November 20, 2012
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Onychorrhexis refers to split or brittle nails that also have a series of lengthwise ridges; can be caused by injury to the fingers, excessive use of cuticle solvents, nail polish removers, and careless or rough filling.
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November 2, 2012
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New from Gelish, VitaGel Vitamin Enriched Soak-Off Gel is an LED/UV light-cured vitamin nail strengthener that comes in two original formulas: Strength and Recovery.
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November 18, 2011
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Genadur is the first FDA-approved treatment to help strengthen fragile, brittle nails. According to manufacturer Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Genadur helps improve the condition with a once-daily brush-on application that may start showing results in as little as 14 days.
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October 26, 2011
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Created by nail tech and salon owner Stephanie Saddler, the Butta Fingers Nail Studio Signature Collection features three new professional nail treatments.
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September 30, 2011
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Sometimes called onychorrhexis or onychoschizia, brittle nails peel, split, and break easily.
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January 25, 2011
| Encyclopedia
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October 18, 2010
| News
Redbook magazine answers the question of splitting and peeling nails in their October Q & Triple A.
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October 1, 2009
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It’s a long name for a common condition — longitudinal ridging — and just the type of problem that makes nail techs look like miracle workers in the eyes of their clients.
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July 28, 2009
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Dermelect's Launchpad features new lacquers that keep brittle nails from cracking.
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May 27, 2009
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Brittle nails say a lot about your habits, and overcoming these habits will help nails heal.
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December 5, 2008
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When an InStyle reader asked how to deal wtih brittle nails, at-home remedies including Nail Tek strengether were recommended.
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October 1, 2008
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So common they hardly rate as a condition, brittle nails are often nothing more than the body’s response to environmental conditions. A trip to the nail salon can be an informative and satisfactory first step to making brittle nails beautiful.
Keywords: brittle nails onychorrhexis
July 1, 2008
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There’s a theory floating around that suggests hormones can wreak havoc on nails, causing the product to lift and nails to “fall off .” Is there any truth to the tale or are the affects of hormones the stuff of urban legends?
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June 1, 2004
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Our feet — along with our activities— change as we mature. From hereditary problems to injuries, our feet often take a pounding the older we get. Help your clients take care of their feet throughout their lifetime to ensure good foot health into old age.
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February 1, 2004
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One of the best-selling retail items in most salons, nail strengtheners remain a bit of a mystery to clients and nail techs alike. Here we tell you how the different types of strengtheners work and when you should use them.
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