Help?

[Guest Wanda Michelle]

So, I need a bit of advice. I've been using Nutra Nail 5 to 7 Day Growth Formula to help strengthen my nails. However, they still seem to chip and/or break just when I have them almost where I want. I don't do much manual labor other than yard work once in a while and always wear gloves. My hands do spend 6-8 hours a day in water though. Maybe that's why? I can't wear a polish that people can detect, unfortunately.

Anyway, GRRRRR!!! It is SO frustrating.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hugs,

Wanda

[Carolyn Marie]

From what I understand, calcium supplements may help. It wouldn't hurt to check with your doctor or pharmacist for advice on what strength or what form to take it. I've tried nail hardeners, too, and found them to be worthless.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest ashleynikole]

I know you said you can't do a polish that people can detect, but have you ever tried to see if a salon has a clear gel? Gel polish can strengthen your nails so they don't chip and break under normal wear and tear. I had the same problem with my nails and started doing gel polish instead of just nail strengthener and I rarely crack a nail and much less actually break them off.

God bless

Ashley

[Guest Kenna Dixon]

I have nails that resist any attempt to strengthen them. Sally Hansen's probably had many a fine vacation thanks to the money I've spent on her products, and there have been many others whose well-intentioned formulations met their match at the tips of my fingers.

There was a cream made for horses hooves that was reputed to work wonders, but sadly I developed a propensity to graze that got in the way of other things I needed to accomplish.

[Guest Fiona]

While I haven't really tried to much , but plan on working on them in the future, my nails cut and chip something fierce. I plan on getting my toes and hands done next weekend, I do want to see if they can apply something for strength as well. Let us now what you find!

-Fiona

[Guest ashleynikole]

There was a cream made for horses hooves that was reputed to work wonders, but sadly I developed a propensity to graze that got in the way of other things I needed to accomplish.

Bwahaha!!!!

[Guest Faith gibson]

I have a clear gel put on mine as well. They don't really stand out if you give them a light sanding and you can grow them to the length you like. Ay first I worried about what others thought, at work and such, now I dion't really care at all and everyone seems to be used to it.

[Guest Wanda Michelle]

Thanks, girls for all the help. Maybe I'll try the horse hoof cure. Sure would save time mowing the lawn.

I like the clear gel idea. I have some time later this week and I'll go to a salon to see if they an help.

I'll give you girls an update when I try it.

Hugs to All,

Wanda

[tracy_j]

Some of the issues people have with nails can be due to poor diet!

I used to have a lot of problems when I used cleaning solvents. These tend to dry out the natural oils. I try to keep use to a minimum.

Initially I used nail varnish (polish). A clear undercoat followed by a skin tinted (light pink)layer as I love colour but in my job nail varnish is a definite no no. Finally to disguise things I used to use clear matt varnish overcoat (not common but can be bought).

These days I do not use at all because of the hassle in using (partner not happy with it or the fumes as she is asthmatic).

I have found that if I rub hand / nail cream well in a couple of times a day most problems are sorted as my nails seem less brittle.

Tracy

[Guest AshleighP]

I have been told that vitamin E deficiency can cause brittle nails. For what it's worth.

[Guest Clair Dufour]

Six to Eight hours with wet hands? Thats a lot. Women wear rubber gloves doing such work not only to protect the fingernails but also to to keep the skin soft and not cracking and such. They also use a lot of hand lotion. Much of how men look is self inflicted. Women who are into fashion wear makeup and sunblock, hats, gloves when spending a lot of time in the hot sun. That or they tan the whole body to match which after a while becomes self inflicted early ageing.

[Guest AliciaDB2014]

I'm having a dumb moment right now (its been happening a lot lately, I apologize) and cannot remember the name of it - but there is something specific in pre-natal vitamins that makes your hair and nails grow rapidly. I've heard vitamin - e on your nails overnight can also do wonders.

[tracy_j]

A lot of hand lotions these days contain vitamin E. These are what I use.

[Guest Wanda Michelle]

Actually my whole body is in the water most of the day, Clair. I wear gloves but my hands don't stay dry. My skin isn't a problem. I use lots of lotion and stay out of the sun. Just the nails and I'm not even sure water's the problem. It was just a thought. I plan on using the suggestions here and we'll see what happens. Thanks girls!

Hugs,

Wanda

[Guest Laura Beth]

This is something I have heard about in the past. All a person has to do is eat more gelatin which will strengthen the nails.

[Guest Wanda Michelle]

Thanks. Guess I'll add gelatin to the diet.

Hugs,

Wanda

[Guest Eve Caillard]

I'll add my penny's worth: try magnesium and calcium dietary supplements. Both are good for this sort of thing.

Eve