Smoking and nails

Apr 15, 2012

Taylor F.

I know how to get rid of the yellow, but I'm having a problem with the growth of my index fingernail. It tends to just snap when it grows a little bit. I've started using a nail harder, it's helping a bit.
I was just wondering does anybody else have some advice on this? Thanks!

Apr 15, 2012

Shelley W.

Leave the cigarettes alone!!!! They will age you quicker than you know it. You have a very youthful face...you don't want to lose it. Ok, my lecture/rant is done. :) For your nails its going to take some time for the nail harderner to work its magic so patience is key. Also what you might want to do is invest in some rubber gloves so when your washing dishes the detergent isn't drying out your nails. Nails need moisture to grow and maintain length so you also want to pick up an moisturizing hand cream that also includes nutrients for the nails as well. 

Apr 15, 2012

Taylor F.

I knew I'd get a lecture :) It's kind of bad how I just presume the hardener to work straight away! Thank you for the advice :)

Apr 16, 2012

Soma S.

Try prenatal vitamins - it does wonders for nail and hair growth... except you can't quite control the amount of growth, so you might get hairier than you'd expect and maintenance would need to make up for this.  =P

Apr 17, 2012

Emily L.

Hi Taylor! You can also consider having a gel overlay on your index fingers. It's like applying top coat but with gel (as in for extensions). A lot of girls in Asia have acrylic/gel nail extensions and when they are removed, your nails tend to be more brittle so most of us get a clear gel overlay. It looks like a top coat and you can still apply regular polish over them. 

Apr 22, 2012

Taylor F.

That's pretty interesting Emily! I'll check that out! Thanks :)

Apr 23, 2012

Emily L.

No problem! Hope it works out for you! =)