Why Your Fingernails Are Soft And Bending

If your nails bend before snapping and breaking, rarely grow past your fingertips, or split easily, it could be because your fingernails are overexposed to moisture or chemicals. According to Healthline, products like detergent, cleaning fluids, nail treatments, and nail polish can impact the strength of your fingernails. Water is also the most common reason for why fingernails are bending and breaking. FutureDerm explains that every time you wash your hands, the fingernails absorb water and swell. They return to their original size once they are dry. That growth and shrinking process — if done repeatedly — can wear down your fingernails and make them fragile. 

However, FutureDerm continues, if you're experiencing other symptoms like constipation, hair loss, depression, or twitching muscles along with unhealthy nails, you may be anemic.