artificial nails?

Question

My nails are always breaking and chipping from work. I work as a checkout chick, so they get quite a beating lol.

I was wondering if there are any artificial nails like gel or acrylic, that would stop them from breaking? Just so they can have a chance to grow.

Which would be better to get, gel or acrylic?
I heard they damage your nails too...so would it be a good idea to get them at all?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You could get a gel or acrylic overlay on your nails. No matter what you do if you put something like that over your nails though they are going to be damaged. If you want something to just strengthen them use Sally Hanson's Hard as Nails. My uncle is a guitar player and he would paint his thumb with the clear one and it strengthened his nail so he could use it to play.

Answer 2

Acrylic nails are not a good idea. when they start to grow out and/or rise, you can get water uder them that will sit there and you could get an infection or something on/ under your real nail.

Answer 3

gel nails are really durable. you would recieve some benefits from them if you don't get them too long.1 won't break as easily, 2 polish lasts longer

Answer 4

artificial nails are undeniably cute, but after i take mine off, my nails are damaged! the salons i go to always "drill" and "shave" my nails at the cuticles, so they leave dent marks once they're taken off. i would have to say artificial nails dont really add strength to your nails... they're just EXPENSIVE coatings =]

Answer 5

just try some clear nail varnish and to hit the key with finger not your nails

Answer 6

go to a nail salon and tell them whats been happening and if theyre good theyll give you good tips

Answer 7

acrylic. i had gel and they were always breaking.

Answer 8

fake nails just make your nails weaker!

if you want stronger nails try this polish it works amazingly.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P62704&categoryId=S10701&shouldPaginate=true

Answer 9

try the salon