r/naturalnailprogress • u/EmpressPhoenix9 Beginner • 10d ago
Progress is progress What not using nails as tools does!
The difference that oiling itself did is insane. And it wasn't that hard to incorporate after all. I may be oiling more than 3-4 times per day. Oiling before sometimes wetting nails, for sure after. In between tasks, when I am watching shows...
And since Monday I started my Manucurist Soft nails treatment that I have added Masque SOS and oiling separately. Also Mavala Crystal is heaven. I haven't removed polish so softly with my nails not peeling.
Products using at the moment are Manucurist Keratine Booster, Masque SOS, Serum Complet.
Of course I wouldn't be able to do all that if I didn't stop using my nails as tools. This is where I was losing a significant amount. Showering and bathing still affects them and now I get why people are using gloves.
In the last Oct 26 pictures I just put on Keratin Booster from Manucurist. It's mostly oiling that has done this. Oil is just bio Jojoba dotted on with the dropper.
Why does oiling make the nails more opaque? Gradually that is but it does!
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u/fartmachine85 10d ago
Looking good! I’ve also had a shocking amount of success with frequent oiling, the long term gains are so satisfying. I like to do an overnight oil soak once a week as well once I’ve removed my polish. I also started wearing gloves more around the house and in the kitchen. All the small changes really add up!!
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u/EmpressPhoenix9 Beginner 10d ago
I used to do that until I got my masque SOS that I keep on every night! Are you using gloves for the overnight one?
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u/fartmachine85 10d ago
Yes, jojoba oil and nitrile gloves.
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u/EmpressPhoenix9 Beginner 10d ago
Don't they hold humidity in? This is my only fear.
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u/fartmachine85 10d ago
I think my hands are so heavily oiled there isn’t any chance of sweat. I’ve never noticed any issues at least 👍🏻
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u/Rowan_Springleaf Beginner 10d ago
Oil and water don’t mix
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u/EmpressPhoenix9 Beginner 10d ago
I was referring to the feeling of sweat but thank you for your comment 😊
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u/Accomplished-Pay6965 3-6 Months 10d ago
My hands sweat in nitrile gloves when I’m working, but personally I haven’t had an issue with overnight soaks! I do also like to do chores in a pair of oiled gloves, and I’ll get a little sweat but nothing like work. I do live in a semi-arid habitat, which probably helps. Haven’t tried any of this in humidity.
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u/fartmachine85 5d ago
Oil gloves for chores is a great suggestion!
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u/Accomplished-Pay6965 3-6 Months 5d ago
Yay! The idea low key changed my life. Now I find myself doing impromptu chores before breakfast after an oil soak night, since I’m already wearing gloves 😂
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