Ridged Nail Nightmare

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ginger_snap_nz

11 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 7:45pm

Help!!!
Looking for ideas how to fix my nails.
They are all ridged - cuiticle to tip, grow well but then split and peel.
Nail polish falls off in hours.
Any advice on what to try?

MareeB

5329 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 8:04pm

There'll be loads of ideas coming, but I'll start by saying it will help you to have some oil in your diet. Either by taking it internally as a plain oil such as coconut, olive, flaxseed etc, or in capsule form such as evening primrose.

MareeB

5329 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 8:07pm

Oh, and I notice a huge improvement when I take collagen or silica. I'm taking keratin and collagen at the moment and my nails look good and feel soft and flexible.

chikoboo

3402 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 8:07pm

You can buy Ridge filler that strengthen and fills the gaps for a smooth base I know opi does one

ginger_snap_nz

11 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 8:33pm

Thanks so much - Will totally add more oils to my diet, I have tried the OPI ridge filler and it did nothing but coat my nails, I think I am looking for something to rub in prehaps rather than paint on, unless it soaks into my nails.
The ridges are horrid,

AmandaJane

1147 posts

Mon 31 Aug 2015 8:39pm

I've got the same problem and have been using Apricot kernel oil every night and it does seem to be helping. I've also started on 2000mg fish oil tablets (x2) so not sure if it's the combination of the two but I'm picking it probably is. I hope you find a solution :)

EnyaMUA

1109 posts

Tue 1 Sep 2015 12:33am

As well as ingesting it (is that even the correct term???), I love using oil, especially almond oil, on my nails! I find it makes the biggest difference.

pintsize

1072 posts

Tue 1 Sep 2015 1:46am

This might sound silly (or not) but do you buff your nails?
I have ridges that are naturally occurring as you age, and I lightly buff them outwith a 3in1 nail buffer before applying polish or oil.

I once had a nail tech over buff them and I ended up with horizontal ridges from base to tip as they grew out.

I hope that all makes sense... I need sleep lol

Thebeautycontext

1768 posts

Tue 1 Sep 2015 8:12am

I have heard that dry nails beds and cuticles can contribute to ridge nails so i suggest buying a cuticle oil and rubbing that onto your nails beds whenever you get a chance. My nails can become quite ridged aswell as it seem hydration is key

MissQT

1547 posts

Wed 2 Sep 2015 10:23pm

I agree with cuticle oil. It makes such a difference to the health of your nails! The oil gets absorbed through your cuticle to the nail plate. If you don't have cuticle oil you can also try olive oil. If your nails are weak I would suggest using a ridge filler as chikoboo has suggested, as this only fills the gaps in your nail plate. Buffing I think might make your nail weaker as it files down your nail plate.