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JenJen21 View Drop Down
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Joined: Nov 06, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: Dec 07, 2005 at 9:43pm

I've really been trying to take care of my nails recently. They tend to split a lot on the edges (something I can't figure out how to fix).

For now, I'm just wondering how often everyone does their nails? I try not to touch them for about a week and then remove the polish, push back my cuticles, and reapply strengthener and polish. Should I do this more often? TIA!


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naildiva View Drop Down
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Joined: Jul 16, 2005
Location: United States
Posted: Dec 08, 2005 at 9:43pm

Weekly manicures for best results!  And it sounds like you are doing good - FYI, most nail strengtheners need to be applied DAILY to work.  Check your bottle.


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MsMocha View Drop Down
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Joined: Nov 15, 2005
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: Dec 13, 2005 at 9:43pm
I usually apply two coats of nail strenghtener on day one, then every other day and then on the 7th day remove and start all over again; those were the OPI Nail Envy instructions. Daily upkeep is usually applying cuticle oil or olive oil to my nails, but now I'm jus keep them short and planning to just get acrylics.

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ice_illusion View Drop Down
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Joined: Dec 11, 2005
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Posted: Dec 14, 2005 at 9:43pm

When you file your nails make sure and just do it in one direction and towards the middle.
At least thats what I've read. I think it means you have to do each side of your nail seperately.


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Alayney View Drop Down
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Joined: Nov 13, 2005
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Posted: Dec 22, 2005 at 9:43pm
I agree with what every one else said. I try to do mine only once a week -- the polish chips a lot though. My nails used to split on the edges like that too but they've stopped and I don't know why. They have been growing beautifully (well, until recently -- I have been neglecting them). I got a product by Qtica (has garlic in it) and I really like it alot. There is no Tolulene or Formaldehyde, which is what's in a lot of the products that are for growing nice long nails and, unfortunately, gives me a bad reaction. So I was so happy to find the Qtica -- it works great for me. I use it as a base coat and then add a coat every other day like the girl mentioned she does w/Nail Envy.

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NaturalBeauty View Drop Down
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Joined: Dec 26, 2005
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Posted: Dec 30, 2005 at 9:43pm

I  usually keep my nails short and cut and file them once a week because they always split.  I hardly ever paint them and I apply an oil every night that makes my nails grow with out splitting they have gotten long and I love it.


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Joined: Mar 08, 2005
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Posted: Dec 30, 2005 at 9:43pm
[QUOTE=NaturalBeauty]

I  usually keep my nails short and cut and file them once a week because they always split.  I hardly ever paint them and I apply an oil every night that makes my nails grow with out splitting they have gotten long and I love it.

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NaturalBeauty, what oil do u use on your nails?

 


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NaturalBeauty View Drop Down
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Joined: Dec 26, 2005
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Posted: Dec 30, 2005 at 9:43pm
I use grape seed oil infused with lavender chamomile and callendula flowers and citrus, lavender essential oils.  I make it myself and I have it for sale.

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mrscutiepie View Drop Down
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Joined: May 03, 2007
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Posted: May 03, 2007 at 9:43pm
Even through this thread is like from 2005...I'll answer it anyway. I do my own nails once a week Thumbs%20Up

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linlinxo View Drop Down
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Joined: Oct 03, 2007
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Posted: Oct 04, 2007 at 9:43pm
at  least every 2 weeks ;]

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ShowStoppers View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 20, 2008
Location: United States
Posted: Mar 23, 2008 at 9:43pm
I get my nails manicured about every two weeks

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ShowStoppers View Drop Down
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Joined: Mar 20, 2008
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Posted: Mar 23, 2008 at 9:43pm
I also notice mine can some time snag on things which is annoying so I keep my little personal file on hand

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Posted: Mar 23, 2008 at 9:43pm
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