Ridges on your fingernails can be caused by the natural ageing process and any recent trauma to the nail bed can also show up as ridges. Sometimes if we are not eating properly or have an underlying health condition ridges may also occur, especially the horizontal type.

First of all, address your nutritional intake and make sure you are eating foods rich in protein, biotin, zinc and iron. Include leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, fatty fish and other essential vitamins and nutrients.

Keep nails hydrated by applying a nourishing cuticle oil and using a good quality hand cream.

Additionally, if you are troubled by horizontal ridges or are concerned in any way, a visit to a health professional maybe in order.

A light buff won’t hurt but solidly buffing away at the ridges can cause your nail to thin out and in fact cause more damage.

Going back to basics and addressing any dietary imbalances by eating a balanced diet rich in skin and nail loving ingredients.

Filing isn’t a no no in our book but OVER filing is definitely NOT recommended. A light buff is ok as long as you are keeping your cuticles well-nourished and hydrated with a good cuticle oil and utilising the repairing benefits of a ridge filler.

A visit to a health care professional to check out any underlying health issues may be a good idea as well if the problem persists.

STOP aggressive filing and buffing. We are not saying NO to filing and a very very light buff just don’t go overboard and only sparingly.

Choose a gentle regime and keep both cuticles and nails nourished and hydrated during the healing process.

Over and aggressive filing and buffing can lead to more damage.

STOP aggressive filing and buffing. We are not saying NO to filing and a very very light buff just don’t go overboard and only sparingly.

Choose a gentle regime and keep both cuticles and nails nourished and hydrated during the healing process.

Over and aggressive filing and buffing can lead to more damage.

Vertical ridges on your nails are normal and more so as we age.

Horizontal ridges or any other major changes to your nail texture is something we recommend you get checked out.

It is a good idea to make an appointment to visit your healthcare professional.

The best treatment for ridged nails involves a few steps.

Start by making sure your diet is balanced and full of nail and skin loving ingredients. Stop over filing and buffing and take care of your cuticles.

Give them some love by keeping them nourished and hydrated.

If ridges persist despite all your best efforts make an appointment to visit your healthcare professional.

Let’s start with weak nails! They need protection.

The SCOUT Smooth + Perfect Ridge Filler not only protects the nail plate, but it also helps to strengthen brittle, thinning and damaged nails, and allows the nail plate to heal over time.

Gently fills in ridges and lightly tints the nail with a clean, natural-looking nude finish.

Promotes healthy, smooth nails over time with continuous use.

Whether you're prepping for colour or want a clean, polished pink-nude finish, this high-performance treatment delivers salon-quality results from the comfort of home — without the toxins. SCOUT Smooth + Perfect Ridge Filler is the foundation of a flawless finish.

Please consult your doctor regarding the use of cosmetics and nail polish during pregnancy.

The Ridge Filler is relatively quick drying (around the same time as any other regular polish).

SCOUT is the best nail Ridge Filler in Australia and can be used in fingers and toe nails.