I know nobody asked, but I have seen a lot of my friends who wear gels / acrylics post about being unhappy with their nails since salons are closed. I have tips (the advice kind), if anyone is interested in growing out / taking care of their natural nails.
1) Take prenatal vitamins for growth. I don't care that I haven't been pregnant in 20 years, I've been taking prenatals for as long as I can remember. I have tried biotin / hair & nail / whatever supplements and vitamins over the years, and none of them give me the growth I get with prenatals, so that is what I take.
2) If you have brittle / peeling nails, then there are two ways to attack that: From the inside and from the outside.
2a) From the inside: Take coconut oil pills. I don't know the science behind it, I just know that I have A LOT LESS peeling when I take it.
2b) From the outside: Cuticle oil / balm. Any kind is better than nothing, but the best I've ever used has been from Bliss Kiss. I can have a peeling nail and put that oil on, and it's almost like it seals it back together. Just get in the habit of moisturizing your nails / cuticles a few times a day and that will help a lot.
2c) If you file your nails, it's ok to take off length with a coarse file, but use something far less course afterwards for finishing to help prevent peeling.
Obviously, since I am not a doctor you should do your own research regarding what vitamins / supplements are ok for you to take, but this is what has worked for me. I go through periods of being really on top of my nail care, and then times where I don't bother. I can tell a huge difference when I'm doing all of the things I've listed above.
If anyone has anything to add or ask I'm up for chatting! Be well, friends! ❤
