topic Re: tips in Beauty

tips

mollymaggie — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 04:45:18 GMT

Does anyone like tips? I worry when something hasn't been on in years I wonder if they have new owners because of the new bottles The one call the other day was a phony for sure so where it is so expensive I would love any comments

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GCR18 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:11:10 GMT

I thought it went away. I haven't seen a presentation in ages. I use perfect formula and like it.

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kzjohnson — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:22:40 GMT

I tried tips when the brand was the new rage on the Q. I was faithful for well over a year and saw very little improvement in my nails. For me, it was a money sink.

White iodine does much more for strengthening nails and I have found nothing that truly tames cuticles.

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cndkrick — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:22:52 GMT

I hated it. Not to mention the only ingredient was soybean oil! Just go to the health food store and pick up some oil. I wouldn't recommend this one in particular because it wreaked terribly. I personally like coconut, almond, or apricot. Also argon. i think any oil will do if used appropriately.

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Grade1Teach — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 13:58:48 GMT

I saw the TIPS woman a few months ago, but I haven't seen her since.

Anyway -- I tried the brand a couple of years ago and it did nothing for my nails in terms of building strength. However, it was a great cuticle oil.

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cassiem — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:02:48 GMT

I prefer Solar Oil that I can get at CVS. Much cheaper and smells better. I actually found that Tips dried out my nails over time and I could not stand the smell.

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circles — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:06:39 GMT

I, also, tried it when it first came to the Q.....and it did nothing for my nails...

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SD45 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:07:57 GMT

I just applied it about 10 min. ago. I am finishing up my first bottle and purchased the duo so I have another.

My cuticles and the skin around the nails were awful. I do believe that the product has worked well. My cuticles are smooth and I am able to push back instead of cut and the area around the nail looks healthier overall. I don't like the smell of it, but will overlook it due to performance.

I've applied other oils and creams such as JM Intensive cream and it doesn't work as well as the tips does.

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funwun — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:45:42 GMT

I never tried the treatment but I do love their nail polish remover!! I stopped ordering it because I found it a little pricey for nail polish remover ...but I still consider it the best out there!

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tototwo — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:56:11 GMT

I used Tips once and it turned my fingernails brown. It took months to grow them out - it was embarrassing.

Now I use and love Nailtiques.

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4doggies — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:58:20 GMT

I was never tempted to buy Tips, but I wanted that hoof-shaped file every time it was on! Has anyone used the file, and is it available anywhere else?

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Pook — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:10:01 GMT

I've used TIPS off and on since they were on HSN. I started when I quit using acrylics. It sure improved my nails fast and my cuticles look great when I use it steady. My nails were so strong and grew so fast it was unbelievable but you have to use it steady. They always had a tendency to peel but no more. I had developed a nail issue when getting manicures and the doctor said the one fingernail would never grow right but after using TIPS it's perfectly normal.

And Soybean oil isn't the only ingredient. The secret formula is not given out. If it was formulated and worked to strengthen horse's hooves then it must be good.

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mollymaggie — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 17:54:51 GMT

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my tips question You are the best

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depglass — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:28:23 GMT

TIPS is an excellent product. The only reason I switched to Strong Nail (after an Ovarian Cancer deal a couple years ago) was because it is about half price. I don't use any of the extra polishes or clear coats because my nails are allergic to absolutely everything except the oils.

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StuffnSuch — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:31:09 GMT

OP, what makes you think the phone call was a fake?

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TX-starlight — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:09:53 GMT

On 3/9/2014 4doggies said:
I was never tempted to buy Tips, but I wanted that hoof-shaped file every time it was on! Has anyone used the file, and is it available anywhere else?

The file is nothing special either. I have 2, if I could send you 1, I would,lol. TIPS is too expensive & little results. In fact, I seem to break more nails when using it. I take biotin daily, as well as use"Rejuvacote" by Duri & "Nail Nutrition" by Sally Hansen.

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ANewHue — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:19:31 GMT

I used it years ago for quite a longtime. My nails did grow but they always broke. In fairness I have an autoimmune and have nail trouble because of it. As far as I know it is the same owner the woman who presented it.

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WSIWYG — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:57:14 GMT

I love tips and have been on auto-delivery for years. Its great for my cuticles and keeps my nails from getting ridges. You have to apply it daily for it to work. My nails are strong and flexible, too.

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Minneygirl — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:26:53 GMT

Love, love, love TIPS, I've been on autodelivery for years.

Maybe it depends on what is wrong with your nails...mine are brittle and dry, I used acrylics for a long time. I can't say TIPS has made them thicker and stronger, but they are definitely more flexible and don't break off like they normally do.

I keep a bottle in my car and apply it every morning before I leave my driveway for work...it is important to be consistent.

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MALC — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:56:46 GMT

I have used TIPS for years. It's the only product I've ever used that actually helped my nails. For years they split and peeled constantly, but now they are very strong and have to be filed down often. In the beginning I used it twice a day, but now I use it only 2 or 3 times a week. I highly recommend it!