PEELING, BENDY NAILS? WHAT DO I DO?! ANNA, HELP!! [ANNA'S NAIL ADVICE] 

You mentioned the shine of the nails during the video,would you expand on this?

I swam competitively awhile back... It was so hard. Being in the pool for hours made my nails so weak, and the peeled and broke like crazy. I never knew why, but now I know- Ty!!

I have the same issue, soft, bendy, peely & see through. Have my entire life & am healthy. I don’t come in contact with water often but still moisturize regularly. I rarely use polish or hardener because it seems to make it worse. I take biotin and all it does is grow them faster but not thicker. So frustrating.

Woah! I always thought shiny was good! Because if the buffer thing. I do have this nail type AND my thumb splits in the same spot every two weeks or so no matter how short. Been doing this for almost a decade now!

Beautiful nails! I look forward to an update. ☺

what kind of polish remover should one use. I use 100% acetone because it takes polish off quickly?

When the peeling part reaches the free edge, should you file or clip your nail?

These are literally my nails. The only difference is that I don’t have peeling on all of my nails. Her skin/cuticle area even looks like mine. I’m so excited to watch this!

Thank you so much for answering my questions and for your kind words, I really appreciate it! I got the Mavala scientifique and I’ll definitely update you on the progress!

Not done watching, but thank you for this. I’m in mid 60’s fighting this for decades! I have a lot to learn!

I have the same issue as your mum, hard thumb nails and very soft bendy fingers nails. I'm so glad you mentioned not painting the thumbs because I've just bought the product and was wondering what to do about my thumbs. Very informative video

I needed this! Peeling nails have been a problem for me for years.

I am currently growing out my nails from lack of care (not salon damage), and they are soft/bendy by nature. I have both Mavalas. My nails do better with polish, as without it, those ends that are growing out easily separate and peel right on the very edge with any wear and tear. Polish seems to prevent that. I oil and moisturize a lot, and it doesn't seem to matter for this type of peeling I get right at the edge - unless I have polish on. I am keeping them super short right now to keep my tips in better shape as the old nail grows out regardless. My question is should I leave polish off and use the Mavala for a while (and risk that fraying edge), or should I use the Mavala Original weekly under Dazzle Dry to help keep the layers sealed and still provide some strengthening?

Thank you so much for your advice, it’s really been a great help 🙏🏼 My nails are even worse than hers, I have had the trouble for at least 10 years. I bought the 3 products as you mentioned, used every day and now after 3 weeks only, I can see it is much better, I can go to work without destroying my nails. Thank you so much 😊

This is incredibly helpful! My nails look exactly like this and the skin around my nails too. I'll be trying out this routine cause i would love to have unbendy she's peeling nails.

I cured my weak, brittle, bendy nails. I blamed my age, lack of vitamins etc but once i stopped using nail varnish regularly they soon hardened up and grew fine.

This serie and your advice are such a blessing! I have the same issue, so thanks to this lady, I won't need to send you a request :) OPI nail envy sensitive really helped me, less breaking, but not so much with the peeling. I have started the Mavala scientifique K+ last week, I'll stick to it, add lots of oil and hand cream, and see what happen in the next months. Thank you Anna !❤

These are exactly as my nails, except mine Peel mainly on the 2nd and 3rd (middle) finger. Thank you so much for your advice Anna 💐 Mavala helped a lot to improve my nails

My nails are in very similar condition, so I ordered the nail strengthener. I will also put a nail oil pen by each sink to remind me to oil my nails after washing my hands. Thanks for the advice!

Hi, Anna. Thank you so much for what you do. I’m learning so much and am very grateful. One question….what causes tears in the proximal fold and is the only way to try to eliminate or heal tears oils and/or kerasol? Also, I’d LOVE to learn how to file and shape my nails. You mention in one video that you don’t follow the free edge. I’d love to learn how to file/shape my nails so they look professionally shaped. And last, I’m a terrible nail polisher. I’ve invested in DazzleDry polishes through your link and am determined to get better at polishing my nails. I’d love to learn any tips and or tricks you might be able to share. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Anna! 💕

Thank you Anna! These videos are so helpful. I have thin, bendy nails and when you said that water can cause a lot of damage (swelling and then shrinking) it all started to make sense! I was constantly having to have my hands in water (no gloves) for a few years (not anymore) and I think that may have made my condition worse. I bought the Mavala K+ but didn't get in to a routine of using it. I will def do so now. Do you recommend 3 x week? My routine is morning: shower and then Mavala Cuticle Oil on the nails, then a hand cream. During the day (if home): after washing put on hand cream after washing hands (I don't wash excessively). Night: jojoba oil before bed. Should I be doing the jojoba or cuticle oil more during the day? I did have a home gel kit and used that over Xmas but then it peeled off and it damaged the nail. Nail polishes peel off too. Wondering if that has anything to do with the moisture in my nail? I was going to go get into a routine of a salon manicure but I am now holding off until my nails are 100% perfect. This series of videos are so helpful to so many!! There is nothing like it on youtube or any other social media site. Thank you ❤️

I just ordered this product through your link. I have the same problem! My nails peel like crazy and they bend with the wind! I can’t have any length for this reason and it seems it’s gotten worse the older I get. I am a health care worker and I wash my hands or use hand sanitizer at least 15-20 times a day(I see people in their homes). I am definitely giving this a try. Thank you so much for your info!

Glad to have found a series regarding nail care. My nail dilema is a bit different. My nails are hard, usually grow fairly well, but I do seem to always have one or two nails that are peeling. I was never sure why they peeled (until watching this video). I wash my hands often, moisturize them with an emoillent handcream every night before bed, and thought filing down the peeling/flaking until it appeared smooth was the answer to stop the peeling. After watching this video, I realize I should not be using nail hardner. Not sure about the filing/smoothing down the peeling nail . . . might just be spreading the damage further down the nail. I'll take a look at your other videos to see if they address my specific issue, but I definitely need to start using nail oil every time I wash my hands.

Thank you so much! I’ve had this same type of nail problem for years (a little worse) and have tried countless products!! I ordered the Mavala through your link. I’ve really enjoyed this series, and am excited to see if this helps!

Thank you for this video! These nails look so much like mine in bendy texture, peeling issues, even shape.

I’m loving this series Anna, thank you so much! I had this problem with my nails a few years ago and I tried many different treatments and Mavala was the only thing that helped with this problem, it’s great stuff and it definitely works ☺️ xx

I could have used this information a few years ago, when I was working at a lab. I had that exact same problem ( that picture could have been from me!). Thanks for explaining how the hardeners work. I actually had that one and thought it wasn't working, but as it would seem, I was using it wrong. Great video! 👍

W jednym z komentarzy dowiedziałam ze jesteś Polką wiec pisze po polsku.Dziękuje, baaaardzo pomocny filmik dla mnie .Mam podobny problem z niektórymi tylko paznokciami (dosłownie 3-4 wiąż te same 😂. Znalazłam tez odpwiedz dlaczego, otorz moje dłonie często maja kontakt z woda .Korzystam oczywiście z rękawiczek,ale czasami się nie da 😩Już zamówiłam wszystko co polecasz. Cierpliwie będę czekać na efekty. Serdecznie dziekuje za wiele cennych informacji, obejrzałam większość filmików bardzo mnie zainspirowała Twoja wiedza,cenne i spokój z jakim nam ją przekazujesz . Pozdrawiam z New Jersey .

First of all thank you Anna for making such videos. I also want to ask what is the best app to buy nail strengthener from (i use the opi one) as i live in India and the opi nail strengthener is not available in my state.

You have helped SO many - and as you probably know having problems with the fingernails is the worst like you're using them all day I have two boys and I cook three meals a day and I love taking my baths in the evening but now I know that was part of my problem, my nails soaking in the semi chlorinated bath water hot water for over an hour each day, along with all the hand washing and dishes even though I was using gloves some of the time to do dishes, but I'm always outside using the hose my hands are never not getting wet

Thank you. My nails layer in the same way but they are brittle. I find using a hand cream worked around the nails, each wash, works AND when going to bed..socks on top of hands 😉.

I love your little cartoon on the thumbnail pictures for these videos. So cute!

Hi. I watched your video with great interest. I have never been able to grow long, strong nails. My nails have always been soft, and they tend to split a bit different than the ones shown in the video. They always split at the very end. Sometimes the just bend backwards and break very low, towards the nail bed, or even below the nail bed. When I’m on summer vacation, and use a lot of sunscreen, and the air is a bit more humid, I’m able to grow my nails a bit longer, and they are a bit stronger, bit it won’t last long after I get home. Do you think nail hardener is the right thing for me? And what kind of oil do you use for the nails? Is jojoba oil a good choice? And another thing… after reading another comment… My nails are quite smooth on the surface, and very shiny, naturally. I never use nail polish, because that always makes them split more easily. (P.S. I live in Scandinavia where the winters are very cold and dry, and the air is never really very humid unless it’s been raining.)

Just going through your videos as recently found your channel,which im enjoying very much,my question and advise id like is my nails are now peeling like this now ive started to swim is there anything you could suggest for swimming i use opi but its not protacting them i would like to continue swimming thankyou

Thank you so much for this video! My nails aren't exactly like this lady's but I think I would definitely benefit from the Mavala on the few troublesome nails I have. Will look into it! What is your opinion on the Eveline nail strengthening treatments? They're a Polish brand I assume you're familiar with.

Hi Anna. Excellent tips. I had the same problem and my nail polish was always chipping. I've grown out the damage and now I'm ready to start painting my nails again. How do I keep my nails from getting damaged again? Thank you.

Thank you for this wonderful video! Your explanations are always so thorough and easy to understand. When you say to apply the oil, do you mean just at the base of the nail or can oil be absorbed through this product once applied? Thank you 🙏🏻

This was a very informative video. Thank you

Her nail are very similar to mine in terms of her issues. I was lucky enough to find Nailtiques over 20 years ago. If I use the Formula 2 as my base coat and top coat and throw on a coat anytime the ends of my nails are exposed, my nails do really well. I highly recommend it. And I will try the product Anna recommends here as well. To clarify, if my nail polish chips or wares away from the ends of my nails and I don't have time, or feel like doing them at that moment (happens a lot because I do physical therapy in the pool, often late and it can ware me out) I will do a coat of the Nailtiques over the messed up polish. It keeps the layers of my nail from separating, flaking and peeling. If I leave it uncovered overnight more often than not, I'll get a big layer flake up and peel of and then that nail is totally flimsy again until that grows out. And I know that the same thing can work differently for different people. I only know what gives with my nails. Anna is the one who really knows of course.💜💜💜

This was a very informative video. Thank you.

It's also worth mentioning that eczema can affect the nails as well.

Thank you for this. My nails are just like hers!

Working in a hospital and also working with horses, I’m using water and hand sanitizer frequently. I also have bendy and splitting nails and it’s so frustrating! My nail polish chips off so easily. This was such an informative video!! Thank you so much for posting 🥰 I ordered some Mavala and am excited try it! ❤️

I love your videos they are so informational and helpful and truly you make it easy to understand your in-depth information. Is it safe to be using the Mavala scientifique k+ while also using Kerasol on my nails? I have been using Kerasol on my feet and a little of my nails weekly, basically every time I take a shower since I do not leave the house as often I take one about every 3 days, or 2 as needed basically. I bought the kerasol for my feet, I apply it with my bare hands and so I just rub excess on my fingers. I have been doing this for about a month and I have noticed that my nails are much harder than before when they are not as moisturized, moisturized hey are still bendy and soft but not as much as they used to be. When I expose my hands to any water (literally less than 30 secs) they do get super soft and bendy like they used to be. My nails still grow and peel of course, since I am using Kerasol I'm afraid of putting too much urea on my nails if I also use Mavala + I usually rub 10% niacinamide on my body as well..so with all this will my hands suffer from over exfoliation? If you prefer a picture and email I will do that as well, thank you!

I love this videos because I can learn from different cases and I love the pictures because it gives me an idea of the problem. I have the same problem in my nails so I’ll try the product for sure! Also, could you please make a video on nails strips?

So excited to try this. This has been driving me mad for years and has stopped me from being able to grow my nails much longer than the end of my finger.

I love this series! I would so much appreciate your take on what's going on with my nails (also soft and bendy, with some cloudiness and redness on a few and some tiny dark dots/line on others). I haven't polished them in months and have never buffed them! Would you be interested in taking a look? :)

A friend of mine has eggshell Nails what can you do for them cuz I've been trying and nothing helps

Thanks for making these videos. I have some similar problems with my nails (bendy, peeling). I have a quick question about the Mavala products: if both the original Scientifique and the Scientifique K+ are available in my country, would you recommend one over the other?

I bought mavala k+ and I see results in not peeling nails(2-3Weeks of using). I do rest of the recomfnded nsil rutin: oil/ gentle care/massage/hot oil/ without nail polish. My nails are bit harder and no brittle any more which is great, but they still lack the hardness. IMO they're to bandy and very thin. How can I fix that? Should I skip to stronger nail polih-hardner? Some basecoat that make them stronger ? Mostly my nails start to peel of when I use any nail polish so I'm very confused about chosing the right one for my nails. Any recommendations? Thank you for any advice 🙏

Od pierwszej minuty podejrzewałam, że jesteś Polką :) Twoje filmy są bardzo bogate w informacje! Dużo się uczę, dziękuję!!

Anna, I finally know your name! The Salon Life is great, but *this* new channel is the answer to sooo many questions! Much luck to you. BTW, your expertise inspired many new nail-care purchases from my friends and me!

Really helpful thanks for sharing 🙂

Very good, thank you. My nails were peely for years after chemo.Adding healthy fats to my diet put a stop to it. I found taking a couple of capsules of Talyala Emu Oil a day improved my nails and my skin. Also I rub the same brand of oil into my nails keeps them nice. I always wear gloves washing up, and if my skin is dry, I wash my hands with Cerave moisturiser, instead of soap, and that helps the skin round my nails repair. I don't get anything for recommending that oil, I just wish I knew about it sooner, having damaged nails really upset me and finding it helped me so much I just want to share. It also helps my hair. Our indigenous people in Australia have used it for hundreds of years for many things, I love it on my face too. Thanks

Thank you Anna for the video. Is this product safe to use during pregnancy? Thank you!

Reddit has really scared me away from hardeners but my nails are very bendy when they have any length and it's caused them to tear. I always thought bendy nails were normal, but my friends are not like that at all, so maybe that's my problem. I'm going to give this product a try! I figure if it just makes them worse I'll chop them down and start again LOL. Thank you for these videos!!!

Thank you so much for these precious advices you give us, Anna. Your channel is unique on RU-vid. I had mavala, but seems as I didn't see results, so maybe I used it incorrect way.. , so maybe I will try again. Waiting for new videos 🌸

Mine are doing this as well! Mine were perfectly smooth until last year when more texture started appearing.

Anna can you help with my nails they always bend and peel at the end of my nails there also a little shinny I don't no what is going on I need help how do I send a photo or video of my nails am not very good with phones but need your help

Thank you very much for this information. I'm a post menopausal 61 year old woman who is suddenly dealing with most of my fingernails peeling. I use rubber gloves whenever I wash dishes. This winter I made a batch of beef tallow body butter and that has helped my skin, but not my nails. I've been working with a lot of paper since January, which has dried my hands out, and I'm fairly certain that is the cause of my peeling nails. I'll buy some of the Malvala and follow your suggestions on how to use it. What type of oil do you suggest to put on my nails post washing?

Great information. I am learning so much from you. Thanks

Hi Anna, I'm loving this series as a layperson who is still struggling with peeling nails and following your regimen. This client's situation appears similar to mine. Water damage. I wash my hands often while cooking and am in the swimming pool three days a week for water aerobics. I use oil, lotion, Kerasol as you recommend; and keep my nails short. I apply a layer of Dior nail glow before swimming to minimize water soaking nail plate. What can I do to stop water from bein absorbed into the nail plate and then causing the peeling? Thank you. I started the regimen in June and heard you say it takes six months to grow out the nail. Yikes!

I have been battling peeling nails awhile. I thought it might have something to do with my thyroid, but I am not sure. At one time my nails were great but no longer so I ordered the harder and some oil. I do a water exercise class so I will be taking the oil with me to apply when I get out of the water. Thanks 😊

This channel just made my day. My nails are exactly like these pictures and I've tried absolutely everything. Thank you so much for the advice and products!

Does continued use of OPI Repair Mode cause peeling? Been using it 3 wks. It seemed to help at first. I filed away the last of the peeling parts, and they came back! I don’t wear polish. My nails are not bendy. Follow all your tips - oiling after nails get wet, Kerasal at night, nudging the PNF, liquid cuticle remover. I’m stumped.

Loving this series Anna! Are you familiar with Nail Tek products? I have number 2, 3 and 4. My nails don’t feel soft or bend but they do peel from time to time. Do you think these are good products to use? Blessings from Australia 😊

I have been using the Mavala original and CND Strengthener Rxx. It's working (thank you!), but my nails are turning yellow. What's causing this? I'm not using any other product except oils and creams for nails.

Another terrific video, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us ❤

Hi, do you put oil over the mavela

I can’t seem to find any info on nails that are hard but the tips peel. I do wear gloves and oil my nails but a few of the nails mainly on my left hand still peel 🤷🏼‍♀️

How can you make sure that the pictures you send is high quality enough?

My nails are a hot mess! They have the small lines going up and down as in this video, the area of skin right above the nails is always damaged looking and often times sore, when I try letting my nails grow out, several of them start getting wavy? And finally my left thumb has pretty bad damage. I think at some point years ago I tore part of my nail off so theres like a split where part of that nail grows at a different rate as the rest of the nail. When it gets long enough I just pull it out. Difficult to understand without a picture Im sure! 😂 Im going to try applying some of these techniques because Id love to start doing my own polygel nails at home but I want my natural nails to be as healthy as possible first.

Glad you made this video. My nails don’t peel as much as this, but they definitely bend every once in a while and I’m guessing it’s primarily water exposure when my nails don’t have polish on them.

This is exactly what my nails look like all the time 😔.

My nails have been soft and bendy all my life. However, there have been 2 times in my life when they started growing strong. The first time I was sick and drinking meal replacements (Ensure) every day for a month or so. More recently, I’ve been taking prenatal vitamins for fatigue and my nails are growing stronger again. I’m not going to take them forever though, and will go back to my normal multi soon. I’ve taken women’s multis all my life and my nails didn’t grow strong with just those, so I just have to figure out what nutrient from the prenatal is helping them grow. I don’t know if it’s wise to supplement something you don’t need just to get strong nails though. I don’t know if my soft nails are just genetic or the result of a chronic deficiency.

I've had soft bendy nails my entire life. I once found a product like this that helped but when I went back to buy more it was no longer for sale. I just found another product that contains formaldehyde: OPI Nail Envy Maximum Strength Nail Strengthener. It's about $5 less than the Mavala per bottle and Target (US) carries it. The reviews are 5-star. Hope that helps someone who needs to pinch their pennies.

I keep my nails short. Even then the corners of some nails will snap off or there are lifted areas near the sides off the nail. Former nurse so alot of hand washing and sanitizers in the past. Been retired since June 2021. I presently do a manicure once a week. Purchased the glass nail files and cuticle pusher. I use Orly nail defense and jojoba oil as often as I can. Any suggestions? Thank you

Ana your nails are beautiful too

the liquid one sounds like a nail strengthener. would you say that is basically the same as a hardener? or am i misinterpreting something?

I have nails like this and they’ve been like that all my life. I’ve just purchased the hardening liquid so 🤞🏻

I have been using the opi nail envy (for soft and thin nails) for quite a long time now. I just wanted to know does the nails goes back to how it was once you stop using it or we have to continue using it atleast twice a week?

I wanted try hot oil nail can you send me recipe?

Is there a particular oil you recommend?

Can you recommend a roll on cuticle oil please?

The nail on my right index finger constantly splits horizontally down a ridge line. The other 9 nails are in ok health.

I have the same problem. I cut my nail short to get rid of the peeling. Otherwise it just gets worse.

Every single time I paint my nails they literally start to peel off in thin layers & they bend very easy. I used Deborah Lippmann base & top coat every time, so I'm wondering if that's the issue or if my nails just can't handle nail polish. They don't peel when I do not have nail polish but they still break easily & bend sometimes. I wash my hands normally & not excessively. I need help. 😫 😅

this helped my nails, thanks

Bendy

My nails peel and crack when I use certain skincare products, ie, retin A.

I love the knowledge you have. I have a problem with my nails being thin and grow downward. But my middle finger nails grow sideways. Could you help. Thank you so much

I ordered this liquid nail hardener off Amazon, it has a minty smell is this normal? It smells just like blue Listerine. I just want to make sure I got the genuine product, is it supposed to be minty?

Thank you.

What kind of oil for after washing?

I love Malala hardener, I’ve used it for years. And my nails look a lot like those, so I will go back to it.

Does Malala hardener work on breaking longitudinal nails?

My nails look just like these. I am 65 years old and they have always looked like this. I don’t have excessive water exposure. I’ve always thought that they peel, crack, and break off because they are so soft and bendy. I was a long term nail biter too. I was told my nails would always be ruined because I bit them to the quick. I stopped in my early teens. Surely they would not still be damaged by this?

Do you believe ,or has it been proven that diet and heredity play a part in healthy nails? Thank you Anna very good info .👍♥️

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This video is for me! I just found your channel & I have a question. What oil do you recommend to use with this product. I can't wait to try your suggestions. Thank you!!