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Jess
IP: 80.4.224.4
7/04/2006 07:48:32 |
Subject: Weak nails
Message: Hi im 18 and iv always been a nail biter, However i think iv finally broken the habit. For me they are quite long, (almost reaching the top of my fingers!!) However they are so thin and weak. A friend said that I should get acrylics put over to protect and strengthen them but I know falseies ruin your natural nails. Anyone got any ideas????
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Hol
IP: 68.38.136.222
7/04/2006 08:34:17 | RE: Weak nails
Message: You are totally right about the falsies, Jess. Don't dare go that route and create more problems for yourself in the longrun. I don't want to seem like I'm getting up on my pedestal AGAIN but go for the Nail Growth Formula. After 2 months my nails are much, much harder where I actually have to cut them because they get too long and get in the way. I no more need nailpolish on them to strengthen them. Actually it's getting to be a pain in the neck to do the nailpolish thing but at least I don't need it anymore. As for the cost the acrylics are at least 10x more costly than that jar of NGF. Lasts a VERY long time too. It states that it lasts 3 months but that's a VERY underestimate (that doesn't sound right, huh?) but you know what I mean.
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Lynnie
IP: 74.67.166.37
7/10/2006 22:43:44 | RE: Weak nails
Message: Hi Jess! Congratulations on kicking the habit! After having acrylics a few years, I can tell you that they do somewhat the same thing to the ends of your nails that biting does. When you bite you sort of pry up the tips of your nails. When you wear acrylics the ends also pry up just from pressure of everyday things like typing plus an unbendable surface. When I had my acrylics removed a year ago and for a few months after, they looked very much like a former biter's nails. It takes time for them to regain that curve downward and adhere firmly to the ends. Plus, when they curl up a bit it is easy to stress and snag them. I think you'd like the NGF to promote your new healthy growth. Alot of posters here who were former nibblers feel that the act of rubbing it in is a good de-stresser, alot like biting was!
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