Comments on: Some More Belated Cult Nails Swatches

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:39:45 +0000

MFS – Well, to be honest, I’ve always had a little bit of peeling but never like this. For just natural peeling, I really think the best thing is moisturizer. When I’m diligent about moisturizing, I’ve noticed I get fewer peelies. But these are like apocalyptic peelies, nothing has helped.

Jess – Oooooh… *adds to list* I might have to try NTFII but I’m starting to think my nails just weren’t meant for treatments.

Michelle – Bah, well let me know how that’s working for you. And I’ll definitely check out Manipulative.

Gabrielle – Sigh. I just need to get a different base coat. I just have no idea what to try next. Damn Sally Hansen discontinuing my HG.

Deborah – Thank you! : )

Susan – No, I used Remove+ and it’s very gentle. I stopped picking for about a week now and I’m still getting out of control peeling so I do think it’s Nail Tek.

10th – Ugh. To be honest, I’ve always had a pretty strict anti-strengthener policy. This is the first time I’ve used one consistently because it was supposed to be great for yellowing but still has good wear. I think I just need to find a normal base coat that helps with both those things.

By: 10th Story Nails

10th Story Nails — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:43:47 +0000

Nail Tek really did a bad number on me when I was sporting natural nails. Tons of peeling and breaks! Switch to Nailtiques! So much better.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:26:47 +0000

I love all of these colors on you too! I’d want Vicious the most for myself.

I’m a mostly-ex-nervous picker too. It used to be really bad, I mostly overcame it, but still do it in times of extreme stress. I try to keep busy with something in my hands all the time — typing, knitting or cross stitching when I watch TV, etc.

Do you think your polish remover might be affecting your nails? Mine are much stronger since I started using Zoya’s Remove+ instead of cheap drugstore brand remover. Good luck!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:26:39 +0000

Love all of these on you!

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:26:02 +0000

I had the same peeling problem when I started using Foundation III. My nails were more stiff and brittle than anything so I thought that would be a better choice than II. After a few weeks using III, basically every nail was peeling at the tip! I switched to II now and things are much better. I love it as a treatment, but my polish tends to starts peeling off in sheets (with me helping it along..) after about a day. The polish sheet thing also happened to me with CND Stickey.

Cult Living Water is so gorgeous even in low lighting. I’m such a magpie!

By: Club Nail Polish

Club Nail Polish — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:44:22 +0000

Have to recommend more base coat options for our Club Nail Polish members. Especially the nervous pickers. Sounds common.

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:35:59 +0000

I’m a picker to (nervous pickers unite!) and subsequently have thin nails, worse than they are to begin with! I’m using Dr Lewins treatment at the moment but I don’t know if its doing much for my $22 (on special too).
My favorite from Cult is Manipulative. You may even be able to wear it to work?! Cult polishes are my favorite indie for sure!

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:53:44 +0000

I’m sooo sad that I missed out on Awakening; it sold out before I had the chance to buy! It’s so gorgeous! Another good dark Cult Nails colour is Time Traveller. My Kind of Cool Aid and Tulum are both really pretty neutrals, although Tulum might be gone now.

I switched from CND Stickey to Nail Tek Foundation II because of peeling (Canadian winters are crazy harsh on nails!) and it’s worked well for me. I know everyone talks about Wicked Fast but I’ve also had pretty good results with the base coat, Get It On!:) I also try to keep my free edge smooth using a fine grit file and buffer.

By: MFS

MFS — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:12:04 +0000

I too have a problem with nervous picking and peeling! Besides the biotin, can you please share what you do to help these problems? For me, excesively over moisturizing helps with the picking. Problem is as soon as I think my nands are perfectly moisturized and I stop doing it as regularly, I will then end up picking subconsciously. What base coat do you recommend that is best for peeling but also staying power?