Polish Suggestions for Very Thin Nails?

[KoobaLover]

My nails are very thin and bendy. Because of this, I have a hard time keeping polish chip-free for more than 2 days. If I do any sort of work with my hands, my nails bend and the polish chips. It is frustrating and time consuming to keep up the look of polished nails...but I do it anyway! It definitely helps to keep my nails very short, however this is not my favorite solution.

Some brands are less chippy than others, the ones I am more satisfied with are: MAC Nail Laquer, Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme, and Maybelline Wet Shine. These seem to be more pliable, and less prone to chipping overall.

I was wondering if anyone else shares my frustration, and if so, which polishes have you found work well for your thin n' bendy nails?

Thanks!

 

[LoriB]

I have the same problem. I have found Chanel polish to be very good. The combo of chanel polish with shorter nails has helped me a lot. Short nails are very stylish!

 

[D Girl]

Ditto here. I love leaving my nails natural, but they seem to always break. What I use when I dont have a color on is, OPI nail envy. I almost never go without anything on them, or they tend to break very easily!

 

[kate79]

I like Nailtiques Formula 2 under OPI polish - really makes my nails stronger.

 

[gloss_gal]

Why are you nails thin and bendy? Is it nutrition? Is there something that can be done to stregthen them?

 

[xikry5talix]

Why are you nails thin and bendy? Is it nutrition? Is there something that can be done to stregthen them?

I believe getting more calcium can help strengthen nails.

 

[dreamgirl]

Yes!! I have the same problem, mine always peel back and so I'm constantly painting and touching up. I have been using Chanel base coat and Chanel polishes for about 2months now and they are starting to grow. I just thought that since Chanels line is formaldehyde, tolulene and something else free, it may be better. so far so good.

 

[mtn76]

I recommend Nailtique also, Marilyn hair and nail vitamins for 1 month and 2 top coats over the polish. I noticied that too many coats of the polish made it chip easier.

 

[KoobaLover]

Thanks ladies! I haven't tried some of those brands, and I'm looking forward to testing them out. I don't think calcium supplements are on the horizon though... my nails have always been thin, and I'm just looking for some great polish. I appreciate your help!