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Problem Nails!

Brunette — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:53:03 GMT

Hello Ladies-

Can anyone recommend a great nail product for my nails. My nails are soft, and peel and are not growing. I wear kitchen gloves when cleaning the kitchen but I'm not sure if that Dawn Dishwashing liquid is touching my nails when I dry dishes or what? I know that can ruin nails especially mind. I just want long beautiful nails? Any ideas?

THANKS SO MUCH!

Brunette

Re: Problem Nails!

Jeannie29 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:08:37 GMT

Nailtiques makes several really great formulas. I learned about them on this board, but they have a website that explains the different formulas. It was easy for me to choose the one that would solve my "nail problems". I got mine at ulta, but I think Sally beauty also carries it. Hth

Re: Problem Nails!

Brunette — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:10:39 GMT

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!

Re: Problem Nails!

Jeannie29 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:13:53 GMT

I have never tried those brands, but both are rated pretty highly and I am definitely tempted (not that I NEED anything new) lol

Re: Problem Nails!

islandgrrl — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:23:27 GMT

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.

Re: Problem Nails!

Brunette — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:26:56 GMT

@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.

Re: Problem Nails!

millieshops — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:31:12 GMT

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.

Re: Problem Nails!

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:54:14 GMT

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.

Re: Problem Nails!

txrose — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:54:30 GMT

I use nailtique and CND solar oil has really helped my nails...thanks to Lola

Re: Problem Nails!

KarenQVC — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:57:33 GMT

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.

Re: Problem Nails!

Lovethesea — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 17:59:35 GMT

I wore nail strengtheners and nail polish for more than 50 years, removing it with acetone polish remover and reapplying it daily, and my nails were fragile and continued to peel. A year ago, I stopped using strengtheners, polish, and remover and my nails are no longer weak nor do they peel. I also have had yogurt 6 breakfasts out of 7 with eggs the seventh morning every week and my nails grow so fast that I have to file them once each week. I hope this helps.

Edited to add: I wash dishes with Palmolive original dish soap w/o gloves.

Re: Problem Nails!

islandgrrl — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:02:09 GMT

On 10/25/2014 KarenQVC said:
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.

Miracle Cure. It is a clear polish.

Re: Problem Nails!

islandgrrl — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:09:10 GMT

On 10/25/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
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.

I think I am the only woman in America for whom the Lessman supplements did not work. Women swear by them. They did little to nothing for me.

Re: Problem Nails!

KarenQVC — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:13:26 GMT

ig--Thank you SO much. I will try it.

Re: Problem Nails!

Shelbelle — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:19:29 GMT

Duri Rejuvacote, Solar Oil and at least 5000 mcg Biotin supplement daily.

Re: Problem Nails!

paShar — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:42:23 GMT

I've used both the Duri Rejuvacote and the Nailtique 2. Both are great. The Nailtique line is sold at CVS but I haven't seen the Duri anywhere but online.

Re: Problem Nails!

Jeannie29 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:46:27 GMT

Oh, and biotin, too. Nailtiques and biotin are a great combo for me

Re: Problem Nails!

Brunette — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:23:35 GMT

On 10/25/2014 islandgrrl said:
On 10/25/2014 KarenQVC said:
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.

Miracle Cure. It is a clear polish.

Oh cool!

Re: Problem Nails!

Brunette — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:24:30 GMT

On 10/25/2014 Shelbelle said:
Duri Rejuvacote, Solar Oil and at least 5000 mcg Biotin supplement daily.

Hi there! Where do I purchase these? Thank you!

Re: Problem Nails!

customerqvc2 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:39:11 GMT

I had nails that were so bad that I couldn't even keep polish on them for more than a day or two without chips. I even went to the salon and had regular manicures for almost a year without much improvement. Then, I discovered Nailtiques (from this forum) and I found out my Walgreens had it in stock. I went down that day and purchased it and started using it. Since then, I use Nailtiques weekly, put a coat of polish on, then a quick drying top coat (Seche Vite) and my nails are so strong that I have to file them down. I eat healthy and take my vitamins and calcium, but I do nothing else special.