the other day while out shopping i was accosted by a lady trying to sell very expensive nail treatment kits (£25!). needless to say i politely turned her down but before i went on my merry way she asked me to remove the polish i was wearing (french manicure pink) as the glue and other assorted chemicals can damage nails very badly. is this true or is nail polish safe to use?
2006-09-10 23:31:09 · 15 answers · asked by edmunds_momma 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
i can't see how it could damage you nails. nails are already dead. but just to be sure, ask an older woman who polished hers regularly and see how hers are. I've never heard of anyone having problems.
2006-09-10 23:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by EZ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nail polish is the same as car paint. Nail polish can discolor the nail. Darker colors will do this more so then lighter color. A french manicure will not make your nails yellow because the colors or very light. A base coat will help with the nail polish form turning the nail yellow. If your worried about your nails drying out use a formaldehyd free products.
Beware of Beauty Counters. Those sales associates are trying to sell you. Half the time they doesn't know what they are talking about except what the cosmetic company has taught them. I hope I helped you out.
2006-09-10 23:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by Blah Blah Blah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nail polish is made from chemicals which can be harmful if used for a long period of time. Your nails will start to go yellow and become damaged if you are allergic to the types of glue used in some manicure do-it-yourself packs.
I would give your nails a rest now or then.
2006-09-10 23:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Presea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nail polish can turn your nails yellow,but this can be prevented if you use a colourless protective coat before applying the colour varnish.There are also some varnishes and products we use to remove the polish that cause white "shadows"(spots) on the nails or make them peel,but that depends on how good the product is and how sensitive your nails are.If you use good products and you know your nails don't peel off every time you remove the polish,then you won't have a problem.
2006-09-11 01:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern polishes don't damage your nails, but the glue used to attach false nails will do a lot of damage, I know the kit the lady was trying to sell you, she was only quoting the information she had been given, not very accurate. My grandmother wore nail polish everyday of her life and had the best, strongest nails of anyone I have ever known. So long as you buy good quality polish, it will never harm your nails.
2006-09-10 23:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In my experience, yes it is damaging if you don't give your nails a rest after a while. My nails became yellow after wearing polish constantly for months.Let them get some air once in a while!
2006-09-10 23:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by amethyst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not true based on the fact that the new generations's nail polishes are made to protect and nourish the nails. The only thing that can in a way spoil nails is when u polish them with intense colours like red without using a base can get yellow...
I think she was trying hard to sell nail treatment kits to you.
2006-09-11 00:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by C.C. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, i know some nail varnished can damage your nails and make them brittle especialy if you dont use a conditoning nail basecoat first before applying your nail varnish. Also you have to use a conditioning hand and nail cream. But if you use dark nail varnish then it does make you nails go yellow over time as it stains the nail even though you use nail varnish remover. But people have been wearing nail varnish for years and it hasnt botherd them. I think the lady was just trying to worry you because you didnt by her nail varnish, which is probably ten times as worse filled with loads of chemicals, so there is no need to worry.
2006-09-11 08:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you wear nail polish 7days a week without removing it ,when you rempve it you will see that your nails turn to yellow colour. Perhaps lack of oxygen is the reason.
You can remove it at nights and in the morning do it again.
2006-09-10 23:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your nails become yellow it means there is not enough oxygen getting to your nail bed and it can result in fungal infections.
lightly buff your natual nail to remove any oil from the surface of the nail before you apply your polish.
alwyas use a nail polish remover which has vitamin e or keratin in it
2006-09-10 23:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by He moonwalked on my <3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋