[cookieXjar]

Yeah.. I do not have my camera with me atm so I can't post a picture

Well, I'm not sure how to explain it?

First off ~
I don't think I can consider my nails yellow..
Well, When my nail grows and you can see the white part
instead of WHITE, its kind of yellow / see through?
Well.. It's still white when it's on your skin but once it grows
past my finger skin, it's somewhat see-through. so
I consider that as yellow ?

Second off ~
Aren't your nails suppose to be like exxtra strong?
If I put pressure onto the tip of my finger nail
it bends (i dont think it's nasty, lmfao).
and it doesn't hurt O_o"

QUESTION :
Is there anything wrong with my nails?
What can I do to treat it and make it healthy?
Products?
Advice?
Thanks ~~~~

Oh and I'm not sure if this should be in the health thread or the beauty thread o_o'
hope its correct

[cmshrty]

hmm idk..go get a manicure.it'll prob help

[Cheri.B*]

Do you paint your nails?
Nail polish tends to discolor your nails.
Try using base before

About the 2nd issue I cant help you on that but I know what you mean

[cookieXjar]

above poster ^, nope. I rarely paint my nails, and even if i do, it's like once a year? -during halloween- ;d

[jenghuynh]

for the second thing, there's a clear polish thing you can buy that make you nails stronger.

[cookieXjar]

for the second thing, there's a clear polish thing you can buy that make you nails stronger.

ooo, thanks. now for the second one to be resolved

[plumerias]

How is your diet? Do you eat enough vegetables and get enough calcium and protein?
Weak nails can be caused by deficiencies in vitamins and keratin, which is what your nails and hair are made of.

[catheezy]

How is your diet? Do you eat enough vegetables and get enough calcium and protein?
Weak nails can be caused by deficiencies in vitamins and keratin, which is what your nails and hair are made of.

Trueeeeee that. Make sure you're getting a healthy diet, other than that. I can only think of oranges that make the white tip of your nails yellow after you peel them. I don't even know if you were asking about the tips, sorry LOL.

[kuroimisa]

Are your nails clean?

It's a silly question, but if you've grown your nail out for a while (the white tip past your fingertip) it will eventually turn yellow - even faster when you do housework. If this is the case you need to clean your nails regularly. Also, if you intend to grow your nails, you should file them every now and then anyway.

But to say in general, yes, nails are meant to be strong, but no, not everyone's nails are.

You might need more keratin or just apply something to your nails to harden them. Trim more often or try to do less housework that involves soaking your hands in water for long periods of times. Then you won't experience the yellowness or bending.

PS: all nails have to bend. If you stabbed your nail into something hard and it didn't bend, it'd snap in the middle of your finger (not pretty) whereas if it bended a bit more, it'd break at the bend (not so bad).

[cookieXjar]

oh uhm, yeah i eat a lot of vegies o_o" i love vegies. but as for fruits.. meh? and for all of u, yes im talking ONLY about my tip, not the entire finger nail x[! andi dont do house work, im a lazy teen xD

[december_angel_04]

Drink more milk.
Are your nails long?
When my nails are longer they bend and crack but when they are shorter they don't break.
And plus, when you have longer nails it means there's more dirt and nasty stuff under your nails >.<.

[cookieXjar]

^ ahh..

milk.. LOL, i hate drinking milk :[ maybe i'll try, and yes my nails are long, but i clean them everyday o-o

[screamxlove]

You need to drink more milk -- if not, get more calcium into your body.

[Novaculite]

Your nails are brittle/weak. Calcium definitely helps, but Biotin also helps. Biotin isn't just for stronger nails though, it also has other effects such as helping your hair grow longer, so you might want to research it. Here's an article on using Biotin for brittle nails: http://thedermblog.com/2008/02/14/biotin-for-brittle-nails/

And since you mentioned your nails were long, please do trim them. This can prevent possible breakage.

[Lavender.Sky]

about the second one
are your nails long? o_o
because if theyre long, they will bend easierr

[babikorean]

nail polish?
i never used a base coat and my nails pretty much looked and felt they way your describing yours!
Get like a strengthening nail polish from a drugstore (i used this sally hansen stuff)
and ALWAYS use base coat for painting nails!

p.s. are you smoker? i know some smokers nails turn yellow

[cookieXjar]

nail polish?
i never used a base coat and my nails pretty much looked and felt they way your describing yours!
Get like a strengthening nail polish from a drugstore (i used this sally hansen stuff)
and ALWAYS use base coat for painting nails!

p.s. are you smoker? i know some smokers nails turn yellow

i'm only 15, lmfao :X. i dont drink nor do I smoke. & oh o_o'

[babikorean]

i'm only 15, lmfao :X. i dont drink nor do I smoke. & oh o_o'

haha okay then, thats obviously not what is causing it then lol!
and yes, just get a strengthening nail polish, i got one and mine is looking a LOT better!:)

[vee.pee]

Milk makes you nails stronger, I use to have bendy nails
but I hate milk so i use Vaseline hand and nail cream.

[Novaculite]

Get like a strengthening nail polish from a drugstore (i used this sally hansen stuff)

Oh, this is also a great suggestion! Totally forgot about strengthening nail polish.