I just removed my salon acrylic nails and my nails are thin and weak and rough. Any suggestions to help repair them?
By Rose from Indianapolis, IN
I had acrylic nails about 25 years ago, and left them on until they started popping off, then soaked the rest off in nail polish remover. I didn't really notice any weakness in my nails, but they didn't look nice until after they had grown out.
Get some wraps. Wraps will grow out nicely and allow your natural nails to look nice while growing them out. Wraps do not need to be maintained. Once they grow all the way out and your natural nails are now strong, you're done.
Rub warm olive oil into your nails and the nail bed at least once a day. You will be pleasantly surprised at how fast they grow out and how healthy!
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I had to take off my nails because they were irritating me. So when they did, my nails started to bleed. What do I do?
I would cover with a band aid. If they get infected, which they may already be,see a doctor.
Oh my. You may want to check with your PCP and see if he/she can see you ASAP to prevent your nails from getting infected. They can tell you the best thing to put on them and if they need to be covered or uncovered.
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