Dry, Brittle, Splitting, Peeling Nails? Solution: DIY Warm Jojoba Treatment!

Do this once a week and watch your nails transform! I used 50 ml (1.5 oz) of a mixture of jojoba, avocado, grape seed oil, and sunflower oil. *not sponsored
OR you can use only jojoba for soaks and then add the other oils to use them as your daily oil to apply on your nails and skin around the nails after each hand wash.
Can you reuse oil? Please use your common sense. Pure jojoba is very heat stable and it does not go bad when heated. Other oils might not be as stable when heated.
If the oil smells off- throw it out. It doesn't have the benefits you are looking for.
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I like using jojoba as main oil and then I add approx. 25% of other oil/s.
I like to add oils rich in linoleic acid which are great for repairing skin barrier (oils like sunflower oil, safflower oil or grapeseed oil). These oils are also very light and won't feel greasy on the skin.
Avocado oil and sweet almond oil are a bit heavier but they are great for dry skin or in the winter.
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[@TheSalonLife]

➡Do this once a week and watch your nails transform! I used 50 ml (1.5 oz) of a mixture of jojoba, avocado, grape seed oil, and sunflower oil. *not sponsored OR you can use only jojoba for soaks and then add the other oils to use them as your daily oil to apply on your nails and skin around the nails after each hand wash. ➡*Can you reuse oil?* Please use your common sense. Pure jojoba is very heat stable and it does not go bad when heated. Other oils might not be as stable when heated. If the oil smells off- throw it out. It doesn't have the benefits you are looking for. (links below are affiliate) Jojoba amzn.to/3y9qLcW Avocado oil amzn.to/3MKG93F Sweet almond oil amzn.to/3KGfTGn Grapeseed oil amzn.to/3s9ut2y The Ordinary Squalene amzn.to/3LHNWza

[@dovie2blue]

How long to soak each hand please?

[@abigailgarrison7228]

@@dovie2blue I think she said 8 minutes each hand

[@neonbunny5249]

I love your content. I've had splitting nails for the past 5+ years. I've asked salon manicurists, a dermatologist and other doctors how to treat my nails. None of them knew or seemed to care. They were not the ones suffering with the pain when they tore. Again many, many thanks. Please keep up the good advice.

[@LaneyaWiles]

Have you followed the advice? If so, what are your nails like, now?

[@aspa18]

@@LaneyaWiles I had acryl nails for almost 5 years . One day I decided to take them out on my own . I watched some videos from other people on KZbin…. Total disaster. My nails were damaged and also they heart me so much . The broke every day more and more . Then I found this channel . With patience and following the instructions they look much much better and they got stronger . I started with oil soaking and dry manicure and I am really happy with the results. The only thing I have to practice is to form my nails . I don’t trust my self and don’t feel confident to do alone . But at the same time I don’t trust anyone anymore . Give it a chance and you’ll not regret it!

[@geological]

I really appreciate you explaining WHY you should and shouldn't do certain things. When I know the why, I'm always much more likely to actually stick to a routine !

[@cheminnonpris]

What your advice did for my 73 years old nails, no doctor has done. I am more than thankful. Wish you and your team an amazing festive season and a great peaceful and graceful 24 for all of you and the entire world ❤, thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@cat_623]

Hi Anna, your content just keeps getting better and better. Like so many others, I'm learning a lot from you and am taking better, safer care of my nails and hands.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Cat! So happy to hear this! Thank you! You made my day! ❤️

[@Tatinta]

@@TheSalonLife Hi Anna. I would like to ask you something. If I am doing shellac, how many days prior should I cure my nails with the hot oil treatment before applying shellac?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Katinka. I would say you can remove Shellac, do warm oil soak and then re-polish the next day :)

[@Tatinta]

@@TheSalonLife Thanks a lot, Anna!

[@gretchendodson1374]

After weekly oil soaks (4 weeks) my nails have stopped peeling!

[@Lola-Yo]

I first watched this about 8 months ago. My nails had been terrible for about x3 years. Dry, flaking, peeling really badly, raised horizontal lines, a weird peach colour. I wore pale nail varnish to hide them. I put it down to health issues. After this video, I stopped wearing varnish & constantly rubbed Argon oil over my nails (and hands) especially while watching TV in the evening. After around x6 weeks, they started improving, so I filled them across with an emery. They grew again, a strong straight shape, the colour is normal, the ridges disappeared, they’re getting better and stronger all the time, I’m so happy! Thank you for all your good work! 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you for sharing! :)

[@RoseA.Dewine]

@Lola-yo may I ask you what you mean when you say 'varnish?' Is that different from polish? I think sometimes polish is also called Nail lacquer, is varnish just another word for it?🤔💜💜💜

[@reylaine8965]

@@RoseA.Dewine Yes, varnish is same as nail polish.

[@dovie2blue]

​@@RoseA.Dewine It's called varnish in the UK

[@LaralittleTV]

Anna is one of the most, if not the most knowledgeable person in the nail industry! Thank you for all of your advice, it is superb to have you and knowing that you respond to our needs! X

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much Lara!! 🤗

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

Oils have done wonders for my nails, I have managed to grow them so long and strong. I use oil every day and sometimes do overnight treatment with gloves. I mix jojoba and vit E.

[@zevaruss406]

Hi Anna, Your content is very appreciated. I have followed your recommendations for dry, brittle nails with ridges as well as the "correct" way to treat my cuticles (no more cutting my skin). My nails already show great improvement. Thank you

[@treasurechest123]

Thank you! So helpful. I felt so alone with my brittle peeling nails for SO long and now I find so many others have the same problem! So helpful you are both educating us on the real problems with real solutions. This all explains why I could get some benefit from nail strengtheners from June and Olive or NailTech…then end up worse than when I started with low, low horizontal cracks. I was over hardening without adding in the flexibility. I am currently in a long term treatment phase, based on all your recommendations, but I still plan to send in my pics soon for evaluation..! Thanks Anna, -Jenny

[@anjadeboer8152]

Thank you Anna, having had dry, brittle and peeling nails for most of my life they finally look more than presentable thanks to you advice, Weekly oiltreatments and using oil after every handwash has transformed my nails! I don't expect them to ever grow strong, and thick but at least they look and feel good. I even think the ridges are slightly less prominent. I cannot thank you enough.

[@aquariaaustin2077]

I have my own cuticle/hot oil mix, 2:1 jojoba to Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps with both hydration and reducing nail yellowing from frequent polishing. It's also an anti-oxidant, so it protects nails from free-radical damage. So with the jojoba, it's like a 1-2 punch to keep nails healthy and strong. My nails and cuticles look and feel so much better now that I'm using oil more effectively on them.

[@bees_nail_art82]

I don't think vitamin e reduces yellowing

[@TheSalonLife]

I don't think bit E reduces yellowing either but being antioxidant kind of would makes sense. Many carrier oils contain vitamin E. Jojoba is naturally rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants.

[@bees_nail_art82]

@@TheSalonLife I always use jojba and vitamin e oil on my oil I use daily

[@AliseL22]

Thank you for this 🤗 I've done the warm oil twice now and will honestly say it has made quite a significant difference to my peeling nails. I was shocked to see improvement after one treatment - I used olive & grapeseed oil as it was what I have on hand.

[@CAEO416]

Doing my first oil treatment while watching this video. Thank you so much for showing us how to do one. My nails have never looked better since finding your Channel 😊

[@kp74952]

I really appreciate the advice you give based on actual expert advice and not just on anecdote, personal experience, zodiac signs, personal whims, and sponsorships. Very refreshing in this mad KZbin world.

[@ilj382]

exactly! I ❤ evidence

[@galeann8852]

It’s an oily life!! I mix oils for hot oil on my hair/scalp and now I’ll start hot oiling my nails, too❣️❣️

[@tab5567]

Love your advice, my nails have been improving with the gentle pushing of the cuticle, the Kersal and the jojoba oil after washing my hands. My nails have gotten very dry and ridged (post menopausal). Sticking with these routines has helped in a short amount of time! Thank you

[@sbaz2pt1115]

Hello @tab5567, what is the "kersal" you mention in your comment?

[@suzanne2931]

ALL THE LOVE!! I'm reviewing this video as I need some warm oil for these nails and knew just where to come. My hands and nails have been transformed after following your thoughtful advice and I am part of an international community of Anna and MSL fans forever!

[@jennw6809]

Jojoba molecules are the smallest of any oil (it's technically an ester, yes). This is why it's great for the nails, the molecules can fit the deepest between the "shingles." A few years back there was a shortage so I switched to fractonated coconut oil for giving massage, which is now commonly available in any food store as "MCT Oil." This has molecules nearly as small as jojoba so it's also very light and absorbs well (doesn't leave clients greasy). Both are extremely non-irritating to the skin for most people. Oils that are thicker -- for instance, castor oil is one of the thickest oils -- have the largest molecules. Personally that's why I just use straight jojoba for my nails, because I figure getting it in deeply is the whole point.

[@RachelDaSilva]

Do you think castor oil isn’t good for them then?

[@e.l.france5136]

Good to know this. Thanks!

[@jessicah3450]

@@RachelDaSilvaMy grandmother swore by it for a makeup remover. It's amazing for the skin. It probably soaks into the skin around your nails, which protects your nails, and provides a barrier from water, water dries out your nails. So it's still good.

[@flaggov6949]

I use Jojoba or argan. I've tried several as cuticle oils. Those two Soak into my nails the fastest. Sweet almond oil seemed to sit on top and not absorb well.

[@YamIa3gypsy]

I really appreciate your detailed explanations! Thanks Anna

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you Vicky! I'm so glad my video helped :))

[@nicolanewman9308]

I’ve just discovered your channel in the past week and I’m absolutely amazed by everything. I actually studied beauty therapy many years ago (though I didn’t pursue that) learning about the anatomy of the nails, amongst other things, and I still didn’t know the difference between the PNF and the cuticle. My mind is blown. I’ve just started following your advice for peeling nails and general care and they’re looking so much better already. Thank you!!

[@fancynancy2888]

I have been watching your videos recently; first time commenter. I used to do my nails weekly but have not really cared for my nails like I used to. Now after listening to your advice, I stopped cutting what I thought were my cuticles and have been applying oil and cream with urea religiously and caring an orange stick in my handbag 🙂 Thank you so much, Anna!! You have shown me the importance of investing in oneself. Now I will try warm oil treatments, too.

[@monika.71]

Loooove this! I will def be adding this into my weekly routine now. I have been using oils and creams daily, as you have suggested with my nails, and can't wait to show you the result.

[@SquintyBubbles]

Thank you so very much Anna for this video. I'm pretty new to watching your channel but I have been binge watching you for the last week and have been treating my PNF with the care she deserves! It took me a while to find this video with the directions for the warm oil soak but the quest was worthwhile. Your information is top notch and your teaching style is infectious. Thanks for your hard work.

[@sourkiwi1016]

I am so glad I came across your channel! I actually started using oil on my nails somewhat recently as I came to the epiphany on my own that it would improve the health of my nails. It’s already made a big difference and I can’t wait to start implementing some of your advice!

[@keishatorres9659]

I appreciate all that you do for us Anna! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much Keisha! ❤️

[@prietom1031]

This is very helpful. You give such complete, understandable instructions. Thank you for doing this.

[@JD-zt3nr]

Anna, in the description you say, "I used 50 ml (1.5 oz) of a mixture of jojoba, avocado, grape seed oil, and sunflower oil." What is the ratio of the oils in your mixture (or the volume of each you used.) I would like to duplicate your mixture. Thank you.

[@Lisa-kg4sv]

Yes - I have this exact same question.

[@jillpontiere1814]

First of all, just found your channel and you have taught me more about nail care than anyone in my 76 years! I have started massaging oil into my nails several times a day and especially after I wash them, then put lotion on top of that! Could you add caster oil to the jojoba oil to soak the nails? I am already after a couple days seeing a great improvement to my nails. I do a lot of gardening and art, my nails take a beating. I can’t wear latex gloves to do household chores so your methods are really helping to make a great difference in my nails. Thanks so much!

[@barbarasnow4304]

Hi Anna, I’m sorry if the answer to these questions are in the comments already, I didn’t see them but there are so many comments! Can you reuse the oil for several treatments? And how long should you keep your nails in the oil? Thanks so much for your content and sharing your knowledge 😊😊

[@gertivanlier5379]

I have the same question. I keep my nails 5-7 minutes in the oil, wipe off and massage the rest on my hand. I reused my iol twice and was thinking to renew the oil every month. Not sure this is okay

[@gertivanlier5379]

The answer is below in Kay's remark

[@sbaz2pt1115]

@@gertivanlier5379 which one is "Kay's" remark? I don't find anyone with the name Kay.

[@kaysavidge3273]

So glad I found you, I’m trying to improve my nails and all your advice is really helping, I just have a question about doing the warm oil for my nails, once I’ve done that treatment can I reuse that oil again or dose it get thrown away, thank you so much for all your advice 💗

[@TheSalonLife]

I guess you could but pay attention to smell changes. You don't want the oil to go rancid.

[@1955dash]

I’ll be doing this tonight and making it a weekly treat! Thank you Anna. 🥰Diana

[@Benorth1997]

I started doing a weekly warm oil treatment two weeks ago. Like Sherri C. I also I wonder if it is okay to reuse the oil from time to time. Second question: I have a nail that has been splitting longitudinally for a few years. Will this treatment (and the others that you recommend) eventually "fix" this problem nail?

[@treasurechest123]

Anna, for those of us with severe issues, should we try to do this daily for awhile instead of weekly as you suggested in the video? Also, do you think soaking nails in oil then wearing rubber gloves for a while or overnight is comparable? Thanks! -Jenny

[@VeraAduongo]

Also wondering about this too

[@TheSalonLife]

I wouldn't wear rubber gloves because I would be concerned about moisture build up. I'm trying the same treatment but with the help of infrared lamp. It provides deep heat and its great for aches and pains too. Less oil needed as well. I will keep you updated :)

[@JYPSY88]

@@TheSalonLifecan we save and reuse the oil for repeat soaks? And how did your experiment with the infrared light + oil turn out? 🤗

[@laurac86]

@@JYPSY88 - You can definitely save the oil just make sure your hands are clean before you soak them. I also recommend a nail oil pen so you can easily apply it 2 to 3 times a day and especially after washing hands in the colder months!

[@laurac86]

I’ve used rubber gloves for a nail oil oil soak or just thick hand cream for my dry hands and it’s always worked great for me! If you’re worried about moisture like Anna said, maybe do it for a few hours or not super often?? I have really dry skin to begin with so in the colder months and especially with all of the extra handwashing, I also always keep a nail oil pen with me at all times so I can easily apply it throughout the day! I just get empty ones on Amazon and fill them with my own oil 😊

[@meghanmcneill5365]

Thank you so much for this video. My nails are so damaged from years of gel and acrylics. I took my gel off about 2 weeks ago and have been applying jojoba oil at least once a day (sometimes up to 3x a day) and leaving the polish off. My nails are looking much better already and feeling stronger. I know water is not great for my nails and wear gloves when dishwashing but they get wet in the shower. Would you recommend wearing polish now to protect them of do you suggest leaving the polish off while they recover? I probably have about another month until the damaged part of my nails is grown out.

[@paulinegraham6839]

OMG I'm so glad to have come across your site, ! I'm going to take your advice for brittle nails and do the oil treatments, thank you so much !!

[@cassiehenry550]

I've been using oils for awhile, but it was one of your videos about Mavala hardener that was the most helpful. My nails don't peel now when I wear polish. Thank you for such a great breakdown of the science behind nails.

[@destiny5776]

I have been doing oil treatment on my nails since I was 16 years old with very good results and I use olive oil.

[@kimariokiji]

Hi Anna, thank you for this information! I think I will rub the leftover oil into my feet and hands. No waste, triple benefit from one recipe.

[@GameShowLovas]

I just discovered your channel yesterday and find you super informative. I tried doing my own polygel nails at home recently, and got very over zealous with an e-drill on my cuticles and I'm sure you can imagine what some of my nails look like now that they're growing out a bit. Your tips are going to come in very handy as I try to grow out the damage I managed to do to my nails. I WILL be giving my natural nails a break for sure! Thank you so much for sharing this info and I will be going thru your other videos for more tips and info. Definitely got a new subscriber. :) Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@analiaf.j.6131]

I just discovered your channel while doing research to fix my nails, very good content! thank you! I have a question, on another video of yours I saw, you recommended the Kerasal cream, should I use it everyday? and would it go after the oil bath? Thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Kerasal at night every day if you need it and after a oil bath once a week just leave the oil on. No reason to complicate things

[@sharlynnv]

Love jojoba oil and I never thought about warming it up. Thanks for the great advice Anna! 🌹

[@PlatinumCyGirl]

Omg I'm glad I found this channel, I have been biting my nails for years; I stopped at 8th or 9th grade. But I never liked those Acrylic nails, tried them 2 or 3 times in my life and i saw that they just made my nails worse. Fast forward to a job I used to be at for 7 yrs and wow they are weak and brittle and bendy. At that job was required to wash hands constantly and I wasn't allowed to wear anything on them. I resigned 7 years after and I'm glad that in my current job I can wear polish. Been looking for ways to heal them up and this is what I want. Good nail data and they can be pretty!!

[@KhaliahAli]

Thank you so much for your knowledge on nail care! I often times feel crazy because I won’t do acrylics, gels, or dips. It’s so hard not to.

[@sherric7860]

This is great! I am going to start doing this. Ana Seidel, owner of My Bliss Kiss, has an intensive hydration treatment that uses nitrile gloves to keep the heat of the hands in. So that is similar to a warm oil soak. I can’t do the gloves, though because they give me fingernail infections. I really miss the oil soaking into my nails. One question, and probably a stupid one or an icky one. Can we reuse the oil or throw it out and mix up a new batch every time? (money is always a problem for me.) Thank you so much for this video!

[@Benorth1997]

I had exactly the same question. Did you get a response?

[@pappyone6062]

She replied above

[@ValerieMauro]

I’ve just recently started watching your channel, mainly because I’m now using Dazzle Dry polish system. I love it! And love all your advice on your videos. Since I’ve come to trust your advice, I decided to watch this video on the nail care for brittle nails. My nails crack right in the corners and tear off very easy. The Dazzle Dry has helped, but I wanted to get to the “root” of the problem. I’ll reply back with the results after using these oils for a few months.

[@paulacelemencki]

I have a nail split starting horizontally from the cuticle to the end. Dr told me it is irreparable, I never use to manicure they were very strong. ever since the nail split I’ve started to have my manicure done. Now they are week and thin and soft. Do you think I could correct the nail split and start repairing the rest? I love your videos , was hopping you could give me some advise.

[@tiffanyhatch4174]

Such useful information! I appreciate the explanation as to how the oil actually works to improve the nail. Thank you for all the time you have spent on these videos. Love your accent too! 💕

[@TheSalonLife]

You are very welcome :) thank you for your comment :)

[@California_Nation_Laurent]

Super informative and helpful as always, Anna. :) One question; won't the Acetone just remove all the oil when you go to do your nails? It doesn't seem, to me, that just having it on for one night, would do the nails much good. Can you apply the oil on say, a Friday night, reapply a few times on Saturday, once or twice on Sunday, and then paint your nails Sunday night? Asking for a friend. lol. Hugs as always. 💅

[@rezzy8590]

I would assume that the nail oil is penetrating deeper into your nails, maybe closer to the matrix and nail bed and when you use acetone, it's stripping the oils from the first 50 layers maybe? Same with washing your hands though maybe less oil is being stripped then, maybe only 25 layers when washing. And then, because your nails have oils to spare, some diffusion happens, perhaps since that's probably how it gets into your nails in the first place. This is my hypothesis, hope it was understandable!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Laurent! Like Felicity said, the purpose of the warm soak is to push the oil deeper into the nail plate. We don’t know how many layers it will reach. Probably not 50 because we have 50-100 layers. When you wipe with acetone you are just wiping the top layer. Hopefully oil (some oil) will stay inside of the nail. Taking 2 days off would not be a bad idea either. 🤗 hugs ❤️😘

[@TheSalonLife]

Bingo Felicity. I replied below :)

[@California_Nation_Laurent]

@@rezzy8590 Thanks, Felicity. 🤗

[@California_Nation_Laurent]

@@TheSalonLife You're all knowing, Miss Anna. 🤗🤗

[@gabindalin7914]

I have had splitting, peeling, terrible nails for probably the past 10 years. I’ve been piling the skin & cuticle nightly, but will take this weekend to give them a break from polish and do the warm oil treatments. Such a wealth of natural nail care, thank you!

[@karollbrinton8317]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I missed a couple of things. How long should you soak your nails in heated oil? Can you reuse the oil? Can you soak nails damaged from gel polish, nail fungus, or excessive filing? Thank you very much.

[@Abbienwnderland143]

Hello Anna, Can I keep the oil mixture or do I have to discard after use? An use it to oil my hands after each hand wash?

[@jennifermorrison4363]

How long do you recommend to soak the nails in oil? Maybe you mentioned this but I was a bit distracted from the video at times - needy puppy lol.

[@TheSalonLife]

About 5 minutes per hand. You can do more if you want to (if you have time)

[@yuliache5136]

Obsessed with your videos, thanks for putting up such amazing content!🙏 A few questions: 1. What is the benefit of using additional oils (avocado, sweet almond, grape seed, and sunflower)? My understanding was that only jojoba’s molecules are tiny, which enables great penetration. Are others to keep the mixture cheaper, or add a fragrance (i.e. almond)? 2. Is it okay to use food-grade oils or it’s better to use the ones marketed as carrier?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Yulia! All oils have different benefits for the skin. Some are better for the nails, some are better for the skin. It's like blueberries are healthy and all but eating only blueberries is not a good idea. Almond oil doesn't have an almond fragrance. Food oil is great quality if you think about it :) If you can eat it you can surely put in on the skin. Carrier is fine too :) just don't eat the carrier maybe ;)

[@yuliache5136]

@@TheSalonLife 🤣🤣🤣 you are the best!

[@acetone_loc]

I was so glad to have found your channel a few years ago. The information that you share and teach is information that I have learned over the last 20 years of doing my own nails. All the youtube channels and some websites I had found (until I found yours), even with certified nail techs and nail instructors, give wrong information. There is one site that parrots Doug Schoon's info as their own to sell their product, and then puts a tiny byline somewhere. Also, a recent video from a well-loved nail instructor on youtube shocked me because I thought she was on the up and up for the most part. All that to say I truly appreciate your passion, the research you do, and the care you take to inform and avoid misinforming. It is really nice to know that I can rely on the 'new to me' information you share as being correct and not harmful in any way. Thank you so much for that!

[@sandrinealves648]

Hi Anna, just came across your Chanel today and I’m loving your contents and can’t wait to start using your tips. I have a question with regards to a nail problem I believe to be rather unusual. I have somehow damaged my nail plate on one of my fingers and there is a vertical line all the way from the top to the bottom of the nail. I constantly catch on things due to my nail being always split in at the end and as a result I always have to keep it super short. When I visited a nail salon the lady told me that it is unlikely it will ever get repaired. It has now been 2 years with no improvement. If you have any idea of what I should do to get this fixed I would absolutely love to hear it. Thank you Sandrine

[@bethrick55]

Would ❤️ to get Anna's opinion on this issue, too. I had a cyst surgically removed, 2 years ago, which was located at the base of the nail bed under the PNF. Have to keep it tightly trimmed, too. :( Hoping this hot oil treatment might provide the flexibility to prevent the brittleness.....maybe?

[@livechilllife]

I slather the oil on then put hands in baggies then fold a hot pad over. The treatment really helps !

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

YES! Because oil isn’t actually “moisturizing”, it’s what helps to trap moisture in! It’s to help reinforce the all important barrier layer in our hair, skin and nails! You need all the components to have a healthy structure from top to bottom, or inside to out, whatever way you want to look at it. So you can’t just address moisturizing without addressing how to retain that moisture, because without a healthy barrier the moisture you add will only escape and you’ll be left with as dry skin, hair or nails as you had before. Drink plenty of water, eat healthy, moisturize your hair, skin and nails and mostly importantly, reinforce your barrier layer to seal it all in for strength in toughness and durability. Because “strength” in this sense (and in most senses of the word) doesn’t mean hard, it means durable. If you moisturize AND reinforce the barrier you’ll have the healthiest hair, skin and nails that your genetics will allow!

[@Gloria_Chav]

Omg, where have you been all my nail life 😅. The education behind the action!!! I love KZbinrs that I can trust. Thank you for sharing the back up to your tips. Trying this for my thin, bending nails. Just bought an essie nail hardener after talking with my doctor, improving my nutrition, protein intake and not seeing much results.

[@bees_nail_art82]

Love Doug Shoon methods found out about them on my bliss kiss from Ana Seidel she’s amazing and her oil lotion etc…. I also use nitrile gloves put oil on then add bliss kiss lotion stick then leave it for at least 2 hours then my own body temperature heats up the oil etc…

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

Where were you 40 years ago when I was baffled by why my nails were trash? It took me soooo long to get it all figured out FYI: those Elizabeth Arden ceramide ‘advanced’ ampules are the bomb for aging skin & I massage the solution into my face & neck with the backs of my nails & cuticles. REALLY great for my thin, splitting, per;ing & bendy as hell nails. I paint, do gardening, play guitar. Yikes that is hard on my weak hand skins & nails. I had to drop out of Nursing in the 80s because of the infected, splitting & massively swollen contact dermatitis mess. I looked like a leper

[@bernicepena]

I’m glad I found you!!! Thank you for the tips. I have dishydrotic eczema on my hands and that has ruined my nails and cuticles. Now I can do my own manicure 😊 Thank you so much!!!❤❤❤

[@virginiaconway374]

Thank you so very much you have helped my lifelong nail problems.

[@theodorajohnson8719]

I have been following Anna’s advice for 3 weeks and am seeing results. Wish I had found Anna 40 years ago. Ha ha. I do have one question. Can I save the oil in a covered glass jar and use it again? Thank you Anna!

[@TheReelDealFilmReviews]

Olive oil is a great oil to use as it calcifies the nails but makes them flexible. I have very dry nails and olive oil really helps, I apply it before watching Netflix and I put it on my toenails and put socks on as an overnight treatment. It’s great on the lips. I also use Estée Lauder Night Repair serum around my nails which softens the skin.

[@TheSalonLife]

Why olive oil when there are so many other much better choices? According to research olive oil can actually damage skin barrier pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22995032/

[@TheReelDealFilmReviews]

@@TheSalonLife Thanks for replying and that’s really interesting. I actually should have specified it’s the extra virgin olive oil that I use. I started applying it on my nails and after about a month, I noticed how much stronger yet flexible they were. I have three table spoons of it a day and it is such a good source of nutrients. I have read lots on PubMed that say how beneficial extra virgin olive oil is and I must say, it helps my skin and nails a lot. I would try sunflower oil. Do you rate OPI Nail Envy? I very much enjoy your videos 😊.

[@bbymks5]

Thank you for this!! This is probably the dumbest question you'll get asked for the rest of the year, but maybe someone else is too embarrassed to ask; do we dispose of the oil mixture after each use or can the same mixture for a couple/few uses?

[@TheSalonLife]

Nah! Not a dumb question at all. Many people have asked the same question :) I would say if your hands are washed (and your hands were dry so no water would be added to the oil) you could reuse the oil. I think. Ask your doctor though. Just covering my butt 😂

[@bbymks5]

@The Salon Life I was kind of thinking the same, but I'm such a germaphobe that I tend to really overthink these kind of things...like a lot 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@dianerinebold2571]

Wow! This is a game-changer! Thanks so much!

[@parkermjulie]

quick question: can you reuse this oil ? I did just like you a water bath but wonder if I will reuse it next week will it work just as well ? ps just did my first soak and I love it 💖

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Julie, the oil can be used a few times. :) Thanks! -MSL

[@crhenningride]

Hello Anna, So glad to have found your channel. I have ugly hands and using your instructions on how to care for your nails has made a huge difference, thank you so much for all of your information!!!!

[@pugtrees]

Thanks for making this video and keeping it so informative and scientifically accurate!

[@ChristopherBradley-q5x]

I would like to ask you a question. I have been suffering from real bad dry skin on my fingers and my toes. A dermatologist diagnostic as eczema. But I strongly feel that he was wrong. Cuz there's no rash or or any itch or anything like that that goes with that kind of problem. I basically have this dry skin. And what has became a serious problem in fact I use a fingernail clipper to clip off the bits of loose skin that I find on my fingers. And that has been a disaster. Because if one is not careful they get carried it out to far and they start sniffing a lot of skin even skin that's right close to the nail plate itself. And if I'm not too careful I pinch the skin and it causes a wound that bleeds. And I have multiple cuts on my fingers. I've been watching your videos and you seem to know a lot about this kind of thing. I would say that you are a specialist in these kind of things. Because the things that you say makes a lot of sense to me. I have heard you say in your videos that sniffing skin is not the answer. Because I have learn the hard way That sniffing skin leaves little skin tags or a little bit of skin sticking up and one thinks they have to snip it off. And that can go on for hours on end. Can you offer me any good practical advice of what to do about this?

[@opheliasgrace]

After seeing this video a month ago, I started doing the warm oil soak every Saturday and it's helped quite a bit with the peeling and cracking. They look pretty darn good bare, too!

[@jaymiejohnson2641]

I got a very bad thermal burn from a UV nail glue, what can I do to help relieve the burning and heal my nails and skin??

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

My girlfriend has wide, flat, very flexible nails and I do an overlay but when she comes back, and has some missing nails and peeled off what can I do to make them from doing this?

[@justynanawrot963]

Hi Anna Thanks for this video. It's very informative I will try this method on my brittle nails. I did shellac too many times and it ruined my nails.

[@katarinaciric5555]

How much I learned watching your manicure and listening to your advice. Thank you so much!🙋‍♀️🌹❤️

[@ruthchapman3405]

Thanks. I’ll get a mixture of this going for my daughter. Nice present to give to friends too ♥️🇮🇪

[@Just_Lurking8]

Yeah, that’s a great idea, thanks for sharing 😊

[@123loveyourland]

Great video! I ordered all the oils from your links. Question! You say jojoba is the base, then 25% each of other oils. Can you tell me how much jojoba oil? Then I can do the math on the others. My little brain can’t figure out the jojoba part lol. Thank you! :)

[@TheSalonLife]

For the soak I remcommend for the sake of ease and stability pure jojoba oil. Very heat stable. For a daily care oil mix whatever you like. Or use single oil if that’s easier.

[@rubenykitty78]

What about coconut oil?

[@XivvY]

What should I do with the oil after I’ve used it? Can I save it for later or should I throw it away? Also thank you for this video ^^

[@cinlowil]

How about dry, brittle toe nails? Will the heated oil work without soaking the toes in it?

[@sweetierumbimissdiva]

Hi there , can I still do the hot oil treatments whilst wearing a nail hardener? Thank you

[@jediandrewofficialpage8809]

New sub. here after getting a solution to my nails after struggling for some months now

[@karenlynnwiebusch4597]

Is it safe to re-use your own oil?

[@scorpiooct25]

Can I do this oil treatment on my toenails too, and if so, what’s the best way?

[@karencarlos3942]

HSN used to sell a product line called TIPS. They claimed that they reduced the size of the oil molecules for superb penetration and ultimately, flexibility. There was more explanation than that, but that was the aim. The rep would actually hit her nails on a wooden board (slightly denting/chipping the wood) to show the strength. I think it had jojoba in it, but she continuously pointed out that flexibility was the important aspect. The product I ordered was polish remover which had the oil in it, and it came with a sample of the oil. Idk if the science was accurate, but it was nice that it didn't chalk out my fingers and cuticles. Ordered couple of times but they eventually stopped selling it. Thank you for sharing. I keep threatening to order Doug's books but for some reason keep dragging my feet. PS-Its nice to see you in front of the camera and your pronunciation is excellent. Now if we could only see MSL 🤔😁🤗

[@pamluang60]

Just discovering your channel. Great information you have on nail care! Have you had any issues doing this treatment with enhancements on?

[@PriscillaOsborn]

What is the recipe for the oil that you put you nail in once a week???

[@patsyroccaforte7679]

I just found your channel and I love it! Thank you for all of the helpful lessons and great information. I’m just wondering if you can reuse the oil that you used to do a “warm oil treatment” with for more than one treatment?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi There! For personal use the oil can be used a few times. :)

[@ameliapestillo3924]

Hi Anna, for how long should you soak the nails in oil weekly?

[@savelar81]

Hi Anna! Luv your channel! I’m just wondering, how manny ounces of each oil do I use to make the oil soak? I would luv to know, please, thank you!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Shirley! Proportions: I like using jojoba as main oil and then I add like 25% of other oil/s. I like to add oils rich in linoleic acid which are great for repairing skin barrier (oils like sunflower oil, safflower oil or grapeseed oil). These oils are also very light and won't feel greasy on the skin. Avocado oil and sweet almond oil are a bit heavier but they are great for dry skin or in the winter.

[@mahoganylit4681]

Hi Anna. Not sure if you covered this or not. But once you use warm the oil and treat your nails. Can you reuse that same oil for the next warm oil treatment?

[@joannaj4038]

@@mahoganylit4681 I keep my mixture in a wide and shallow screw top glass jar (i didn't buy it just reused the one I bought some mediterranean goodies in). Once a week i open the jar, pop it in a bowl with hot water and soak my nails. When done just screw the top back on and put it away until the next time. Sometimes i need to top up the oil as of course some of it will stay on my fingers but otherwise yes, i do use the same oil. For me the best faff-free method

[@karenhayes75]

@@joannaj4038 thats a great tip! I did my first hot-oil soak today & just put some cling-film over the jar i used.... I'm definitely gonna keep my eyes peeled for a screw-top jar :)

[@sophia-marieyoung6773]

@@joannaj4038 Thank you for this comment, throwing the oil out after one use seems like a waste. I will definitely try your method.

[@Lianabel2485]

My nail secret is called Vaseline and oil after washing my hands all the time

[@GabrielladeCapretz]

Just recently found your channel and I’m freaking loving it! 😍 Is it okey to use only jojoba oil on a daily basis or do I have to ad any other oils with vitamin E etc.?

[@TheSalonLife]

I'm so happy that you found me :))) Many oils like grapeseed oil jojoba, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil naturally have a high vit E content.

[@karissa07]

Thank you for all the education and information about the products you use/love/don't love. LOVE IT

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you kindly for your channel support :)) ❤️

[@esparzaphoto]

I'm going to start doing this for my brittle nails and stop wasting money on nail strengtheners. Thank you so much for your informative videos. I love them all.

[@lesleyheystraten6706]

HELP PLEASE there is pain Wonder if you can help I have a continual split in my pointer fingernail from thr growth plate to the tip it so annoying and catches the min it grows past the tip of my finger. I also have a split happening in my thumbs sideways but deep and takes a month or more for me to get it to a stage I can cut it off . I have thyroid disease

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Lesley. We are sorry to hear of your issue. Our recommendation would be to seek out a medical professional that can aid you in this matter. Sorry we couldn't be of more help. Take care! - MSL

[@ElenasBarre]

How often shall we use the soaking if nails are damaged and if we don't use nail polish ? You mentioned once a week for nail polish. 😉

[@TheSalonLife]

I would say same, once a week helps. It's not a miracle but it conditions the nails better than any treatment out there.

[@ElenasBarre]

@@TheSalonLife thank you Anna. 🙏🙏🙏 Hi I'll do that. 😀 I used to have have strong, flexible and long nails, so I'd like to get back to them. 😀

[@monikajedryka932]

Thank you for sharing. I love oil baths. Recently was advised to use some special salts for weak , hormone and stress affected nails. Any suggestions? Thank you. Monika

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, I have never heard that salt topically could help the nails...... I mean stress and hormones definately have an influence on the body but usually the nails are weak because of lack of care or improper care.

[@joyblack4169]

Would this help if your nails are strong, but a couple nails keep breaking where they naturally curve or chip at the tips (it’s like it delaminates at a flexible point and I end up with a scale coming off that’s rigid and leaves a weak spot)

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes for sure!