tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post1510821440188884469..comments2023-10-05T04:50:47.029-07:00Comments on Bella10 Nails: The Secret to Artificial Nail RecoveryBella10 Nailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421171717296977676noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-31597359004679802612017-05-18T05:45:52.339-07:002017-05-18T05:45:52.339-07:00Thank you, yes I will have to see my doctor I thin...Thank you, yes I will have to see my doctor I think :(. Thank you for your advice. Jo Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642890100224631573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-71959291071585494292017-05-18T01:20:04.785-07:002017-05-18T01:20:04.785-07:00Tanq so much for your post.. I have okay nails but...Tanq so much for your post.. I have okay nails but not very strong,, it keeps splitting in the ends and a layer on edge of the nail is very week hence im worried.. I wud like to have good nails, looking good all the time.. sometimes i hide my hand wen i c some beautiful nails and clear skin of my friends.. Please suggest.. and also the skin on my hand is dark and looks like wrinkles.. <br /><br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680158431304055205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-22880219950456926172017-05-17T12:46:25.220-07:002017-05-17T12:46:25.220-07:00Hi Jo C. If the split goes below the cuticle leve...Hi Jo C. If the split goes below the cuticle level, the matrix may be permanently damaged. If the split starts above the cuticle level, you may be able to grow it out. Also, take notice if there is a ridge in your nail where the split is. If there is a ridge there, do NOT buff the ridge out. Buffing down the ridge will keep creating the split. Keep treating your nails with tea tree oil and a good cuticle oil twice daily. And the next time you are at the doctors office, I would inquire from him/her if they think the damage is permanent. Also, check out my blog on Nail Ridges. http://bella10.blogspot.com/2012/11/why-do-i-have-nail-ridges.html<br />Bella10 Nailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421171717296977676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-2010762446607827012017-05-15T14:48:33.769-07:002017-05-15T14:48:33.769-07:00Hi, I've damaged my nails after prolonged use ...Hi, I've damaged my nails after prolonged use of acrylics. They've all been removed bow and I am treating with tea tree oil and bio oil everyday. I'm so glad I've seen this as I'm so worried about my thumb nail. It's split from root to tip and very short exposing my nail bed. It isn't sore. I am worried it will never grown back in one nail again. How can you tell if the matrix has been damaged? Jo Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642890100224631573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-45421404794176144492017-01-15T10:55:11.255-08:002017-01-15T10:55:11.255-08:00Hi Flocon. It sounds like you are doing some of t...Hi Flocon. It sounds like you are doing some of the most important things when taking care of your nails. Giving yourself regular manicures is important. I understand how hard it is to stop the habit of biting your nails and cuticles but you seem to be on the right track. Keep up the good work! I must say that your cuticles will not impede the growth of your fingernail and pushing the cuticle back makes your nail more groomed and clean. Use a cuticle remover to gently push them back. Try not to cut your cuticle too much as it does protect your nail from infection. You can also use a matte nail polish over your gel polish to camouflage the shine on your nails. This should detract attention. Let me know if you need more help. <br />Bella10 Nailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421171717296977676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-74793927420253212892017-01-08T19:11:12.951-08:002017-01-08T19:11:12.951-08:00I forgot to ask an important question. Is there a ...I forgot to ask an important question. Is there a nail polish that is not shiny as the shine attracts people attention and it is NOT what I want. Or, what/how would you take off the shine from the nail protector ? I tried to buffer my nails with a lime but I am afraid to remove the UV Gel like protection. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-80469486269056599122017-01-08T09:36:14.585-08:002017-01-08T09:36:14.585-08:00WOW, thank you so much for that post. I have also ...WOW, thank you so much for that post. I have also horrible nails... Not only I can't stop biting them but I have been wearing artificial nails for a long time now (15 years). Now, I want to get my natural nails again but they are so horrible. I am ashamed of showing my hands and some people try to stare at them as if I was a monster. It is so embarrassing and shameful. I bought everything you mention in your post. Now, I must stop putting my fingers in my mouth... as for some reason, each time I feel something like a nail thread or a dead skin, I have to tear it off... I decided not to use my teeth to do anything any longer but to use a clipper that will cut instead of tear... I push my cuticles very regularly but lately, they are stuck on the bed nail and that bothers me because I am the impression that it avoid the proper growth. I keep pushing them though and I cut the dead skin. I know that it will take time to fully recover. Fortunately, my nails are not as bad as your pictures but still. Some of my nails have bumps because I filed them and the nails were so thin and weak, when you file them, they grow thicker. As a result, they have bumps and like holes and it is what make them so ugly... I wish I could wear gloves all day... but working a lot on computer, it is not possible at all... I try to give myself a manicure every week. I forgot to mention that, on top of the products you mention, I also purchased some Mavala products that are also excellent for damaged nails. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-62267156040026462822016-06-15T02:48:28.442-07:002016-06-15T02:48:28.442-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876630508419145784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-85855489730074974652014-05-04T15:14:24.328-07:002014-05-04T15:14:24.328-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bella10 Nailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421171717296977676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-51952451411539298652014-05-04T15:14:22.458-07:002014-05-04T15:14:22.458-07:00Don't be too hard on yourself and your nails S...Don't be too hard on yourself and your nails Stupid Cupid! I've had many clients like you who, with a little care, made their nails more presentable than they ever thought they could. Don't be embarrassed and go get a basic manicure or give yourself one. A simple manicure can dress up the worst nails. And yours could not have been worse than this case.<br /> <br />If you still have a nail infection, continue with the tea tree oil. If not, just do a cuticle oil daily. Keep polish on them regularly. <br /><br />It never hurts to start a good habit, a manicure, regular cuticle oil and hand cream, and keeping your nails polished, even if it is just a clear coat. <br /><br />If you would like to find a good salon for a manicure in the Chicago area, I recommend going to http://safesalonrating.com/app/find.php for the best salons to go to. <br /><br />To do your own manicure and for some helpful hints on what to do for your own nail care, look a little more through this blog or check out my book "The Secret to Beautiful Natural Nails" which can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local bookseller. It can also be purchased through http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0049911049/The-Secret-to-Beautiful-Natural-Nails.aspxBella10 Nailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421171717296977676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862645368578151266.post-33441491485016006802014-04-30T12:03:15.669-07:002014-04-30T12:03:15.669-07:00Thank you for posting this! I'm a little late ...Thank you for posting this! I'm a little late to the game reading it, but it gives me hope! I have horrible nails...horrible. I've always been ashamed and embarrassed of them. Mine is not only due to artificial nails. When I was younger, my hand was locked in a car door and obviously damaged the nails. To add insult to injury, I've always been a nailbiter, but it got worse after that. While nailbiting is not so much the problem now, it definitely doesn't help! However, the picking at imperfections thing really rang true for me, which ends up always making things worse. You are probably nowhere near Chicago and I don't know any nail techs who wouldn't look at my fingers. Everytime I go for a pedicure, my mother brings up my nails and I feel so ashamed, I'm afraid to even ask! Any other tips you can suggest would be greatly appreciated! I'm massaging the tea tree oil and cuticle oil daily. Headed to Sally Beauty for the strengthener after work, but I'm hesitant about the manicure. I plan on talkin' to my mother's best friend who is currently going to school for the same. Any tips to pass on to her would be great!<br /><br />Again, thanks for posting this...gave me a little hope that there might be a light at the end of the tunnel and that I can have nice natural nails someday!Keekerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417057707614526048noreply@blogger.com