topic Re: FOUND PRODUCT FOR NAILS WITH RIDGES in Beauty

FOUND PRODUCT FOR NAILS WITH RIDGES

Shanus — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:55:39 GMT

Purchased this and did my nails. Used on bare nails, then Hard As Nails and finished w/ Sally Hansen Gel Top Coat (black bottle).

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ID2 — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:03:43 GMT

I use a clear base coat that does the same thing.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:09:17 GMT

is this an older product, it is not listed on the Essie site, and I do think it contains formaldehyde.

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Alison Wonderland — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:26:43 GMT

I found it listed on their site. Did you include the hyphen in "smooth-e" when you looked? It's not older, it's new-ish. I a review from 2019.

It's $10 on their site, so I can't link it here because it's sales site.

Essie didn't list the ingredients, but Ulta did: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Talc, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Polyethylene, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol. May Contain: Ci 60725 / Violet 2.

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Forbidden Fruit — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:34:48 GMT

@Shanus

Your nails look so nice! Thanks for the suggestion.

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gjc57 — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:42:35 GMT

Thank you so much for this information. I am trying to let my nails go natural. I bought some products from QVC and I hope they will help my nails.

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Lovs2shop — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:46:55 GMT

I have the same problem and I found this on QVC

Adesse New York Age Defying Brightening Base Coat

Great reviews and it really works.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:06:10 GMT

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I found it listed on their site. Did you include the hyphen in "smooth-e" when you looked? It's not older, it's new-ish. I a review from 2019.

It's $10 on their site, so I can't link it here because it's sales site.

Essie didn't list the ingredients, but Ulta did: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Talc, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Citric Acid, Polyethylene, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol. May Contain: Ci 60725 / Violet 2.

Thanks, I found it now by typing in the name, but it does not come up under their base coat products. The tosylamide is what concerns me.

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Shanus — Fri, 15 May 2020 17:27:49 GMT

@Forbidden Fruit wrote:
@Shanus

Your nails look so nice! Thanks for the suggestion.

@Forbidden Fruit I have to keep them short. First product that evened out ridges on thumbs from filing metals.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 15 May 2020 17:59:34 GMT

@Shanus When I saw this thread the first thing that came to mind was Essie. A few years back Essie had a Ridge Filler that was an off white shade and it was wonderful. Looks like they changed it. Essie has the best light pinks and whites.

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seaglass1 — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:17:07 GMT

Do you know of anything that actually gets rid of ridges...maybe a vitamin?

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Forbidden Fruit — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:05:45 GMT

@seaglass1

I asked 'Dr. Google" and it came up with deficiencies in protein, calcium, zinc and vit A.

IMO, certain meds and treatments can cause this too. When my mom was going through chemo, it really took a toll on her teeth and nails.

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jeanlake — Fri, 15 May 2020 21:24:14 GMT

I'll look for this. Did it take longer to dry? Perhaps a bit thicker liquid?

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ECBG — Fri, 15 May 2020 22:33:25 GMT

@seaglass1 wrote:
Do you know of anything that actually gets rid of ridges...maybe a vitamin?

@seaglass1 This article is from the Mayo Clinic on nail ridges and their direction.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/nails/faq-20058541

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Shanus — Fri, 15 May 2020 23:06:55 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@Shanus When I saw this thread the first thing that came to mind was Essie. A few years back Essie had a Ridge Filler that was an off white shade and it was wonderful. Looks like they changed it. Essie has the best light pinks and whites.

@Katcat1 Yes, the other one Essie had was off-white and semi-transparent nail polishes were affected. This one is almost clear and dries to a matte finish almost immediately. Then ready for base coat, etc.

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Shanus — Fri, 15 May 2020 23:12:22 GMT

@seaglass1 wrote:
Do you know of anything that actually gets rid of ridges...maybe a vitamin?

@seaglass1 I don't think so. Some is physical damage to the nail like the harsh filing for gel nails or banging a nail against something that damages the nail bed. In my case when I use metal files to smoothe jewelry edges, it's inevitable that the file runs along a few fingernails. Ridges can also appear on toenails. Another cause is sun damage and age. Buffing the ridges on a regular basis thins the nail, so this is the best solution for me.

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seaglass1 — Fri, 15 May 2020 23:44:06 GMT

@ECBG @Forbidden Fruit Thank you!

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ECBG — Sat, 16 May 2020 00:08:30 GMT

@seaglass1 wrote:
@ECBG @Forbidden Fruit Thank you!

@seaglass1 I always go to the Mayo Clinic. They're the standard.

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juperier3 — Sat, 16 May 2020 00:55:03 GMT

@seaglass1 First, if you suspect that your ridges (particularly horizontal ones) have medical or nutritional causes, it's probably a good idea to discuss it with your physician.

As far as vertical ridges go, they're also a normal process as of the aging process. The nail plate is formed by the matrix (under your skin, before the nail becomes visible).In addition to the ridges due to normal aging, we can have damage to specific portions of the matrix that result in less nail production in that area. Over time these areas may heal. But if the damage was severe enough, the thinned area will be permanent. Think of it as like when you suffer a cut...a minor cut my heal without any visible evidence. A more severe injury will leave a scar, which may or may not become less visible over time. Becasue of the time between when the nail is formed and when it grows to the point that it is visible, it's very possible to not even remember an injury occurring.

One thing you don't want to do is buff away the ridges. The higher areas are actually the "normal" thickness of your nail. Buffing thins your nail to match the part of the plate with less growth.

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seaglass1 — Sat, 16 May 2020 01:33:14 GMT

@ECBG Thanks! From now on I'll go there!