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Slave2Bob -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/6/2008 7:36:38 PM)
Try some hoof treatments available at any feed store or online. Barielle makes a people version, but why bother when you can use the original? Hoofmaker is excellent. These products are designed to make hooves (nails) stronger, and work on people too. There are many girls that work in stables, who have strong long nails despite the manual work. It's kind of an occupational secret !

Aroha -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 5:45:33 PM)
Guess I'm lucky that I have strong nails, although they do split and break sometimes and I'm left eith 9 or 8 good nails. To prevent this I cut all the nails back (don't leave them ripped) and always use nail polish. This gives them extra support and stops them from splitting so much. Also remember when filing always go towards the middle as you can damage the fibers if you go from middle out. If you want the illussion of longer nails when they are short give yourself a french manicure without acrylics. You can make the white tips as long as you like. If my nails are at their shortest I tend to make them half white half natural.

Griswold -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 5:47:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinksugarsub i had my acrylic nails removed in December and i cannot bear the thought of getting them again. i never liked the way they felt, even though i loved the way they looked. So i'm trying to grow my natural nails. They grow fast and are usually long-ish but they spilt, crack or peel at the very edge of the nailbed, on the sides. So i always have like, 8 good nails..never 10. A/anyone found a product T/hey'd endorse that really did strengthen T/their nails? i've been thru all the Sally Hansen and other drug store stuff; but i've seen a product called "Tips" on one of the home shopping channels that apparently has great customer reviews. It's kinda expensive for me though; i was hoping a better alternative was available. Thanks. pinksugarsub Pink...is this an issue with a great percentage of women?

Alumbrado -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 5:56:47 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinksugarsub quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I play steel string guitar professionally, using a very aggressive attack from my nails (think Ani de Franco meets Sid Vicious[:D]), and if I stop eating yogurt for more than a week they get very brittle...I'm loathe to go with acrylics because of the fungal problems, and once I get a couple of yogurts back in my system my nails become pliable and strong again...other folks say the same thing about gelatin, I've never tried it. O Gawd, it would have to be yogurt. Yuck. Okay, i can do it. BTW, how much yogurt? Like one serving a day? Thanks a lot. pinksugarsub If I don't get 2 a week, I notice a difference, so that's about what I stick with. Don't know what it will do for anyone else.

Alumbrado -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 5:58:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: fungasm There is a fabulous product called "Healthy Hoof". It was actually designed for making horses hooves healthier, but it works on humans too. It takes about 3 weeks to really see a difference, but it works. How many servings a day?[:D]

Monkeyontuesday -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 6:04:09 PM)
Going kind of along with this... I have a weird predicament. I can't wear polish or any kind of fake nails on my fingers because apparently I have "oily nailbeds" and the things fall off in a matter of days, if not hours. Don't have this problem on the tootsies... any ideas how to rectify it? Solar nails look so very pretty...

stef -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 6:08:42 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm loathe to go with acrylics because of the fungal problems Go to a decent salon and have regular appointments and fungus won't be an issue. I've had acrylics off and on for nearly 10 years and have never experienced any fungal problems. ~stef

Griswold -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 6:10:17 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: stef quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm loathe to go with acrylics because of the fungal problems Go to a decent salon and have regular appointments and fungus won't be an issue. I've had acrylics off and on for nearly 10 years and have never experienced any fungal problems. ~stef Wow....sounds like an incredible opportunity to me.

Alumbrado -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 6:42:29 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: stef quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm loathe to go with acrylics because of the fungal problems Go to a decent salon and have regular appointments and fungus won't be an issue. I've had acrylics off and on for nearly 10 years and have never experienced any fungal problems. ~stef I'm glad to hear that, but it isn't going too be the case for everyone.

lronitulstahp -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 6:58:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: stef quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm loathe to go with acrylics because of the fungal problems Go to a decent salon and have regular appointments and fungus won't be an issue. I've had acrylics off and on for nearly 10 years and have never experienced any fungal problems. ~stef i keep acrylic overlay over my real nails(no tips) but i've not had any problems with fungus...maybe the lack of tips is why, not sure. Plus, since i have short nails for work, and wash my hands constantly, the acrylic keeps them looking good in spite of all the washing.

stef -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 7:43:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm glad to hear that, but it isn't going too be the case for everyone. You're right. There is no absolute guarantee that you won't be one of the tiny minority who develop a fungus problem. ~stef

Alumbrado -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/8/2008 8:11:34 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: stef quote: ORIGINAL: Alumbrado I'm glad to hear that, but it isn't going too be the case for everyone. You're right. There is no absolute guarantee that you won't be one of the tiny minority who develop a fungus problem. ~stef It certainly didn't save me from developing one that had nothing to do with nails, just through breathing the air in my workplace.... And even though I agree with you that fungus can be prevented by the nail tech's level of professionalism, why would I want to take a chance on getting even more exposure, no matter how seldom it happens, if my nails are strong as acrylics anyway?

sub4hire -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/9/2008 5:46:38 AM)
My doctor recommended the biotin option. I've been taking it a couple of years now. It does little for me...yet she swears by it. I've used the hoof and foot cream for my feet in the past. Didn't work for my nails. Whatever lotion I use on my feet at night also gets used on my hands. Currently it is prescription again. Never tried vaseline yet...I can try that one. I eat yogurt at least 4 times a week with granola. I had to cut off 3 nails during the parade this weekend because they just broke off...while I was handing out registrations.

MsSaskia -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/9/2008 1:01:20 PM)
I use Nailtique. I get it at beauty supply stores. It comes in a few formulas. There's one especially for thin and flexible nails. #2, I think. You use it every day for the first week or two, then go to every other day. It's very helpful, when I remember to use it regularly.

OsideGirl -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/9/2008 6:39:52 PM)
GNC has Women's Health Hair, Skin and Nails formula vitamins. Works great.

Roselaure -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/9/2008 8:18:58 PM)
If I had strong natural nails i wouldn't touch acrylics. I've been lucky so far and it's worth the risk for me so far to have strong beautiful nails. Of course I'll likely change my tune if i develop a fungus.

LuckyAlbatross -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/9/2008 9:30:21 PM)
Well I admit I have great genes when it comes to nails and hair (although removing it is tough) and I simply do not paint them except in very rare or special circumstances. All the chemicals dry them out and damage and don't let oxygen/sun work properly, so I just keep them trim, neat and buffed.

pinksugarsub -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/10/2008 10:28:02 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Griswold quote: ORIGINAL: pinksugarsub i had my acrylic nails removed in December and i cannot bear the thought of getting them again. i never liked the way they felt, even though i loved the way they looked. So i'm trying to grow my natural nails. They grow fast and are usually long-ish but they spilt, crack or peel at the very edge of the nailbed, on the sides. So i always have like, 8 good nails..never 10. A/anyone found a product T/hey'd endorse that really did strengthen T/their nails? i've been thru all the Sally Hansen and other drug store stuff; but i've seen a product called "Tips" on one of the home shopping channels that apparently has great customer reviews. It's kinda expensive for me though; i was hoping a better alternative was available. Thanks. pinksugarsub Pink...is this an issue with a great percentage of women? Gris, i can only speak for my girlfriends and i. Lemme put it this way: If my house burned to the ground, i could cope, as long as i had my UM's baby book and excellent finger and toe nails. (Toes count too.) Without the nails, i'd fall apart on the spot. Most of my girlfriends feel the same way. Funny thing is, we care partially because we want to be attractive to Men (or Women) and most Men i've dated never notice! LOL. pinksugarsub

sub4hire -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/10/2008 10:43:35 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pinksugarsub Funny thing is, we care partially because we want to be attractive to Men (or Women) and most Men i've dated never notice! LOL. pinksugarsub I have a friend..yes he is a dominant. He believes if a female cannot take care of her hands and nails..then she cannot take care of him. Something along the lines of too lazy to take care of yourself how can you take care of me...blah..blah..blah. Been a while since I last heard him spout off about it.

Emperor1956 -> RE: Nice Natural Nails (6/10/2008 10:52:06 AM)
quote: the.dark: My midwife told me it was to do with hormone production - hair, and nails rock for some at that period of time - skin can suffer. I could even do hair removal without any usual problems. The increased estrogen levels during pregnancy cause your nails to grow faster, and usually stronger (although some women find their nails and skin get drier during pregnancy). Your hair grows faster, too, and you retain more hair longer, because of the estrogen. Also, the greatly increased circulation (by week 20 a pregnant woman's circulation is almost twice as fast and twice as great in volume as before pregnancy) helps nails and hair. E.

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