topic Re: Nails in Beauty

Nails

bonnie f — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:04:01 GMT

have to take off my nails... what's good that i can use to keep them hard? i've had acrylics on for about 10 yrs. my nails are paper thin...

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chrystaltree — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:38:04 GMT

I think that's a question you should ask your manicurist. She's the nail professional.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:51:10 GMT

I have tried so many nail treatments and my best results have been with Sally Hansen Miracle Growth Treatment, gold bottle, gold top.

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MsLomo — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 22:56:26 GMT

Hi, qvc-loyal,

I had my acrylics removed after several years of wearing them, and my nails hurt even if they accidentally grazed the kitchen countertop. I kept my nails trimmed very short, and Nailtiques Formula 2 worked for me -- so did Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus. (I still wear the Formula 2.) It's in my local Publix grocery store with the nail polish, so I hope you can find it easily. What a relief when my nails finally grew out. I am glad I am free from the constant need for chip repairs and fill-ins. But they did look pretty!

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Tribesters — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 23:19:57 GMT

@qvc-loyal customer wrote:
have to take off my nails... what's good that i can use to keep them hard? i've had acrylics on for about 10 yrs. my nails are paper thin...

Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails vitamins! I too had paper thin nails. You wouldn't believe how long & strong my nails are now. I think I noticed a difference after just a couple weeks. I'm on my 2nd year of taking them. I highly recommend them. I think he has free shipping too.

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GinzTonic — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:24:21 GMT

I agree keeping the short is key, they hurt for quite a while after.. Still miss em

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StillRachB — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:44:42 GMT

After wearing acrylics for years, I had them removed and used Citra formula 2. Amazing!

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SahmIam — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:51:26 GMT

Keep them very short, use cuticle cream and oils. Buff lightly once a week for circulation. I've heard pros and cons regarding using something on nails after acrylics. I had them for years and then did silk wraps and then did gels....my nails were destroyed. After talking to many and visiting nail boards, I chose to allow them to breathe and use moisture on the cuticle to encourage growth and hydration. I kept them as short as possible and when I saw new growth, filed them gently back to super short. It didn't take long for them to look and feel healthy (a month or so). I didn't wear polish for a year after that; instead I purchased the Ruby Nail System at HSN.

My nails looked amazing, were healthy as could be and I started wearing polish a year later. Never looked back. Good luck to you. Everyone is different; hopefully you'll find the best solution for your nails very quickly. : )

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Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:56:47 GMT

@bonnie f This is my all-time HG for nails. I use it every night before going to sleep. Do hand massage to bring blood to the end of your fingers.

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bonnie f — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 02:40:50 GMT

im going to get gel manicures every 2 weeks or so.. just to make them look at least 1/2 decent.. they are really ugly lol i get my full sets put back on every 5 or 6 months and they hurt when my real nails are exposed... i know they're gonna look real bad, so i wanna get at least gel manicures, i'm thinking the gel will keep them at least maybe a little harder??? idk... im soo nervous i havent had "real nails" in about 10 yrs closer to 13