I’ve had soft nails all my life. The second my nail grows a smidge beyond short-and-stubby status, it breaks down the center (like, ouch). Any time I get a gel manicure or apply fresh polish, my mani inevitably chips within an hour. And on the rare occasion I can get some length on my thumb nail, it’s so weak that I can literally fold it in half. Are strong, healthy, non-peeling nails just not in the cards for me? Below, I turned to expert manicurists to find out how to strengthen nails and finally grow them out. Keep reading for their 12 pro tips.