Beauty

[I am still oxox]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

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@I am still oxox wrote:

Other than wrapping I am not sure what to do.

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

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

[Another new name Sue]

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

[AngelPuppy1]

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. 

[I am still oxox]

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@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. 

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

[wagirl]

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. 

[Shelbelle]

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. 

[katie1859]

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.

[dmod nj]

@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!  

[I am still oxox]

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@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.

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