"Nail" me!

Gemme · 02-15-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by luciddreamer

Okay here is my dilemma... Because of the work I do...Antique restoration and cabinet finishing...The chemicals are very hard on my hands...fingers etc. My fingers crack on every crease and under my nails...hurts like bloody hell...lol Yes...I do wear gloves occasionally at work..and have tried various lotions..but it really does not help...Soooo any suggestions are greatly appreciated !

You could try Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand lotion or Gold Bond Medicated with Aloe. I've found both work well for me and even better if I put tons on a night and sleep with it on. It's been recommended to me to put a sock or mitten on and it will create more heat that allows the lotions to work better. While I get that, and agree, every time I've tried that, by morning the socks/gloves/mittens have come off and I have to spend a few minutes locating them in the sheets, under the bed, etc. I do, however, notice the difference when I at least try to do that.

suebee · 02-15-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

You could try Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand lotion or Gold Bond Medicated with Aloe. I've found both work well for me and even better if I put tons on a night and sleep with it on. It's been recommended to me to put a sock or mitten on and it will create more heat that allows the lotions to work better. While I get that, and agree, every time I've tried that, by morning the socks/gloves/mittens have come off and I have to spend a few minutes locating them in the sheets, under the bed, etc. I do, however, notice the difference when I at least try to do that.

....and it makes the socks/gloves/mittens nice 'n soft too.

The cream I mentioned before is great too - Glysomed. It's really thick, but not greasy and absorbs well.

Princess4u · 02-15-2010, 07:34 PM

i was just reading the last post..and I got to thinking...has anyone every tried those home parafen hand baths..? now i remember it seemed to make my nails thin as tissue paper..but (and this is where the thinking got started) i was wondering if anyone applied some of these hand and nail products prior to dipping in the wax...i wonder what that would do???? just a thought for anyone who has one...i gave mine away years agao..but as I recall i dont think they are all the expensive at walmart...well jsut a thought...thanks everyone...

Gemme · 02-15-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess4u

i was just reading the last post..and I got to thinking...has anyone every tried those home parafen hand baths..? now i remember it seemed to make my nails thin as tissue paper..but (and this is where the thinking got started) i was wondering if anyone applied some of these hand and nail products prior to dipping in the wax...i wonder what that would do???? just a thought for anyone who has one...i gave mine away years agao..but as I recall i dont think they are all the expensive at walmart...well jsut a thought...thanks everyone...

Princess, I've had the parafin wax treatments at salons and they are wonderful! I do have a kit for it at home, but haven't broken it in yet. That being said, the manicurist always did the treatment before my manicure and always made me wash my hands before I dipped so I wouldn't contaminate the wax. I imagine that using those products and then dipping it would break the wax down and/or contaminate it so it wasn't pure. I'm definitely no expert, but that's what makes sense to me.

Kim · 03-23-2010, 08:34 PM

Why, oh why, is the "nail me" thread so buried? This is a thread of utmost importance. I don't think it was mentioned -- but water, glugging glorious water, can do wonders for nails. Also Biotin. Gemme's right that prenatal vitamins are great for the nails -- enough nutrients for mommy and baby, what more can a girl ask for?

Dusting off Ruby Pumps for my next mani (thanks, Medusa)...one of my favorite colors.

AtLast · 03-23-2010, 09:56 PM

JeepSakes.... thought this thread was about something entirely different.... maybe carpentry.... types of nail guns... who knew!!??

Soft*Silver · 03-23-2010, 11:02 PM

silly butch!

reminds me of the old aol chat room days when I entered a chat room titled "Women who love dogs" I thought we were going to talk about our pooches...

mmmmm

not exactly....never went in THERE again!!!!

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JeepSakes.... thought this thread was about something entirely different.... maybe carpentry.... types of nail guns... who knew!!??

KayCee · 03-24-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

JeepSakes.... thought this thread was about something entirely different.... maybe carpentry.... types of nail guns... who knew!!??

hmmm..typical!..LOL!

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Kim Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: yes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 105 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 141 Thanked 77 Times in 33 Posts Rep Power: 634	Why, oh why, is the "nail me" thread so buried? This is a thread of utmost importance. I don't think it was mentioned -- but water, glugging glorious water, can do wonders for nails. Also Biotin. Gemme's right that prenatal vitamins are great for the nails -- enough nutrients for mommy and baby, what more can a girl ask for? Dusting off Ruby Pumps for my next mani (thanks, Medusa)...one of my favorite colors.

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