Is Nail Polish Bad For Your Nails?

Aug 28, 2013

Jessica D.

I keep hearing that nail polish is bad for your nails. Is it true??

Aug 28, 2013

Yolande P.

The one I use says its meant to make them stronger I change my nail colour literally everday and they are fine,maybe some do.

Aug 28, 2013

Mary R.

No it's moisturizing for them, it's the nail polish remover that's bad and drying for them.

Aug 28, 2013

Kathryn C.

For some people, it can stain their nails a yellow color, which is why it is important to use a designated base coat!

Aug 28, 2013

Amelia H.

Nail polish can actually protect your nails from tearing and damage, if you follow the right steps. Always put a base coat on before regular nail polish, so that the chemicals in the polish don't stain your nails yellow. Put on a top coat, and keep it for as long as you like. :)
However, be sure to sport polish free nails every once in a while--they need to breathe too!
Also, don't ever use acetone based nail polish remover. It is very damaging to your nails, and the skin around your nails.

Aug 28, 2013

Natalie W.

It's horrible

Aug 28, 2013

Oriana P.

I agree with Amelia. They can help prevent tears and peeling. When I don't have nail polish on, my nails are weak, and they break often. But when I leave polish on for a long time, they become much stronger. But just make sure, when you take it off, use a non-acetone remover. And moisturize a ton afterwards. ^.^

Aug 28, 2013

Jessica D.

thank you :)

Aug 28, 2013

D B.

It's a good idea to give your nails a week of every couple of months I find, but more as a chance to properly moisturise them.

Aug 28, 2013

Lucy W.

Always use a base coat to prevent staining.

Aug 31, 2013

Hannah K.

Nail polish strengthens your nails.

Aug 31, 2013

Diana J.

On the one hand it is true, but on the other one polish protects nails from scratches etc...