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Untreated nails can affect your quality of life. When you have nail fungus, the nail will become increasingly thickened and discolored. An untreated toenail infected with nail fungus can worsen to the point that it is painful to walk. If the infection worsens, it can cause foot ulcers. This is especially dangerous for individuals with diabetes.

Without treatment, nail fungus will continue to infect your nail. Although it may take a while, untreated nail fungus usually gets worse. It may spread to other nails and sometimes the surrounding skin. Although it is not common, nail fungus also can spread to others in your family who share your bathroom and other living spaces.

Nail Fungus (also called tinea unguium or onychomychosis) affects the fingernails and toenails of an estimated 30-35 million Americans. This disease is commonly misunderstood and left untreated for various reasons. The fungi that cause toenail fungus are related to those that cause ringworm, athelete’s foot, and other common fungal infections. Toenail fungus, in particular, is notoriously difficult to treat. These fungi can also be confused with other conditions, such as psoriasis of the nails, nail ridges, and sometimes bacterial infections.

Also known as Onychomycosis, fungal nail infections are caused by an organism that digests the keratin found in our fingernails and toenails. Our nails are naturally built to be strong barriers, and resistant to fungi and other infections. The strength of this barrier also makes nail fungus very difficult to eradicate once it is present.

My nails grow really long but they always brake because they are so soft. Please if you know of anything that can help me!

Well, I was getting a manicure the other day, and the lady recommended a O*P*I Nail Envy. It strengthens your nails, much faster than Sally Hansen. It was a bit expensive but it works!
I highly recommend the nail envy. It’s clear, and you brush it on every other day for about one week-one week and a half.
My nails were really brittle but now they’re nice length and thick and strong. Warning though: do not keep using it after the week and a half is up, your nails will become way too thick.

ive got gel acrylic nails and to remove the paint i have to use a non acetone nail polish remover i dont have that on me….is ther anything else i can use to remove it without damaging the nail…..i was told vinegar…can that actually help?

Many Thanks!
something that you’ll have at home like ^^^ Vinegar

It depends what type of paint. If its acrylic or water-based it’ll come off with water (if it’s a bit stubborn then water & soap). Most paints should just come off with water, even just after a couple of showers.

You could always try more paint? I dont know if itll work but if you paint nail-varnish on top of dry nail-varnish it works like remover & removes the dry layer. Maybe the same could work with paint?

Since vinegar is acidic I’d say it probably works but I’m not certain.
You could try butter or something oily (so the paint doesnt stick so well), put that over it & rub it then wash off with water & soap. It might work =)

At my scholl we’re not supposed to have long nails so what’s the maximum I can have do you think?

i wud say if when you flip your hand arund (palm facing you) and you can just see your nails, they are a good length. too much longer and the school mite consider them too long. or u cud jsut ask them

I just have a red and green.

I have at least two hundred polishes.
I use black, reds, dark blue and gray the most.
I also do random designs and french tips a lot.

Not online
preferable under $10

Probably something by Sally Hansen, so maybe at like Walmart or Target.

I have many white lines and spots on my nails. Why?Some people tell me it’s a lack of calcium. But I’m not sure. Can someone please give me an answer.

10pts. to person who helps me most!
I’ve had them for 3 years now and more and more keep coming up.

Hi..There are many myths surrounding those mysterious white spots on fingernails that occasionally show up, but the simple truth is that the majority of white spots on fingernails are caused by a previous injury to the nail bed. They can be loosely compared to bruises on the skin.

If you notice white spots, also known as leukonychia, on your nails, they unlikely to have been caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency. In a few cases, white spots on fingernails can indicate an underlying infection, but much more commonly, they are the result of injury. Similar to bruising, white spots on fingernails do not show up immediately. It may take several days or weeks before you notice the spots. Because they are generally the result of a minor injury, you are likely to have forgotten all about banging your fingernail against the car door.

White spots on fingernails are usually not the result of serious injury to the nail, such as being hit with a hammer, which would more likely result in dark blue to black spots and possible necrosis or death of the nail tissue. Fingernails grow at an average rate of half an inch per month, so most visible injuries to the nail take about eight weeks to grow out completely. Sometimes, white spots on fingernails fade before they completely grow out.

Some of the common myths associated with white spots on fingernails claim they are the result of a calcium deficiency or eating too much mayonnaise. While these white spots may be the result of a zinc deficiency, it is likely that other signs of zinc deficiency, such as hair loss or a slow immune system, would be present as well. Occasionally, a few white spots on fingernails may indicate an allergic reaction to a product used on the nail, such as nail polish, hardener, or polish remover.

Many people who wear acrylic nails find white spots on their fingernails after removing the artificial nails. The spots could simply signal trauma to the nail bed during application of the acrylic nails or an allergic reaction to one of the products used. However, acrylic nails have been known to cause fungal infections, which appear yellowish. If you have questions concerning your fingernail health or notice large areas of white on the nail bed, visit a dermatologist and discontinue using nail products until your visit.

What can help them grow? And keep them healthy looking?

Pre-natal vitamins. (okay to take even if you’re not pregnant)

I used to have soft, peeling nails so I stopped using a nail clipper and only use a nail file to shape and shorten them.
I also started protecting my nails with thicker moisturizers.

I use a cuticle balm or nail oil to moisturize my nails and protect them from water since I wash my hands frequently.
(ex. Solar Oil, OPI Avoplex)

Vit E oil, jojoba oil, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Vaseline or plain Chapstick will work too.

Buff them. How to video: http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-file-and-buff-your-nails

I got an ‘at home’ gel nail kit the other day. The results were suprisingly good and the nails were as stong and as smooth as when I got them done professionally. Only problem was that the gel that came with the kit was see through and I wanted pale pink nails so when I went to piant them the gel overlay sort of melted and make the polish go a bit gloopy and funny. I was wondering would I have the same problem with acrylic nails or not?

If you were using high quality UV gels, polish would not melt them. My guess is that the lit contained no light gels which are not the same as UV gels. They are much weaker then real UV gels and they don’t last long at all. Uv gels need to cured under a UV lamp after each and every layer of gel is applied. No light gels are cyanoacrylate based which is the same active ingredient found in nail glues. This chemical wil break down in water and other solvents which is probably the reason they melted when you applied polish since nail polish contains solvents to help it dry.
You shouldn’t have this problem with acrylics as long as they are high quality products which are difficult to get unless you are a licensed professional. There are a few decent brands that are available to the general public such as one that can be bought in Sally Beauty called ASP (Apsire?). I’ve tried it a couple of times and found it to be fairly good quality. Its expensive but if you want good results, you need good products. The drug store type nail kits are never good quality products no matter if they are ‘gel’ or acrylic.
Also, high quality product lines of both UV gels and acrylics come in many different colors including various shades of pink. Seriously, avoid using the kits from drug stores and supermarkets if possible. They are a waste of money. You will have to spend more on better products but the end result will be well worth the added expense!
I hope this helps?

I’m starting to grow my nails a bit and I want to have them a certain length. How long can I let them grow before they’re too long? What’s an "acceptable" length?

The more natural looking the less tarty. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of length and finish them off with a natural looking French manicure.