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Proof that healthy nails are possible for all!
Promising review: "I’ve been taking biotin for a year now and have noticed a SIGNIFICANT change in how quickly my hair grows, its luster, and the length and thickness of my nails. My hairdresser has even noticed! I play guitar so I have to keep my nails reasonably short, but they used to be so thin I’d have to cut them to the nail bed — now they’ve gotten thick and healthy! They grow so quickly I have to have them done every other week. They look beautiful and I’ll never go another day without biotin! The pill is super small (about the size of my index finger) and easy to swallow. I swear by this stuff!!!" —JEN A.
Price: $8.78 (120 pack)
Promising review: The picture on the left (above) is right after the first application, and the picture on the right is a few weeks after. They still have a long way to go (my cuticles are a mess from picking at them), but my nails have length to them! As a nail-biter, it’s been awhile since I haven’t had to completely cut them off due to them peeling and breaking." —Emily D Marvin
Price: $8.50
Promising review: "After using a dip powder system on my nails, this product has quickly become my holy grail for getting my nails back to health. The dip powder left my nails dry, weak, and brittle. After just three days of using this my nails look normal again. I had been using high end cuticle oils, butters, and salves and none of them seemed to be doing much good for me." —Jennifer French
Price: $16.10
It's fortified with calcium, vitamins, hydrogenated jojoba oil, and smells like coconuts!
Promising review: "This is a new product for me. My nails were seriously damaged by using nail salon acrylics. After a few months of wearing them, I found out I am reactive to the chemicals that literally caused a dissolving of my nails under the acrylics. Very painful and my nails continued to shred, even after the acrylics were removed. This is the only product (and I tried many) that stopped the shredding; which allowed my nails to grow. No more pain! I love this product!" —Kimerie
Price: $7.99
It's recommended you apply this 8-15 times a day for the first three days to REALLY get the healing started on your nails. This miracle product will also reduce hangnails and encourage faster nail growth.
Promising review: "I love this product! I have been a nail-biter all my life, and because of that my nails are weak and peel easily. I have never been able to grow them out, and I've tried everything (hardeners, coconut oil, strengtheners, etc). Nothing worked. This nail oil does. After just the three day hydration challenge, I see and feel a difference in my nails. I totally recommend!! The picture I provided (above) was after three days!" —Jarrett Hansen
Price: $7.08 (available in three scents)
Promising review: "These are very good for even my thin, brittle nails. Just enough grit to take down excess nail but not tear up the nail. I don't have thick nails but these are not flimsy; they are rugged enough that they would work well on thick nails too. The grit stays on the file well so you can use them for a while before needing a new one. The fact the files are washable doesn't matter to me but for someone who does a lot of nails, these are great." —DeeDee
Price: $7.85 (set of ten)
Promising review: "I loooove this oil. It works wonders for my nails. My cuticles look so much better and my nails are growing beautifully. My cuticles have even lightened up (they used to be super purple-ish dark). I’m using it along with the Química Alemana nail hardener, and they work so well together." —Dayana
Price: $13.97
Promising review: "I wear them on my fingers under my gloves while I'm gardening. Really protect my thin and splitting nails!" —J. J. Brooks
Price: $8.99 (set of 14; available in three colors)
Don't be that person who just rips off broken nails and then walks around with a bloody mess of a finger nail (me) all day!
Set includes: one cuticle scissor, one nail scissor, one nail nipper, one cuticle nipper, one pair of regular tweezers, one pair of splinter tweezers, one nail cleaner, one sapphire nail file, one toe nail clipper, and one cuticle remover
Promising review: "Excellent Set for the price. Has everything you need to keep your nails healthy and nice. The case and the tools are not cheap and well made. I ordered a second one to ship to my daughter, which she loved." —MichaelP
Price: $8.45
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