Stonger nails????

Question

I want to put something on my natural nails to keep them strong. Do you suggest gel, silk wrap or acrylic?

I want to put an overlay on them to keep them from breaking.

Answer 1

There's this product called Nailtique that is an alternative to fake nails. Not that there's anything wrong with them but they do a lot of damage to your actual fingernails. Anyway, you apply a new coat every day for a week or so and then remove and start over. Your nails will automatically be stronger and will grow even more strong as you use it. It can be found at most drug stores.

Of the three you asked about, I think the silk is the best; gel would be second best and so on.

Answer 2

1. If you don't eat well, it shows--nothing can cover that up. Eating more protein-rich foods will help to develop stronger nails. Foods rich in sulfur are also vital for nail and physical health; these foods include apples, cucumbers, grapes, garlic, asparagus and onions.
2. The nail's biggest enemy is water. If your nails spend a lot of time submerged, whether it be cleaning, swimming, or anything else; taking extra steps to assure you have strong nails is key.
3. Don't bite your nails--it may seem like an obvious thing to say, but so many of us still do it.
4. Keep your nails trimmed short. We're not talking short as in they look like a beaver has bitten them off at the base, but less than an half inch past the end of your fingers. This will help prevent breakage, as well as make your fingers look nice and slender.
5. Don't use your nails as tools. They are not meant to peel off stickers, open mail or scrape food off of pots.
6. When cleaning, washing dishes, working with any chemicals or gardening, make sure to wear rubber gloves. Doing so will protect your nails, and the rest of your hands, from getting zapped of moisture, broken, and very dirty.
7. If you like to wear polish on your nails, make sure to add a clear base coat before applying the color. This will help to strengthen your nails and keep them from turning yellow. An added bonus is your color will last longer.
8. Keep an emery board anywhere you spend a lot of time--the kitchen, office, gym, etc. If you spot a nail that is about to break or got chipped by accident, file it down to keep it from becoming more damaged.
9. While watching TV, waiting for dinner to finish cooking, reading a book, or riding home from work, take the time to massage vitamin-rich hand lotion onto your palms, fingers and nails. It feels good and helps to infuse your nails with strengthening nutrients.

Answer 3

ok this may sound gross but try cod liver oil. I started taking it and my hair and nails have improved by like 200% and apparently its good for other things. Its super cheap too. Dont get acrylics or anything like that, once you get them off your nails will be on worse shape. I am a cosmetologist so I sometimes do nails.

Answer 4

I buy a product called Nailtiques from Walgreens. This is the only product i have found has made my nails stronger, they wont break or peel away.Try it, it really works.

Answer 5

Knox gelatin, it's not regular jello. They have it at Walmart. Not in the food isle.
http://www.amazon.com/Knox-Gelatin-Dietary-Supplement-Envelopes/dp/B000QFMOUS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/102-4176013-3628161?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1189096053&sr=1-3
I have to agree with the prenatal vitamins, it will make your nails and hair grow like crazy!

Here is a writing with explanations about weak nails and what you need to do.
http://chetday.com/fingernailhealth.htm

Answer 6

Cut lemon into half, rub the lemon on your nail.Twice a week.
It will be strong n shine.

Answer 7

actually, if you rub your nails w/ pure garlic ... a garlic clove ... it'll make your nails super strong! my great aunt used to do that when she was alive & she never had a brittle nail in her life!

Answer 8

take prenatal pills my nails are always long and strong jello helps

Answer 9

gel

Answer 10

silk wrap, and you can also buy vitamins to stregthen them