Problem Nails!

Hey Jeannie- Thank you! I will check that out too. Have you tried Essie? or Zoya? I have seen the Green Tea nail fortifier at Walmart (not a lacquer). Thanks again!

After lots of struggle, supplements etc I had to accept that naturally long, strong nails were not in my DNA. I now go for a neat, relatively short length. And I use a basic Sally Hansen drug store formula -- Miracle Cure -- to keep them shiny and to keep them from peeling. I've grown to like this look.

@Jeannie29

Islandgirl- Yes, I love a neat clean look. I don't want really long nails just nails that are over the tip of my finger. It's funny you mentioned Miracle Cure, was just on the Sally Hansen website and I was looking at that too.

On 10/25/2014 islandgrrl said:

After lots of struggle, supplements etc I had to accept that naturally long, strong nails were not in my DNA. I now go for a neat, relatively short length. And I use a basic Sally Hansen drug store formula -- Miracle Cure -- to keep them shiny and to keep them from peeling. I've grown to like this look.

Exactly what my dermatologist told me - minus the Miracle Cure which probably didn't exist when he recommended I stay away from as many products as possible.

I used to think some of my problems would be gone once I was away from the chalkboard 5 days a week, but 15 years into retirement, my nails are worse than ever and I've tried everything - twice.

On 10/25/2014 islandgrrl said:

After lots of struggle, supplements etc I had to accept that naturally long, strong nails were not in my DNA. I now go for a neat, relatively short length. And I use a basic Sally Hansen drug store formula -- Miracle Cure -- to keep them shiny and to keep them from peeling. I've grown to like this look.

I think I have to agree. I take Lessman's HHSN supplements so my nails are healthy, but they are not long. I'm getting those vertical ridges that are discussed in another thread and attributed to age. It seems if I can get my nails out beyond a certain length, they split where that ridge is. Peeling has become an issue, too, so I think I should look for the SH product. I'm thinking of calling it quits with the supplement, but keep hanging in there, thinking they're doing something for my hair and skin.

Please elaborate about the Miracle Clear. Is it like a clear polish that you have to take off or is it sort of a rub in? Thanks much.