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Old 08-09-2017, 03:19 AM   #1
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I used to have lovely strong nails, which I'd shaped since my teens, before I went on HRT (I'm MTF), but within a couple of years of being on HRT my nails had become weak and prone to getting little nicks and tears in them, which can be painful

If anyone has any advice for how to best look after such nails, to strengthen them, I'm all ears! (NB: I'm not averse to painting stuff onto my nails, but I'm not interested in wearing false nails. )
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i am sure some of the more experienced folks will chime in but..

i have weak nails too.. they *tear* . i bit them my entire life (gross i know) and recently just got (my first) manicure. i don't want false nails so i have french tips on my natural nails, because i like the clean look and i don't know what they put on them, but they feel hard as nails!
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My fingernails are a mess! I'm a cna in a nursing home so I can't have long nails, but 20 something years ago I did and I had silk wraps. I used to get pedicures all the time until I was nicked and I got an infection, so I've been doing my own toes ever since.
I'm curious, is it possible for me to get a manicure for men? I saw a movie where a guy had his nails real squared off and shiny and it looked very well kept and clean. That's what I want but what should I ask for at the salon?
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My fingernails are a mess! I'm a cna in a nursing home so I can't have long nails, but 20 something years ago I did and I had silk wraps. I used to get pedicures all the time until I was nicked and I got an infection, so I've been doing my own toes ever since.
I'm curious, is it possible for me to get a manicure for men? I saw a movie where a guy had his nails real squared off and shiny and it looked very well kept and clean. That's what I want but what should I ask for at the salon?
I've only had manicures a couple of times (because pennies!) but so far as I'm aware, you tell the manicurist what you want done, and if it's within their ability, they do it. Just ask, Gayandgray, they'll be fine with it. There are women that just want their nails manicured like that too.
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Check into a good hair, skin and nails vitamin. I have seen the good the bad and ugly side of weak nails. If you have your hands in water a lot try using a really good lanolin cream. It will help protect your hands along with your nails. Rub it in really well all over the nail and cuticle area. You will start noticing how soft your hands become. For those of you that have to wash your hands multiple times a day you will notice that your hands become softer and your nails will not soak up a lot of moisture, making them less brittle. The other thing to consider is that you don't want to try to shape your nails when they have been in water for too long. When you file your nails don't use a sawing motion, go from side to center. If you can think of anything else I can help with let me know.





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I used to have lovely strong nails, which I'd shaped since my teens, before I went on HRT (I'm MTF), but within a couple of years of being on HRT my nails had become weak and prone to getting little nicks and tears in them, which can be painful

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hi!

i am sure some of the more experienced folks will chime in but..

i have weak nails too.. they *tear* . i bit them my entire life (gross i know) and recently just got (my first) manicure. i don't want false nails so i have french tips on my natural nails, because i like the clean look and i don't know what they put on them, but they feel hard as nails!
i am actually using them.



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I've only had manicures a couple of times (because pennies!) but so far as I'm aware, you tell the manicurist what you want done, and if it's within their ability, they do it. Just ask, Gayandgray, they'll be fine with it. There are women that just want their nails manicured like that too.
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My fingernails are a mess! I'm a cna in a nursing home so I can't have long nails, but 20 something years ago I did and I had silk wraps. I used to get pedicures all the time until I was nicked and I got an infection, so I've been doing my own toes ever since.
I'm curious, is it possible for me to get a manicure for men? I saw a movie where a guy had his nails real squared off and shiny and it looked very well kept and clean. That's what I want but what should I ask for at the salon?
Just say you want a manicure only, short and square (that's the real word for that shape). Buffed instead of polish. They should be happy to do it for you. Have fun!
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Just say you want a manicure only, short and square (that's the real word for that shape). Buffed instead of polish. They should be happy to do it for you. Have fun!
And it will be less expensive than the other stuff!
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A few months ago I picked up a deal for a buck. A nail polish for the fall. I found it and just applied it to my nails. I thought the color at the time was fun. Tonight i think it's fabulous. Its darker than the pic. A dark taupe. Perfect for fall. A great neutral. I top it off with gel and then a quick dry. My fav quick dry, Essie, Good To Go. I've been using it for years. I tend to do my nails before I go to bed. I dont wake up with sheet marks, ever!!

Oh, and I don't know this brand. I looked it up and it starts at $20 a bottle. I got it for a buck!


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