Fake Nails!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I used to have fake nails, but they ruined my REAL nails....my real nails are so thin and brittle now. I really like fake nails, but it is going to be awhile before I'll get them again. They are also too expensive for my budget right now.

Your natural nails should have grown out to be the same as before you started the acrylics..I have had acrylic nails for years...I did take them off for a couple of years...I was tired of doing my own and, with the exception of 1 damaged nail that I have which, I have always had, they grew back the same as before the acrylic...I can grow my natural nails pretty long and they are pretty strong but, they peel and that just drives me crazy....plus I'm a picker! if I have a hang nail I pick at it...with acrylic you can't pick anything! LOL

Have you tried a good nail strengther? You don't have to pay alot for one....even Sally Hansen helps to strengthen the nail...also try using an oil on them...olive oil or even baby oil rubbed into the cuticle will help.

[Emmsmom]

I use the Sally Hansen vit E oil for you nails. It really works well on your nails. I have pretty nails. They just don't grow very fast and when they do they tend to break off in the winter all the time. Plus they are very brittle to begin with. The skin around as well as the cuticle looks really nice. If you decide to use it then you should notice a difference I would say in as little as a week.

I guess I am gonna give in and get my nails. I ahve to admit I am very excited about getting them. I almost feel like I ma doing something that is taboo, LOL Now how crazy is that!!!

[Lissa]

I've done the fake nails thing on and off for a while, I know when I get them done my nails are always sore for a day or two but then they're fine after that. They just became too much to maintain...or rather I just didn't feel like maintaining them so I'm going without them for now.

[Marilyn]

I've done the acrylic nails in the past, but don't now, because I just don't have the time to maintain them right now....and I like to go a little more natural than that. I have lots of friends who still do, and they look really nice, so nothing against them at all.

One thing that will help your natural nails is drinking fresh brewed green tea. I really got into doing this for a while for the antioxydents, for heart health. I read you could live longer drinking green tea. My nails got much thicker and stronger, less brittle but I did not get the connection until I read recently that green tea can strengthen your nails. Just a thought.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

I've done the acrylic nails in the past, but don't now, because I just don't have the time to maintain them right now....and I like to go a little more natural than that. I have lots of friends who still do, and they look really nice, so nothing against them at all.

One thing that will help your natural nails is drinking fresh brewed green tea. I really got into doing this for a while for the antioxydents, for heart health. I read you could live longer drinking green tea. My nails got much thicker and stronger, less brittle but I did not get the connection until I read recently that green tea can strengthen your nails. Just a thought.

Really ?? I have green tea and maybe need to start drinking it again - i know from hormone problems my nails are so brittle now and my hair is falling out by the ton....wonder if green tea would help that too ?

[Emmsmom]

I would love to try it. I just can't stand the taste of Green tea. I wonder if taking Green tea pills would work instead?

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

I've done the acrylic nails in the past, but don't now, because I just don't have the time to maintain them right now....and I like to go a little more natural than that. I have lots of friends who still do, and they look really nice, so nothing against them at all.

One thing that will help your natural nails is drinking fresh brewed green tea. I really got into doing this for a while for the antioxydents, for heart health. I read you could live longer drinking green tea. My nails got much thicker and stronger, less brittle but I did not get the connection until I read recently that green tea can strengthen your nails. Just a thought.

That's an interesting point, Marilyn. I've been drinking Green Tea for the last month or so for heart health and didn't notice until I read this that my nails really are stronger!

I had acrylic nails from the time I was 14 until about 6 months ago - I'm 23 now. I would take them off for a couple months here and there, but they were mostly always on. I like to let them breathe and grow out every now and then though. I'm going to have them put on again this afternoon!

[Emmsmom]

I tell you another reason why I would like to get them.. I have short stubby fingers. I am really hoping that with nails they will look a LOT better. LOL

[blowry]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

I tell you another reason why I would like to get them.. I have short stubby fingers. I am really hoping that with nails they will look a LOT better. LOL

they will make your hands look more feminine and your finger will look longer