Best daily livin foot & nail care aids according to redditors
We found 39 Reddit comments discussing the best daily livin foot & nail care aids. We ranked the 20 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 39 Reddit comments discussing the best daily livin foot & nail care aids. We ranked the 20 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
My lifesaver: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nailtiques-Formula-Nail-Protein-15/dp/B000BB9L0S
Nail colour: https://www.barrym.com/product/Speedy in In A Heartbeat
opi black onyx- best black out there. i love my bottle.
OPI gold fleck top coat- so good! i really like it over black polish. i fish it out of the bottle and create patterns.
ILNP juliette- i want this. anyone tried it?
ILNP champagne blush- ditto, i'm curious about ILNP.
Do you bite your nails? I ask because I used to bite mine really badly until about four years ago when I was finally able to quit for good and mine looked a lot like yours do now.
So the good news is that there are a few things that you can do to make them look better but the bad news is that it takes a really long time and you probably won't see much difference by the time you go to the wedding. For the short term, maybe consider press-ons? They've come a very long way since we were little and there are many out there that at first glance, look completely natural, even on less than perfect nails. Look for the ImPress brand (usually like $7-8 or so) and get ones that look pretty simple and natural like a french tip and unless someone is really staring at your fingers, I doubt they will notice!
For the long term, what I've done that's helped is to get into a nail care routine. Cuticle oil, nail file, orange sticks, and a cuticle trimmer or liquid remover are the tools you'll want. Two to three times a week (at least in the beginning, you can do it less frequently once they start to look like you want them to) take an orange stick and use the flat side to gently push back the skin around your nail. Some people oil them first to help soften them, I just usually do it after a shower while they're softer anyway. Then use the trimmer or liquid remover to get rid of the dead skin that's pushed back. I personally like this kind of trimmer but you have to be really careful that you don't accidentally cut the live skin. You're really just shaving away the dead skin with it. There's also this kind of nipper some people prefer and then there's the liquid stuff like this that dissolves the dead skin with no trimming required at all. It's all really just what you're comfortable with. Then oil them up when you're done, and if possible, oil them as many times a day as you can remember to. I try to do it at least once in the morning and once before I go to bed.
Then with regard to filing, let them grow out a bit more and like someone else suggested, file the sides down where they flare out, but only at the free edges. You should try to avoid cutting altogether. For rounder nail beds, a round shape tends to look better IMO.
So, forgive my awful MS paint skills but I drew on your pic a bit to help illustrate what I'm talking about. On your pointer finger, the spot that I circled is the area you're wanting to try to grow out and reattach to the nail bed. On the middle finger, I tried (I know, terribly lol) to illustrate how it would look after your cuticle line is pushed back over time and the nail bed reattaches along the sidewalls and then of course the white part is grown out and filed in a round shape. It all comes down to permanently pushing your cuticles back to expose more of the nail bed and allowing the sidewalls to reattach at the tips. Also, when you clean under your nails, be super gentle and don't push back the skin underneath - you want that to reattach to give you longer nail beds.
A lot of it just genetics and mine still don't look like nail blogger nails, but doing this has made a huge difference. I started really noticing results in about six months and now, you'd never know that they used to be super short. I still have some flaring on the sides, but I just file it away. I know this is like novel length, but mine used to look almost exactly like yours (except I had no white edge because I bit it all off lol) so I can totally relate to how you feel! I'd quit biting for a couple of months and then get so discouraged when they didn't look any better and just give up and bite again and it wasn't until I started really putting in the routine and effort that I was able to make it look better. I hope this helps! :)
https://www.amazon.com/Nutra-Nail-Growth-Calcium-Formula/dp/B000EH0NEC
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Burt-s-Bees-Lemon-Butter-Cuticle-Cream-0-6-OZ/46108602
Lowest I think.
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Thanks for the contest c:
My mom uses this strengthener. It works really well for her. I've been having the same problem since it started getting cold, but I haven't tried it yet.
I have naturally weak, peel-prone nails and I used Nailtiques Formula 2 in the past. It worked amazingly well, but I decided to branch out and try NailTek just to see how it worked for me. Sadly my nails started peeling really badly after I switched. Now I'm using Formula 2 Plus until the peeling grows out, and then I'll switch back to regular Formula 2. I use it under my basecoat when I do my nails.
Another really popular nail strengthener is Nail Envy by OPI. I haven't used it so I can't tell you how well it works compared to Nailtiques, but I imagine it's good based on how popular it is.
One last tip I have is that in my experience, using pure acetone to remove nail polish will dehydrate your nails and make weak, peeling nails even worse. My favorite nail polish remover is the Zoya Remove+. It takes polish off fast and doesn't dry out your nails.
This might be a little long, but hopefully you get something out of it!
I decided to make an active effort to stop biting about 4 months ago. I had bitten my nails as far back as I could remember, so I decided that this was the time to stop. I was going through a rough patch in my life and focusing on my nails took my mind off my worries and gave me something to be proud of! I have been a lurker on this sub for almost 2 years and I wanted to finally have nails worthy to post.
During the first few weeks, I caught myself trying to bite more times than I wanted to count. So, I made the decision to let myself continue to bite my thumbs since I had to keep them short anyway since I wear contacts. This helped so much. Whenever I felt the need to bite, I would just use my thumbs instead of my other nails. From there, I let myself bite the skin and cuticles around my thumbs, but not the nail. Eventually, by month three I was able to stop biting altogether.
Here are my nails the day I decided to stop biting.
This is about 2 months in and one of my first posts to the sub! :)
This is the longest my nails were before I broke 3 playing volleyball several weeks ago and had to cut them all short again.
I haven't had any relapses so far while trying to regrow them and I also purchased Sally Hansen VitaSurge Growth Gel and so far, I really enjoy it.
Getting use to having long nails was probably one of the hardest parts of growing them out. I had to be more careful with simple things like putting on jeans and especially playing sports. Like I said before, I lost three nails to volleyball. But honestly, I think that it just something that takes time. You will eventually accommodate for them without even realizing it. Now that my nails are short(ish) again, I can't wait until they grow back out!
As for cleaning, I carry a file and a pair of clippers in my purse. If my nails got too dirty, I would use the little hook attachment to clean out anything that got stuck under them. It also helped take away the urge to bite.
Anyway, sorry for the novel, but I hope this was helpful!
This Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover works really well. It's very gentle and works especially well after regular use.
Hello lovely! You seem to be doing awesome! I mean, they're already pink, you totally know what you're doing. ;)
Okay, so for the chipping so quickly, check out this super crappy video!. I never could find a close up of exactly how to do it on Youtube, so yeah. There's my face. This will help to extend the life of the top coat and thus mani! If it gets on your fingers, no biggie. It comes off in the shower or with acetone. :)
Here's what I use for a base coat, and generally for making my nails long and strong. Bats suggestion is another super common one! This one just happened to work well for me to help with chipping, so I figured kill two birds with one stone. I pair this with (I go through rotations and use what fits my needs...) either seche or this quick dry topper Poshe. Both seem to be nice, but I have noticed Poshe can be easier on the cuticle edges when it dries... Less pull of the coloring perhaps?
This is the set I use for clean up around the cuticle edges right now. The "ideal" is to paint a centimeter or something AWAY from the cuticle, then use the brushes (I dip in pure acetone) to perfectly clean up the line or round it out! The top coat generally should land/start in that blank space, so it's double effective to paint away from the edge initially. :D
Also, it will make a huge difference if you start pushing your cuticles back! I use this metal set because I'm irrationally terrified of getting splinters from the wooden ones. I use a cheap walmart cuticle softner before pushing back, but this is my dream formula since it's so highly recommended. BY pushing them back when you start to see them, it helps clear the nail and thus have less to let the polish stick to! Hurray! You're not supposed to use the scary looking scissor thingies too often, but I do use it on one very specific corner on my left thumb. I have one stupid stubborn cuticle skin flap that refuses to go away without being gently tweezed/cut off. I always make sure to wash with an anti bacterial soap immediately after and like to slather on some delicious cuticle oil LIKE PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD after to give them some softness again!
If you've got any more questions, I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOUUUUU. <333
It'll be okay because yellow polish!
OOOOH raises hand THIS IS ME, I LOVE NAIL POLISH.
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Ok. Down to business. My favorite product.
Do I have to pick one? I can't pick one. I might do a few.
My favorite nail polish ever is China Glaze Fast Track. Why is it the best? Glad you asked. It's neutral/nude so it's not overwhelming or inappropriate ever (for work or interviews or anything). Also if your nails are in bad shape or if the polish starts chipping or if you just got lazy while applying it, you can't really tell with this one. However, by no means is it boring. The shimmer/sparkle/glittery-stuff in this one is SUPER PRESENT and SUPER PRETTY meaning that your nails will have personality still and be so gorgeous you can't stop admiring the color.
My favorite basecoat/topcoat ever is Revlon Colorstay Basecoat and Revlon Colorstay Top Coat. They are ridiculously priced on Amazon, you can find 'em cheaper in the drugstore real easy. Why do I love them? They're magical. Your polish will actually never chip. I had a polish on for 5 days while doing really hand-intensive tasks (building things, washing them a lot at work, etc.) and my nail polish DID NOT CHIP AT ALL. It was the most mindblowing thing. These ones will make it last and last and last. The Basecoat is really good on its own, you don't need the topcoat for it to be effective. But it's definitely even better with the topcoat - the pair are just a superhero team together.
My favorite cuticle cream is the Burts Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. It can be greasy when applying but allow a couple minutes to sink in and it will work wonders for your nails and cuticles if they're dry like mine are or just in rough shape. Really great stuff.
Ok last thing. In case you're not wild about nail things, my favorite lotion is the Vaseline Total Moisture Pure Oat Extract one. I picked this up because it was the cheapest lotion (again, probably cheaper at your drugstore and easy to find) and my legs were SO DRY after shaving. Let me tell you, this stuff is the best. I've had problems with dry legs year after year in the summer and I kept trying lotions that didn't do much. This stuff feels SO NICE when you put it on, after and it makes your skin really soft and not dry for days and days. I don't have any problems anymore. So cheap and SO GOOD!
EDIT: I forgot to say why I want dat prize. I have been DYING to try the Moon Candy polishes and magnetic polishes forEVER now but I'm too afraid I won't like them to buy them for myself. Therefore, winning 'em seems like a good solution :P
Here is the link!
I got recommended [this] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nailtiques-Formula-Nail-Protein-15/dp/B000BB9L0S) so I bought it a few days ago to see if it'll work!
I've had this bottle of something called Nutra Nail 5 To 7 Day Growth Protein Formula for a while now. I can't remember where I got it, but I used it every time I did my nails and they were thick and strong and grew really fast. Sadly, my daughter got into my nail polish and dumped it out, and searching for it on Amazon, it turns out it's a little spendy, but it's definitely worth it, and it lasts forever since you only use a little bit, even if you use it every time you do your nails. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Edit: I was wrong, the one I was looking at on Amazon was so expensive because it was a 4 pack, lol. I can't actually find the exact same one I had (protein formula), but I did find a calcium formula that claims it does the same thing. I'd definitely give it a try.
If you have problems with ingrown toenails then I seriously suggest you try Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Kit. It's one of the few products I've ever used that worked like magic. Just be sure to follow the directions closely! This product uses a chemical called sodium sulfide to soften the nail and make the skin around it recede if you don't use it correctly you can hurt yourself. But it's a minor risk that is not a concern when you do things correctly.
be religious about moisturizing. seriously every time your hands get wet/ you clean anything/ you are bored... whatever. after a while hopefully your cuticles will be more moisturized and stop catching if they do that (mine did) I like this neutrogena one.. its a little greasy but that makes me feel like it is really working, and it doesn't feel like it washes off right away.
I would also really recommend NOT cutting your cuticles for a while- if they are really ragged it can be tempting, because it may seem like it will help, but until they are properly moisturized its not a good idea. once you feel like your cuticles are very moisturized you may want to try a chemical cutical remover (I use this one)- its harder to create jagged edges or take too much skin off, and helped me immensely because I had a big problem with picking, but after some serious moisturizing and the cuticle remover there was nothing to pick and my cuticles looked great!
hope this is helpful!!!
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I can't seem to get enough blue either judging by my collection! I'm a little intimidated by yellow, but CG lemon fizz and OPI I Just Can't Cope-Acabana both have lovely formulas.
I actually think this Sally Hansen Lustre Shine Copperhead nail polish is one of the cheapest things on my list.
I'm queen of attention to details and thank you for this contest. <3
Polish:
Base Coat - Load (Illamasqua)
Blues on top of Load - Turquoise & Caicos (Essie), Minted (Revlon), Gray by Gray (Sally Hansen), Plum Mist (Brucci)
Dark Blue Spots - No Limits (Nicole- OPI)
I tried 4-5 different blacks/dark blues for the spotting, the only one that worked well was OPI. Unfortunately No Limits is the only OPI color I have, I definitely need to invest in more!
Edit: Scroll down in the image to see the spotting. I fail at making albums :(
http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Lacquer-Fortune-Cookie-Ounce/dp/B003WSCNRU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1346194622&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=cookie+nail+polish
I’m similar to you in that I seem to have lots of cuticle skin and you can’t see much (or any, on some nails) of my moons.
I use Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover and push the skin back with an orange stick (or cuticle pusher) and then use cuticle nippers to cut the excess off.
I know lots of people are against the cutting of cuticles, but if I don’t then they snag / tear and bleed.
Just a side note, not being able to see the moons can be a sign of B12 deficiency or thyroid issues. I have both.
I need some cuticle advice. My cuticle are a hot mess. I only get professional manis done every few months & they look 1000x better despite doing all the things I've been told not to do (push back, cut with metal, etc.)... when I try that, they look worse.
Would the SH cuticle remover help? Any other recommendations?
For reference, I wash my hands A LOT. I moisturize after most of the washing, oil them every 2-3 nights & use sunscreen on my hands quite often.
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I'm wearing Revlon Colorstay in Vintage Rose, which sadly was discontinued when the line was replaced with the Gel Envy polishes. It is still available on Amazon though. I've also found a color dupe in Sinful Colors Vacation Time, which is frequently on sale at Walgreens for $0.99.
My cuticles are awful, that's no way to ring in my 30th year! Cheer up buttercup!
This technique is easier to execute if you use nail scissors instead of clippers.
Linky. Cuticle remover for me jacked up cuticles.
Thanks for the contest!
What helped me to not bite also has been painting my nails. I bought a strengthening polish and took a few minutes every day to paint them with it.
I used these two:
OPI Nail Envy Original, 0.5 Ounce
Nailtiques Formula 2 Protein, .5 Ounce
I put this cuticle remover stuff on them, push em back with the wooden cuticle sticks, wash hands and then use the Burt's Bees cuticle cream. I do this maybe once a week, probably less.
I don't even know if the remover stuff is necessary for me. I don't have major cuticle issues and they never look that different after pushing.