I personally do not think this reply was necessary. Just today, my first
day back to work, I broke 4 nails. This was a very timely hit for me and
did serve a purpose. If we can not support each other even in personal
as well as professional ways then this group has changed. I personally
love that I can ask almost anything and get good replies. If it is
something that doesn't interest me or I have no need for I delete. Isn't
that why we have the subject lines. I would like to thank Carla for the hit.
DiGregorio, David wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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