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garlic and nail polish

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123rd · 20/03/2016 21:59

I'm sure it's a load of tosh but has any one used minced garlic in a bottle of polish? Any one got any good results - I'm not holding out much hope but my nails are atrocious so will give anything a go.

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slightlyglitterbrained · 20/03/2016 22:28

What on earth is it meant to do?

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BettyBi0 · 20/03/2016 22:31

Is it supposed to be an anti fungal or something? I would have thought the chemicals in the polish would kill anything useful in the garlic

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123rd · 20/03/2016 22:37

Hmmm it's supposed to promote extra strong/quick nail growth but I don't really know how. I know garlic has antiseptic qualities so maybe healthier nails grow quicker ??
I don't really know why my nails are so naff atm. ( I'm having a bad hair day most days too so probably related )
I won't do the Gel/acrylic nails as I know I won't be faffed with the up keep or cost.
Any other ideas greatly fully received !

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itsbetterthanabox · 21/03/2016 00:54

No that won't do anything at all but give you smelly hands.
The best things you can do are use a high quality cuticle oil every single day and rub it into the nail and cuticle.
Wear gloves when washing up or cleaning
Regularly file them to keep them a neat appropriate edge and only file in one direction.
There are treatments if they are seriously bad. CND rescue RXX is a nail strengthener oil you massage in daily and gives amazing results.
For really weak and damaged nails go to salon that does IBX. It's an in salon treatment that penetrates the nail and repairs damage and delamination.

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earlyriser · 21/03/2016 06:42

I use almond oil on my nails, it makes a huge difference to their strength and condition. Also if your hair is bad too, you may be run down. It would be worth taking b vitamins or a skin nail and hair supplement.