topic Re: Fingernail issues... in Beauty

Fingernail issues...

Neversaynever3dogs — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:39:14 GMT

After many years of having manicures (only once a month when I went in for color) in spite of having peeling nails and using all kinds of nail treatments to try and change the splitting/peeling, I stopped using the treatments (no more manicures due to Covid) and lo and behold the nails stopped peeling! I used a cuticle oil and hand lotion constantly...

But that was it....

My manicurist, now out of business because of Covid, was very surprised when I told her..

My nails are growing and look really nice..

I want to use a clear polish to give some shine to the nails, but am hesitent to use anything that might cause my nails to peel again..

Any suggestions?

Re: Fingernail issues...

KingstonsMom — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:42:25 GMT

Bring a natural shine to your nails using a nail buffer.

It won't be as shiny as clear polish, but it does give a nice natural shine to nails without the harsh chemicals in nail polish.

Re: Fingernail issues...

Tricolor — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:43:23 GMT

During the shutdown I picked up Beekman's Cuticle Cream. This stuff is awesome! I use it faithfully every night even though I am now back to getting manicures. I use regular polish and bring my own stuff to the salon. The Beekam boys did a great presentation of this and I was not disappointed. Plus it's all good ingredients.

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fthunt — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:49:28 GMT

I've never had a professional manicure and have long strong nails - so no idea about products used. Suggestion: Try a clear polish on one or two nails and see how it goes. If peeling acts up again - stop and buff like suggestion.

It sounds like your nails have been dehydrated from chemicals.

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Krimpette — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:54:34 GMT

I use a single coat of NailTek. I do my nails about every 10 days or so, since I usually have to trim them a bit.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:05:41 GMT

I recommend Sally Hansen 7 in 1 nail treatment, 2 coats of this does it all!! The treatment goes on clear, the bottle is pink.

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Fressa — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:00:01 GMT

I have use Perfect Formula and Pro Strong on my nails for years. These work for me.

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Maltichonmom17 — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:04:06 GMT

@Tricolor wrote:
During the shutdown I picked up Beekman's Cuticle Cream. This stuff is awesome! I use it faithfully every night even though I am now back to getting manicures. I use regular polish and bring my own stuff to the salon. The Beekam boys did a great presentation of this and I was not disappointed. Plus it's all good ingredients.

I'll toss in another 👍👍 for the Beekman cuticle cream. It whipped my problem child cuticles into shape in no time. It's a fantastic product. When I don't have time to do a full cuticle treatment, I will run a quick swipe of the Beekman Stick of Butter over my cuticles. The stick of butter is my favorite Beekman product to date. It's an amazing multi tasker! Works on cuticles, lips, elbows, I will even run a light swipe over my facial lines if I'm looking dry and dehydrated.

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Karie2022 — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:04:29 GMT

Funny...mine are the same way....was getting gel manicures and also Dip, and after covid hit stopped getting nails done, they looked horrible for a good month then started to heal and look pretty good; got tired of the plain look so I went out and bought essie gel, which is just color and top coat...well, now my nails look awful again and are peeling...so, no more gel for me, just going back to regular nail polish...I am using Sally Hansen nail oil until they heal again.

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jlkz — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:23:11 GMT

Someone here mentioned Nailtiques Plus formula for nails that really needed help. The peeling and splitting on 3 of my nails stopped and the others looked even better. The product leaves a great shine on the nails.

As progress is made, you can step down to regular Nailtiques formula.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:36:14 GMT

I think most nail problems are caused by them becoming overly dry. That's why any oil or cuticle cream helps so much. Polish and remover contain a plethora of drying chemicals that do really bad things to the nails. I notice a big difference in the fall as soon as I turn on the heat...instant dry nails so that's when I really hit the oils and creams.

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millieshops — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:47:56 GMT

having tried virtually every process except gels (absolute no from my tech) and myriad products I’m finally accepting what a dermatologist told me over 30 years ago. — you can’t always fight genetics.

Of all my siblings only one had bad teeth. — glad that wasn’t me

only one of us has weak nails. - I wish that weren’t me but at least I’ve stopped wasting dollars trying to fight

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Desertdi — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:11:48 GMT

I started taking Omega 3 for another reason. Six months later, I had hard nails that didn't split or "fray"..............

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Neversaynever3dogs — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:27:54 GMT

I do use the Beekman cuticle cream, so maybe that is helping also..

My manicurist said that maybe the nails were dry so no stregtheners or hardeners...

But will try some of your ideas...

Thanks!

Appreciate your help!

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Drythe — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:11:17 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
having tried virtually every process except gels (absolute no from my tech) and myriad products I’m finally accepting what a dermatologist told me over 30 years ago. — you can’t always fight genetics.

Of all my siblings only one had bad teeth. — glad that wasn’t me

only one of us has weak nails. - I wish that weren’t me but at least I’ve stopped wasting dollars trying to fight

@millieshops

Trind Nail Balsam.

I was a hopeless case too.

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LilLadyNJ — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:26:47 GMT

@Tricolor wrote:
During the shutdown I picked up Beekman's Cuticle Cream. This stuff is awesome! I use it faithfully every night even though I am now back to getting manicures. I use regular polish and bring my own stuff to the salon. The Beekam boys did a great presentation of this and I was not disappointed. Plus it's all good ingredients.

This works great for me as well. I did the same thing because with all of the vigourous hand washing dried my cuticles out so badly, I ordered this. I applied it several times during the day especially after hand washing and it helped my hands a lot. I use this in conjunction with the L'Occitane shea butter hand cream.

A little goes a long way, so this will last a while. I purchased the duo from HSN and shared with a friend.

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CritterKeeper — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:07:11 GMT

Agree 100%!! Nailtiques Plus is THE BEST!!

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:55:56 GMT

I don't wear any polish as I think it's bad for my nails. To get a natural shine I use a motorized rotary nail buffer made by Silk'n. Every few days I buff to keep up the shine. It looks like you have a clear coat on. I've given up on nail treatments I don't think they help at all. Natural is best for my nail health. I take collagen and it really makes my nails strong and they grow fast.

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millieshops — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:27:29 GMT

@Drythe TY - that's a product line I have never even seen!

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:47:26 GMT

I use Nailtiques, and jojobo oil on my cuticles. Never have my nails looked this good. I do my own nails, instead of going to a salon.