Imagine what chipped, brittle nails do to your hair every time you handle it. 

Brittle nails breaks off easily and snag on your hair causing breakage. Who wants breakage? You probably thinking that it is not a big deal, but in the long run it will be a big deal. 

Invest in a glass file, nail treatment lacquers and quality manicure tools. It's worth it. I barely have to file my nails anymore compared to when I used those cheap ass files in plastic, metal, you name it. 

Miracle Nails & Sally Hansen are brands that I really recommend.