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Phil
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Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Rota, Spain
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RE: Nail hardening (in reply to fevictor)
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I understand the glue part, but TISSUE PAPER?? Someone, please,...explain this to me! I put super glue on all my nails. I have thin, flimsy nails that grow into hooks. The super glue not only strengthens them, it also causes them to grow straight. I only use tissue paper and glue on my thumb. The tissue paper acts as reinforcement. Without thr tissue the super glue alone is very brittle and I tend to break the nail or shatter the glue doing mundane everyday activities. I put a single ply of facial tissue on the nail and apply the super glue in stages to until the pores are filled in and I get a reasonably smooth surface. Then I use a fine soft nail file to finish smoothing it. I think they're made by revlon. They come 2 in a pack. I use the pink ones. If I apply it correctly it will last for weeks without coming loose. The tissue paper also allows me to apply a uniform layer of glue. I used to apply an additional ply of tissue, but I discovered that 1 ply seems to be strong enough. Every now an then I'll go a couple of weeks with nothing on my nails to give them a break. If you use super glue without the reinforcement of tissue the secret is to apply FRESH glue in very thin layers. I spread it around with an open paper clip. If glue accumulates on the clip I scrape it off. I emphasize fresh glue because it tends to thicken after the tube has been open a couple of weeks and seems to loose it's strength and sticking ability. WARNING! Some people have reported fungal infections from using super glue. Leo Kottke, the finger-style 12 string player, had a very bad case several years ago. If you're prone to fungal infections or are concerned about this then you might want to spend the extra money on nail repair glue (which is nothing more than super glue) which has a fungicide added to it. Personally, I use super glue that costs 60 cents a tube. Phil
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Date Nov. 26 2005 22:21:10
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Thomas Whiteley
Posts: 786
Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: San Francisco Bay Area
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RE: Nail hardening (in reply to fevictor)
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My advice is free. Take it for what it is worth! I would never use super glue on my nails! That is up to you. I am sure that you can find others who agree with you but I would suggest caution! Super Glue is a vicious cyanoacrylate and is classified as an irritant. It causes the nail to weaken and can cause cancer. But then everything we eat, drink or breath can cause cancer. I asked Juan Serrano what he uses on his nails and he said, “Sally Hansen Hard as Nails”. I use the one with silk. There are many versions of this product. Just apply it to the outer exposed area of the nail – not the entire nail. Also apply a bit to the outer edge of the nail. Build up two or three coats. It works. You may not be getting enough iron, calcium, zinc, protein, silicon, and vitamins A, B complex, and C in your diet. Eat a varied and well-balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, lentils, and soy products), seeds, nuts, low- or non-fat dairy, fish, and lean meats. Biotin (B7) can help. 2.5 milligrams of biotin a day which is a very high level must be supervised by a doctor. It will promote nail strengthening by about 25%. One study suggested not taking this amount of Biotin for more than 6 months. Some people report noticealbe results within a few weeks and others take from two to five months. You can get B7 from: Egg yolks liver and other organ meats, yeast whole grains and cereals, soybeans, fish cauliflower, lentils, milk, and peanut butter.
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Date Nov. 27 2005 17:18:20
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