Nail Health Journal
How to Grow Natural Nails After Years of Acrylic Nails
Learn how to grow natural nails after years of acrylic nails, what to expect during the transition, and how to protect nails while damaged areas grow out.
After artificial nails are removed, the natural nail underneath may look thin, rough or weak. The visible portion cannot be replaced instantly; new fingernail grows gradually from the base toward the tip.
Long-term acrylic wear, repeated filing or buffing, adhesive and removal procedures, picking product off, acetone exposure and keeping newly exposed nails too long can add stress during the transition.
Keep newly natural nails relatively short at first, file rough edges gently, avoid picking remaining product, protect hands during prolonged wet work and use a consistent conditioning routine while new nail grows.
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“I had worn acrylic nails for 27 years. They were a mess, and took more than 100 days, but they look amazing. I don’t think they’ve ever looked this good. This is all thanks to FlexiNail. Love this product.”
— Marla Weikle · more than 100 days
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Where FlexiNail may fit
A simple 30-second daily conditioning routine
FlexiNail Fingernail Conditioner is applied directly to the natural nail plate once daily and allowed to sit briefly rather than being massaged into the nail, skin or cuticle. The routine takes about 30 seconds.
FlexiNail is intended for cosmetic natural-nail conditioning. It is not a treatment for infection, disease, or another medical nail condition.
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