Nail Breakage....help!

[Pepe n Pilar]

This is funny what's happening to the filipinas:Erm:. After Andres25 dandruff attack now my nail breakage!:bigcry::Brick:

For almost 2 months now i have a nail breakage. I'm applying the Sally Hansen Strong nails now (Nail Strengthener) but before this i have used the same brand (Hard as Wraps). Does anyone here had experienced the same?
I have to cut my nails very short just so if won't affect the whole lenght:doh.....I always wear gloves which is just normal to protect our hands.

Any suggestions from among the members, what did you do? I am worried it might get worse....:bigcry::doh

Thanks for the replies.....:):Hellooo:

[KeithD]

Women!! :NoNo:

3 Minute Nuclear Warning: "Oh no I've broken my nail" :Erm:

[Tawi2]

I sympathise :bigcry: I got a manicure and pedicure at that beauty shop in Cebu airport last month,I didnt get the pink nail-varnish,I got the clear varnish instead,didnt want anyone to think I was gender confused,anyway,I had only been back in the UK 2 days when I had to buy a bottle of nail-varnish remover and clean the varnish off my nails because I was the Butt of my mates cruel humour :bigcry:Some guys just aint in touch with their feminine sides :bigcry: anyone give me any advice on the best sort of mascara to use? :Erm:

[Pepe n Pilar]

I sympathise :bigcry: I got a manicure and pedicure at that beauty shop in Cebu airport last month,I didnt get the pink nail-varnish,I got the clear varnish instead,didnt want anyone to think I was gender confused,anyway,I had only been back in the UK 2 days when I had to buy a bottle of nail-varnish remover and clean the varnish off my nails because I was the Butt of my mates cruel humour :bigcry:Some guys just aint in touch with their feminine sides :bigcry: anyone give me any advice on the best sort of mascara to use? :Erm:

You're referring to that colorless nail polish:NoNo:. Some men prefer to have the pinkish color effect on their nails so they use the (merthiolate) the disinfectant applied after the cleaning.

Do you wear a mascara tawi2?:Erm:If so i can recommend the best brand:Hellooo:

[aromulus]

anyone give me any advice on the best sort of mascara to use? :Erm:

There you go, lad........:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Don't say I am not helpful........:D

[Tawi2]

Thats the one itsme,a sort of pinkish tone especially around where the cuticles were,it actually looked quite fetching,I am sure the immigration officer at Heathrow was quite taken with them because he gave me several glances as I handed him my passport :cwm38: I would use mascara,but I have green eyes,I want something that reflects them,unfortunately somehow I think Hammerite :omg:isnt quite what I had in mind :Erm: Its quite liberating being metrosexual :BouncyHappy:

[Pepe n Pilar]

Yea you're right Tawi2 the merthiolate stays longer if it's applied after the cleaning and then the nail polish on top. It gives a very neat and baby looking effect because of the color.:xxgrinning--00xx3: You had the pedicure as well? You must be vain?!:NoNo:

I like men who maintains short and clean nails all the time:xxgrinning--00xx3:. No need for nail polish and merthiolate:omg::xxgrinning--00xx3:

Awwww mascara to match your green eyes???:Erm::I would suggest you use the black mascara to give your eyes the sexy look....:):Hellooo:

As to the brand well it depends on your budget....:Hellooo:

[Tawi2]

Nope,thats sexist to say I am vain :Rasp: I just didnt want toe-nails that look like velociraptors claws or roosters Tari for sabong,it doesnt look good when I am wearing tsinilas :NoNo: No budget on looking good,Black mascara for me then,thanks for the fashion tip :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Pepe n Pilar]

Nope,thats sexist to say I am vain :Rasp: I just didnt want toe-nails that look like velociraptors claws or roosters Tari for sabong,it doesnt look good when I am wearing tsinilas :NoNo: No budget on looking good,Black mascara for me then,thanks for the fashion tip :xxgrinning--00xx3:

You made me laugh:icon_lol::icon_lol:. I just can't imagine a guy/bloke wearing tsinelas and his toe nails looks like the claws of a rooster na pangsabong:omg::doh:icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Mrs Daddy]

I have got same problem with you sistah I even tried taking herbal pills from holland and barret but it seems that there is no effect and I even dab garlic on my nails as they said it helps and thirdly they said you have to eat jelly as it strengthen it as well.

[estherboaz]

i did not experience it but here's what i learned from what i read according to cindy, a nail specialist:

" Biting, traveling, moving and bitter cold are the four most common culprits of nail breakage or lifting. Next comes gardening, cleaning, and washing dishes. Without proper gloves for each, nail breakage and lifting can occur. Stress is also a huge culprit! Whether we realize we are doing it or not, stress causes us to put our nails in our mouth and pick and pull off our beautiful enhancements.

As for bitter cold - wearing protective gloves and using a good quality cuticle oil regularly (every night before bed time), will keep your nail enhancements pliable. Plus you receive the benefits of cuticle softening and nail enhancement beautification.

**Special hint: Skiers, snowboarders, snow mobilers and cold weather sports enthusiasts: Before venturing out to your favorite winter sport, grab a bar of Ivory soap, scrape your nails on the bar of soap, filling up the underside of your nails. Throw the bar of soap in your coat pocket, put on your gloves and go play! When you are finished, simply remove your gloves; wash your hands (the bar soap will rinse out from behind your nails) and relish in your memories of the day. This method is not a guarantee that you will not have any nail breakage, but does reduce the chances of such!"

[estherboaz]

here's more from http://skincare.lovetoknow.com/What_Causes_Fingernail_Problems

Clearly, what is going on with your fingernails at any given time can sometimes be indicative of problems occurring elsewhere in the body. Concerns about the kidneys, heart, liver and skin may all be raised as a result of fingernail problems. Other maladies to watch out for include vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and, in some cases, silver or arsenic poisoning.

While little can be done in terms of nail care to prevent problems occurring elsewhere in the body, it is always helpful to adopt a healthy regimen that will benefit your nails and your overall health:

•Take a daily multivitamin
•Add a B-complex supplement to your regimen (many nail problems are related to vitamin B deficiencies)
•Up your protein intake (both nails and hair are made of protein)
•Indulge in fatty acids (good sources include nuts, vegetables, eggs, whole milk and flaxseed oil supplements)
Finally, if your nails are in poor condition but aren't related to any greater health problem, adopt a regimen that treats your nails well:

•Keep fingernails short to avoid unnecessary breakage and tears
•Apply vitamin E oil to the nail plate regularly to encourage moisture
•Wash hands with a moisturizing, antibacterial soap regularly
•Use a fragrance-free hand cream to eliminate the potential of allergic reactions

[tiN]

This is funny what's happening to the filipinas:Erm:. After Andres25 dandruff attack now my nail breakage!:bigcry::Brick:

For almost 2 months now i have a nail breakage. I'm applying the Sally Hansen Strong nails now (Nail Strengthener) but before this i have used the same brand (Hard as Wraps). Does anyone here had experienced the same?
I have to cut my nails very short just so if won't affect the whole lenght:doh.....I always wear gloves which is just normal to protect our hands.

Any suggestions from among the members, what did you do? I am worried it might get worse....:bigcry::doh

Thanks for the replies.....:):Hellooo:

Hi Sis,

I use to put garlic on my fingers when i was in the Philippines. But I found this nail care in Rimmel. "Rimmel Stronger" it is a bit pinkish but when u put it in as if a colorless nail polish and it is really works :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

U can get that also in Morisson :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Pepe n Pilar]

I have got same problem with you sistah I even tried taking herbal pills from holland and barret but it seems that there is no effect and I even dab garlic on my nails as they said it helps and thirdly they said you have to eat jelly as it strengthen it as well.


What happened Mrs Daddy when you applied garlic on your nails? How long did it take you until you've seen the results?

[Tawi2]

What happend Mrs Daddy when you applied garlic on your nails? How long did it take until you see the results?
There were no results visible as such,except she was never once attacked by a vampire,and she never bit her nails :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[KeithD]

:ARsurrender: :NEW5:

[Alan]

Is this really a serious thread?!?!:Erm:

Al.:)

[Mrs Daddy]

What happend Mrs Daddy when you applied garlic on your nails? How long did it take until you see the results?

I am too Idle to do it often sistah but as they said if you do it often your nails will get stronger eventually and as well i have tried perfectil you can buy it in superdrug or boots and holland and barrett.

[Mrs Daddy]

Im afraid so sir alan...for us girls anyway:D

[Mrs Daddy]

There were no results visible as such,except she was never once attacked by a vampire,and she never bit her nails :xxgrinning--00xx3:

:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol: they`re a bit too smelly for me:)I agree:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[irobot]

Irobot..." Sunny...Different From The Rest..."

Hi There, well this one does make Irobot smile a little..., druff attack, broken nails ,best sort of mascara to use? ohh my gosh....

Hostile Britain ...

No one told you about the hot n cold weather trends and the aches and pains like arthritis,then junk mail,the rising price of petrol which makes every one mad ,road rage which where I live in the country side is more like Farmer / Tractor mud on road rage and the sudden surprise of the pig poo smell in the fields when inside the car you keep for 5 miles at least... he he he ...Again Welcome To Hostile Britain.... Phil..

[Pepe n Pilar]

i did not experience it but here's what i learned from what i read according to cindy, a nail specialist:

" Biting, traveling, moving and bitter cold are the four most common culprits of nail breakage or lifting. Next comes gardening, cleaning, and washing dishes. Without proper gloves for each, nail breakage and lifting can occur. Stress is also a huge culprit! Whether we realize we are doing it or not, stress causes us to put our nails in our mouth and pick and pull off our beautiful enhancements.

As for bitter cold - wearing protective gloves and using a good quality cuticle oil regularly (every night before bed time), will keep your nail enhancements pliable. Plus you receive the benefits of cuticle softening and nail enhancement beautification.

**Special hint: Skiers, snowboarders, snow mobilers and cold weather sports enthusiasts: Before venturing out to your favorite winter sport, grab a bar of Ivory soap, scrape your nails on the bar of soap, filling up the underside of your nails. Throw the bar of soap in your coat pocket, put on your gloves and go play! When you are finished, simply remove your gloves; wash your hands (the bar soap will rinse out from behind your nails) and relish in your memories of the day. This method is not a guarantee that you will not have any nail breakage, but does reduce the chances of such!"

Thank you very much for the information estherboaz:xxgrinning--00xx3:.

With regards to all the things you have mentioned i can see that i've been all into that. From using the proper gloves, applying hand and nail moisturizing cream not just on bedtime but everytime i wash my hands, nail enhancement beautification. I visit a nail specialist at least 2x a week then i just maintain it. I don't have the nail biting habit.:NoNo:


I don't think i am stressed out. I live a very comfortable life and my husband is looking after me:).
I was just thinking maybe the water had caused it and the brand of the nail polish i'm using. I was told i have to consider the brand in which i am allergic to. I am observing my new nail enhancement will take effect on me.

[Pepe n Pilar]

Irobot..." Sunny...Different From The Rest..."

Hi There, well this one does make Irobot smile a little..., druff attack, broken nails ,best sort of mascara to use? ohh my gosh....

Hostile Britain ...

No one told you about the hot n cold weather trends and the aches and pains like arthritis,then junk mail,the rising price of petrol which makes every one mad ,road rage which where I live in the country side is more like Farmer / Tractor mud on road rage and the sudden surprise of the pig poo smell in the fields when inside the car you keep for 5 miles at least... he he he ...Again Welcome To Hostile Britain.... Phil..


This made me laugh :D. Yes no one told me that UK has an unpredictable weather. I had said those words to my husband especially now that it's spring and i'm expecting more sunshine but after awhile it's cloudy again:Brick:. He will just answer me " Welcome to England"!!!:Rasp::Hellooo:

[Pepe n Pilar]

Is this really a serious thread?!?!:Erm:

Al.:)


Sir Alan yea i'm afraid so, this is serious:Erm:. Just think of a lady who has dead fingernails!!!!:doh:Brick:
If it's about dandruffs we can tie the hair or wear a wig to hide it while it is under medication:Erm:but, if it's the nails.....wear gloves during summertime???:NoNo::doh:Brick:
I still have my fingernails anyway. Just considering the precautionary measures:xxgrinning--00xx3:.

[Tawi2]

Nothing more serious than a broken or chipped fingernail :NoNo: and its important to moisturise the hands in cold weather,stops them chapping :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Pepe n Pilar]

Nothing more serious than a broken or chipped fingernail :NoNo: and its important to moisturise the hands in cold weather,stops them chapping :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks Tawi2. Good you know all these things:xxgrinning--00xx3:. Does men apply moisturing hand lotion also?:Erm:

[aromulus]

Is this really a serious thread?!?!:Erm:

Al.:)

It beggars belief.... Innit....???:Erm:

[Tawi2]

Thanks Tawi2. Good you know all these things:xxgrinning--00xx3:. Does men apply moisturing hand lotion also?:Erm:

I always moisturise my hands,dont want them looking like freddy krugers hands do i?Manicure and moisturise :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Florge]

hey... it is difficult to work with broken nails... not easy to grasp things...

[Pepe n Pilar]

hey... it is difficult to work with broken nails... not easy to grasp things...

Yea that's why i have to cut them very short and start all over again.:xxgrinning--00xx3:Avoid applying nail polish for the meantime.

[Pepe n Pilar]

here's more from http://skincare.lovetoknow.com/What_Causes_Fingernail_Problems

Clearly, what is going on with your fingernails at any given time can sometimes be indicative of problems occurring elsewhere in the body. Concerns about the kidneys, heart, liver and skin may all be raised as a result of fingernail problems. Other maladies to watch out for include vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and, in some cases, silver or arsenic poisoning.

While little can be done in terms of nail care to prevent problems occurring elsewhere in the body, it is always helpful to adopt a healthy regimen that will benefit your nails and your overall health:

•Take a daily multivitamin
•Add a B-complex supplement to your regimen (many nail problems are related to vitamin B deficiencies)
•Up your protein intake (both nails and hair are made of protein)
•Indulge in fatty acids (good sources include nuts, vegetables, eggs, whole milk and flaxseed oil supplements)
Finally, if your nails are in poor condition but aren't related to any greater health problem, adopt a regimen that treats your nails well:

•Keep fingernails short to avoid unnecessary breakage and tears
•Apply vitamin E oil to the nail plate regularly to encourage moisture
•Wash hands with a moisturizing, antibacterial soap regularly
•Use a fragrance-free hand cream to eliminate the potential of allergic reactions


Thank you very much indeed. I appreciate it:).:xxgrinning--00xx3:
My nails are in poor condition but aren't related to any greater health problems, i am doing the regular regimen for nail enhancement.
This is the first time i encounter such problem with my nails. I never had this before. It means the weather has something to do with it or the brands i'm using here but not the diet for i am conscious abt it and take multi vitamins regularly as well.

I hope it will improve after a week.

Cheers!:)

[Pepe n Pilar]

here's more from http://skincare.lovetoknow.com/What_Causes_Fingernail_Problems

Clearly, what is going on with your fingernails at any given time can sometimes be indicative of problems occurring elsewhere in the body. Concerns about the kidneys, heart, liver and skin may all be raised as a result of fingernail problems. Other maladies to watch out for include vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and, in some cases, silver or arsenic poisoning.

While little can be done in terms of nail care to prevent problems occurring elsewhere in the body, it is always helpful to adopt a healthy regimen that will benefit your nails and your overall health:

•Take a daily multivitamin
•Add a B-complex supplement to your regimen (many nail problems are related to vitamin B deficiencies)
•Up your protein intake (both nails and hair are made of protein)
•Indulge in fatty acids (good sources include nuts, vegetables, eggs, whole milk and flaxseed oil supplements)
Finally, if your nails are in poor condition but aren't related to any greater health problem, adopt a regimen that treats your nails well:

•Keep fingernails short to avoid unnecessary breakage and tears
•Apply vitamin E oil to the nail plate regularly to encourage moisture
•Wash hands with a moisturizing, antibacterial soap regularly
•Use a fragrance-free hand cream to eliminate the potential of allergic reactions

Hi estherboaz, i saw the link you have given here. The picture of the fingernail is really in bad condition:omg:. :NoNo:

I don't have that!:doh. I only have the splits at the ends.:)

[Pepe n Pilar]

Try to get a food supplement for nails to help strengthen your nails.

Thanks Potpot143. I'm using the strong nails now with vitamins plus soy protein. I will see the results after a week or so.