Diet does play an important role in this situation. However, cuticle oil and/or Nutra Nail are some great and simple alternatives to try. You can get them at your local drugstore. Protein in your diet plays a key role.

If the case was dismissed than you can apply for an annulment at once. You also may not have to pay the fee for the State Police since the case was dismissed. If you can't pay the filing fee, ask for a form to waive the filing fee.
The form will explain what to do. It is not a difficult to have the record of arrest be taken off your record.