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My nails!

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user1494670108 · 01/02/2018 12:32

I'm very lucky in that I'm skiing twice this year but my nails are wrecked from my first trip. It was really cold and the nails, never very strong anyway, have gone really flaky.
Can anyone recommend something to put on them in the morning that might offer a bit of protection?
I generally use Lotil hand cream at night as I also get very dry skin

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LynetteScavo · 01/02/2018 19:12

I'm going to be no help, but want to see what replies you get as I don't have the best nails ever.

I'm surprised you think it was the cold that ruined them. Confused Would it be fro the contrast between heat from inside your gloves and the cold? Sorry I can't be more help.

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user1494670108 · 01/02/2018 20:00

I always find that my lips, hands and nails are much worse when the weather turns and this time my fingers did get cold

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AliceLutherNeeMorgan · 01/02/2018 22:04

I usually file my nails really short and then get a gel manicure before skiing. It’s actually quite protective if you get it removed properly a couple of weeks later, and you can put cuticle oil on in the mean time. I use 8 hourcream on my hands when they get dry

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Aftershock15 · 02/02/2018 14:10

Another vote for a gel manicure, although I’m not sure about putting it on to already flaky nails. Definitely protects them from skiing damage.

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allegretto · 09/02/2018 11:46
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