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Post op ladies who wear nail polish

Hi. So, I had my bypass 6.5 months ago, and my nails are in terrible shape. Peeling and splitting. I like to wear nail polish, but it just doesn't stay. A day or two after polishing them the polish starts chipping and flaking off! Any suggestions for improving my manicure? I just started taking biotin for my nails, and hair loss, but I'm sure it takes months to see improvement. Thanks!

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  • Healthy_life2
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    I’m still having issues with my nails. I’m using Essie treat love color and nail polish strengthener. I’m taking biotin with collagen.

  • Mandy_Revised
    Mandy_Revised

    I’m not post op, but I would suggest trying gel nail polish. You can either get it done in a salon or invest in an LED light and gel polish. It won’t chip off and may actually help with your breakage.

  • I've been very lucky. My nails have always been strong and grow fast. BUT, regular polish usually chips for me within a day or 2. Mani's/Pedi's are my ongoing non-food treat to myself. I've done

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On 10/17/2019 at 6:46 AM, Healthy_life2 said:

I’m taking Biotin with collagen.

@Healthy_life2 I've just been taking biotin. Do you mind me asking if you are supplementing with collagen and if so, what brand/type do you use or is it a combo pill/patch/capsule has BOTH biotin AND Collagen in it?

I'm worried about not just my nails but my hair. I already have horribly thin hair due to early menopause, blood thinners, etc. - of course I try to ensure I hit protein goals for hair...does protein help with nails too?

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Hi, FluffySaysForkIt. Just wanted to say I ordered a powder dip nail kit and plan to do it on Saturday. I'm nervous! Any last minute tips you've learned from doing it yourself? How many hours should it take me? Wish me luck!

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