Best nail product to use after removing acrylics...please help.

Novemberbaby · ‎03-09-2010

I have worn acrylics for a few years and think I should have them removed for a few months to let them breathe. Am sure my real nails are in poor shape so what do you ladies recommend to use to strengthen and get them healthy.

Rachb · ‎10-07-2012

I was a die-hard acrylic wearer for 10 years because I would compulsively bite and pick at my nails without the acrylic. After a really bad refill, I had to take them off, but the manicurist I went to didn't have time to put on a new set. So she gave me a regular manicure and scheduled me the following week for a new set. That was 4 years ago and I'm still sporting my natural nails. I'm pretty obsessed with my nails now! Here are my secrets for getting them healthy and keeping them healthy: -Keep your nails relatively short. Mine are pretty flush with the tip of my finger. -2 coats of Citra Nail Strengthener, formula #2. -2 coats of nail polish, preferably Essie, OPI. 1 coat of HK Girl quick drying topcoat (not the best ingredients but it dries to a hard, strong finish super fast.) -CND Solar Oil - a little bit on each cuticle every night. If I feel I don't need the Citra, I use one coat of Zoya Anchor basecoat or one coat of Duri Rejuvacote. I typically get 6-8 days chip free (and I cook/do dishes 4-5 times a week.)

rosi red · ‎02-06-2012

http://www.nailsofsteel.com/products.html

scroll down to bottom of page. This stuff is fantastic.

Ladybug837 · ‎09-11-2011

Try Burts bees lemon butter cuticle cream. When my nails are dry and damaged it helps quite a bit. I put it all over my nails and the skin around them.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

Duri Rejuvacote worked like a miracle for my nails when my acrylics were removed.

pinkwblingplz · ‎12-22-2014

If you don't already take vitamins that'll help. Or gently buff them... it stimulates circulation and you get a natural shine.

OneHappyHiker · ‎01-04-2011

No matter what nail products you decide to use, the one thing I feel always benefits nails is making sure you keep your cuticles nourished and neat. I use many different polishes so I really don't have a favorite, along with different oils/lotions/creams on my hands and cuticles, just depending upon what I grab at the moment! So that is my one bit of advice: cuticle care. The other benefit is you will have really soft hands too! I might use coconut oil, olive oil, Solar Oil, argan balm or oil, or whatever lotion or body butter I happen to use that day. You will enjoy your nails once they grow back in because there are SO many fun nail products! Good luck!

ChouChou · ‎03-13-2010

I gave up acrylics years ago! Since I retired I do a lot of gardening so manicures are essentially a waste of money for me. I don't wear colored polish and I keep my nails about and eighth to a quarter of an inch in length. I tried everything to strengthen my nails. The only thing that has worked for me is OPI Nail Envy. It comes in glossy and matte. I use the matte and it looks like I am wearing nothing - which is exactly what I want. I can wash my hands 50 times a day and get dirt under my nails and I don't get that chipped polish look that I hate. I put it on once a week and don't think about it until the next week.

I have received many compliments on my nails and have been asked how I am able to grow nice nails. I buy it at Ulta.

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

TIPS saved me when I took off my acrylics 10 years ago. I have finally come to the realization that I am allergic to absolutely every polish and strengthening product out there. I'm back on TIPS forever.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

When the falsies come off, your own natural nails could look awful until the damaged parts are grown out. It will take a few months.

In the meantime, cut them short and lightly buff them with a nail smoother...go easy, you don't want to remove anymore of your nail than you have to.

Keep them polished with a clear nail strengthner. This will make them look better while growing them out and protect them from further damage

Soak in warm extra virgin olive oil for about 10 minutes a day if possible for about 2 weeks. Olive oil is an effective product for keeping natural nails in great condition. You can soak with polish on daily. Remove polish at least once a week and soak clean nails. Make sure they are 100% dry before applying nail strengtner again.