tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post8562404294599305375..comments2024-03-27T22:17:36.757+00:00Comments on girlnextdoorfashion: running, food, lifestyle, lipstick: On the quest for better nailsCharlotte Cantillon (Crowley)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post-28615723729732086612015-04-16T07:58:44.299+01:002015-04-16T07:58:44.299+01:00Hi Charlotte, from personal experience i know that...Hi Charlotte, from personal experience i know that Fish oil strengthens nails. I used Seven seas cod liver oil and my nails got so hard/strong which meant they didn't break easily and as a result, i was able to have long nails. I was actually taking it for health reasons and not for my nails. It tastes nasty though and you have to acquire a taste for it. It don't mind it. <br /><br />I don't know if you're a vegetarian (i know you don't eat meat)...if you are and taking fish oil is not an option, then i suggest flax seeds. These gave me the same result as fish oil. <br /><br />Another thing that worked for me was painting my nails daily. I know, i know...no one has time for this but i did. I was out of work. My nails got really strong possibly from the nail hardeners in nail polish. I made sure to keep my nails/cuticles moisturized so daily use of nail polish remover wasn't a problem. Thats all i have :) <br /><br />~JoyceCharlotte Cantillon (Crowley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post-39819877048666756652015-04-15T13:58:33.181+01:002015-04-15T13:58:33.181+01:00Yep, I second (third?) the biotin idea!Yep, I second (third?) the biotin idea!Charlotte Cantillon (Crowley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post-73337516817156385512015-04-15T02:38:23.059+01:002015-04-15T02:38:23.059+01:00I see Michelle already posted this, but I was also...I see Michelle already posted this, but I was also going to suggest biotin :) I've also heard that some other supplements such as MSM and Omega 3 can help. I think some companies make a hair/nails specific supplement!Charlotte Cantillon (Crowley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post-50091549401800761212015-04-14T21:39:30.804+01:002015-04-14T21:39:30.804+01:00I'll have a look for that particular Sally Han...I'll have a look for that particular Sally Hansen one. The sensitivity thing is interesting - I use seche vite but honestly it makes no difference - i still can't keep polish on more than a day!<br />I definitely use my nails too much and I never wear gloves. I even bought some washing up gloves at the weekend and haven't taken them out of the packet yet!<br />I have heard good things about prenatal vitamins so maybe that's the answer!<br />I'll definitely let you know if these products work!<br /><br />Charlotte xCharlotte Cantillon (Crowley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983134633776267277.post-23227822324955350972015-04-14T21:25:51.776+01:002015-04-14T21:25:51.776+01:00May I recommend... pregnancy? Seriously, my nails ...May I recommend... pregnancy? Seriously, my nails won't STOP growing (but I also can't paint them as much because nail polish is bad for baby). <br /><br />However, I have found that using lotion at night helps keep my nails from peeling--I also have very soft, oily nails that are prone to peeling and keeping them moisturized helps. I really like Sally Hansen nail strengthener for sensitive nails (if your nails peels or are soft, they can also be considered "sensitive" so the chemicals in polish often REALLY aggravate them, esp. things like Seche Vite), but I'm not sure you have that in the U.K. (if so, it comes in a blue bottle). In general, I use my fingernails too much and don't protect them as I should (gloves when washing dishes, etc.) <br /><br />Have you tried taking Biotin or nail supplements? They really help your hair too. Or prenatal vitamins if you really want to up your vitamin intake to help your nails. (Be careful though because some prenatals have Iron in them, which isn't water soluble.) <br /><br />I hope you find a solution! If you do, let me know, because beyond staying pregnant for eternity, I'm pretty sure my nails will return to normal post-baby. :)Charlotte Cantillon (Crowley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11920677643812511895noreply@blogger.com