does anyone have nails that peel? - Nail Problems Message Board

gymrat7676 · 12-25-2002, 04:42 PM

so frustrating that my nails peel. not sure what to do about it. the top layer peels down. my manicures never last. anyone have suggestions?

Marti · 12-26-2002, 11:40 AM

Nails that peel are lacking in sufficient levels of oil and moisture that trasnmits from the nail bed and constantly 'bathes' the nail plate. Always wear gloves when using household cleaning solutions or when having your hands in water. Water and cleansers will wick the natural oils and moisture from the skin and nails,leaving them dry, peeling and prone to splitting and breakage.

Ask yur local nail salon if they retail Solar Oil. If so, purchase a bottle and apply it to the cuticles and nails at least twice a day, every day. You should notice an improvement in less than a month. Instead of wearing polish, buff your nails to a high shine with a 3-way buffer. This will help to seal the nail plate layers while they are 'healing'.

If you cannot find Solar Oil, try looking for it at an Ulta outlet or purchase Botanical Oil from your nearest Sally Beauty Supply.

For more information on your natural nails, check out [url="http://www.hooked-on-nails.com"]http://www.hooked-on-nails.com[/url] (an approved web link.)

miss_understood · 12-28-2002, 09:40 PM

I don't mean to sound like a smart *** when I say this, but mine peel because I peel them! It's an odd habit I've had for years, and now that I peel them they never look nice.

pinacoloda · 12-29-2002, 09:18 PM

buy a bottle of hard as nails... it's easy to find and it just makes ur nails stronger. it worked for me!

Chris042142 · 10-06-2007, 06:14 PM

I have used Hard as Nails for years and I don't think it works! I feel it is a waste of money for me. The only thing I have found that ever worked was Faberge Ceramic Glaze; alas, since there is no longer a Faberge there is no longer any Ceramic Glaze. But when I used it my nails were so hard I would have trouble cutting them. Try O P I.