After a month of discontinuing gel nails to explore alternatives, the author experienced daily nail breakage, showing their reliance on builder gel. Frustrations with strengthening products led to a realization that while they may add hardness, they don't address brittleness. The necessity of cuticle oil for better nail health emphasizes moisture and barrier care. The author suggests that inexpensive oils work well, while products like OPI's Repair Mode are introduced as potential solutions for weak nails.
I decided to take a break from gel nails... at least one nail broke every single day.
My long, strong natural nails owed everything to builder gel... were as weak as street party lemon squash.
I don't see the logic in products that dry hard... how are the upper layers... reaching the nail itself?
Moisture and barrier care is important... massaging in oil will typically yield better-looking, more flexible nails.
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