Nail Problems: Common Issues and Solutions

We’ve all been there: Spending a month growing out your nails, only to have one break. Exerting time and money painting your nails, only to have the polish chip. Here are some common nail issues and some quick solutions to help avoid them.

Weak, Thin, or Brittle Nails: Chipped and breaking nails can be annoying, especially when you’ve spent so much time growing your nails. There are a few things that can weaken your nails:

Cause: Constantly having nail polish on your nails

Solution: Every now and then, allow your nails to go polish-free for a week. Giving your nails a break from nail polish can help re-strengthen them

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Cause: Using your nails for doing things like opening cans

Solution: Use tools like spoons or can openers

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Cause: Submerging your nails in water for long periods of time

Solution: Wear gloves when washing dishes and avoid keeping your nails submerged in water during baths

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Cause: Using polishes with low quality, nail-damaging ingredients

Solution: Nimble’s nail polish contains ingredients, such as jojoba oil, vegan keratin, and vegan collagen to help strengthen your nails!

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Cause: Frequent usage of acetone-based nail polish removers

Solution: Try an acetone-free nail polish remover

Hangnails: Hangnails are those irritating pieces of torn skin around your nail, usually caused by dry skin. If you notice you are frequently getting hangnails, this is what we recommend: 

• Take a cuticle cutter and snip (don’t pull) the hangnail right at the base where it meets your finger 
• Avoid submerging your nails in water for long periods of time
• Try an acetone-free nail polish remover
• Apply cuticle oil and hand moisturizer to your nails every night

Chipping and Peeling Polish: We understand the frustration of spending time and money on a manicure, only to have it chip a couple of days later. There are a few things that can be done, both before, during, and after a manicure to help your polish last as long as possible.

Before Your Mani: Ensure your cuticles are pushed back and that your nails are clean and free from oils and moisturizers. We suggest taking a cotton swab and cleaning your nails with nail polish remover right before your mani. Recommended Reading: Our blog post on how to prep your nails for a Nimble mani.

We love our Signature mani because it applies both a base and top coat, plus two coats of color. Our base coat protects your nails and it helps the polish adhere to your nails. Our High Gloss  top coat helps protect the polish from chipping, in addition to providing a gorgeous high-shine finish. 

After Your Mani: Check out our blog post with immediate and long-term tips and tricks on how to keep your nail polish from chipping.

Hopefully these tips help keep your nails strong and healthy and ready for a Nimble mani!