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Best nail strengthener

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Wheelerdeeler · 28/07/2016 20:30

My nails are in bits. I'm baffled by all the products available so can anyone recommend something?

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brumblebee · 28/07/2016 21:02

Rimmel nail rescue has worked wonders for my nails. I use it on its own but also as both a base and top coat if using coloured polish.

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PotOfYoghurt · 28/07/2016 21:12
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Paulat2112 · 28/07/2016 21:14

Opi nail envy is my favourite

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EveryoneElsesMumSaidYes · 28/07/2016 21:16

I love Nail Envy too, it's done wonders for my nails

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Paulat2112 · 28/07/2016 21:19

Oh and I always get it from QVC! They always have great offers on.

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Wolfiefan · 28/07/2016 21:20

Mavala. Scary stuff. Contains formaldehyde! Only paint on very tip of your nails.

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Shop · 28/07/2016 21:41

Nail envy improved the strength of mine but they still peeled.
Nailtiques formula 2 totally transformed them!

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ohidoliketobe · 28/07/2016 21:43

Dr Lewis renunail works for me

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ohidoliketobe · 28/07/2016 21:43

*Lewinns

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KittensandKnitting · 28/07/2016 21:46

I was such an awful nail bitter!

I tried everything to get them growing after stopping :(

When I started TTC I started folic acid.. I'm now on all manner of supplements but my nails went nuts after starting taking that little tablet once a day

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annielostit · 29/07/2016 10:03

I tried a couple of the above. The only thing that worked is getting a cuticle & shape, no polish & leaving all the products off. Have been nail polish free for 6 weeks and my nails have never been longer.or stronger.Smile

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StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 29/07/2016 16:51

yes agree leave them natural but rub in almond oil every night for a few weeks. take sea kelp tablets too for strength and growth.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 29/07/2016 16:54

Mavala- 2 weeks and your nails will be fine! I try not to read what's in it! You only paint it on once a week.

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EveryoneElsesMumSaidYes · 29/07/2016 21:51

YY to almond oil, any kind of vitamin E oil is great for nails. Rub it into your cuticles before you go to bed and it will work wonders. Almond oil is great as a facial cleanser and hot oil treatment for hair too Star

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ProjectGainsborough · 29/07/2016 22:19

Healthy Hoof from Amazon. Amazing stuff.

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BestIsWest · 29/07/2016 22:59

Superdrug 3 in one Base coat, ridge filler and growth enhancer. It's the best thing I've found for min which split and peel given the least chance. Much better than more expensive ones.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 30/07/2016 13:13

Solar oil applied daily. You can buy it in salons.

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OurBlanche · 30/07/2016 13:28

I have soft bendy nails and Mavala has been great... scary, but great.

I currently have Seal My Nails, the Bettaware catalogue lady said it would be great and I have to admit it really is! It is a bit glossy, doesn't chip - it does sort of flake, but I don't reapply it for about a week so it isn't all that bad. It is hard to explain but it isn't really like a varnish but it does make a big difference to my nails, so much so I may not have another gel varnish (which I was having so I could grow my nails without them breaking), it is tuolene free. I use it on bare nails but apparently it works well as a top coat too!

Oh, and it costs less than a fiver Smile

www.betterware.co.uk/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/4191/s/seal-my-nails-nail-sealer/

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cheeseandmarmite15 · 30/07/2016 13:29

Vaseline rubbed in at bedtime. Tiny amount needed.

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Botanicbaby · 30/07/2016 14:21

Nothing has worked for me & I have soft nails that break easily. I've tried everything.

Some products help but only very temporarily then it's back to usual Sad

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SunflowersAndTulips · 30/07/2016 22:15

Nailtiques Formula 2. Can buy it on amazon. Very top of my list for most effective beauty product. Everyone I've recommended it to is in agreement!

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