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Help my nails be nice please.

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annielostit · 26/01/2016 18:43

Despite regular file / polish/ manicures, as soon as the polish comes off they flake and split.even shellac & gel comes off in a weekSad.
I've tried rimmel repair, sally what's her face strengthner.
What can I do to help this?
Thanks ladies (& gents).xx

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breezeharbour · 26/01/2016 18:46

Have you tried proper gel nails done at a salon?

My nails split and go all bendy, it's horrible. Having regular gel nails has helped so much, they grow really nicely now.

HermioneWeasley · 26/01/2016 18:59

I have very flaky nails. Solar oil helped but I have been using creative rescue rx for about a month and they've definitely improved

annielostit · 26/01/2016 19:24

Thanks both,
I've not had full gel polish, but used it as a base. Do they remove the gel or just fill in the polish every few weeks??
I have a look for creative rescue RX & try some.

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Shop · 26/01/2016 19:28

Nail oil a few times a day, massaged in and nailtiques formula 2.
I used nail envy for years which made them strong but the only thing that stopped the flakes & peeling was nailtiques formula 2.
Once the flaking was sorted any polish lasts well on my nails now

breezeharbour · 26/01/2016 19:37

You can either have it removed and a new colour applied or they can refill the bits where your nail has grown out.
Depends if you have time to do any treatments yourself, I don't (and partly I'm just super lazy) so it's perfect for me :)

cressetmama · 26/01/2016 19:54

Eat jelly! The squares of jelly concentrate, two or three a day, whichever flavour you prefer... and all the other suggestions will help too, but the gelatin in jelly is really good for strong nails. Give it six weeks!

cressetmama · 26/01/2016 19:54

Eat jelly! The squares of jelly concentrate, two or three a day, whichever flavour you prefer... and all the other suggestions will help too, but the gelatin in jelly is really good for strong nails. Give it six weeks!

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