When there are people starving in the world - suffering so, you worry
about your nails. I recommend that as a library media specialist you
re-evaluate your priorities. I am disappointed that so many seem to be
of the same mind. I would say to the person with the nails...look up
the answers on your own on the Internet - there is plenty about nails
there - you can solve your own little problem that way. Now how about
thinning hair, is that next? I would much rather read 19 ways to build
circulation / 19 effective ways that students could effectively learn
about today's most pressing issues, or 19 ways to help get through to
students that have learning difficulties. . . . keep on contemplating
your own nails - does your world stop there?
David Di Gregorio
ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Supervisor Library Media Services
Tenafly High School
www.librarymedia.net
19 Columbus Drive
Tenafly, NJ 07670
CELL: 201-696-8062
201.816.6617
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ty & Carla Lawson
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 5:23 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: HIT - Off topic (fingernails)
Thank you LM Net colleagues. I received many good suggestions on how to
strengthen my fingernails. I have tried to combine some answers so the
hit will not be so long.
1) Many suggested acrylic nails where you have to go back every two
weeks for fills. Someone added that even with acrylic nails you should
keep them short and filed straight across.
2) Several others suggested a manicure on your own nails every two weeks
helps.
3) Along that line another said: I have silk wraps put on my nails. It
is just a piece of silk applied to the nail with a manicure over it to
seal it. These things have saved my nails too many times to count. I
would much rather have the silk ripped off than my nail.
4) When one person couldn't do the manicures this was her suggestion.
All I do is file my natural nails until there is barely any white
showing, then massage hand lotion into the nail beds a zillion times a
day - annoying, not very pretty, and time consuming, but mostly
effective.
5) Some suggested cutting the nails short and buffing them with buffing
cream or powder instead of using nail polish.
6) This suggestion came from 2 people. I'm using "T.I.P.S. 5 piece nail
conditioning set" which I ordered from QVC. The cost is about $30 for
two bottles (small bottles) BUT they last forever. I've been using this
for about six months and my nails started growing stronger and longer
within the first month. http://tinyurl.com/34jafj
7) This idea came from 2 people as well: My dermatologist told me to
take Biotin. You can get them in the vitamin section at Wal-Mart or any
other place
8) The only thing that has worked for me - after 20 years of working in
libraries, keep them short - right at fingertip. Use vitamin E oil
daily massaged into the cuticles - and don't forget lots of hand lotion
- throughout the day! Don't forget to take your calcium supplements &
other multivitamins, too.
9) I recently started using a nail hardener that seems to be helping.
The one I bought at Walgreens is called "Nutra Nail 5 to 7 days Growth
Calcium Formula".
10) I have used a wonderful product called Nailactan by a company called
Mavala (based in Switzerland.
11) Two suggested this: Use gloves more when cleaning books, dust can
do a number on hands, and the frequent hand washing gets drying too... I
keep hand cream in my desk.
12) I have used this treatment I got in a kiosk in the mall called Jill
Jordan and it is a kit of cuticle oil, nail file, buffer and lotion.
When I ran out of lotion I wanted to order just the lotion but of course
I couldn't - had to order a whole new kit. It was about $30 - not bad
considering it lasts for about a year. However, then I got smart (after
my 3rd purchase) Went to Sally's beauty supply - they have the same type
of products you can buy separately for about half the price. Buy
cuticle oil and the 3 way buffer or a nail file that has a fine grain
with a smooth surface and shine side to it (essentially the 3 way buffer
and nail file in one). Then get your favorite lotion to apply after the
cuticle oil.
13) Avon has a great nail strengthener (green in color and there's
also one in a black bottle) that I have used for years, and my nails are
tough and withstand pretty much anything the library throws at me. Mary
Kay also has a good nail strengthener. If you don't want to go either
route, go to Sephora or Ulta (both have online sites as well as Avon and
Mary Kay), they have great stuff.
As a last resort, OPI also has great products and is available
through most salons.
14) I noticed that not only did my fingernails break, but my cuticles
were just horrible! So I started using a cuticle cream. The cuticle
cream not only helped the cuticles, but it made my normally brittle
nails more flexible and less likely to break. It also helps to keep your
nails relatively short and square-ish.
15) I kept breaking my nails pulling up labels, so I bought the "Scotty
Peeler" [label peeler] at Highsmith for only five bucks and not only it
is very handy, but my nails are looking good as well.
16) There is a 3 piece set called NailTech or NailTek. It is great!
17) Try prenatal vitamins! Now that you can get them OTC you may find
that they work wonders! When I was pregnant with my two kids I had nails
that could saw through a tin can!
18) A friend who has great nails told me she cut her nails with a good
nail clipper about every 3 weeks and only used a nail file when needed
to repair a jagged edge. Also, if you wear nail polish (even clear)
remove all nail polish and let your nails breath a few days every couple
of weeks. It took about a year, but since then I have very strong
nails. I do buff them regularly for a nice shine.
19) Yep it's a real problem. I use Barielle products, hand cream. etc.
http://www.barielle.com/. I also use Opi's Nail Envy
http://www.opi.com/ I have brittle, splitting nails regardless, but
working with paper makes it worse. Barielle really does make a
difference and Nail Envy seems to help too. Try to keep your hands
moist, even if constantly using hand cream reminds you of your
grandmother.
So here is what I found out. Good luck to all of you and may you have
a great year as librarian wherever you are. The most wonderful job in
the world.
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