical ridges on the nails are often benign, but they are never there without reason . Whether it’s stress, deficiency or digestive imbalance , they are an invitation to listen to your body more . So, the next time you notice them, ask yourself this simple question: what do I really need today?