Q. My nails are very weak and bendy and I find it hard to not peel back the layers when they separate. What can I do?
A. Firstly if you have very soft nails you should use a strengthening base coat such as A&E or Hyde Park. This is an amazing treatment that will encourage strong healthy nail growth.
The best way to use this is to paint a new coat on everyday for a week to build it up to 7 coats. At the end of the week remove with a re-hydrating nail varnish remover such from nails inc. This will keep moisture in the nail bed which is essential to stop it from becoming dehydrated and brittle. Do this for 4 to 6 weeks to really see stronger and longer nails.
Q. I’m a die hard nail biter. How can I stop?
A. The first thing to do, no matter how short your nails are, is to have a professional manicure. When you see how great your nails can look this will reduce the temptation to bite, as you won't want to ruin their appearance. Try to have one at least once a fortnight to keep you on track!
Keep a nails inc cuticle oil pen in your bag or pocket – try the nails inc vitamin e oil pen. Every time you think you are going to bite, apply some of this on your nails and fingertips. It smells amazing but tastes awful! Also the action of massaging the oil into your nail will stimulate the circulation of the blood to this area. This will make your nails grow more rapidly, strongly and healthily.
Q. I can never paint a French manicure on myself. Any tips to help me?
A. the best advice we can give you is to actually try to get varnish on your fingertip when you paint French - otherwise you will paint the white line too far down the nail bed making it look very thick and unnatural.
Q. My nails have recently become very brittle and are flaking. Why this is and what can I do?
A. this could be from a large number of reasons including diet, stress, illness or a change of medication to the nail simply being dehydrated. The main thing to do is to get moisture and nourishment back in the nail bed and to put a protective layer on them so that they do not shatter or flake to only one layer. A & E base coat is ideal product for your type of nails. This is a protein and vitamin treatment designed to be painted on everyday for week to protect the nail and put back all the nourishment that is missing. Use this for 4 - 6 weeks in conjunction with a twice daily application of nails inc cuticle oil and regular application of caviar hand cream should get your nails back on track in no time!
