Any suggestions for alternatives to builder gel/nail extensions etc that I can do at home?
I have very short, soft nails, they break/split very easily. They always have done since I was young.
I don’t bite my nails but they are very short. I have quite small hands with very small nail beds.
In the past I have tried acrylic nail extensions and gel extensions, all of which look lovely for about 7 days and then they start to lift and come off entirely over the following few days.
If I have a set of nail extensions to go on holiday with they are usually gone by the time I come home 2 weeks later.
Last year I tried builder gel on my natural nails hoping to grow them, the first few attempts were awful as the gel lifted off about 5 days, eventually the beautician started making the gel thicker and they did last longer. They eventually grew then the gel started lifting again, my nails broke and I gave up.
I have similar issues if I have ever had lash extensions, they lashes are usually all gone by the time I’m due for two week maintenance.
I would love to have nails that looked cared for, they don't have to be long but a little extra length would be nice.
Are they any gels, nail polishes etc that I can use at home to achieve this?
I don’t mind buying a kit, I’ve spent so much time and money in nail salons over the years that I’d rather do my own now.
Any suggestions appreciated, thank you