Thin nails...help

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Amber P.

Nov 21, 2012

Amber P.

hey everyone. just got my nails taken off after 3 years of getting them done. now they are so thin and break and bend. any ideas as to making them stronger??

Lauren R.

Nov 21, 2012

Lauren R.

They have that green tea nail polish. It makes it grow healthier, longer and stronger! Found at most local drug stores and pretty cheap!

Kenzi S.

Nov 21, 2012

Kenzi S.

A base coat called Nail Envy. You can find it at beauty supply stores. It's a bit pricey, around $17, but it works amazingly well. They have a formula for thin nails. 

Amber P.

Nov 21, 2012

Amber P.

thanks ladies!! much appreciated!!!

Arooj Q.

Nov 21, 2012

Arooj Q.

Amber leave everything just rub a clove of garlic every day u will feel a massive difference.

Arooj Q.

Nov 21, 2012

Arooj Q.

It's just bit smelly after half an hour wash ur hands and apply any nail cream if smell bothers u. Hope it helps.

Amber P.

Nov 22, 2012

Amber P.

thanks!!

Jessica W.

Nov 22, 2012

Jessica W.

I buy a base coat/ top coat from Sally's called hard as rock. You can also have a pharmacy order white iodine for you and you just apply it the whites of your nails but be careful if you get peroxide on your nails with that stuff they turn orange.

Cher W.

Nov 24, 2012

Cher W.

I chop up garlic and put it in clear polish. Apply 1-2 coats a couple times a week. Makes them thicker and longer. Prenatal pills also work wonders but speak to a Dr or pharmacist if you currently take other medicine/vitamins as a precaution.

Amber P.

Nov 25, 2012

Amber P.

wow u guys are awesome!! thanks so much!

Heidi E.

Nov 25, 2012

Heidi E.

Mavala!!!!! It's expensive but definitely worth it!!! I was hesitant to spend the $20 which included shipping from amazon but so far I've yet to break a nail with this magic in a bottle. And I have tried almost anything from nailtiques to prenatal pills and biotin! But this by far has been the only product worth the splurge!! 

Laura G.

Nov 25, 2012

Laura G.

stop wearing polish for ages, keep trimming them and manicure then regularly until they grow out :)

Alyse M.

Nov 25, 2012

Alyse M.

I did the same about a yr ago, I had nails on for like 10 yrs and took them off about a year and a half ago. I didn't use any one product, I used a variety. Lots of Sally Hansen hardeners and strengtheners. I kept them short and polished all the time. Keeping polish on them makes them feel stronger. Also take biotin, it's good for your hair and nails. 

Brianne D.

Nov 25, 2012

Brianne D.

Multivitamins help with hair growth, nails, skin, etc. especially the ones for women. 

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