I had just finished doing several swatches for St. Patrick's Day and was about to finish up for the night and BAMM! The nail on my middle finger of my swatch hand was barely hanging on. It wasn't down in the quick, so it didn't physically hurt, but anyone who enjoys length on her nails knows the pain I felt.
Oh well, so fate has decided for me to do a big chop. I usually file my nails back a couple times a year so it's not totally devastating. I actually enjoy the freedom of short nails. I have cut back all my nails and will be blogging my regimen and progress. Here is my starting point.
In addition to my cuticle oil, I will also be using my go-to nail treatment. I have been using Nail Life Nail Revitalizer for years. It is available at Sally Beauty. While I use the Original Formula, there is also a Formaldehyde-Free formula. I will apply one coat daily. Once a week, I'll remove it during my manicure process and start fresh.
If you are interested in sharing along with my nail care journey, feel free. I would love some company. If you are, what products will you be using?
Grace, Peace, & Blessings.
* FTC: These products were bought with my own money. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.
I swear by nail life revitalizer!
ReplyDeleteI've been using it forever...
ReplyDeleteLois, I am right there with you on the "starting over because of a break" thing. I broke the nail on my index finger of my right hand yesterday. I fixed it with Orly Nail Rescue and then broke the same nail again - in the same place, through the patch - this morning when I tried to open of bucket of cat litter. I wound up taking down all of my nails. I'm using NutraNail 5 to 7 Day Growth Treatment and Hard as Hoof, in addition to keeping my nails polished for further protection. (By the way, my first name is Lois too! <3 )
ReplyDeleteHi Lois, :) Cool! I use Orly Nail Rescue for patches also, but obviously this break was not going to be fixed. Happy to meet another Lois.
ReplyDeleteAww man, that really sucks! I'm sure they will be long in no time!
ReplyDeleteYes, fortunately they do grow back fairly quickly. Thanks for visiting.
ReplyDeleteI've had a tea bag on my thumb nail for the past month or so because I got a really bad split about half way into the pink. Ouch! It's held up really well fortunately! All of my nails are long except for my thumb nail, I just couldn't take cutting them all back. I love Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Hardener, for me it works great!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie. I've tried the tea bag method in the past and it depends on the crack. Sometimes it works and sometimes I need a stronger patch. I use Orly Nail Rescue for most of my patches. This break was beyond repair. I normally file them back a couple times a year anyway. This time was just a bit sooner than I planned...LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm a dork. turns out my nail wasn't cracked, just flaking. it sure looked cracked :P
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