New Nails
#43
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Originally Posted by sasseyib
Mine break off all the time so are short. Does anyone know what can be used to make them stronger. The Sally Hanson products does not work for me.
#44
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Location: Rocky Mountains
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When I first got them, they were to long & I couldn't do anything. When I went back to have them done again, I had her cut them down some. I have learned to have them a little shorter, but longer than what I can grew, & I am happy. When people ask me if they are my nails, I answer, "yest, & I pay dearly for them!"
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I have long nails . But seems like everytime they are all long and the same length there's a baby I have to run my finger down their throat to see what their chocking on. .baby's and long nails don't mix.then i cut them all off again .but i feel naked when they are short. :)
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I've had either gel or acrylic nails for 25 years. My own are very soft and split or peel easily. The only things I have a problem with these days are picking up coins I've dropped or dialing my iphone. And, of course, I can't play the violin anymore. But I can quilt!!!
#48
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Join Date: May 2010
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Originally Posted by AnnaK
For those with weak nails, I'll tell you what my grandmother handed down to us...Garlic, and I don't mean eat it. Rub it on your nails before you go to bed and put on some cotton gloves. Your nails will become strong guaranteed. Also, no chance of vampires attacking you while you sleep! Try it and tell me how you like it.
#49
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Location: currently central new jersey
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i've had 'improved' nails for years. my own are so soft they bend over the ends of my fingers. my lady does a glue and powder thing to them. i keep them long enough to look nice and short enough to work with. you have to find your own comfort zone. i also have to have the cuticle end filled in every 3-4 weeks (i'm supposed to do it every 2 weeks - too pricey). dh loves the way they look and he picks the nail color.
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Originally Posted by sasseyib
Mine break off all the time so are short. Does anyone know what can be used to make them stronger. The Sally Hanson products does not work for me.
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