Badly flaking nails

J52

I have the same problem from time to time. When they’re in a flaky phase I use Rimmel Nail Nurse as a protective layer. It seems to bond them and allow them to grow.
I also use oil to condition the cuticle.

Thank you J52, that’s one I haven’t tried yet. I’ll purchase tomorrow. I like to keep them sealed when really bad as it seems so unhygienic. I do look after my hands and feet well so not sure why they are SO bad (hands only).

Witzend

Sorry, not the point, I know, but how do you manage to eat just 2 jelly cubes?
If I ever buy a pack of jelly cubes, I’m so tempted to scoff the lot! Especially if it’s blackcurrant flavour!

🤣 because they are too expensive Wizend. They used to be 25p a packet (Hartley’s) when I started oh about 4 years ago, now they’re well over a pound a pack. That’s good money I could spend on wine, sorry I meant fruit. I only buy green (lime?) must try blackcurrant.

I will definitely look at that channel thank you AreWeThereYet. If I’m brave later, I might post a before and after …. or not

I have the same problem from time to time. When they’re in a flaky phase I use Rimmel Nail Nurse as a protective layer. It seems to bond them and allow them to grow.
I also use oil to condition the cuticle.

Sorry, not the point, I know, but how do you manage to eat just 2 jelly cubes?
If I ever buy a pack of jelly cubes, I’m so tempted to scoff the lot! Especially if it’s blackcurrant flavour!

Thank you OldFrill. I do have a number of health conditions and have been on a pretty rigorous medication regime since I was 48. But my nails have only been this bad for about two years now. I used to paint them when I was working but now I’d like to hide them.

No keepingquiet, unless it’s a special occasion. Because the condition is so poor, I’ve been putting clear undercoat on to stop them getting grubby in the cracks. Sounds awful 🤦🏻‍♀️. I’d put a pic but I’m too embarrassed.

Rub oil on to your nails after getting them wet. I use it every morning and every night as well. I just use Jojoba oil.

There's a good channel on YouTube for getting your natural nails back in order - not a teenager, an experienced nail technician. She explains about how nails grow and why they get damaged. The ridges are almost gone from nails after using the oil as she says.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=io335eWf6R4

Are you otherwise fit and well? Nail problems can indicate vitamin or mineral deficiency, some health conditions or be a side effect of some medications.

Do you put polish or gel on your nails?