r/naturalnailprogress

Took down a little length, switched up the shape, and spent the weekend doing hydration treatments (current blend is castor, jojoba, and black seed oils), and my nails are feeling so much better! I'm back to a more rounded shape, even though I was really enjoying the more squared look.

I was noticing some surface damage towards the ends of my free edges, and taking down some of the length helped get rid of a lot of it. It's kind of like getting a hair cut to remove dead ends. My nails feel so strong right now, and I love it!

Both sets of pictures were taken shortly after removing the gloves. Nothing on 'em except oil, oil, and more oil!

Swipe to see the before/after, plus 2 bonus GIFs of the difference!

2 weeks of growth, just did my own manicure!! :)) happens to be my first ever manicure too

products: juice clear coat and coconut oil

I’m very excited because I’ve tried going back to the classics several times before, but each time I got home from the salon, my nails would break almost immediately. Now it really feels like I’m at the start of my natural nail journey, and it seems like I got lucky this time, because even though they’re not very strong yet, they don’t look brittle, which is a good sign!

The only product I’ve used so far is the 8 in 1 treatment from Eveline Cosmetics. I also keep them hydrated with the cuticle oil from Panier des Sens, and keep them as short as possible until they become strong enough!

Im wondering what would be the best option for nail shape for my nails. Any advice welcome. Thank you.

I am blown away and so grateful that I’ve been documenting my nail healing journey in photos since the beginning, and for this sub. I am truly loving my natural nails and shocked at how infrequently they’re already chipping/snagging/peeling!

Using: OPI Nail Envy, sally hansen cuticle remover once a week, glass nail file, and jojoba oil 3-10 times per day (whenever I’m nearby it and have a moment).

new to the community but wanted to shows my nail growth since Jan 1st

Glad I stopped doing extensions, my nails used to break so easily and be chippy all the time. Almost an year out of them! Now they are so much better. Natural all the way!

Has anyone tried using minoxidil for nail growth? I recently watched a video by Sam Ellis who applies it topically to her healthy nails to help with growth and strength. https://youtu.be/qn3zxUZ9M0g?si=1L0CEINsO\_YI-bT2

I’ve been many, many years without biting my nails and have had lots of nail bed growth but I would like them even longer if possible! I do have a picking issue and often shred my cuticles. What would you all suggest to help with more nail bed growth and cuticle softening? I do know that part of this is me breaking the habit of picking.