I was thinking of applying a gel nail base to keep them for a while. Kind of like when you're getting nails except minus the tip, sanding and white tip. Trust me, I have healthy nails except they just tend to be thin. I often use strengthening polish but that still does not work well enough. I think a thicker and tougher coat like those of gel nails will do. Do you think that would work?
2007-11-12 19:05:59 · 7 answers · asked by PS 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
gel nails work, but the problem with them is that they don't really make them harder or stronger, it's kinda like a teflon coating and they tend ot peel off really easily. i reccomend Opi Nail Envy, the originaly one. they have many different kinds but the original is what your will more than likely need, it strengthens and helps them grow. what you might also look into is finding somewhere that does the backscrathers extreme nails. they are strong, very very strong and unlike the usual artificial nails, there is no grinding, just a little bit of buffing to roughing up the surface of the nail so the product can adhere, but i do think nail envy should be yuor first try, it's cheap and a little goes a long way, if you've already tried it, then try the backscrathers thing, but as for gel nails babe, they are gonna coat and protect from breakage, but they aren't really that strong.
2007-11-12 19:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by mandarinsdream 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have very thin nails too. They're sort of pliable but tear easily. I find that the "nail strengtheners" only make my nails worse.
The best way to get my nails to grow out is by moisturizing them then leaving them alone. The moisture makes the nail less brittle at a microscopic which helps prevent tearing. I also find that putting nail polish on or filing them just makes them weaker, that's why I ignore them and let nature do its thing.
2007-11-12 19:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by rorybuns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get Precision Nail replenisher.. they work great!!! It has calcium in it so it will strengthen your nail. You can use it as a base coat and then paint your nails. It also keeps your nails from yellowing. Also it's toluene, formaldehyde and dbp free which has been known to cause cancer and birth defects. You can find the Precision Nail replenisher at www.lamoonbeauty.com
2007-11-12 19:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had the very best nails I would hand wash my dishes. I used the very hottest water out of the hot water heater. I used Playtex closves. And slathered my hands with moisturizers. I put baby powder in them after use... but I think the hot temp of the water and the moisturizers really helped my nails be stronger/.
2007-11-12 19:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
healthy nails dont often breakup...so i wud suggest u to giv it some nourishment in the form of pedicure or maincure..or olive oil massage and then go for the gel bases.
2007-11-12 19:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by pinx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gel natural nail overlay would work fine. It would help you to achieve your goals, yes.
2007-11-12 19:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Rach ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom and sister both get the gel coating, they love it.
2007-11-13 02:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by bon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋