Comments on: How to Care for Your Fingernails

on 8/25/2006 If the area above your cuticles is torn, bleeding, or just damaged and flaking, try applying a layer of Neosporin onto it. Wait for it to completely dry then take some Medicated ChapStick® (the light blue skinned one) and apply a thick layer as well. Wait for that to dry if you have a serious problem. If not, then just leave it on for 5-8 minutes.

This is the cheaper method to healing if you can't purchase the $8 balms they have for sale since most households contain Neosporin and Medicated ChapStick® is only 74 cents.

on 8/8/2006 Take 1 multivitamin every day and try to keep your nails warm, clean them continuously by tool, use a special kind of soup which cleans the skin from the black heads.

on 8/8/2006 Grab a lemon or a lime, cut it in half, squeeze all the juices in a cup and rub what's left of the inside of the lemon onto your nails. This makes your nails stronger. I recommend you do this every day until you see that your nails are becoming stronger, then reduce doing it once a week or so. This really works, try it!!

on 8/8/2006 A nice manicure kit would help to stop biting your nails. I bit mine till I was 24, and playing around with them will help you to stop the biting. Now I have nails that family and strangers admire, and I love the attention.

There are 2 products that helped me out a lot, and I still use them when I have a broken nail.
#1 is Loreal "Nail Nutritionist Plus" Growth enhancing serum (works great). #2 is "Jessica" life jacket.
They both work, and I've tried a lot of products over the years, but these are 2 of the best if you want long, healthy nails.

on 6/30/2006 Cut one clove of garlic in half and rub it on your nails once a day. It strengthens paper thin fingernails!

on 6/30/2006 If you're thinking of removing false nails, the wisest course of action is to head down to the salon where you had them applied, and have the manicurist take care of the somewhat tricky procedure for removing false nails safely.

If you're really keen on trying to do the procedure yourself, the best advice is to soak your hands in a solution of acetone-free nail lacquer remover, which will break down the adhesive holding them on. This will make it much easier to gently peel them away from the surface of your nail without risking pulling the nail away from the bed. Remember, the procedure should never be painful!

on 2/10/2006 Seek a professional. You should never clip your cuticle, or any other skin surrounding your nail, or you risk infection. Instead, visit a manicurist once a month (at a minimum) for a basic manicure.

on 1/25/2006 Nutra Nail has several products which promote healthy cuticles, nails and nail growth. Formulas include 'aging nails', 'brittle nails', 'aloe vera', cuticle remover, and others. The package states healthier, longer nails in 5-7 days, and believe me, it works! It only takes a minute a day to apply over nails, and we all can find an extra minute or two in our schedules for beautiful nails. Nutra Nail also carries a variety of polish products.

on 11/22/2005 Paint your fingernails daily with white iodine - it works wonders.

on 11/22/2005 If one of your fingernails breaks a bit too far down, apply strengthener and a good base coat. This will stop the nail from splitting. When it grows longer, cut and reshape it.

on 11/22/2005 If I have polish on my nails, even clear, it prevents me from biting them. So now they are long.

on 11/22/2005 Most beauticians warn against clipping cuticles--it can lead to infection. Instead, soften the cuticles and push them back GENTLY with a rubber pusher or an orange stick. I only use the clippers for hangnails.

on 11/22/2005 If you are a sporty/tomboyish, you should put your hair in a pony tail, curl it, and twist it up. Choose a nice clip [diamond accents if you want].

on 11/22/2005 By far, the best cuticle cream you can use is Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme. It smooths ragged cuticles and skin around the nails amazingly well and is cheap, too. Apply a little every night before bed (don't skip any nights). In a few days, you'll notice a remarkable difference.

on 11/22/2005 Before you go to bed, massage an oily lotion into your nail and the surrounding area and wear cotton gloves over your hands while you're sleeping...In a week you are sure to see an improvement!