How To Care For Ridgy Nails [ANNA'S NAIL ADVICE] 🕵️‍♀️

[@joannapebbleworthy9343]

To save you half an hour of your life: 1) Don't buff the ridged nails. 2) Avoid exposure to water, use gentle soaps, avoid hand sanitiser. 3) Apply oils (sweet almond, jojoba, avocado, even sunflower), both on nails and cuticles, once a day or more, if you wash your hands often. One drop is enough for all the nails. Warm oil if the surface is too damaged. Explanation at 13:31. 4) Use CND Rescue RXX products. 14:47. 5) Use Kerasal. 17:58. 6) Use DermaNail. 19:55 7) IBX salon treatment. 22:07. I myself fixed my ridged nails by dipping my fingers in almond oil in the evening, and then sleeping with cotton gloves. Were right as rain in no time.

[@susanconner6586]

Thank you!

[@jspoosener6729]

Thank you!

[@miraivas6203]

Joanna, you are a darling. Thank you.🙏🏻

[@coolgirls4855]

Thank you. Have exactly the same problem..

[@cami-mani]

Great summary! Thanks!

[@kazkazba2881]

you say "I asked a chemist, I'm not that smart" actually, you ARE that SMART because you are curious enough to ask and examine these chemical breakdown details, consume it and EXPLAIN it to us. The chemist wasn't born knowing either. You are lovely Anna, and very smart, quite obviously.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you kindly ❤️

[@jocox655]

Ive never been one to polish my nails. But I’ve had ridges for 10 years. I started on a multi vitamin for women over 50 around three months ago. My ridges are now gone. For me is was a deficiency.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Wow - that’s very interesting and good to know.

[@snaggledaggle7027]

I'm a senior & started to get ridges a few years ago. Am interested in what multi-vit you took, also. TY in advance.

[@lindafrevert6134]

Jo Cox, what brand of senior multivitamin do you take, there are sooo many!!

[@marilynhoward380]

I started taking a woman’s over 50 multi-vitamin and my nails are better. Still have some ridges but not as many.

[@abundantlyclear]

I would like to know the name of the multi, to see if I am missing any of the ingredients in all of my supplements. I am 72 years old.

[@hwezda]

Please remember that ridges like this are often a sign of psoriasis. Psoriasis manifests not only as patches on the skin. It is an auto-immune disease and can manifest in other ways, such as psoriatic arthritis. Good video!

[@sjrasmuss6069]

That makes sense. I had ridges on both hands but after 6 months of collagen, the nails on my right hand are normal again, but on the left hand there is no improvement. I have a small patch of psoriasis on my left elbow.

[@knit_bear]

It's genetic in our family but thankfully none of us have psoriasis 🙏

[@kellyprice1024]

I agree, I have had psoriasis for 30 years. Sometimes it is really bad and then gets better. I also have psoriatic arthritis and my nails get ridges. I do take supplements and it gets better but never goes away completely.

[@pinucciapinelli6387]

Non lo sapevo io ho le unghie rigate e ho la psoriasi

[@merandasomnolentgamer8323]

It's also a normal sign of aging.

[@SandyGram75]

I used olive oil to rub into nails and fingertips every time after washing hands and saw a huge difference in just one day!

[@machelleswartz9746]

A dermatologist told me not to cut the cuticle. He said part of ridges is drying and cutting cuticle causes more drying.

[@MadameX_]

I never had dry ridgy nails until I moved to Arizona. The dryness has wreaked havoc on my skin and nails. Thx for the info.

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

I am so grateful that I found your channel. After asking doctors I finally have answers as to what to do for my vertical ridged nails. I never had problem nails before, though I used typewriters and computers, all my life. My fingers, especially thumbs, have taken a beating. I am constantly washing my hands these days so I will absolutely follow your suggestions. I will definitely get one of those oils and not buff down the nail bed and just do everything that you have mentioned. That extended video you mention sounds very interesting. I’ll be watching that. This is brilliant thank you so much.

[@kathyahibbert]

Phew! Such a mountain of good information and advice. Thank you. I'm 71, and well into my recovery from cancer surgery. I've noticed these vertical ridges developing and thought I could buff them away before adding clear nail polish - a Sally Hansen product to strengthen nails. It is clear to me that I have a lot to learn and I'm excited to further explore the information you provide here.

[@plinkadinka]

I am so happy to read about your issue as it is the first time I have run across someone who can link this to nerve damage. I suffered serious nerve injury at the hands of an anesthesiologist before surgery. He severed a nerve that paralyzed half of my diaphragm and the function of one of my lungs. I noticed ridges beginning in my nails within the next couple of months. My doctor was completely in the dark about this. Maybe this information will assist in finding the answer for treating it.

[@cindiwoodruff]

@@plinkadinka I'm so sorry for you Bambi. I've had several operations and I always think how we put our lives in the hands of people who sometimes don't even introduce themselves to you. I always go up to the anesthesiologist and shake their hand and ask their name!

[@cutepanda2825]

@@plinkadinka did you sue them for medical malpractice?

[@susanstewart1402]

My ridges developed within 6 months of suffering a "delayed recovery" broken ankle. Taking 25 mg zinc picolinate daily completely corrected 5 nails within 2 months but the remaining nails have been a problem. I tried other nutrients, collagen, etc. over a 2 year period but it was the zinc picolinate that made the difference. Illness does deplete zinc.

[@Flo-Joe.W]

My daughter has lung cancer and the meds she takes have caused a lot of damage to her nails .

[@g-alicenine]

My mom has nails that have such bad ridges that they sometimes just split straight up to her cuticles. She doesn't ever take care of her hands or nails, so it's very hard to change it for her. Thanks for this video, it explains a lot about why it's happening. Maybe now I can try to help her.

[@JayneF3]

The only thing that helped me with ridges was taking a calcium, magnesium, zinc supplement. Thanks for the information ... great video!

[@aprildegele1510]

I absolutely love and appreciate your videos! They have been so helpful in helping me to restore the damage a salon did to my nails. I also have ridges, but have been told that this is normal "aging wrinkles", which I can't verify one way or another, but I was told by a podiatrist (because I have them on my toes as well) and I trust her because I saw her for more than 20 years. Also, the best product I've found for natural nails as well as cleaning overgrown cuticles are glass nail pushers and files. They are very gentle. After, I just let me cuticles look bad for a while until the oils can heal the live tissue. I have also changed to a 100% Rosehip seed oil, which is almost pure vitamin C, and that has done a great job in healing my cuticles. I do your warm oil dip and that has helped a lot with the peeling as you said. I nourish my cuticles rather than focusing on my nails (because, well, "dead" keratin). This video was very helpful with understanding why water (and chemicals because I'm a woodworker) is damaging to already dehydrated nails ... and now I use gloves with all chemicals.

[@keedledee]

You are very knowledgeable. I've been doing nails for 30 years and I agree with all that you said.

[@cloverfarr6133]

This was so informative and finally confirming that I think it’s the nail polish that contributes to my peeling. My nails are strong but since I started polishing regularly I get a few nails that always peel. I put opi nail envy and Barielle ridge filler as base coats and it helps a lot but doesn’t stop it.

[@halfpiint]

Haven't listened to the video yet, but Speaking from experience, Rub some Bag Balm into your fingers and nails everyday and double up on your Calcium intake & you'll be just fine!

[@miriamrodriguez6892]

Opi polish is not for real nails

[@dianegilbank5095]

This was so so informative, thank you. At 65 I thought my nail ridges were permanent! Maybe I am wrong and can fix them. Look forward to more videos .

[@lorettadeierlein8099]

Dermanail is the only thing that helped me. Fantastic product! Takes a few months. I still have ridges but my nails no longer peel and are long and strong.

[@sheilasamuels1066]

Thank you. I learned so much and hopefully will be able to do better by my 79 yr old nails.

[@1015SaturdayNight]

You are so kind to help people learn online - I'm unable to tolerate fumes in salons and immune compromised during covid so I must do my own nails. I appreciate you!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you Emily :) Just sharing my passion :))) I'm glad that others are benefitting

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

Thank so much, I really appreciate this and frank and honest post. My nails ridge so badly that the split vertically. I don’t use any nail products at all. I use the Cerave foaming wash and lotion I also use Eucerin intensive therapy.

[@Pigmyta]

Eyes opening! I experienced exactly the damage described (dryness & yellow coloring) on toenails when I was using Sally Hansen hardener. I threw it off and it seems to be fine with just regular colorless nail polish.

[@cherylwalker8446]

Thank you so much for your videos. I have recently retired as a nurse. I hope my nails improve with your suggestions.

[@TheSalonLife]

Best of luck! :)

[@Suzen_S.]

Thank you ~ I am learning so much from you. I’m 55 with menopause changes to my nails. More prominent ridges and dry with occasional cracking near the top. No product damage. I am awaiting my dazzle dry order. I bought the Dior apricot base coat for my daughter with thin peeling nails,but am wondering if this is ok for mine also or is that product a no for dry nails.

[@brooks6348]

Dazzle try has really helped my horrible ridged nails. Ii just wish it stayed really shiny longer. I have had thin, weak, peeling nails all my life, and Dazzle Dry has been a game changer. Thanks for all your tips.

[@LisbetBruel-sq7je]

Are you still using Dazzel Dry? I was a big fan but now 6 months later my nails have been completely destroyed by it. Peeling in layers all down the nail and the are so damaged they hurt!

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

I put a tiny dish of flax oil next to tap and just do a dip after washing, it’s amazing how many times we have our hands wet a day.

[@bagherihelen]

You are fantastic 👌 I’ve taken your advices in this video and other videos and can already see so much improvement. Thank you so much 🙏❤❤❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thanks Helen

[@della9884]

I always taught it wasn't the nail polish that can damage the nail but the removal with either nail polish remover or acetone and rubbing the nail plate. Learned something new! Thanks

[@TheSalonLife]

That's what they say but I have a feeling otherwise. That can also contribute to dryness but it's not the only factor. Sometimes under a sheer polish you can see little pockets of lifted polish. Those pockets when the polish is removed are little chunks of nail missing. It could be the bond of the polish to the weakened nail plate already. But I bet if I wiped these people's nails with acetone once a week only, they would not have that kind of damage. I actually did a test once on one of my clients prone to that damage. I only polished one of her foot. Both feet I pedicured the same and I wiped both with acetone and alcohol. The side with polish had damage and the side with only wipe had non. Leter on I was using Dazzle Dry on her and no damage either. Here is the link www.patreon.com/posts/pedicure-study-1-24347099

[@della9884]

@@TheSalonLife Wow that's very interesting. I did not expect such a response from nail polish. I think you could be right and nitrocellulose could be a factor but literally every nail polish has nitrocellulose (except for Dazzle Dry). We totally need some studies on that. And thanks for taking your time and educating us! ❤️

[@soapgirl123]

I would like to say a special thank you! I have been following your advice (I used to have horrible nails) and after about 2 weeks, I can already see a huge difference in the condition of my nails now that I am no longer cutting or filing the skin. such important information and it really is working. I just received the cuticle remover and glass nail files that you recommended and they are amazing. The glass files are so good!

[@sierra734]

I used to be a nail biter I know gross , now I have a IG account with nail pics . I have that problem of wanting to cut and pick at the skin and it’s the worst thing. Glad you’re nails have improved 💝 The Burt’s Bees 🐝 Hand 🤚 cream in the glass jar and Lush Lemon 🍋 tub of rich cream are so good at night.

[@eklipse521]

I am a natural nail tech. One of the polishes I use is zoya. Over the years I’ve noticed with clients that it will dry the nail out on some people. I personally cannot use it on my self. It dries me out badly! Certain quick dry polishes can also dry the nail out. Always keep your nails covered with a polish clear or color will keep your natural oils in your nail. And hydrating the matrix of your nail so it will grow out more hydrated.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Jenn, what you are experiencing is surface damage which looks like dryness. It can happen with polish wear. I think it can have something to do with nitrocellulose which can yellow the nail and damage the surface a bit too. Here there is a great explanation by a chemist www.nailpro.com/health/article/22249191/vb-cosmetics-dazzle-dry-nail-lacquer-the-real-cause-of-natural-nails-turning-yellow

[@christined2495]

Anna I am so glad I found you, I am a new subscriber. I am binging your videos. I used to get manicures twice a month and they would trim the living skin which I thought was the cuticle. They were so thick.I stopped going for manicures three years ago and now my nails look wonderful, thank goodness, and I don’t have that problem anymore. I have taken your advise, I have a little bottle of jojoba oil by my kitchen sink in my nightstand, and bathrooms, and cerave lotion I just purchased the glass nail file. Thank you for all your great advise and recommendations, I will be purchasing more items in the future ❤️ I also use jojoba oil as a weekly hair conditioner, it has changed my hair for the better..I warm it and mix with some rosemary oil, Leave it it on my head for 30 minutes. When you said jojoba oil, I know so well the magic of this liquid gold 😀

[@juneking4512]

Thank you so much!!! I'm 74 and these nails look just like mine! What you have said finally explains my issue and I will follow your suggestions to repair my nails. ( I have also thought of taking an over 50 multi-vitamin as well, so thank you Jo Cox for your comment). Also, would cod liver oil be a good oil to apply or would the molecules in it be too large to properly absorb? Thank you Anna!

[@cindyjamieson9411]

I’m a new subscriber and have awful nails that are all ridged and yellow and break so easily my finger tips are so painful around and under the nails I’m hoping the oils will help Thank you so much for your info so far

[@joanpotanko6351]

Thank you for all this information as my nails have ridges.

[@gillsimpson4976]

Great video. I have very ridgy nails and have been very frustrated by their condition. Will give some of your suggestions a go. Many thanks

[@kawtarijaouane8851]

Argan oil actually is not a fancy name, as you mentioned, it is a traditional name for Moroccan produced oil from the argan tree that only grow naturally in arid and semi-arid regions in southwestern Morocco.

[@cat_623]

Thank you so much for this video series! All of your information is so, so helpful and all your reminders about how to do gentle care for nails (and toenails) is very much appreciated!!

[@dottiejohnson5812]

This video was excellent. I feel HELPED. Thanks so much. I love how you administer HOPE!!! Dot

[@pipersmom]

Love you videos and the information you share. I am a believer in Argan oil. I love using it on my nails and skin and find that it is very nourishing , it even has lightened the darken skin on my arms caused by sun damage. It lives up to hype it receives.

[@judithanntoole8900]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve learned so much. Recently I’ve been using just chapstick to moisturize and seal in moisture on the cuticle and nail...especially after washing my hair. I so appreciate the integrity in the making of this video. Have a great day.j❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caroldanson5476]

My nails were damaged by the salons and I also don't wear gloves when I put my hands in water . I also had the Enamel on for dance shows. I also have injured my toe nails . I like your information

[@Heyreneesews]

My grandmother made chicken soup a lot. It was common to see her pulling the meat off the bone. She had the best nails! I think it was from all that chicken fat. I think that’s why she didn’t really have wrinkles too.

[@Clemmers316]

Maybe your grandmother had great nails from all of the collagen in the chicken soup, especially if she made the chicken stock from scratch.

[@bees_nail_art82]

I’ve got a lot of ridges since I got older I take vitamins but it’s not that it’s due to age I do all you say so oil after washing hands I use oil daily 3/4 or more times a day with lotion wear gloves when cleaning etc love Doug Shoon advice

[@eightmagpies]

I have a side job making pottery. Water exposure (sometimes for hours) is unfortunately unavoidable. If my nails are going to be in water, is it better to have polish on or bare nails? I would think polish might protect them but then sometimes it chips or comes off entirely and does more damage. Thanks so much for all your videos about nail care, I especially liked the cuticle/ proximal fold video where you talk about nail structure.

[@JudiL-f4v]

Beautifully explained! Thank-you Anna.❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you kindly!!

[@florak1087]

OMG, those look like my nails!! I have been so sad about them. They are getting worse. But I saw your other video and am applying a drop of oil after washing my hands and then a bit of natural hand lotion. It has only been for a couple of days but I see some slight change.

[@mcstuffs]

I have super ridgy nails but, I have diabetes, and PCOS. My nails are super strong, I baby them, use cuticle oil, moisturizer, I don't use them as tools either, etc. I'm a cashier, and always get compliments on my nails. I also never buff my nails.

[@diane5908]

Thank you so much for this video! I recently had a nerve issue that has affected even my nails. I always had nice nails, now have ridges and vertical lines that seem to get worse with flares. Doctor and dermatologist really couldn't tell me much. I just got the glass files and a few treatments you linked to try. ❤❤

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Very helpful. I purchased CND Rescue Rxx after listening to another of your videos and have been using it almost twice daily (need to get better at that) but as important for me ruthlessly wearing rubber gloves when washing dishes. I love to soak in long baths so am limiting them and keeping my hands out of the water as much as I can. I plan to document with regular photos and limit use of nail polish. I plan to look into the treatment too and eventually Dazzle Dry when I want to try polish again. My ridges start peeling near the end of the nail, and I hope to improve that. I’m interested in the Kerasal liquid too but want to try one at a time so I see what’s helping most or whether using more than one simultaneously is the better idea.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Good luck!! I always use rubber gloves when washing dishes too 🧤

[@mariagordanier3404]

Thank you, Anna! I like your common-sense and honest approach!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you Maria! I hope it helps :))

[@janiceb2530]

I agree ! Very thoughtful in your content, informed and educational. So glad I found your channel! Kind of off topic… but what is current etiquette for tipping in your industry … been a long time since I enjoyed professional mani/pedi ….

[@monicahazle7203]

I really like your presentation you are concise straight to the point instead of beating around the bushes.You have facts and you 💯 presented it.

[@rebeckahowells5156]

Thank you so much for an amazing video, and fantastic series! This is so informative, genuine and helpful! I looked at the ingredients in my current nail oil, because I have been experiencing drier and more brittle nails than usual, and found out that they put very strange oils from trees and palmtrees in there, and none of the ingredients you recommend! Just put an order in for OPI´s oil that does contain the ingredients you recommend (and is of course a very reputable brand!). 🌻

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Rebecka, you can even make your own oil too. Jojoba, avocado, sunflower, grapeseed oil*, sweet almond oil, safflower oil* hempseed oil* etc. These are great for skin and nails and (*these) are rich in ceramides.

[@rebeckahowells5156]

@@TheSalonLife Cool! I know sunflower oil is available in the stores where I am. ☺

[@marykennedysherin3330]

Thanks ! I do a lot of dishes and cleaning, work in healthcare so I will try to use gloves and no have my hands in water so often. The ridges are getting worse with age and are starting to look like my grandma!

[@katgirlblue]

I've been watching Andrew Huberman on KZbin for ages - he's fantastic! He gives the best, scientifically proven advice.

[@sherric7860]

Wearing nitrile gloves with hair ties around the wrists when showering really helps the nails from getting water damaged. It feels really weird and takes getting used to. It’s also hard to tell when your hair is rinsed clean. It’s totally worth it, though. Just don’t hang your hands fingertips down under the running water. First time I wore them in the shower, I was amazed at how much washing dried out my hands. Of course, I sadly can’t wear gloves at all now because of my skin. 😢 Ana from My Bliss Kiss won’t call her oil cuticle oil because she says we aren’t hydrating the cuticle oil. Hers is Simply Pure and is the best I have tried. Doug Schoon is her mentor, too. She has all kinds of helpful articles she has written.

[@maryannpiccirilli454]

I loved this video! My finger nails are ridged and now peeling. I know always washing dishes in Dawn is lethal for them. So I am getting gloves and trying to do oil after and hand cream. I bought Jojoba oil and waiting on it from Amazon. I don’t wear polish on my fingers. Praying this helps. At the end you showed toe nails that were damaged and it hit home! I never used to get pedicures but tried one a few years ago. My husband loves red toes. Since then my nails are ugly and white. I only get pedicures maybe twice a year and I do my own usually. I wish I never had a pedicure now. Where do I send you pictures? Thanx so much!

[@ellenbrechin3098]

I have used Sally Hanson and some others. It seems my nails split and peel even worse. At 72 y/o yes I have the ridges. I have recently started using Keratin 3 day growth, it may be helping some. As a child I was a nail biter, but quit in later years. I do take Biotene.

[@victoriabaker6496]

Once again fabulous advice on ridged nails,I have used rxxrescue before and need to revisit it.I live in the uk and cannot find a supply of dazzle dry products or ibx.My regular choice of products is Leighton Denny expert nails,nail oil,polish remover and hand creams.I also use OPi.thanks again for your advice,I follow with interest.Victoria Baker,North Wales,UK.

[@willsoe1]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I understand why you recommend Dazzle Dry, but living in Denmark, DD is not an option, because even if the company ship internationally, the customs fees are to deer.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Laila, Trust me we are in the same boat here in Spain. Heck, we cannot even get it here period. Customs will ship it right back to sender. Take care - MSL

[@zinthiakee6472]

This was so informative! I have a genetic condition that causes me to form faulty collagen. I’ve always had weak, ridgy nails that peel like phyllo dough. I wonder since my condition affects almost every organ & structure, that may be why my nail matrices produce wonky nails…anyway, thank you for the information. I’ve been guilty of buffing the ridges to try and smooth my nails. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@alsi_me_33]

Please share what your genetic condition is? I have something genetic going on & also have the ridges & peeling like pictures. Just curious, so I can study & learn.

[@katgirlblue]

Hi Anna, I love your videos. I've been using the Cuccio Oil in Milk and Honey for a year, and I love it. I wondered if you've ever used their nail polishes. I just checked the ingredients and see it contains nitrocellulose, so do you think that ingredient should automatically be avoided? Thank you!

[@jennw6809]

Dermanail was a miracle for my crumbling big toenails a few years ago. It works great if you hang in there long enough to grow the nail all the way out. With my toes, once a day is fine, and you are right, you can use it while wearing polish. What was happening for me is that when I would cut and file them, the inner corners would just sort of flake and crumble. Dermanail resolved that. With menopause my nails are changing, and layers keep flaking off, so now I'm trying Dermanail on my hands too. Boy howdy the price went up recently -- but the bottle does last forever (unless you spill it!!! Which I have done!!) I also really like Trind Nail Balsam before polish. And I've been trying a new product from Sally's, American Classics "Hard to Believe," which seems to help protect my mani from flaking off more than Gelous (which is my former favorite, it works geat as a ridgefilling basecoat). I might try the IBX treatment you speak about as it seems to be designed for what I'm experiencing. I see a salon near me that does it but they combine it with gel mani, which I don't want (I'm a massage therapist so I have to shorten my nails every week -- so I do them myself with regular polish). I'm tempted to try and buy the products directly and do it myself. I'm quite intrigued by the DazzleDry, but I own hundreds of polishes already and it would be sad if I had to chuck out my entire collection! Do you think there's any way you can combine their top and base with other products, or is that just a really bad idea???

[@marykennedysherin3330]

If you have excess polish you can donate to a local cosmetology school

[@sierra734]

I have very little ridges but I shouldn’t buff because then they break easily . Very lightly if at all . Better using a ridge filler . Unfortunately I slammed my middle finger in the edge of the door 🚪 about 5 months ago . I cried for about 5 minutes it was horrific pain . The worst hit was rite in the spot between the cuticle and nail bed . I was worried it would be permanently damaged. Months to finally have the black mail come off now it looks like a very bitten down nail . This is very painful and takes so long , I’m thinking mid summer it may be to the edge of finger finally . It was so swollen and hot it changed thermal polish to a warm state when the rest were cool . Be careful please , this wasn’t really my fault I opened the door and something fell on the floor and I couldn’t get in and the screen door metal pole that keeps it from slamming shut was broken . That’s how it goes when I visit certain people. Totally avoidable!

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

Just came across this video and I am happy I did. I am going to try some of your suggestions, starting with the warm oil soak once a week and daily oil into the cuticles. I will look at getting Kerasal and/or Dermanail when I can spare the money (I am a 72yo pensioner). Dermanail especially is quite expensive in Australia.

[@TheSalonLife]

Warm oil soaks are very effective. Start with that and please let me know how its working for you!

[@robertacalderwood3236]

These could be my nails and your video has helped me make decisions not to allow my nail techs to buff my ridges--just too harsh! Also to add oils to my nail routine and forego polish until healthy again. I use a leather buffer with a polishing cream which seems much gentler than a file. What are your thoughts?

[@cherrycross1504]

My nails are exactly like this. I had pneumonia at Christmas so maybe that is the cause. I will try the oil treatment and hope the ridges have grown out by the end of the year.

[@bunnysofoxy6113]

Wow, this was another really interesting video with so much good information! I could listen to you for hours. 🙂 Thank you! ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Awww..... thank you so much!! ❤️

[@paulasgmoya6783]

I strolled until I saw you & im gona try you stuff on this video .. thank you bay bay girl for your video .. much amor to you & all yours

[@marye813]

Love your videos and so helpful! Have been unhappy with my nails for years. Kerasal softens skin well but it won't remove thick hardened callous quickly. If you have lumps of thick callous on hands or feet you might consider buffing callous surface gently before applying to remove a bit of dead skin and make it easier for the Kerasal to penetrate. I did this on my feet where there was hardened callous and now my heels look normal. It took a couple of months.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Mary, are you talking about hands or feet? Where do you have calluses on your hands?

[@marye813]

@@TheSalonLife Callouses on feet. I no longer get callous on fingers.

[@1whitecottagelife770]

@@marye813 i used a cream with glycolic acid on my heels. And I lightly scrub them in the shower with a pumice stone

[@vickienipp]

i will try a few of these my nails are horrible!! polish or do gel nail polish peels off next day and gel chips in 3 days only where on my ruff edges. happy i found your channel

[@samplerstitcher]

Acetone and base coats make my nails peel. Non acetone is better, but I use the CND between manicures and before polish. I also use the smoothest side of the buffer block (marked shine) to help stop polish from penetrating my nails.

[@TheSalonLife]

I really don't recommend using buffer block to shine your nails. Making them (buffing them) shiny doesn't seal them despite what marketing people tell you. Polish just won't bond very well to this surface because it has less surface to bond to. Uneven surface (gentle buff to remove the shine) adds micro scratches so the product has more surface to bond to. Opposite makes the polish peel

[@pememepee]

Hi just found this .I've developed dry ridgy hand nails the past few months I'm 76 and always used bail polish but since I found these ridges I e stopped painting them.I found addi g a few times a day hand cream that has helped quite a bit but not completely.Ill look for the ideas given here and give them all a try.Interesting video thanks x

[@Carindarose]

My first time watching, Anna. Soooo helpful already. Thank you.

[@tinawantt3381]

Thank you for this video! I have purchased the CND Rescue RXx and will stay with it for the 4 weeks thw package states. Question...this needs to be applied to naked nails, after the 4 weeks can I switch to Dermanail for cuticle treatment for my ridges? By then I should be able to use Dazzle Dry, correct? I am so hopeful that I will love my hands again. Thank you for your direction. ❤

[@dn5239]

I have researched a lot about this issue since I now suffer with this. I use to have beautiful nails! What I have learned is this problem is found most often with individuals that has experienced a lot of stress in their life. A nerve issue 😢. What I have been looking for is a thick undercoat base that would basically fill in the groves so when I use nail polish you won’t see these ugly groves. So far I haven’t found such a base coat. Do you have any suggestions?

[@sarabilyeu7662]

Dazzle dry has a product called transform that product gives the nail an almost gel like feel and look, so when you paint over they look perfect! of course this does not fix or addresses the issue, the ridges are going to be there when you remove your nail polish

[@taniacummings9207]

We have all had a **lot** of stress in our lives this past three years.

[@michellenitschke5485]

I found a great improvement in my ridged nails by taking collagen daily

[@ritamead6318]

Yes...I use beef gelatin collegan and it works the best and it works fast...

[@gatheringmoss5726]

This is great information! I'm curious about the proper way to clean under fingernails. Thank you!

[@TheSalonLife]

You are very welcome! Thank you for writing!!

[@gatheringmoss5726]

@@TheSalonLife Are we supposed to clean under our fingernails? I haven't seen that in your videos that I've watched.

[@jennsprague6080]

Just bought some rescuexx! Thanks for the recommendation ❤

[@luluvaldy9985]

I very much appreciete your videos. You are a real professional. Can you give some alternative products for Europe. I live in Italy and haven't been able ti find any of this products. Thank you very much in advance🙏

[@dizzinese]

I’m watching your videos from so long ago idk if you still get notifications on comments. But I used the OPI Repair mode, 1bottle, then switched to a product I’m using now which I’d love for you to check out, called Flexinail conditioner. I really like it so far. I plan to continue until this bottle ids gone, then switch back to the second bottle of OPI repair mode or the second bottle of flexinail and use until they are gone. I’d love be to hear your feedback on the flexinail! I’m quite impressed with your channel and am enjoying it very much! Thank you! Denise

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Denise! I had to dig a bit to find their ingredients. It’s mostly jojoba oil and sunflower oil with Vit E as a preservative and Phytantriol as a humectant (moisturizer) and some essential oils as fragrance FlexiNail Fingernail Conditioner INGREDIENTS: Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba), Carthamus Tinctorius (safflower) and/or Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) / Glycine Soja (soy) / Canola, Squalane (vegetable derived - not from shark), Vitis Vinifera (grape seed), Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam), Phytantriol, Oenothera Biennis (primrose), Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Isoeicosane, Phytol, Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Butyrospermum Parkii (shea), Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary), Liquid Germal Plus, Myrtus Communis (myrtle oil), Fragrance Oil, Bosweillia Carterii (frankincense)

[@dizzinese]

@@TheSalonLife Yep! That’s it! It has some good things in there reported to possibly improve growth of hair and nails, like rosemary. And the frankincense had great things too but can’t remember what that was. The other oils are just different oils. But this does not apply like an oil. It doesn’t completely soak into the nail bed. If you only leave it on for 30 minutes you have to wipe the remnants off. Have you ever known anyone or have you tried this one? Nice to meet you!

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

My wife has severely ridged nails and her cuticles and skin around her nails are super sensitive. The skin also grows with the nail plate on many of them aswell. They are so brittle and difficult to work with 😢

[@TheSalonLife]

I suggest urea based cream/lotion after each hand wash, just a tiny amount. Top of jojoba oil for all 10 nails. She should see improvement with consistent care.

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

@@TheSalonLife thank you SO much 💐💐💐 and yes, it’s the ‘consistent’ part that may also be an issue lol 😬

[@cami-mani]

That DT location was huge and clean! I had hoped to see some China Glaze but I was shocked to see the 2-pack Julie G polishes. You picked up a few nice goodies! TFS!

[@paisley1134]

Thank you so much. I am 61 yr old with very ridge nails. I do not polish my nails but maybe 2x a year if that. Polish remover of any kind destroys my nails they get dry,split,chip then break so that is just a no for me. I had acrylic nails nails put on at the salon for years and years when I stopped getting that done is when these nasty ridges appeared, not before that though. My nails grow super fast, very ,very fast. I am not happy with these ridges and they worry me as my mother had horrible ridges. Help!!! Also my nails do not break or chip very much at all unless I use remover on them or put my hands in bleach.

[@laicylin1]

Hey, i'm not a professional. But acrylic nails tend to make the nails pretty bad afterwards. Have you tried any nail oil? That might help. And if your nails are too long because of quick growth i recommend getting a nail scissor, also putting your hands in bleach doesn't sound healthy.

[@donnamedica9014]

Love this video ! Since I started tuning into your channel I have been regularly using the Kerasal intensive foot cream on the skin around my nails and it is greatly improved! I am also using the CND Rescue RXX and I am loving that as well. I am going to get my hands on the IBX treatment and some of the Dazzel Dry products. I too get the white spots on my toenails when I keep them polished so I am anxious to try the dazzle dry. I just ordered the Gloves In A Bottle hand lotion and I can’t wait for it to arrive! Thank you for all of this information I am very excited for all the improvements that are happening to my nails !❤️

[@eld6407]

Hi , so glad to find your series, I have subscribed and purchased a few items discussed through the links. (Thank you!) Question, what are your thoughts about suede buffers and cream? I just bought this and used it for the first time this morning. I was hoping it would bond the few top layers, now I’m not sure about it. I have weak, brittle, flaky nails. I quit polishing and use oil all the time. They were doing really well until I had a manicure and the tech buffed the top 😮 which I had specifically asked she not do. It’s been weeks and they have yet to recover. Thanks in advance.

[@TheSalonLife]

Noooooo. Buffing always removes layers. If it doesn’t then it doesn’t smooth anything. I have it explained somewhere in the shorts

[@TheSalonLife]

Chamois Buffer & Cream. A Good Idea for Shiny Nails? 💅🏻 #shorts kzbin.infoF6LTNwTSq2k?feature=share

[@eld6407]

That makes complete sense. Thank you for your response and taking the time to shuush this out for us.

[@JanGaster]

Thank you for this helpful info. Ive definitely hit to try something...I tend to use either clear 'nail strengthener' or a nude polish to try to make my nails look better - should I use no polish at all and just oil? Also recently tried "Pure" vegan 'gentle' nail polish ... is that any better? I try to avoid acetone based remover...all advice sincerely appreciated - thankyou.

[@donnamahoney8589]

I will give it a try, Anna. I have one large toenail that I injured many years ago, I dropped a dinner plate vertically smack in the middle of the nail. It took about 2 years to grow out normally and about once every 2 years the plate lifts off the bed from the middle again and then another year of probable onychomycosis until it grows out again. Golfing doesn’t help. So I will try to find this and send you progress pics! Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Donna! Poor nail must have some permanent damage from the trauma and any additional trauma can put it over the edge (no pun intended). I'm really curious how this product works for you.

[@gymeni]

It’s important that people seek the advice of their Dermatologist or other medical provider to ultimately know what’s going on with their nails. Maybe the OP is outside of the U.S.? Nail technicians in the U.S. are expressly prohibited from diagnosing nail conditions for people, that’s way outside of the scope of what we are licensed to do and can actually be dangerous.

[@annas.697]

Doctors are increasingly useless... I went to a few with my ridged nails. Only wasted my time and money.

[@maggieszlimak2448]

I used essie ridge filler base coat for my ridges

[@oharasagingoutrageously]

This has been so informative. Thank you

[@laurie2553]

Thank you so much for all the information. Ordered some oil and the Rescue RXX, looking forward to getting started. Thanks again!

[@peggydid]

Thank you so much for this good information about how nails grow, and are nourished. Is apricot kernel oil as good on the nails as almond oil? Thank you!

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, apricot kernel oil is good too. Almond oil too. I usually like making a mixture of different oils, little bit of everything :) Grapeseed oil is great too, very light.

[@sarahdiana8934]

Hi Anna thank you for this video, i am going to try these tips! I am wonder though, even if DD is more gentle, wouldn't the acetone needed to remove it cause more damage than regular polish remover?

[@TheSalonLife]

Acetone does not cause surface damage. Regular polishes usually have acetone plus some water and glycerin. They take longer to remove polish so your nails and skin are in contact with it longer. At the end of the day they still dissolve the plastic so they are as effective and as "drying" It doesn't matter if you use a pure acetone and then you rinse your hands (water) and apply some cream or you use acetone mixed with water and some glycerin. You can also use non acetone polish remover. People like to blame acetone for the dryness which really is damage, but it's not the acetone. Check out this video How Damaging Is Nail Polish Remover/Acetone?! [Surprise, Surprise!] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHmZZmquqaigY8U

[@sarahdiana8934]

That makes sense, thanks!

[@jowright9577]

Thank you Anna for another wonderful video. I have healthy, generally resilient up natural nails but I have slight peeling at the free edge as I was really unwell a few months ago and the nail that was produced over those months has grown out now to the free edge and it's a bit rubbish compared to normal. So I'm going polish free for a couple of weeks to get that part well oiled and then filed off at the weekly manicure I do... so hot oil soaks sound like an excellent idea for me, so thank you for the idea!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Jo! Yes for sure, sickness, fever etc can totally affect how the nail grows and how it forms. Protecting that nail is the best thing you can do right now. Glad to hear you are better :))

[@jowright9577]

@@TheSalonLife Thank you Anna x

[@ladyfirst2797]

I use BEEKMAN 1802 body creme "pure goat milk" Now my nails grow and don't break.

[@patriciamadigan5366]

As always very helpful information! When using Dazzle Dry base and top coat, should we still do step 1 of the DD system (nail prep)?

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, DD Prep is awesome! That's the only prep I use for DD manicures.

[@hnandy]

Great information. Thank you!

[@florl.delgado4093]

Thank you for your advise! ❣️

[@TheSalonLife]

You are so welcome!

[@patburns3797]

Hi! Thank you for your information. I have been led to believe that having nail ridges is indicative of having arthritis. Have you also heard that information? Thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Pat. You're very welcome :) As for the ridges, there been literature we have seen showing there can be a link between arthritis and nail ridges. However, to find out if there is a link between the two it is best to consult a doctor. Thanks so much!

[@slaveamanahilova3802]

Hi, this type of nails are often related to adrenal exhaustion and fatigue...

[@creativesolutionstoart]

Wow what a wealth of information! There were some thing that came to mind as I was watching your video… since I have always had very strong and long natural nails, it never bothered me that they had huge ridges. But it did create weekend areas where they would often break when they got very long. This was the only real issue I’ve ever had with my nails otherwise seem good. I quit using artificial nails many years ago, and only polished my nails ever so often, Like for special occasions holidays and such… So my natural nails are always exposed. In 2021, I decided to start using a certain shampoo and conditioner from a local drugstore trying to save money and stopped using my salon grade hair products. Which I had used for many years of being a cosmetologist. my hair started to fall out in big chunks not immediately mind you, but it took at least 3 to 6 months for this to start happening. I thought it was diet etc. hormones… But something very unusual I noticed in my nails they were crumbling and breaking literally every time I barely hit them on something. Long story short, it took a while for me to figure out that it was actually the shampoo and conditioner. this particular brand used a controversial ingredient called DM hydantoin. The company that makes this brand of shampoo and conditioner is actually being sued for the use of this ingredient. just thought it was one of those things that a lot of people don’t think about or would really have no reason to think about it, but personally I had figured this out and it took a while for my hair and nails to recover from the use of this product. I am going to try the derma nail product you suggested and increase my use of oil on my nails and see if that helps my constantly present ridges :-)

[@Taitai7]

Vertical ridges in nails have a direct correlation to deficiencies, in particular, zinc. Our nails are signals to MANY things going on inside our bodies.

[@margietucker1719]

But...I take supplemental zinc every day, and have been doing so for years. I am not zinc deficient, yetI have these ridges. Not nearly as bad as the picture though. You have to really look VERY close to see mine.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

@@margietucker1719 Same for me.