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Recommendations for nail strengthener

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ohwhattododo · 04/02/2025 16:36

I had back-to-back gels for about six weeks in October/November, and my usually strong nails are absolutely ruined - still splitting and peeling even after two months.

I have tried keeping them short, moisturising my cuticles daily, and using a very old Sally Hansen nail strengthener, but they still look terrible.

Can anyone recommend anything I can use to improve the condition? Thanks.

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Darklane · 04/02/2025 17:02

What you are doing sounds right with the moisturising, you could use a nail oil at night.
As for a paint on strengthener I find Nailtiques works best for me,you can get it on Amazon. I wouldn’t personally recommend the newish OPI Repair Mode, a clear paint on liquid, as I amongst others have found that it lifted the nails from the nail bed. Others may have had better luck with it. Collagen supplements & biotin can help. I get those off amazon too.

Downbadatthegym · 04/02/2025 17:08

OPI nail envy and solar oil/ any nail oil is great.

Chuchoter · 04/02/2025 19:23

Vaseline.

holidayfever2024 · 10/02/2025 11:48

This worked for me when I was in a similar situation, it's was recommended by my nail tech.

amzn.eu/d/4I27b7a

It's the only thing that really worked I have tried all the nail hardeners...

Fabulastic · 10/02/2025 13:30

Watching with interest. I have tried OPI Nail Envy and the new Repair Mode and neither helped. I remember using Nailtiques years ago and that worked but I can't remember which formula it was. I may give the CND one a go.

rainbowstardrops · 10/02/2025 16:08

My nails were wrecked after gel nails too. Absolutely awful condition.
I'm using Mavala and it's working for me. My nails aren't growing very much but the appearance of them has really improved. I also use CND solar oil when I remember!

HeartyBrickDreamer · 10/02/2025 16:17

This is gonna sound madness but i used to eat my nails all the time and they were wrecked too - one thing that really worked was this horse cream - read the comments on amazon (and you can get in Europe too) - be careful with other horse products as those can have stuff in them thats not good for humans but this stuff works a treat - https://www.amazon.com/Gena-Healthy-Hoof-1-Ounce/dp/B000ZIK9LC/?ascsubtag=__st0210awd__ciuk0ybpg007t6qy8k8zivhqu__________1________google.com&tag=thestrategistsite-20&th=1

Gena Healthy Hoof, 1 Ounce : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

Gena Healthy Hoof, 1 Ounce : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

https://www.amazon.com/Gena-Healthy-Hoof-1-Ounce/dp/B000ZIK9LC?th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5267783-recommendations-for-nail-strengthener

caffelatte100 · 10/02/2025 20:26

Mannicurist Active Glow is what you need. Brilliant stuff!

www.manucurist.com/en/pages/gamme-active

oakleaffy · 10/02/2025 20:29

HeartyBrickDreamer · 10/02/2025 16:17

This is gonna sound madness but i used to eat my nails all the time and they were wrecked too - one thing that really worked was this horse cream - read the comments on amazon (and you can get in Europe too) - be careful with other horse products as those can have stuff in them thats not good for humans but this stuff works a treat - https://www.amazon.com/Gena-Healthy-Hoof-1-Ounce/dp/B000ZIK9LC/?ascsubtag=__st0210awd__ciuk0ybpg007t6qy8k8zivhqu__________1________google.com&tag=thestrategistsite-20&th=1

Whatever you do, don’t use horse 🐴 “Reducine!” 🔥🔥🔥 or get it on your skin!

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