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Nail damage advice

I had acrylic nails applied at the end of January and carefully let them grow out before removing the final remnants with acetone. My nails are now very badly damaged, lifted from the nail bed and extremely thin. Does anyone have any advice for making my nails stronger and helping them to heal?


Created By on 03/04/2019

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Powell
9th Apr 2020 10:11:38 (Last activity: 9th Apr 2020 10:40:51)
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I too have badly damaged nails when my acrylics were removed. I regularly apply cuticle oil and take biotin supplements . I think it will take time
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ellajackson
12th Mar 2020 04:58:28
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Aww, the same thing happens with me at the end of 2018, but now I have a long and well-shaped nail, here are few advice for you to follow. My doctor gives me these tips
1- Minimize exposure to water
2- Pay attention to your diet
3- Intake of vitamin B
4- Avoid using gel or acrylic nails
5- Don’t use your nails to do things
6- Use lotion on your nails
7- Use cleaning products with caution
8- Change how you file your nails

Try these things and within a month you will get a positive result
Janishall
8th Apr 2019 14:27:01 (Last activity: 21st Apr 2019 23:00:41)
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Hi, I had the same experience. I don't think there is a quick fix. It took months for my nails to recover. I just kept them cut short and massaged oil into them every day. Since then I have decided that my nails will remain unfettered!
Response from Pola made on 21st Apr 2019 23:00:41
Hi I have had acrylic in- fill & shellac applied every 4 weeks to my nails for the past 15 years. Whenever any of my "nails" fall off before my next appointment, which is very unlikely but does occasionally happen. I use the "4 way buffer" from Boots the Chemist. Follow the instructions - seriously. I always have a new set of acrylics applied every 3 months Hope this helps you.

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