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Almost all the glitter polishes is hard to get off! I heard of some method to soak a cotton ball in polish remover put on the nail and wrap with foil, wait couple minutes and it come off easy...It works but does it ruins the nails, skin???
ReplyDeleteRina you are correct the glitter polish is extremely difficult to remove. Make sure you are using pure acetone to remove the polish. Some of these "non-acetone" polishes will not do the trick. Soaking a cotton ball in acetone and wrapping it aroudn your nailbed would probably help dissolve the polish better but I wouldn't advise it. Acetone is breaks down the keratin in the nails and weakens them.
DeleteThank you, I usually use non acetone removers, thinking they better for nails...not so toxic or something ;)
DeleteEvery now and then, I notice a cluster of these tiny white dots under one of my nails when I remove my nail polish. Is this anything to be alarmed about?
ReplyDeleteBonny my dear you have nothing to worry about. The white dots you see on your nails is called Leukonychia pronounced (loo-ko-nik-ee-ah) it is caused by air bubbles, a bruise or other injury to the nail. Leukonychia cannot be correct but it will grow out with your nail.
DeleteWhat is the best top coat and procedure to use to avoid chipping? I have tried them all but my nails still chip quickly! I can't afford gel though. Thanks for the help.
ReplyDeleteLeeAnne the best top coat I have found is Seche Vite it is my absolute favorite of all the brands on the market today. Giving each coat adequate time to dry will help the chipping as well. Half way through the week after a brand new manicure I tell my clients to give their nails a fresh coat of top coat to refresh the look and help protect the polish. NEVER EVER put more than 5 coats of polish on your nails at any time. Too many coats will cause the polish to lift and peel. If you cannot find Seche Vite top coat I can order it for you and have it shipped to your home. Just PM me on my page.
DeleteAre there some inexpensive ways to keep my nails healthy but still be able to wear polishes all the time?
ReplyDeleteMy all time absolute favorite product to suggest is Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell. This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html
DeleteWhat are some good ingredients to look for in a cuticle balm?
ReplyDeleteI honestly do not spend a ton of money on cuticle creams or balms because they really are no different than you using hand cream or Neosporin if your cuticles are ripping. Cuticles rip because they are dry so each night before you go to bed take some hand cream and rub it into your cuticles. If they are growing (mine do and I have no choice but to trim them) and you are not comfortable trimming them yourself have a manicurist do them for you. Treat yourself to a manicure it's cheap therapy that what I always say.
DeleteWhat is a good technique for getting nail polish to stay on slick nails? My nail polish always starts chipping the first day even if I put a top coat on.
ReplyDeleteAshley the first thing that comes to mind when you say your polish is not adhering to your nails is that you are not prepping them first. Any residue left on the nail before polishing will inhibit the polish from adhering properly. Make sure you strip the nail before you polish. Even some soaps leave reside on the nailbed and that is not good. They do sell products to prep the nail for polishing but I think if you strip the nail with pure acetone (nail polish remover) make absolutely sure the only ingredient is acetone some of them include fragrance, etc. I think you will notice a difference. If not I can recommend a professional nail prep you can try. Just do not put too many layers of polish.
DeleteI am afraid of pushing back my cuticles myself - they don't seem to really grow up my nails anyhow. Is it still important to get them nudged or not? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt is not necessary to push back or cut your cuticles if they do not grow, mine do unfortunately and I have no choice but to trim them constantly or they inhibit the growth of my nails. If you need them trimmed and you are uncomfortable with trimming them yourself then I suggest you treat yourself to a nice manicure from time to time.
DeleteWhat nail wraps do you prefer?
ReplyDeleteNot sure I understand your question JanJill - are you speaking of silk wrap to mend nails?
DeleteHow long do you wait to paint a second coat of nail polish onto your nails? Even when I think it is dry, when I apply the second coat it always ruins the whole nail look. Also when I apply the second coat and wait for it to dry, I feel like that final drying time never comes either! Thank you
ReplyDeleteJolene the first thing that comes to mind is that you are applying the polish too thick this would cause the second coat to get weird on you. Apply a thin coat first, give it about 5 minutes and then put the 2nd coat on a wee bit thicker. Pitch old nail polish it could be your issued. You can only get about 3 or 4 applications out of a bottle today before they start to get thick. Unfortunately you may have to pitch the bottle before it is empty. Use a good brand of polish too, the dollar store type is not recommended.
Deletewhat is the best way to prep my feet for a pedi at home
ReplyDeleteNothing special just soak them long enough (about 15 minutes) to soften the dead skin on the bottom of your feet and around your cuticles to make it easier to trim it.
DeleteEvery time I do my nails the next morning they look like they have had cotton balls applied to them before the paint dried. Even if it has been several hours after the polish was applied. It is due to a crummy top coat or crummy polish? Could the polish be old? What is the shelf life of polish?
ReplyDeleteJulia never ever paint your nails at night - I have made the same mistake and woke up with the design of my bedspread on my nails LOL. It takes hours for nail polish to set even though it may look dry to you. Yes the polish could be old, I recommend that people pitch their nail polish after 12 months. I pitch mine after 6 months of use because it starts to get thick and you can only thin it so many times before it breaks down the consistency of the polish.
DeleteThank you very much!
DeleteMy hands are always in water and my nails look terrible. Is there anything that will truely strengthen them? I've tried different products but nothing seems to help them.
ReplyDeleteMy all time absolute favorite product to suggest is Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell. This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html
DeleteHow do I stop my nails from peeling? They even peel when I have base coat, polish, and top coat on my nails!
ReplyDeleteMy all time absolute favorite product to suggest is Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell. This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html
DeleteHow long should a professional manicure last? I feel like my polish starts chipping soon after I get home.
ReplyDeleteMiss Debbie Price - not when I do your nails LOL. It depends Deb there are a lot of factors that can affect the life of a polish job. Some people can get an entire 7 days out of a manicure and others can only get a few. You have to protect your new manicure with rubber gloves when cleaning and washing dishes and put a second coat of top coat on the 3rd day after the manicure is done. Polish brands can affect that as well. You know I cannot use OPI on myself it just won't stay on my nails. That is why I adore Zoya so much lasts an entire week on me. Happy Dance!
DeleteI just love this red color! It is the perfect color for the holidays! Thank you for all your tips and tricks... I don't know what I would do with out you and your nail expert tips!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetie I love having you all here and asking questions.
DeleteThis is going to sound backwards, but is there a way to stop my nails from growing so fast? I'm a massage therapist and I'm constantly having to file them down
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Melissa there are 20 people throwing daggers at you right now, unfortunately no there is nothing you can do it's your own body taking over. Just keep cutting.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite base coat/ top coat and why? I have yet to find a top coat that won't chip off and is super shiny!
ReplyDeleteMy all time absolute favorite product to suggest is Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell is a fabulous base coat.This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html For a top coat I recommend Seche Vite, if you cannot find it I can order it and have it shipped to you.
DeleteWhat is the best way to take care of a hangnail or prevent them from happening in the first place?
ReplyDeleteCuticles rip because they are dry so each night before you go to bed take some hand cream and rub it into your cuticles. If they are growing (mine do and I have no choice but to trim them) and you are not comfortable trimming them yourself have a manicurist do them for you. Treat yourself to a manicure it's cheap therapy that what I always say.
DeleteWhen I get my finger nails done they never last (gardening, dishes, etc). I love gel nails but they are expensive. Do the kits at home for gel nails really work and last?
ReplyDeleteI like the new Sally Hansen Gel Nail Kit Deborah it's about $49 and depending on how long your nails are you can get a few applications out of one kit. It comes in lot's of colors and can be found CVS, Walmart, etc.
DeleteWhat is the difference between acrylic & gel nails? I hear that gel is supposed to be better for your nails but I do not quite understand the difference between them.
ReplyDeleteHere is an article I wrote for Jersey Girls Magazine that explains the difference and the pros and cons - hope this helps.
Deletehttp://nailgirlsmanicuremondays.blogspot.com/2013/11/is-gel-manicure-right-for-you.html
what is the best natural way to strengthen my nails?
ReplyDeleteMy all time absolute favorite product to suggest is Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell is a fabulous base coat.This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html
DeleteWhat is the best way to get my nails to grow? They grow in weird. One side will grow and not the other on the same nail. The result is I have to cut them. I would love for my nails to grow correctly. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you may have a genetic issue Gina and without being able to look at your nails I cannot speculate. I can suggest that you try Cuccio Forte Nail strengthener which I sell is a fabulous base coat.This product is a miracle in a bottle and will help to grow long strong and healthy nails. I state my reputation as a manicurist on this product and have been using it personally for years. I adore it. Cuccio Forte contains Horsetail Grass a product used in holistic medicine to build and strengthen bone. If you are interested in purchasing a bottle I have a special now for free shipping and a free gift with purchase - click here to order you will not be disappointed. http://www.roseythecouponcoach.com/2013/10/do-your-nails-split-peel-or-chip.html For a top coat I recommend Seche Vite, if you cannot find it I can order it and have it shipped to you.
DeleteHow do you get nails filed properly, mine always seemed to be lopsided.
ReplyDeleteThere's an art to filing nails properly Diana believe it not. Go to Youtube and search "how to file finger nails" and you will find some great tutorials on how to do so. I hope this helps.
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ReplyDeleteis there an acrylic top coat on the market so I can do at home??
ReplyDeleteNo there is no acrylic applications that can be done at home. They require a licensed manicurist.
DeleteI have been using the Cuccio Forte Nail Strengthener for a little over a month, but I don't think I'm using it correctly. Do I periodically remove it? It seems like it gets thick and starts chipping off (near the cuticle), it appears my nails are growing since there is empty space that isn't painted with the strengthener near my cuticles, but my nails don't seem to be growing (getting longer) or getting stronger-they are still splitting, cracking, and breaking. I have to keep cutting my nails when they split, so they don't completely break off down past my finger. I can post a picture if necessary. PS: I use no other nail polishes on top either, just the strengthener. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHope in all my years of selling this product and the thousands of bottles I have sold and given away I have never had anyone tell me it didn't work miracles for them. I am truly shocked. Unless you are abusing your nails (using harsh cleaners and not protecting them with rubber gloves) I truly believe your problem is coming from a medical issue. Here are a few that I can think of right off the top of my head, a thyroid condition can make your nails weak, split and peel, it used to happen with my mom. Taking certain medications can cause problems with your nails as well. The other thing that comes to mind is a vitamin deficiency. Vitamin H (Biotin)
ReplyDeleteBiotin or vitamin H is actually a member of the B-complex family, which your body cannot store, but it can be manufactured by bacteria that live in your intestines. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a deficiency of biotin is rare but can occur if your nutrient absorption is impaired by illness or medication. Biotin is needed to keep your skin, fingernails and hair healthy and a deficiency is characterized by thinning and splitting of your hair. Biotin deficiency can also cause poor nail growth and brittle nails. You can get biotin supplements at your local health food store. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends that adults 19 and older take 30 mcg of biotin daily.
I suggest that you discuss this with your doctor the next time you have a visit with him or her. I hope this helps.
I used to bite my nails but have stopped what is a good nail strengthener
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