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Peainapod
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healing your nails after Gel manis
I've been w/o gel polish going on 3 weeks now. I've been using OPI gel break and Nailtiques level 2 protein formula.
My nails start to grow and then split down the middle. They are still weak so i know it will take time. But anything else good I can do to make them better?
I also have cuticle oil I rub in every day.
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Posted 5/7/18 8:13 PM  |
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NervousNell
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Rejuvacote is great .
I get the formaldehyde free one
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| Posted 5/7/18 8:28 PM |
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LemonHead
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healing your nails after Gel manis
I'm on a gel break after 5 yrs, and my nails have responded well to Essie's Treat Love Color line.
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| Posted 5/8/18 9:07 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
moisturize !
I swore by Aquaphor when I took my wraps off.
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| Posted 5/8/18 10:59 AM |
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LiveandLearn
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
I don't do gel often (usually only for vacations) because of how damaged my nails are after. Anytime I do them though, after I don't put any polish on them and just let them breathe. I also moisturize the nail beds a lot and at night I usually rub coconut oil on them and then moisturizer.
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| Posted 5/14/18 5:42 PM |
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jellybelly79
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healing your nails after Gel manis
My nails have never looked so bad
For years I did gel and then the powder dip stuff
I took a break almost a month ago and they are still so thin! Soooo i don’t have much advice but if you find something that works let us know ;)
I will try the remedies suggested
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| Posted 5/14/18 9:56 PM |
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LuckyStar
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healing your nails after Gel manis
I’m really curious what gel you used? I get a shellac mani every other week and my nails are fine. Way back when, when I used to do wraps and acrylics (!) they would destroy my nails but I have noticed zero problem with the shellac.
I used to use nailtiques when I would take the wraps off.
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| Posted 5/15/18 10:29 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Posted by LuckyStar
I’m really curious what gel you used? I get a shellac mani every other week and my nails are fine. Way back when, when I used to do wraps and acrylics (!) they would destroy my nails but I have noticed zero problem with the shellac.
I used to use nailtiques when I would take the wraps off.
I use the CND shellac on a rare occassion and I find what damages my nails is the acetone to remove it. It's very harsh.
However, one time I was talked into the powder dip and not only did I hate how it looked (SOOO thick and just gross and fake looking) but when it came off it destroyed my nails to the point they wouldn't grow for a year. They were soft and splitting and peeling. It was terrible.
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| Posted 5/15/18 12:32 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
I’m really curious what gel you used? I get a shellac mani every other week and my nails are fine. Way back when, when I used to do wraps and acrylics (!) they would destroy my nails but I have noticed zero problem with the shellac.
I used to use nailtiques when I would take the wraps off.
I use the CND shellac on a rare occassion and I find what damages my nails is the acetone to remove it. It's very harsh.
However, one time I was talked into the powder dip and not only did I hate how it looked (SOOO thick and just gross and fake looking) but when it came off it destroyed my nails to the point they wouldn't grow for a year. They were soft and splitting and peeling. It was terrible.
Eekk yeah that makes sense.
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| Posted 5/15/18 12:38 PM |
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jellybelly79
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Posted by LuckyStar
I’m really curious what gel you used? I get a shellac mani every other week and my nails are fine. Way back when, when I used to do wraps and acrylics (!) they would destroy my nails but I have noticed zero problem with the shellac.
I used to use nailtiques when I would take the wraps off.
I agree with Nell and it’s not the actual gel but the process of taking it off
Soaking for a long time and filing the top of my nails def did some major damage to my nails
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| Posted 5/15/18 5:44 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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healing your nails after Gel manis
Definitely use a strengthening product like Nailtiques.
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| Posted 5/18/18 2:02 PM |
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PennyCat
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
The best thing for my nails has been pregnancy 
In all seriousness though, my nails were literally destroyed from a powder gel mani. Even just ONE was enough to ruin them. I found the best thing was to just not use anything on them for as long as possible. No manicures, etc... just letting them be.
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| Posted 5/19/18 2:22 PM |
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Sparrow
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healing your nails after Gel manis
Doesn't it just have to grow out?
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| Posted 5/19/18 4:41 PM |
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jellybelly79
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Posted by PennyCat
The best thing for my nails has been pregnancy
In all seriousness though, my nails were literally destroyed from a powder gel mani. Even just ONE was enough to ruin them. I found the best thing was to just not use anything on them for as long as possible. No manicures, etc... just letting them be.
That’s exactly what I am doing now
It’s torture! I normally go every two weeks but I’m over it and my nails are horrendous! It’s been about a month and they are finally getting better. I just keep cutting them short since they are paper thin
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| Posted 5/19/18 7:27 PM |
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SweetSarj
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healing your nails after Gel manis
My nails are beautiful, long and healthy. I only do gel and get it done every 3 weeks. Sometimes I take a break and my nails are pretty much normal. My nail tech only uses Le chat perfect match and Wavegel Matching gel polishes. I would stay away from all powders, my nail tech say gel polish is less damaging. For me I’ve had no damage.
In the past, going to other nail techs I did have thin papery nails when I took the gel off.
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| Posted 6/5/18 9:17 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: healing your nails after Gel manis
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by LuckyStar
I’m really curious what gel you used? I get a shellac mani every other week and my nails are fine. Way back when, when I used to do wraps and acrylics (!) they would destroy my nails but I have noticed zero problem with the shellac.
I used to use nailtiques when I would take the wraps off.
I use the CND shellac on a rare occassion and I find what damages my nails is the acetone to remove it. It's very harsh.
However, one time I was talked into the powder dip and not only did I hate how it looked (SOOO thick and just gross and fake looking) but when it came off it destroyed my nails to the point they wouldn't grow for a year. They were soft and splitting and peeling. It was terrible.
CND Vinylux is great and you only need non-acetone remover to get it off. It also lasts forever when you use it with the Vinylux top coat (no base coat). I did my nails last Tuesday and no chips yet. I’m really surprised.
To OP: I’ve never used anything to repair my nails. I just let them breathe for a week or two if I feel they might be a bit weak. Extra water and hydration will also help.
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