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Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:37:16 GMT

I get my nails done every 3 weeks, and just started wearing polish again. I use an OPI oil on them nightly. I keep them pretty short but many have started cracking at the finger line. Other than wrapping I am not sure what to do. Thank you all very much

Re: Breaking Nails

FranandZoe — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:44:43 GMT

Try taking Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails vitamins - it really worked for me. I had bad nails - always breaking - could never grow them. Now I have to file or cut them weekly to keep them the shorter length that I like. I've been taking it for years.

Re: Breaking Nails

nycalady — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:46:55 GMT

@I am still oxoxYou may want to try a gel manicure, imo it really makes a difference - wonderful for pedicures too lasts much longer.

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:47:13 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
Try taking Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails vitamins - it really worked for me. I had bad nails - always breaking - could never grow them. Now I have to file or cut them weekly to keep them the shorter length that I like. I've been taking it for years.

@FranandZoe Thank you I will look into that

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:53:04 GMT

@nycalady wrote:
@I am still oxoxYou may want to try a gel manicure, imo it really makes a difference - wonderful for pedicures too lasts much longer.

@nycalady I am not sure my manicurist does that. I have some one that comes to my home since I am disabled its difficult for me to sit and I do not think I could climb unto the pedicure chair

Re: Breaking Nails

Sooner — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:54:24 GMT

Shorter nails, natural no polish. I have tried every oil, conditioner and vitamines and suppliments in my life but nothing worked.

I cook a lot, clean a lot and have always worked and played piano so it is the only solution I have and I am fine with it. Never was a big fan of nail polish anyway.

But good luck to all who wear it and maintain it.

Re: Breaking Nails

We rescue cats — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:06:37 GMT

My manicurist uses Nailtiques Formula 2. She does gel polish on my nails, I'm blessed with strong, hard nails.

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:23:34 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
My manicurist uses Nailtiques Formula 2. She does gel polish on my nails, I'm blessed with strong, hard nails.

@We rescue cats thank you I will look into that

Re: Breaking Nails

AnjalenaQVC — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:39:12 GMT

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Re: Breaking Nails

Mz iMac — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:45:31 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Other than wrapping I am not sure what to do.

@I am still oxox Your manicurist is not a professional the reason you are not asking her/him?

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:13:27 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
Other than wrapping I am not sure what to do.
@I am still oxox Your manicurist is not a professional the reason you are not asking her/him?

@Mz iMac Ok course they are, I was just looking for options

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AnjalenaQVC — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:19:58 GMT

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Re: Breaking Nails

Another new name Sue — Tue, 13 May 2025 23:16:11 GMT

Not sure what "cracking at the finger line" is, but I've helped my nails a lot with Hard as Hoof strengthening nail cream.

Re: Breaking Nails

AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:36:21 GMT

Maybe the brand of polish is not agreeing with your nails? Try another brand. And wear gloves when doing wet household chores. Maybe these 2 things will help.

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:35:22 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
Maybe the brand of polish is not agreeing with your nails? Try another brand. And wear gloves when doing wet household chores. Maybe these 2 things will help.

@AngelPuppy1 I do not do housework or wash dishes. I have worn this brand of polish off and on for a few years

Re: Breaking Nails

wagirl — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:15:28 GMT

My nails were total garbage---have never been long or strong anyway, but chemo really did them in--- thin and soft with ridge lines running thru a couple, easily bend and tear--a mess!!! and a couple more crumbled and wouldn't grow at all. I have been having over lays done since my son's wedding last Sept and oh what a difference. Gel overlays are a gel material that is patted overtop of your real nails--then cured under a UV lamp. I go have them filled in every 4 weeks or so. And I use gel polish too. Now gel polish is very strong and does not chip at all. it is dried under UV light for about a minute--then is topped with a clear coat that is cured for another minute. Makes my real nails hard and sturdy and they look so nice--finally. Was just explaining all this in case OP didn't know about it and altho the lamp and polishes are more $$ ,I think it saves in the long run by not needing to re- do polish. And anyone can buy them too. I didn't read if OP's nail person was a professional or a friend. It takes about an hour to do at the salon--I pay $40 + tip, each time I get the grow out fixed--think it was $50 the first time.

Re: Breaking Nails

Shelbelle — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:59:17 GMT

I suggested using Sally Hansen 7 in 1 nail treatment or treatments from Nail Aid. and try using some FREE polishes such as Zoya, free of chemicals.

Re: Breaking Nails

katie1859 — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:35:49 GMT

The best advice my doctor gave me was to ditch the fake nails

Nails are porous and if you keep them tip length they have a foundation

not to break

once weekly push back cuticles and give them a nice mask

I use real mayonnaise

rinse off and you can clip away the excess cuticle with easy and nails are shiny

and conditioned

I do use a nail oil daily by Sally Hansen and the HARD AS NAILS clear coat, a few

coats protects the nail and they have a nice manicured look

Sometimes I will put a coat of milk polish on top which is sheer with a slight tint.

It is true though that protein is a game changer for strength and color in a healthy nail

Chemicals are a killer and so is smoking.

Re: Breaking Nails

dmod nj — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:25:01 GMT

@I am still oxox I use Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus. It has helped with every nail issue I've had.......and there were many. lol

I wish you good luck!

Re: Breaking Nails

I am still oxox — Thu, 15 May 2025 08:21:33 GMT

@katie1859 wrote:
The best advice my doctor gave me was to ditch the fake nails
Nails are porous and if you keep them tip length they have a foundation
not to break
once weekly push back cuticles and give them a nice mask
I use real mayonnaise
rinse off and you can clip away the excess cuticle with easy and nails are shiny
and conditioned
I do use a nail oil daily by Sally Hansen and the HARD AS NAILS clear coat, a few
coats protects the nail and they have a nice manicured look
Sometimes I will put a coat of milk polish on top which is sheer with a slight tint.
It is true though that protein is a game changer for strength and color in a healthy nail
Chemicals are a killer and so is smoking.

@katie1859 I have not had any nail covering since covid, exceept for a Gel polihs a few years ago