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Nail Help

ScrapHappy — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:11:10 GMT

I posted a while ago that I stopped using the Perfect Formula set that was a TSV from QVC. It made my bad nails worse. I threw the stuff away and went back to Sally Hanson, which I've used before and had good results. But now it doesn't work. So right now I stopped using anythin on my nails and been applying argon oil at night. My nails are so weak, peeling and splitting. I haven't had the peeling and splitting. Any reccommendations for something you've used that has been tried and true?

Re: Nail Help

LuvmyLab — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:12:45 GMT

I am currently using the Sally Hansen Moisture Rehab (recommended here) and love it! I also use the SH vitamin E nail and cuticle oil which works great too.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:17:12 GMT

Sally Hansen 7 in 1, it contains all you need for a treatment, base and top coat. Very good ingredients. I get mine for a low price on ebay. Bottle is pink, but the nail product is clear.

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SloopJohnB — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:20:36 GMT

@ScrapHappy I use extra virgin olive oil on my nails. Have been for years. I find it helps keep them strong with no peeling or splitting.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:24:55 GMT

A couple of my nails split length-wise and I needed something to fill in the cracks. While I was filling my cart online at Walmart, I looked to see if I could find something for my nails and I found this. It wasn't expensive (less than $4) plus it has natural pink color which I also needed. So far I like it and I'll use it until my cracked nails grow out.

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ECBG — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:30:45 GMT

@ScrapHappy

You might also look at your nutrients. Your symptoms can also come from a deficiency you never realized.

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kekes — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:38:03 GMT

You might try a nail product called Trind Nail Balsam. You can buy at Amazon, EBay or they have their own sight. Great product for peeling splitting or weak nails.

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Still Raining — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:44:10 GMT

I would think being faithful to your oil and keeping your hands in hand cream and out of water or remover should help.

However, it is a long process to grow out the bad and replace it with good. Just like removing fake.

Keep at it ❤️

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JudyL — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:02:22 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
I posted a while ago that I stopped using the Perfect Formula set that was a TSV from QVC. It made my bad nails worse. I threw the stuff away and went back to Sally Hanson, which I've used before and had good results. But now it doesn't work. So right now I stopped using anythin on my nails and been applying argon oil at night. My nails are so weak, peeling and splitting. I haven't had the peeling and splitting. Any reccommendations for something you've used that has been tried and true?

@ScrapHappy - I was having problems with a few of my nails splitting and nothing worked. Then in January I started taking Andrew Lessman's vitamins. They have Biotin in them and voila' after a couple of months, I realized that my nails were no longer splitting and seemed stronger. So try a topical treatment but you may also want to look into taking Biotin. Start with a low does and work up and see how you do.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:23:41 GMT

@ScrapHappy My nails have always been very thin and brittle. What seems to be working for me, which was unexpected as I did not plan on them getting stronger, is taking a multi-vitamin (actually, a few different ones). Several months before we had even heard the words Covid or pandemic, a friend who follows world diseases told me to start taking vitamins because we were going to be in for a very rough several years. While I was skeptical, I started with the vitamins. It took almost a year for me to see a difference, but it is amazing. I also use something called Hard as Hoofs and Jones Road has a moisture stick that I also use, along with buffing. My nails will never be long and beautiful, but they are much better than I have ever seen.

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:41:11 GMT

@ScrapHappy

You may be dehydrated.

I never knew this untill my Dr told me I was..............

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:08:02 GMT

I always recommend Nailtique. It's a winner.

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KaySD — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:48:14 GMT

I think just about any type of oil will help if you use it consistently. But I agree with ECBG about considering nutrition. Insufficient Biotin is often the culprit, and there's a supplement called "BioSil" that has helped me. No need for mega doses of B vitamins or calcium, just more than you are getting now. If you have a doctor and can get a complete metabolic panel, you might spot something specific to you.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:51:23 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
A couple of my nails split length-wise and I needed something to fill in the cracks. While I was filling my cart online at Walmart, I looked to see if I could find something for my nails and I found this. It wasn't expensive (less than $4) plus it has natural pink color which I also needed. So far I like it and I'll use it until my cracked nails grow out.

I see there is one from Nail Aid that is called 9 in 1 and is clear, for those wanting something clear.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:59:03 GMT

I won't get into all my nail woes but I will say that I have tried what seems like every product out there from high end to drugstore.

The only product that I have found that doesn't peel off my nails in 1 strip after a day or 2 is Nail Life that I bought at Sally Beauty Supply. It is about $8.00 for a bottle and I love this stuff.

About a month ago I decided to ditch my acrylic overlays because I was sick of being tied to an appointment. I was sure I'd be back in the salon with a week to have acrylics put back on. So far, I have no desire because my nails actually look pretty darn good.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:27:58 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
I think just about any type of oil will help if you use it consistently. But I agree with ECBG about considering nutrition. Insufficient Biotin is often the culprit, and there's a supplement called "BioSil" that has helped me. No need for mega doses of B vitamins or calcium, just more than you are getting now. If you have a doctor and can get a complete metabolic panel, you might spot something specific to you.

@KaySD I think anything about Biotin helping nails is a myth. I took large doses of it for over a year and it did absolutely nothing. I also took Lessman's nail vitamins for a couple months which did nothing. I had to stop because they upset my stomach.

I think the best thing you can do is stay away from any polishes because they and polish remover are all drying, and keep nails lubricated several times a day and at night with an oil or lotion. Dryness seems to be the culprit. Mine get much worse in winter when the heat is on.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:37:19 GMT

I don't know if you're applying polish to your nails, but I'd stop doing that for awhile if you are. I agree with another poster that you may be missing something in your diet. I've never taken Biotin, but when I had that problem I made sure I took my calcium tablets, ate jello daily (good for the nails) and used a nail product that was an oil but with the end result to strengthen them.....(not a polish though). If the other poster had such good luck with Biotin, I'd consider trying that.

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fancy pantsy — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:14:46 GMT

my nails were badly damaged from constant gel manicures with no breaks in between manis. when i went "bare" i was horrified at the condition of my nails. i started using Nailtiques formula 2 ... omg what a help. my nails were so split and cracked when i started using this product, but after only 6 months or so, my nails started looking healthy. cannot recommend this highly enough.

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Carmie — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:31:31 GMT

I soak my nails in a little olive oil warmed up. It keeps my nails from getting brittle, breaking and splitting and keeps my cuticles in great shape too.

I do not use polish or remover..they are too drying for natural nails.

Soap, detergents, sanitizers and water are the enemy..wear gloves. They really do save your nails.

I forgot to mention that I keep a glass nail file near by. Everytime I feel a rough edge, I use the nail file to smooth it out. Never use Emory boards or metal files. They are damaging. Only file in one direction so you don't saw at the nails.

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shoobee — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:47:56 GMT

I use TIPS get it from qvc. Years ago got on auto delivery so I have decent price but know price is higher now. Would probably pay it though as my nails are so good now. Looked in several local beauty supply shops but could not find locally. They said it will take time as you have to wait for the bad nails to grow out and then you get the good. Apply one time a day. Nails are porous so no water on nails for at least one hour prior or the water already in them will keep the nail from soaking up the nutrients. But that would probably apply no matter what you use. Good luck with whatever you try.