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!"
