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Nails

Jamma — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:36:28 GMT

Awhile back I had taken my acrylics off and and with your suggestion I used Nailtiques

formula 2.

The nails were doing well ---my problem was cracked, peeling and one nail that split.

I had serious surgery and my nails were forgotten in all my recovery time and rehab etc.

Now I don't know if I should use nailtiques formula 2 or 2 plus, or QVC ProAdvanced Floride Nail Strengthner with Vitamin Complex.

Thanks Jamma

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Kachina624 — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:44:47 GMT

That QVC stuff made a total mess of my nails. It took them months to recover from the effects of it. There really isn't a product on the market that will fix bad nails but Nailtiques is the best to be had.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:48:40 GMT

I really like Sally Hansen Miracle Growth Treatment, gold top, gold bottle.

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Jamma — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:56:32 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
That QVC stuff made a total mess of my nails. It took them months to recover from the effects of it. There really isn't a product on the market that will fix bad nails but Nailtiques is the best to be had.

Do you use Formula 2 Or formula 2 plus?

Thanks for your reeply.

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Jamma — Fri, 31 May 2019 13:57:44 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I really like Sally Hansen Miracle Growth Treatment, gold top, gold bottle.

Thanks for the reply.

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Krimpette — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:07:24 GMT

For my nails, it's OPI Nail Envy. I rarely use color, I prefer clear. Right now, my nails are doing great. However, sometimes they are more challenging in the winter with the cold weather.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:15:10 GMT

@Jamma wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
That QVC stuff made a total mess of my nails. It took them months to recover from the effects of it. There really isn't a product on the market that will fix bad nails but Nailtiques is the best to be had.
Do you use Formula 2 Or formula 2 plus?

Thanks for your reeply.

@Jamma. I use plain old Formula 2.

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Suxela — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:21:46 GMT

Vitamin E oil, message into your cuticles every night! Also try Andrew Lessman's nail, skin and hair vitamins, my nails grow like weeds!

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Pancho — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:44:22 GMT

I agree with Suxela's comments. You need to take extra Biotin (500 mcg / day) to help your nails (and helps your hair!!). None of that other stuff is really going to work other than putting a clear polish-like coating on your nails.

Your nails will just need to grow totally out from the cuticles (usually takes about 6 - 8 months).

Andrew Lessman's Nail, Skin and Hair vitamins work great but Biotin is the key ingredient for healthy nails. Good luck!

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Shelbelle — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:49:45 GMT

You can take up to 10,000 mcg daily of Biotin.

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Jamma — Fri, 31 May 2019 14:53:04 GMT

Thanks ladies for all your help;

Jamma

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Mombo1 — Fri, 31 May 2019 15:20:37 GMT

@Jamma wrote:
Awhile back I had taken my acrylics off and and with your suggestion I used Nailtiques
formula 2.

The nails were doing well ---my problem was cracked, peeling and one nail that split.

I had serious surgery and my nails were forgotten in all my recovery time and rehab etc.

Now I don't know if I should use nailtiques formula 2 or 2 plus, or QVC ProAdvanced Floride Nail Strengthner with Vitamin Complex.

I also had acrylic nails...and it took awhile to get my natural nails back. I have had great success with Sally Hanson Moisture Rehab Strengthener. I found that I needed the moisture to get rid of the brittleness...otherwise my nails would split and chip. Another great find was a chamois nail buffer from Sally Beauty Supply. It smooths the nails and gives a nice natural sheen. No polish needed. These two products are my go to favorites. Affordable and they work.

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Fressa — Fri, 31 May 2019 15:27:02 GMT

I have had some health problems and here's the list of what got my nails healthy:

T.I.P.S--sesame oil- a drop all around the nail bed and cuticle and over the nail.

A>S>K.--Best conditioning, non drying polish revmover

Perfect Formula gel coat----great as a nail protecter, base/top coat / or stand alone polish

Pro Strong---Nail polish and line of nail correctors, protectors and conditioners. Products absorb in seconds.

Any combination of these or single selection should deliver results. I could not believe the relief and results I've had.

i hope you have the same luck.

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MandyG06 — Fri, 31 May 2019 15:39:18 GMT

I had acrylics last year and it ruined my nails. After I took them off, I used Perfect Formula Nail Polish just to give them strength. I also use Sally Hansen's Vitamin E on my cuticles every day. The bad part of my nails had to grow out. I use Perfect Forumla or OPI nail polish now.

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Jamma — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:53:41 GMT

Thanks again ladies for all your help.

Jamma

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:27:34 GMT

Recommend Nailtiques formula 2 plus, if you are starting over so to speak. Formula 2 is for maintenance (as I understand it).

Either one is a great product -- I have never head such good nails, in my life.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:30:40 GMT

@Suxela. @Pancho. I've taken the Lessman formula...already had great hair, no effect on nails. I also took big doses of biotin for over a year and no change. I think the only way you'll have great nails is if they're in your genes. I don't know why some of these scientists working on complex space projects can't divert and concentrate on improving fingernails.

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Katcat1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:56:20 GMT

@Suxela Excellent advice especially the Vitamin E oil.

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NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:13:47 GMT

@Jamma My nails break easily, and split when I apply any nail polish type product on them. I took Andrew Lessman's Nail, Skin and Hair vitamins for years, and it did nothing for my hair or nails. I then took Biotin for years, and it did nothing for my hair or nails. Same as @Kachina624. Throughout the years, I have applied several strengthening polish type products (like perfect nails and others) and they also did nothing for my nails. I think a good varied diet helps (I have improved my diet and my nails are better with regard to ridges), moisturizing helps. I use Josie's pure Argan oil, more recenly the Milk, and/or Wen Six Thirteen Ultra Nourishing Intensive Body Treatment on my hands and nails, including massaging and lightly pushing the cuticles. I have nice looking hands and nails, with very slight ridging. The nails still break, but not as ofen. I keep them not too long, groomed and filed, and this seems to works best for me. I ocassionally get a full manicure with nail polish at a salon, but my nails will break and peel more readily. So just moisturizing, grooming them to medium length, filing and light buffing keeps them at their best. Everyone always comments how soft my hands are, which I don't think they would say if my nails were unsightly. So I am resigned to short groomed nails, happy with the low maintenance. Still go for color maniure ocasionally. I do full pedicures on my feet during the summer to wear sandals, because toenails look so much better with color. My toenails don't have the breaking splitting issues my hand nails have. I guess it's all the handwashing that causes the problems with nails. Pedicures last 2-3 weeks, manicures 3-4 days if I am lucky.

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Jamma — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:48:01 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe

Thank you so much for the information---I shall do the moisturizing bit. I do eat a healthy diet. Again thanks for taking the time to help me.

Jamma