Here is what I have done so far to try and combat the damage:
- Switched to a nail polish remover that doesn't contain acetone. It works fine on cremes but is useless on glitter
- Started taking skin, hair & nail vitamins (as of today)
- Considered changing my nail shape to something more oval than squoval as I believe they will snag less...but I'm awfully attached to the squoval shape and not sure I can bear to change it!
What I'd like to know is if anyone has any suggestions for anything else I can do? For example, can you recommend a nourishing base coat (preferably an inexpensive one) that really works? I normally use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, which is fine beneath polish but does nothing for the nails themselves. I would really appreciate some advice. I know breaking a nail is very much a first world problem, but it still bothers me!
I used to have acrylic nails, and did so for a few years. When I went for my interview for college in June of last year I found out I wouldn't be able to have them due to health and safety. I was so gutted, but I went and got them removed the next day so my nails would have a chance to recover.
ReplyDeleteSadly, when I had them taken off... My nails were paper thin. Literally. In the past I had tried to grow natural nails but between being a nail biter and having naturally weak nails, it never worked - and neither did any of the strengtheners I tried. Anyway, this time round I used OPI Nail Envy. Bit expensive at nearly £20 a bottle but it was a last resort. And I've never looked back. That stuff is worth it's weight in gold. By the time I started college in September my nails were lovely. Not 100% but definitely a million times better than they were. I haven't stopped using it, it's the only base coat I will use. My nails now are so strong. They still peel a bit and split but that's just my genes!
I can't recommend it any more, it was literally a lifesaver. In fact, when I started college, the tutor said, Oh you'll have to have those removed and was very surprised when I told her they were my real nails!
I know this was a bit of an essay but Nail Envy is soooooo worth it!
xoxo
Thanks! I did consider OPI Nail Envy but held off on actually buying it because I wasn't sure it was worth the money. But I've taken your advice and ordered a bottle. :)
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