Your comment about not trusting nail salons is sadly so true. I have always wanted to go get a nice formal manicure from a salon but I just know that 90% of the time they would cut off my overgrown proximal fold (I'm working on pushing it back) and ruin all the progress I've made in making the skin healthy. I hope the day comes when all stylists know about the proper care for ridges/cuticles like you do! I've learned a lot!
You know, I sadly think that it's not going to change much because clients expect instant results/miracles when they go to a salon. So the nail techs just do their best often. Or they do what they are told by their boss. I don't know how to change that situation. That's why I started showing people how they can do it themselves.
Med nail tech here with 30+years experience. In my research I found that yes Anna you are correct, ridges are wrinkles due to aging and or trama (aging is trama to our bodies) other reasons include hypothyroidism, malnutrition, oxygen deficiency (anemia), retinoid therapy, repetitive hand washing. Thank you for a great video as always! Feel better!😊
Hi, thanks for this video. I have this on one nail ( though not as bad as the one in the pic) I use oil at night time on all my nails. But I have a question re dry nails : I can’t wear any sort of nail varnish as it seems to dry my nails out - after only a few days wearing when removed my nails are pale and dry looking. I’m 66 and I’ve never been able to wear nail varnish without this happening, I get the same with toe nails as well. Is there a varnish out there that actually cares for nails?
Psoriatic nails here. :*( This is an autoimmune condition that has no cure. I am heavily ridged, but enjoy wearing nice length natural nails and colored polish. Favorite ridge fillers Barielle and Holo Taco. I take biotin for strength and helps my nails and hair. Your explanations are easy to understand and helpful. Thank you so much for these videos. 🤗🤗🤗
Biotin supplements have to be used with caution. In 2017 FDA put out a warning that biotin supplements can falsely lower troponin levels which are used to diagnose a heart attack.
This is one of the best explainations I have watched here on the Internet explaining what's going on. My doctor says it's nothing to worry about. He said it happens to folks as they get older. But he didn't know why it happens or how to fix it.
Thank you! This is the first I’ve seen this problem addressed and it’s been a lifelong struggle for me. My nails are very corrugated and wavy, and my experience is that you are right, oil is the only solution. Dry cold winter air makes my nails so dry and prone to vertical splits. Whereas, my nails look much better in summer with there’s more moisture in the air. I’ve never worn any type of polish, always keep my nails very short and round in an effort to pamper them into the best possible situation. Age has certainly made the ridges worse.
Cheryl, I have had the same experience. Winter is worse then summer. And I use oils all the time now. And invested in a good pair of dishwashing gloves. When gardening with gloves I slather a vaseline like product called Un-petroleum on just my nails. This makes the condition so much better. I have never been able wear polish even with base coats, primers ect as it just sort of floats off. So, I don't bother. Hydration helps as well. Using Electrolytes in my water. Getting older is a lot more work. I'm not high maintenance, I'm just trying to maintain.
Yes! the oil does help! Also keeping hands moisturized helps a lot. I used hand cream all the time for just two months, and found not only my hands get healthier, the new grown nails also get smoother! Btw, I personally found NAILTONE anti crack hardener very helpful, it did hold my nails together. Plus I keep the nail short and round, to prevent hitting or bending, and it went really well. My nails went from the ring finger situation in the vid to index finger in 6 month, and I'm happy with it:) (annoyed by this for 8 years already)
IMPROVEMENTS!! 😀 I have this issue. I have added a low dose biotin supplement and started using a nail cream called hard as hoof about 6 to 8 times per day. I don't wear any polish. I have had major improvements! Ridges are not as pronounced and I have to file the length down because they grow so quickly. 😄
Hi Jill! Good to hear that! Biotin would not work this fast. If you had deficiency, it would take time to correct that so the body could make healthier nails. That would be visible after months later as the nail if formed at the matrix. It takes 6 months or so for the new nail to reach the end of the nails. No supplement can improve growth of the nails. I think the care that you are doing is most likely helping.
Be careful with Biotin because it can mess with your blood work. It can be helpful but it’s not a panacea for all nail problems. Usually problems are caused thing other than biotin deficiency
@@TheSalonLife Excellent advice however I have heard numerous testimonials of supplementing with collagen improves the condition of nails and hair significantly 😘
Just a thought. Watching this I realise that my recent improvement in nails with less ridges might be a combination of eating more protein and collagen tablets. I’m pretty old so seeing the improvement was encouraging - plus at last I can use nail polish again and have just put my first coat of Dior Abricot on. Thank you for all your tips on nail care.
Mine are exactly like the pictures - accordion nails as you say. I never buff them because the buffing makes the nail even thinner. I use a thin slice of tea bag stuck on with an undercoat, then I use about 4 coats of nail polish. It doesn't fix the ridges but it makes them invisible . I agree with you that there is nothing to be done to prevent the corrugations - I've had them since I was in my 20's , ie for about 40 years . I've tried taking supplements, using every product under the sun , etc. Nothing works at all. Covering them with nail polish is the only thing I can do. Thanks for talking about this , I've often felt like nobody knows about this condition . I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Hi Anna! I also have ridged nails, I've started putting two layers of base coat on, it helps smooth out the appearance of ridges, and the polish goes on smoother.
You've helped me so much Anna. I used to struggle with peeling nails and dry nail skin folds. I was always cutting myself which made the problem worse. I also used to try to grow my nails long but I now prefer shorter, neater manicures. My hands look so much better now thanks to your education. 🌹
I would agree with the oil recommendation. I have one nail that became ridgy post menopause. I find keeping the PNF really nicely pushed back and oiling all the time has massively helped. It has stopped the ridges splitting almost completely. I also have found Zoya Naked Manicure good. Also, if this lady is post menopausal like me HRT does wonders for the nails as well as everything else!!! Hormone deficiency isn't kind to nails.
Hello Ruth! Thank you for your input. I agree with you. Hormones have a great impact on the nails too. Sadly that's not my area of expertise so I can't give advice about it but it's worth talking to a doctor :)
HRT is great as long as you are a good candidate. Avoid traditional (hormonal) HRT if you have a history or increased of thromboembolism or certain cancers. Research is even showing that the age cut off to discontinue is very subjective and can be taken for a very long time under proper professional supervision. I am an OBGYN physician.
@@TheSalonLife Womens International Pharmacy makes Bioidentical hormones derived from yams, I had been taking them since I was surgically menopausal since I was 40. The trouble is it's nearly impossible to get an RX for them from today's OBGYNs. They're hands are tied by big pharma & big pharma wants them to promote what they are offering at that given time period. My nails were fine right up till I could not find an OBGYN to write me an RX for Bioidentical Hormones. I've been off them for about 1 1/2 years & my nails have multiple ridges in them now 😔. I found 1 place to go to, but they want me to spend 1,500 before they'll write me an RX & on top of that, they want me to be locked into purchasing my Bioidentical Hormones from them only. I want to continue to get them from WIP (above) as I trust them & they can adjust your formula for your bodies changes as you age. I have no problem getting & paying for my updated hormone testing & today it shouldn't cost more than $100.00 - $150.00 depending on where you live. I miss my ND & wish he never left my area to go to New Zealand, I think he regrets moving there now too. If you can find a ND in your area, it's worth the extra money tgey have to charge. Thdy have to go to continuing education seminars to keep updated with the constant mew findings of using natural God made herbs, bark, flowers, roots & new combinations that do so many wonderful benefits within our bodies, if you can find an MD that's also a ND, you'll be in the best hands ss they have access to both fields to put a protocol together to cure you ASAP. If you can't an ND in your area, there is one I know of who has written a couple of books: "Everybody's Sick and I Know Why" & "ATTEMPT With A Wholistic Cure Medicine" Peter J Glidden,ND. I have both books & use them often. Thank you for your excellent explanation on the causes of ridges & on how to go about treating them. I will get the necessary supplies & some I already have & I have added supplements to my daily routine & CeraVe has an awesome line of hand, face, & sun protection products that I use daily & nightly. Sorry for my ramblings. I pray this information is beneficial to your online community. God bless 🙌, Maranatha ❤ 🐑 🩸 🩸 🩸 ✝️ 🕊 🤍 💫
Hormone havoc in Peri/Meno affects definitely affects the hair, skin and nails. Think of a ripe juicy plum dehydrating into a plum without essential nutrients/hydration or moisture. Taking EFS's and applying nail oil 1- 3 x day works wonders for our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. With age, vertical nail ridges may become more numerous or prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail.
Bone broth helps. Gelatin helps (a heaping teaspoon of Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate stirred into a glass of water with each meal is cheaper than capsules). When I consistently take the great lakes collagen, my hair and nails both improve.
Dream killer, you! You have crusheed all my dreams of ever having smooth nails. Not only have you crushed my dreams, but my soul as well. I hope you're happy Anna. 😤🤣🤣 So glad you're feeling a bit better, but we can live a day or two without a vid, your helth and comfort are most important us. Healing hugs. ❤
I have had corrugated nails which have improved a lot by taking marine collagen and emu oil. And also hydrating much more. I'm thinking the healthy omegas really help my nails. Also I don't use soap on hands, I use cerave moisturiser instead, it stops the dryness. Hope this helps, I personally feel it's a fixable symptom from inflammation on the inside, rather than a problem to fix with band aide solutions from the outside. which does not work.
I think that ridgey nails are often a chronic health symptom. I've had them since childhood, and they've gotten progressively worse with age. I have some auto immune issues, one of which effects my collagen, another that effects my thyroid so my theory is it's to do with that and the medical connection just hasn't been noticed yet. (hint hint for any PhD students in need of a thesis subject)
This is helpful. Some of my nails have started this pattern. I’ve also got some health issues that may be related (gut issues that can damage nutrition intake as well as others such as autoimmune problems, cancer treatment recovery years on still an issue, fungus, etc). So need to take special care now. Trying supplements and will look into oil
I've noticed ridges the last couple of years. I am pretty sure it is age related for me. But I was recently diagnosed with psoriasis, so maybe. I do use oils every morning and night. My hands are in everything. I find keeping a couple coats of nail polish is my best defense to keep them from peeling or catching. Gloves are are must for yard work or when my hands will be in water a lot. Initially they look so pretty and plump from water but as soon as they dry, the peeling and splitting worse than before. I don't understand how because my nails are not thin at all. I stopped going to a salon shortly before the pandemic shut us down because the kept filing them so thin it would hurt. Thank you for taking the time to address the imperfect nails!
Hi Lauren! I make a point of not suggesting any health issues nor suggesting any medical treatments. The role of this channel is to discuss cosmetic issues and treatments. This is my area of expertise :).
Hi Anna! I just ordered the Dazzle Dry set that I’m excited to try but then I saw their Ridge filler! I don’t have many ridges but it says it makes the manicure thick like a gel so that interests me. My point is that I will be excited to hear your perspective of the DD ridge filler when you do The Ridge Filler Project! Note that I will only be using DD on my toenails since I need to rehab my fingernails, using tips from you, so it will be awhile before I can paint my nails again. I can’t thank you enough for all I’ve learned from you in such a short time. You are an amazing teacher. I even don’t skip through the commercials!
Hi Lily! Thank you so much for your kind comment (and for not skipping the adds 💕), you are very welcome!! I will be testing the ridge filler as soon as I receive it. It should be here soon. I would start with DD base and top if the nails are damaged. Then once they are healthy adding a ridge filler might be a good idea. Here is a video I did about caring about ridgy nails th-cam.com/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/w-d-xo.html
I was very interested in this advice on ridged nails as my nails are very similar .I have an under active thyroid and take medication daily,I’m 67 years of age and use oil 3 or 4 times a day,do a weekly mani using high end products and now understand that I can’t improve the deface of my nails and will be interested in ridge filler base coats reviews.Thank you for your advice Victoria Baker.North Wales .UK
Dear Victoria, I have the same problem, Hashimoto's is very drying on my skin. This has given me lots of ridges on my nails. I keep mine very short and buff them to smooth the ridges and use a good base coat before nail polish.
I'm scouring your channel for information about caring for nails splitting at the ridge. So now I'm going to Jojoba oil, oil, oil my nails. I also found that I had to add some "polish / treatment" (I use Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus) to the split areas otherwise the split would continue to grow up the nail, especially since my nails have a downward curve at the free-edge. I'm still trying to see (from your videos) if a particular nail shape is beneficial to nail recovery. Thank you so much
I'm pretty sure my ridged nails are genetic because both my mom and my grandma had/have them, and neither of them because of a health condition, and I started getting ridged nails in my teens with puberty and I was super healthy and athletic then
Genetics is definitely a variable. Interesting that you developed it during puberty. During that time you may have experienced lower iron levels than you were previously accustomed to. I started seeing ridges at puberty as well. . I was always borderline anemic. My mother also had them and she was also low blood iron but not quite anemic as well.
I had one deep ridge that would split into the quick on my thumb. My mother had the exact same one so there is a large genetic component. Weirdly, it disappeared later in life. I made sure it never got to split through keeping the nail very short and as moisturised as possible. It think with time it grew healthy to the tip. I also take Biosil, which seems to help.
Biotin supplements have to be used with caution. In 2017 FDA put out a warning that biotin supplements can falsely lower troponin levels which are used to diagnose a heart attack.
I have horizontal ridges across both thumb nails from a very bad stress habit of picking the cuticle and skin...very difficult to stop and ruins the look......trying so hard to stop and thank you for these great videos!
Hi Julie! Yes, these "waves" are different. Like you said it's usually from picking the skin around the nails. Find something else to do with your fingers. I have the same tendency and I usually play with a ring or something so I don't pick on my nails. The good news is that these horizontal "ridges" can usually be corrected. Softening with skin with urea based creams is a great idea too because then there is less to pick.
@@TheSalonLife I never knew those horizontal ridges could be corrected! I've had them as long as I can remember - but I also pick my cuticles when I'm anxious and I do it alot so I'm going to see if picking my cuticles and skin around my nails helps.
I'm soooooo happy to have found your vid! I have ridgey, pitted nails & im trying to find out how to help the polish look better... gel polish, dip powders, acrylic, SOMETHING... I file and buff and used to use Sally Hansen ridge filler but I can't find it anymore... and my daughter is getting married soon and I just want my nails to look better!!
I have certain nails that have ridges some more pronounced than others. I have tried few ridge/base coats not sure wear the same as my traditional base coats. Right now, I am testing out KB groovy ridge/base coat. I guess it suppose to blur too. I usually choose the ridge base coat just for lighter pastel colors. I oil at least 3 times a day try drink water too. I def had my Dr look at my iron, B-12, vitamin D make sure normal. I know thyroid disease can also effect nails too. I heard ridges can be temporarily too. I love collagen and a hair supplement along with other vitamins.
I wish you lived in my town so I could have my nails cared for by you. I have only been to a nail salon once & I am a mature lady! After she filed the tops of my nails I thought never again! I haven't been anywhere since! Unfortunately, I too have slight ridges on my nails. I have taken your advice onboard, & have purchased a bottle of Jojoba oil & using it now. thank you for all the wonderful advice Anna! 🤗
I always had very ridged nails when I was younger, and I used to buff them -a lot-. (Thankfully I stopped doing that.) Nowadays, my nails are completely smooth. The only thing I do differently is I started taking a vitamin B-complex supplement. I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case, my ridges were likely a symptom of vitamin deficiency. I actually clicked this video looking for advice because for a moment I forgot ny nails aren't ridged anymore and haven't been for a few years now! 😅
I am 76. When I was pregnant at age 23 I developed ridges of my nails. I have only had an improvement lately and the only change I have made is taking Moringa capsules (2 capsules daily).
Corrugated nails for sure. They are not thick and thin. Mine started age 40 but became troublesome age 60. Zinc picolinate supplement did smooth out 5 of my nails (45 mg daily) and it worked quickly within 2 months. After 2 years, the worst lines have never gone away. I believe the zinc helped a lot of "aging" symptoms .. not just nails. I never had the classic. sign of zinc deficiency which is white spots on the nails.
Thank you so much for making this video! I feel like the more content of yours that I watch, the more I learn about what's going on with my nails. I started wanting to "fix my cuticles" (dry, hard skin and overgrown, stretched proximal nail folds) and have discovered I also have some habit tic nail deformity (may be due to eczema on my thumbs and some of my fingers, dermatologist prescription creams help when used as directed.) I was wondering if tiny pits in the nails are related to the ridges issue? I do see a lot of improvement in both my nails and the proximal nail folds, bliss kiss cuticle oil, warm oil nail soaks and gentle manicures at home have really transformed my nails so much already. Thank you so much!❤
I was once told that nails that go that way has a correlation with austio arthrits ('scusey spelling). I have it more on my thumb nails. And it showed up around the same time the arthritis showed up in me. I use two coats of Nail Tek hardner (weak nails to boot) two coats of polish & a quick dry top coat. Covers what ridges I have. So it doesn't show. These nails don't want to grow very long, they'll just split upwards. Besides it makes texting easier & I have an excuse why the thumbnails are short & the rest of my nails are long. LOL! I do leave the ends of the nails more squared with the corners slightly rounded. Gives support to the nail. Reduces breakage.
This happened to my nails during my recovery from 20 years of acrylics. It took a little more 2 yrs for nails to fully recover. I still have to take very special care of my nails.
I've been told many times by various health and cosmetic professionals that it's caused by a deficiency but no one can tell me what I'm deficient in. Comprehensive blood tests have never revealed any deficiencies.
These are my nails exactly. My thumbs especially have developed major corregation and split vertically along the lines if I am not careful. In my case it's probably age and autoimmune, so all I can do is give them a lot of TLC and oil.
Thank you so much for your video Anna. I’m going to try your precious advices. As soon as I try for some months I will let you know how is getting. Thank you again also for comments of other people with my problem. It has been very helpful.
I started getting ridges first on the pinky, and then more inward as menopause approached. The thumband index have the smoothest nails. Though i improved my diet 5yo, recently incresed excercise and hope this helps w improved circulation. They tend to split and flake on the tips and are worse with water exposure- but i live swimming in the summmer! One time i innocently buffed and made it worse 😮 I'll watch the video on fillers. I accidentally got a gel mani on these otherwise virgin nails and think that the pre buffing is going to be a real problem when i remove them in a few days. Thanks for all the videos with tips to make the most of what i have naturally.
Really enjoyed your advice and i suffer with these ridges that have started recently and like some of your other clients they split unless i trim them right down , which makes me think your explanation on the thickness of the ridges is correct . Where my nails spit which is suppose to be the thickest part is real thin or it wouldnt split it appears . I am also 63 only eat food once a day at dinner and eat alot but drink Boost extra calories twice a day in the morning and noon and i dont drink coffee so not sure about nutrition but my body is getting old thats for sure . Thanks so much for the info ..
Great video once again! I wonder if there is a genetic component to ridges on the nails? I have started with getting ridges on a few of my nails, to add to dryness and peeling,and I remember know that my grandma used to have ridges nails, and so does my mum. Really appreciate the advice, thank you!
Thanks dear, yes keep lotion or oils on those ridges and all of your nails at all times and don’t file the ridges and smooth the nail bed that will make them weaker and they will break.
exactly except that I see that many confuse nail bed with the nail plate. I wonder why.... Honest question. The nail plate sits on top of the nail bed. schoonscientific.com/2019/whats-new-nail-anatomy-latest-facts/
Hi Anna, have you done swatches of different base coats and ridge fillers to find ones that result in a very smooth layer for polish? If so I'd please let me know. For me, I've found most base coats too thin to level a ridgy nail bed. Gel setters and gel top coats seem thicker and to level the nails better before color and top coat. All the best.
I also have ridge nails due to hypothyroidism. My favorite nail filler these days is London Town. Two coats of that on my nails and you can barely see the ridges at all.
Hi There! I would like to mention that there are some options these days from the dermatologist. Topical steroids, vitamin D analogs, tazarotene, laser treatments, amongst many others are available if the ridges are not caused by aging. For example, if they are caused by autoimmune problems or trauma. I have seen amazing transformations some people have had :)
Interesting! Thank you for sharing! Could you provide some references? Many sources point to ageing: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24459-ridges-in-nails www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/nails/faq-20058541 www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319867
I have ridged nailes like that, at least a bit. I read some where that ridges is a sign of protein deficiency often caused by low levels of stomach acid, or other reason for poor digestion. I never could find any good info on it, and I'm not sure what to do.
Here is a video about caring for ridgy nails and I mention nutritional deficiencies. Basically that overall health needs to be considered too because it's best to care for body as a whole. Diet rich in protein and healthy fats is very important for overall health for sure. th-cam.com/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/w-d-xo.html
I love it that you and MSL have named his ring finger Mount Ridgemore. I have ridges, too, especially my ring finger. I love this video! I’ve commented in many posts in Fb that we don’t have ridges, we have valley’s and we don’t want to thin the thick part to the level of the thin part. I have always used ridge fillers. Sometime I do use one layer of a sticky ridge coat followed by a ridge filler and sometimes I do two coats of a ridge filler. One product I like I a sticky ridge filler. It’s a sticky base coat mixed with a ridge filler. I usually do a sticky and a ridge filler. It kind of depends on the polish. Flaky polishes don’t show ridges as much but creams show them a lot more. I can get creams and other polishes to look nice and level and not show the ridges. So for me, the ridge filling base coats work well.
That is a brilliant idea Sherri! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! So kind of you. Your concept totally makes sense, I will definitely test it :) I agree that polishes with some shimmer usually show the ridges less. The shimmer takes away/distracts from the surface.
Never had ridges on my nails. When I turned sixty all of a sudden I have a couple fingernails with ridges. Filing doesn’t do anything. The nails are kept short and don’t split or crack
I had never had this problem with my nails until I used baking soda on them. They were very thin and peeling, so I tried this treatment I heard about. I added some baking soda into a soak of warm water if I remember correctly. After that one time, they were stronger but began getting ridgy. It's been over a year since I used baking soda on them, and they're the same.. And I'm not old.
I was paying so much attention to your information that I didn't notice anything with your voice that would be distracting. But I do hope you feel better if you're under the weather.
I agree with Anna that oils are the best treatment to hydrate, nourish and moisturize nails externally. I would take it a step further to say that eating EFA's from food or supplements al8ng with using nail oil 1-3 x daily is highly beneficial for our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Very true although this channel is about cosmetic care because my area of expertise is cosmetics and how proper cosmetic care can benefit the body. I try not to give nutricional advice because I’m not a nutritionist and I sometimes tell people to look into something because this is all I can do. This doesn’t mean that other things don’t work but it would be outside of my scope to give advice about things I’m not trained in.
I have a ridge on my pinky where the nail free edge tends to break and split off from the ridge if it gets any length at all. I also have thinner/bendy nails. I have found applying the Mavala Scientifique (not K+) to most of the nail and all of the ridge works GREAT for strengthening down that ridge and preventing the breaking and splitting off from that ridge. Of course, keeping all my nails with polish helps strengthen them (at least while the polish is on) and prevent them from breaking as well. I’m sort of becoming a DD fanatic, but it seems to really strengthen my nails so well while it’s on. I just want more colors! Thanks again, Anna - take good care and get well!
I had brittle nails with ridges which had a tendency to split vertically. Used a strengthener found at the drug store. I use this product continually on my nails. My nails are now stronger. However, my nails continue to have ridges. Will always have to use a nail strengthener. I had 2 months of radiation therapy.
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I have this same issue too. My right thumb nail splits length wise in the same spot every two weeks. No matter this short they’re cut which is painful . It has been doing this for almost ten years. It’s so frustrating. Sometimes it’s so delicate if I touch something the wrong way boom. It splits immediately.
Hi Rebecca! I just did a video with more details about care for ridgy nails. th-cam.com/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/w-d-xo.html Are you already doing the things I suggested?
I'm not a nail expert or a nutritionist, but I have been taking notes on my own nails for fifty years. My nails have no lunulas since I've improved my nutrition. The ridges require a magnifying glass to see. My nails are very quick to dry out after a bad meal, often within hours. My nails hate butter, fried foods, and any food that is stale. My nails love cooked carrots and Vitamin A supplements, also zinc. The next time you have a nail break ask yourself what you have recently eaten. If you are having a nail attack get your nails into warm water as soon as possible.
I'm also not an expert on nutrition so I stick to giving cosmetic advice :) This is my new disclaimer which I should be adding at the beginning of the videos Nail condition results from both : -internal factors (age, genetic, nutrition, medication) influencing nail characteristics when produced by the matrix -external factors (infections, mechanical and chemical treatments…) influencing both nail aspect. Nail aggression due to external factors mainly translates into unaesthetic changes in nail appearance, but also in physical proprieties resulting in weakness and brittleness, discolouration, formation of horizontal ridges. Nail plate is not metabolically active, so it doesn’t have any active protection/reparation mechanisms for counteracting damage. It is their own, natural structure which oversees its preservation against external aggressions. As nail structure cannot be repaired, it is crucial to have proper nail-care products and habits to prevent damages due to daily treatment, lifestyle or environmental factors.
I had good luck with silk wrap for my ridges. I've got health issues that caused ridges, so I know this isn't a solution, but using plain silk wraps (no fiberglass) was difficult to do with only one hand. I got it to work well one time, but it's so difficult I don't think I could do it again. I used polygel to fill them, which was nice, but it's sometimes hard on my nails to remove gel. Your warm jojoba oil soak is the thing I've been trying most lately. Don't know yet if it's working, but it feels really nice!
I have this issue and I enjoy Barielle Hydrating Ridge Filler. I have no idea if my ridges are from my autoimmune disease, but there must be an internal reason because I take great care of my nails.
This is actually a very painful problem because the nails split into the beds. I have taken so much biotin that a physician had to get involved to ween me off - and it didn't help. I have taken prescription meds to no avail. SeroVital has been a godsend! No idea what's in all those daily supplements but my nails are stronger than ever.
Proper diet and general health have a huge impact on nails. Good health is about balance too. If someone is deficient in biotin then supplementing it makes sense but just taking extra biotin hasn’t shown to make nails stronger or healthier. When it comes to diet or health I always suggest talking to a doctor and nutritionist before self medicating.
Hi, thank you for all your advice, as well I keep thinking it would be good to wear gloves for protection when doing all tasks involved with water and whilst gardening. For someone who avoids nail polish would you suggest a special occasion one or should it be worn to prevent damage and is just the remover chemicals which cause the most damage? Thank you, regards Norma
Weleda Skin Food ingredients: water, sunflowers oil, lanolin, almond oil, ALCOHOL…other ingredients. With water FIRST and alcohol FOURTH I don’t think this is a very good choice. Wouldn’t 100% oil be better? I’ve mixed my own using almond oil, jojoba, avocado, tea tree and a bit of E. I use this for the warm soak once a week and for my nightly oil before bed. 🌹 Barielle makes a ridge filler, too.
Water is not always useless and a waste. Often it's a solvent for many actives that don't dissolve in oil. Actives don't have to be full strength to be effective either. Sometimes all you need is 1-3%. Same with alcohol. Oil is not the only thing that is helpful for nails. That's like saying that eating only blueberries is a good idea because they are healthy and full of antioxidants etc. That Weleda product might be nice but I don't think it's that unique or that much more beneficial that a DIY mixture of oils. The key in skin care is consistency and not "miracle products" If someone likes Weleda that much and it makes them use it often it's a winner then :)
Just tried Essie Smooth-e base coat. Started with just one layer. That was not enough for my many ridges. So next time I`ll try two coats. Quistion: Can I use jojoba-olie only or will you recommend mixed nail-olies? (It`s cheapper with the jojoba-olie alone. ) ;-)
Yes, the smooth-e is very thin so I think 2 coats maybe? I can't wait to test it!! Jojoba is good. You can even mix some grapeseed oil, some sunflower oil, some avocado oil. That would be a nice mix. :) You can even add a drop of bit E oil as a preservative.
@@janeclausen141 I don´t like the essie base coat. It never bonded good enough with my nails. It startet loosening at the edges of my nails after two days. Very disapointing. Do you like it?
Thank you for this fascinating series, Anna! 🌺 Mavala has some interesting stuff which might help with ridges. I'm very curious about Nailactan cream and Mava-Flex serum (they say it's a concentrate based on urea, saccharides, HA, calcium, etc.). Haven't tested those yet, though. What's your opinion on it? Are these products worth buying and trying?
I haven’t really tested Mavala other than the hardeners. I’m curious now. I will look at the ingredients and report back :). I’ll see if I can consult a friendly cosmetic chemist too :))
I am iron deficient almost to the point of anemia and I’ve had nail ridges all my life. They don’t split but they look like corrugated metal under paint when I do my natural nails. 😢
Hi, I love all the help & information you are sharing. You have mentioned a treatment that you can have done at the salon that can help. Can you tell me the name of it and how it helps? Thank you!
Hello Carmen! Thank you for your comment! I usually include all the info in the description box below the video:) Here it is: th-cam.com/video/1sQYc5rWQF8/w-d-xo.html
Hello there,please can you give me some DIY advice for what oils to use on my nails that's very dry and makes ridges all of a sudden.I am 48 and did start getting hot flushes,could it be hormonal? The problem is that here in South Africa we do not get a lot of nail products to help us.So best is to make things with natural products that's available in our country.Like coconut,olive and avo oils. I would truly appreciate your advice. Hope you are feeling better. Lots of love blessings and wild flowers 🌻
Oh, dear, my nails look just like this. My thumbs are worst. I started a month ago to moist the nails with oil, now I know I need to soak the nails in warm oil much more often than I have done so far. I also suffer from hypothyroidism...
DD Mend should be good for overall nail health too. I personally like fragrance free products for daily use. It's funny for once in a while service I really like fragrance which adds to the experience but for daily use fragrance free is a must. White spots are a sign of surface damage so Mend would be good for that. I wish they made it fragrance free.
Hi Lily! DD Mend should be good for overall nail health too. I personally like fragrance free products for daily use. It's funny for once in a while service I really like fragrance which adds to the experience but for daily use fragrance free is a must. White spots are a sign of surface damage so Mend would be good for that. I wish they made it fragrance free.
Hi Melody. I definitely don’t recommend using lemon on the nails. It’s too acidic and it can cause photosensitivity Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Mixing citrus juice with sunlight can cause phytophotodermatitis. You could end up with blisters, welts, burns and a ton of pain (and even scarring). That’s what can happen if you get citrus juice on your skin when you’re in the sun. You can also get it simply from squeezing a lemon into your water while sitting on a patio - though that’s less likely to happen. Citrus substances can cause an inflammatory/allergic reaction when exposed to UV rays, There’s also the risk of developing a sunburn with lemon juice - this can happen if you apply lemon right before going outside into the sun.
Interesting enough l have very deep ridges that are dry and crack on my left hand on my last three fingers. I am right handed and don’t do anything different on my two hands but three nails are horrible and the rest are smooth and healthy.
@@TheSalonLife Yes for project!! I keep my nails in good shape but the ridges are a real problem and are getting worse with age. Thanks so much for this series, very informative.
@@TheSalonLife 2 generous coats of DD Transform work GREAT for my ridges! It’s the best I’ve personally found so far. But very interested in your experiments!
Think its genetic at times and an age thing as you get older you will Bainbridge or corrugated nails I'm 54 and have had ridged nails since my 40s just my theory
One of the medical causes of nail ridges is Lichen Planus. It is a autoimmune condition. The only thing that has helped my nails is colloidal or ionic silver. You can soak your nails for 10min a day. I buy aloe vera gel infused with silver. I rub it onto my clean nails every night.
Lichen Planus looks different though. One of the signs is ridging but there are other symptoms like thinning of the nail plate, pterygium formation, shedding of the nail plate with atrophy of the nail bed, subungual keratosis, longitudinal erthronychia (red streaks), and subungual hyperpigmentation www.edoctoronline.com/dermatology-atlas.asp?c=4&id=24708
I have nails that once they grow a while will break about a quarter inch below the cuticle. What could be the cause and is there a remedy? I am in my 70’s but this has been happening since my mid 20’s
How are you supposed to moisturize with nail oil if your keeping polish on your nails so the ridges don't get worse and split. How is the oil supposed to get to the nail plate??
Will oil penetrate if you’re wearing nail polish (Dazzle Dry)? I know through the proximal fold or living skin it will but what about the nail plate. I guess what I’m asking is there any way to keep your nails healthy (if they are prone to being dry and ridgy) while wearing polish?
Oil might penetrate the polish to some degree but not all the way through the nail I don't think. Also it depends how many coats you are using. This is why I recommend taking breaks from polish (like polish on for 5 days and off for 2) and during the break do warm oil soak and apply oil after each hand wash.
I’m a man and I have the ridges. What I have found that works for me is to keep them cut down very short and clipping them twice a week. As the nail grows from the bed it’s prone to drying and splitting or catching so as I said I keep them clipped twice a week and have no problems.
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So sorry for my voice guys!!!!! 😢 I'm getting better and sipping tea with lemon and honey to get better :)
Take care!
Best wishes for speedy recovery.🙏
Hope you feel better soon!! Great video as always!
Hope you feel better. Heal well!
Feel better 🤗
Your comment about not trusting nail salons is sadly so true. I have always wanted to go get a nice formal manicure from a salon but I just know that 90% of the time they would cut off my overgrown proximal fold (I'm working on pushing it back) and ruin all the progress I've made in making the skin healthy. I hope the day comes when all stylists know about the proper care for ridges/cuticles like you do! I've learned a lot!
You know, I sadly think that it's not going to change much because clients expect instant results/miracles when they go to a salon. So the nail techs just do their best often. Or they do what they are told by their boss.
I don't know how to change that situation. That's why I started showing people how they can do it themselves.
There are a few nail salons in my local mall. None of them do a proper manicure. I think they’re are only interested in fake nails (acrylics??).
Med nail tech here with 30+years experience. In my research I found that yes Anna you are correct, ridges are wrinkles due to aging and or trama (aging is trama to our bodies) other reasons include hypothyroidism, malnutrition, oxygen deficiency (anemia), retinoid therapy, repetitive hand washing. Thank you for a great video as always! Feel better!😊
I so agree!
Simply drinking water with electrolytes gives the body depleted minerals that helps hydrate our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Upping our daily protein intake with red meat includes fats and iron that feed and nourish our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Eating healthy fats are essential to our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Hi, thanks for this video. I have this on one nail ( though not as bad as the one in the pic) I use oil at night time on all my nails.
But I have a question re dry nails : I can’t wear any sort of nail varnish as it seems to dry my nails out - after only a few days wearing when removed my nails are pale and dry looking.
I’m 66 and I’ve never been able to wear nail varnish without this happening, I get the same with toe nails as well. Is there a varnish out there that actually cares for nails?
I am not alone in this nail problem. Ridges and nails that split in the middle. Thank you so much for your help Anna. You have given me hope.
Psoriatic nails here. :*( This is an autoimmune condition that has no cure.
I am heavily ridged, but enjoy wearing nice length natural nails and colored polish.
Favorite ridge fillers Barielle and Holo Taco. I take biotin for strength and helps my nails and hair. Your explanations are easy to understand and helpful. Thank you so much for these videos. 🤗🤗🤗
What type of biotin do you use?
Biotin supplements have to be used with caution. In 2017 FDA put out a warning that biotin supplements can falsely lower troponin levels which are used to diagnose a heart attack.
This is one of the best explainations I have watched here on the Internet explaining what's going on. My doctor says it's nothing to worry about. He said it happens to folks as they get older. But he didn't know why it happens or how to fix it.
Thank you! This is the first I’ve seen this problem addressed and it’s been a lifelong struggle for me. My nails are very corrugated and wavy, and my experience is that you are right, oil is the only solution. Dry cold winter air makes my nails so dry and prone to vertical splits. Whereas, my nails look much better in summer with there’s more moisture in the air. I’ve never worn any type of polish, always keep my nails very short and round in an effort to pamper them into the best possible situation. Age has certainly made the ridges worse.
Cheryl, I have had the same experience. Winter is worse then summer. And I use oils all the time now. And invested in a good pair of dishwashing gloves. When gardening with gloves I slather a vaseline like product called Un-petroleum on just my nails. This makes the condition so much better. I have never been able wear polish even with base coats, primers ect as it just sort of floats off. So, I don't bother. Hydration helps as well. Using Electrolytes in my water. Getting older is a lot more work. I'm not high maintenance, I'm just trying to maintain.
Yes! the oil does help!
Also keeping hands moisturized helps a lot. I used hand cream all the time for just two months, and found not only my hands get healthier, the new grown nails also get smoother!
Btw, I personally found NAILTONE anti crack hardener very helpful, it did hold my nails together. Plus I keep the nail short and round, to prevent hitting or bending, and it went really well.
My nails went from the ring finger situation in the vid to index finger in 6 month, and I'm happy with it:)
(annoyed by this for 8 years already)
@@uki1810 I googled Nailtone and nothing came up. Is that the correct name?
IMPROVEMENTS!! 😀 I have this issue. I have added a low dose biotin supplement and started using a nail cream called hard as hoof about 6 to 8 times per day. I don't wear any polish. I have had major improvements! Ridges are not as pronounced and I have to file the length down because they grow so quickly. 😄
Hi Jill! Good to hear that! Biotin would not work this fast. If you had deficiency, it would take time to correct that so the body could make healthier nails. That would be visible after months later as the nail if formed at the matrix. It takes 6 months or so for the new nail to reach the end of the nails. No supplement can improve growth of the nails.
I think the care that you are doing is most likely helping.
@@TheSalonLife yes I've been taking the biotin and using the hard as hoof for about 8 months.
@@jillc9882 Thank you. I'm going to buy both of these today!
Be careful with Biotin because it can mess with your blood work. It can be helpful but it’s not a panacea for all nail problems. Usually problems are caused thing other than biotin deficiency
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Excellent advice however I have heard numerous testimonials of supplementing with collagen improves the condition of nails and hair significantly 😘
Just a thought. Watching this I realise that my recent improvement in nails with less ridges might be a combination of eating more protein and collagen tablets. I’m pretty old so seeing the improvement was encouraging - plus at last I can use nail polish again and have just put my first coat of Dior Abricot on. Thank you for all your tips on nail care.
Great color Pamela! I'm thinking about trying it.
Mine are exactly like the pictures - accordion nails as you say. I never buff them because the buffing makes the nail even thinner. I use a thin slice of tea bag stuck on with an undercoat, then I use about 4 coats of nail polish. It doesn't fix the ridges but it makes them invisible . I agree with you that there is nothing to be done to prevent the corrugations - I've had them since I was in my 20's , ie for about 40 years . I've tried taking supplements, using every product under the sun , etc. Nothing works at all. Covering them with nail polish is the only thing I can do. Thanks for talking about this , I've often felt like nobody knows about this condition . I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Thank you for the idea to try a slice of a tea bag to fix the problem before color. I'll give it a try.
Tea bags really work. I've used small slices of tea bags on my nail if I cracked it. I use it with nail glue. It kind of blends in with the nail to.
Hi Anna! I also have ridged nails, I've started putting two layers of base coat on, it helps smooth out the appearance of ridges, and the polish goes on smoother.
You've helped me so much Anna. I used to struggle with peeling nails and dry nail skin folds. I was always cutting myself which made the problem worse. I also used to try to grow my nails long but I now prefer shorter, neater manicures. My hands look so much better now thanks to your education. 🌹
Hello Sharlynn! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so happy that our videos are helping :))
I would agree with the oil recommendation. I have one nail that became ridgy post menopause. I find keeping the PNF really nicely pushed back and oiling all the time has massively helped. It has stopped the ridges splitting almost completely. I also have found Zoya Naked Manicure good. Also, if this lady is post menopausal like me HRT does wonders for the nails as well as everything else!!! Hormone deficiency isn't kind to nails.
Hello Ruth! Thank you for your input. I agree with you. Hormones have a great impact on the nails too. Sadly that's not my area of expertise so I can't give advice about it but it's worth talking to a doctor :)
HRT is great as long as you are a good candidate. Avoid traditional (hormonal) HRT if you have a history or increased of thromboembolism or certain cancers. Research is even showing that the age cut off to discontinue is very subjective and can be taken for a very long time under proper professional supervision. I am an OBGYN physician.
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Womens International Pharmacy makes Bioidentical hormones derived from yams, I had been taking them since I was surgically menopausal since I was 40.
The trouble is it's nearly impossible to get an RX for them from today's OBGYNs.
They're hands are tied by big pharma & big pharma wants them to promote what they are offering at that given time period.
My nails were fine right up till I could not find an OBGYN to write me an RX for Bioidentical Hormones. I've been off them for about 1 1/2 years & my nails have multiple ridges in them now 😔. I found 1 place to go to, but they want me to spend 1,500 before they'll write me an RX & on top of that, they want me to be locked into purchasing my Bioidentical Hormones from them only. I want to continue to get them from WIP (above) as I trust them & they can adjust your formula for your bodies changes as you age. I have no problem getting & paying for my updated hormone testing & today it shouldn't cost more than $100.00 - $150.00 depending on where you live.
I miss my ND & wish he never left my area to go to New Zealand, I think he regrets moving there now too.
If you can find a ND in your area, it's worth the extra money tgey have to charge. Thdy have to go to continuing education seminars to keep updated with the constant mew findings of using natural God made herbs, bark, flowers, roots & new combinations that do so many wonderful benefits within our bodies, if you can find an MD that's also a ND, you'll be in the best hands ss they have access to both fields to put a protocol together to cure you ASAP.
If you can't an ND in your area, there is one I know of who has written a couple of books: "Everybody's Sick and I Know Why" & "ATTEMPT With A Wholistic Cure Medicine" Peter J Glidden,ND. I have both books & use them often.
Thank you for your excellent explanation on the causes of ridges & on how to go about treating them. I will get the necessary supplies & some I already have & I have added supplements to my daily routine & CeraVe has an awesome line of hand, face, & sun protection products that I use daily & nightly.
Sorry for my ramblings.
I pray this information is beneficial to your online community.
God bless 🙌,
Maranatha ❤ 🐑 🩸 🩸 🩸 ✝️ 🕊 🤍 💫
@@TheSalonLife And my doctor says there is nothing to be done.
Hormone havoc in Peri/Meno affects definitely affects the hair, skin and nails. Think of a ripe juicy plum dehydrating into a plum without essential nutrients/hydration or moisture.
Taking EFS's and applying nail oil 1- 3 x day works wonders for our mind/body and nails 😉😘
This has become my go to channel for nail advice. I'm so happy to have found you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment Jill!
This is great! I have been using Essie ridge filler, it works well as long as I do more than one coat and allow it to dry between coats.
Your detailed instructional videos have given me the confidence to do my own manicures.
At last advice from a professional with a mature outlook for adults in need of a mature professional - thank you so much!!
Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about. Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. With age, vertical nail ridges may become more numerous or prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail.
They are something to worry about , because the ridges are actually very thin and they split right down into the nail bed. Very painful !
I agreee! Painful!@@stellaburnell7947
I am holding out hope that thy can be reversed…possibly with nutrition😊possibly vitamin B12 and magnesium.
Bone broth helps. Gelatin helps (a heaping teaspoon of Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate stirred into a glass of water with each meal is cheaper than capsules). When I consistently take the great lakes collagen, my hair and nails both improve.
Dream killer, you! You have crusheed all my dreams of ever having smooth nails. Not only have you crushed my dreams, but my soul as well. I hope you're happy Anna. 😤🤣🤣 So glad you're feeling a bit better, but we can live a day or two without a vid, your helth and comfort are most important us. Healing hugs. ❤
Laurent, you seriously make my day with your comments! Thank you for that! Thank you for the hugs 🤗 ❤️
I have had corrugated nails which have improved a lot by taking marine collagen and emu oil. And also hydrating much more. I'm thinking the healthy omegas really help my nails. Also I don't use soap on hands, I use cerave moisturiser instead, it stops the dryness. Hope this helps, I personally feel it's a fixable symptom from inflammation on the inside, rather than a problem to fix with band aide solutions from the outside. which does not work.
I think that ridgey nails are often a chronic health symptom. I've had them since childhood, and they've gotten progressively worse with age. I have some auto immune issues, one of which effects my collagen, another that effects my thyroid so my theory is it's to do with that and the medical connection just hasn't been noticed yet. (hint hint for any PhD students in need of a thesis subject)
it has more to do with aging!
I have "old, wrinkly nails" and I apply the first coat of ridge filler sideways. I just happened to find your channel and thought I'd insert my 2¢
OMG! I had just commented on ridged nails last week ❤ and today this gets recommended?? I’m so excited!
This is helpful. Some of my nails have started this pattern. I’ve also got some health issues that may be related (gut issues that can damage nutrition intake as well as others such as autoimmune problems, cancer treatment recovery years on still an issue, fungus, etc). So need to take special care now. Trying supplements and will look into oil
I've noticed ridges the last couple of years. I am pretty sure it is age related for me. But I was recently diagnosed with psoriasis, so maybe. I do use oils every morning and night. My hands are in everything. I find keeping a couple coats of nail polish is my best defense to keep them from peeling or catching. Gloves are are must for yard work or when my hands will be in water a lot. Initially they look so pretty and plump from water but as soon as they dry, the peeling and splitting worse than before. I don't understand how because my nails are not thin at all.
I stopped going to a salon shortly before the pandemic shut us down because the kept filing them so thin it would hurt.
Thank you for taking the time to address the imperfect nails!
Hi Lauren! I make a point of not suggesting any health issues nor suggesting any medical treatments. The role of this channel is to discuss cosmetic issues and treatments. This is my area of expertise :).
Hi Anna! I just ordered the Dazzle Dry set that I’m excited to try but then I saw their Ridge filler! I don’t have many ridges but it says it makes the manicure thick like a gel so that interests me. My point is that I will be excited to hear your perspective of the DD ridge filler when you do The Ridge Filler Project! Note that I will only be using DD on my toenails since I need to rehab my fingernails, using tips from you, so it will be awhile before I can paint my nails again.
I can’t thank you enough for all I’ve learned from you in such a short time. You are an amazing teacher. I even don’t skip through the commercials!
Hi Lily! Thank you so much for your kind comment (and for not skipping the adds 💕), you are very welcome!!
I will be testing the ridge filler as soon as I receive it. It should be here soon.
I would start with DD base and top if the nails are damaged. Then once they are healthy adding a ridge filler might be a good idea.
Here is a video I did about caring about ridgy nails
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Firstly, I hope you're feeling better Anna? And that your neighbours have stopped drilling!
Another really insightful video, thank you.
I have this exact problem. Your info is very helpful, thank you. 😊
I was very interested in this advice on ridged nails as my nails are very similar .I have an under active thyroid and take medication daily,I’m 67 years of age and use oil 3 or 4 times a day,do a weekly mani using high end products and now understand that I can’t improve the deface of my nails and will be interested in ridge filler base coats reviews.Thank you for your advice Victoria Baker.North Wales .UK
Dear Victoria, I have the same problem, Hashimoto's is very drying on my skin. This has given me lots of ridges on my nails. I keep mine very short and buff them to smooth the ridges and use a good base coat before nail polish.
I'm scouring your channel for information about caring for nails splitting at the ridge. So now I'm going to Jojoba oil, oil, oil my nails. I also found that I had to add some "polish / treatment" (I use Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus) to the split areas otherwise the split would continue to grow up the nail, especially since my nails have a downward curve at the free-edge. I'm still trying to see (from your videos) if a particular nail shape is beneficial to nail recovery. Thank you so much
As a public speaker, I always sip warm water or tea before speaking. It helps a lot with relaxing the vocals. Feel better
I'm pretty sure my ridged nails are genetic because both my mom and my grandma had/have them, and neither of them because of a health condition, and I started getting ridged nails in my teens with puberty and I was super healthy and athletic then
I believe it is genetic also. My dad had them and I do too. My mom and siblings do not have them. I also developed them in my teens.
Genetics is definitely a variable. Interesting that you developed it during puberty. During that time you may have experienced lower iron levels than you were previously accustomed to. I started seeing ridges at puberty as well. . I was always borderline anemic. My mother also had them and she was also low blood iron but not quite anemic as well.
I had one deep ridge that would split into the quick on my thumb. My mother had the exact same one so there is a large genetic component. Weirdly, it disappeared later in life. I made sure it never got to split through keeping the nail very short and as moisturised as possible. It think with time it grew healthy to the tip. I also take Biosil, which seems to help.
Biosil is great. Also Biotin. Really makes a difference.
Biotin supplements have to be used with caution. In 2017 FDA put out a warning that biotin supplements can falsely lower troponin levels which are used to diagnose a heart attack.
Biosil is a silica mineral supplement that many have experienced nail improvements. Although pricey it is effective for skin, hair and nails.
I have horizontal ridges across both thumb nails from a very bad stress habit of picking the cuticle and skin...very difficult to stop and ruins the look......trying so hard to stop and thank you for these great videos!
Hi Julie! Yes, these "waves" are different. Like you said it's usually from picking the skin around the nails. Find something else to do with your fingers. I have the same tendency and I usually play with a ring or something so I don't pick on my nails. The good news is that these horizontal "ridges" can usually be corrected.
Softening with skin with urea based creams is a great idea too because then there is less to pick.
@@TheSalonLife I never knew those horizontal ridges could be corrected! I've had them as long as I can remember - but I also pick my cuticles when I'm anxious and I do it alot so I'm going to see if picking my cuticles and skin around my nails helps.
I'm soooooo happy to have found your vid! I have ridgey, pitted nails & im trying to find out how to help the polish look better... gel polish, dip powders, acrylic, SOMETHING... I file and buff and used to use Sally Hansen ridge filler but I can't find it anymore... and my daughter is getting married soon and I just want my nails to look better!!
I have certain nails that have ridges some more pronounced than others. I have tried few ridge/base coats not sure wear the same as my traditional base coats. Right now, I am testing out KB groovy ridge/base coat. I guess it suppose to blur too. I usually choose the ridge base coat just for lighter pastel colors. I oil at least 3 times a day try drink water too. I def had my Dr look at my iron, B-12, vitamin D make sure normal. I know thyroid disease can also effect nails too. I heard ridges can be temporarily too. I love collagen and a hair supplement along with other vitamins.
I wish you lived in my town so I could have my nails cared for by you. I have only been to a nail salon once & I am a mature lady! After she filed the tops of my nails I thought never again! I haven't been anywhere since! Unfortunately, I too have slight ridges on my nails. I have taken your advice onboard, & have purchased a bottle of Jojoba oil & using it now. thank you for all the wonderful advice Anna! 🤗
I always had very ridged nails when I was younger, and I used to buff them -a lot-. (Thankfully I stopped doing that.) Nowadays, my nails are completely smooth. The only thing I do differently is I started taking a vitamin B-complex supplement.
I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case, my ridges were likely a symptom of vitamin deficiency. I actually clicked this video looking for advice because for a moment I forgot ny nails aren't ridged anymore and haven't been for a few years now! 😅
I am 76. When I was pregnant at age 23 I developed ridges of my nails. I have only had an improvement lately and the only change I have made is taking Moringa capsules (2 capsules daily).
Corrugated nails for sure. They are not thick and thin. Mine started age 40 but became troublesome age 60. Zinc picolinate supplement did smooth out 5 of my nails (45 mg daily) and it worked quickly within 2 months. After 2 years, the worst lines have never gone away. I believe the zinc helped a lot of "aging" symptoms .. not just nails. I never had the classic. sign of zinc deficiency which is white spots on the nails.
Thank you so much for making this video! I feel like the more content of yours that I watch, the more I learn about what's going on with my nails. I started wanting to "fix my cuticles" (dry, hard skin and overgrown, stretched proximal nail folds) and have discovered I also have some habit tic nail deformity (may be due to eczema on my thumbs and some of my fingers, dermatologist prescription creams help when used as directed.) I was wondering if tiny pits in the nails are related to the ridges issue? I do see a lot of improvement in both my nails and the proximal nail folds, bliss kiss cuticle oil, warm oil nail soaks and gentle manicures at home have really transformed my nails so much already. Thank you so much!❤
I was once told that nails that go that way has a correlation with austio arthrits ('scusey spelling). I have it more on my thumb nails. And it showed up around the same time the arthritis showed up in me. I use two coats of Nail Tek hardner (weak nails to boot) two coats of polish & a quick dry top coat. Covers what ridges I have. So it doesn't show. These nails don't want to grow very long, they'll just split upwards. Besides it makes texting easier & I have an excuse why the thumbnails are short & the rest of my nails are long. LOL! I do leave the ends of the nails more squared with the corners slightly rounded. Gives support to the nail. Reduces breakage.
This happened to my nails during my recovery from 20 years of acrylics. It took a little more 2 yrs for nails to fully recover. I still have to take very special care of my nails.
I've been told many times by various health and cosmetic professionals that it's caused by a deficiency but no one can tell me what I'm deficient in. Comprehensive blood tests have never revealed any deficiencies.
Thank you new subscriber love your videos very helpful no other videos out there like THIS ❤️🙏
Thank you for this explanation. My nails look just like that .
These are my nails exactly. My thumbs especially have developed major corregation and split vertically along the lines if I am not careful. In my case it's probably age and autoimmune, so all I can do is give them a lot of TLC and oil.
Thank you so much for your video Anna. I’m going to try your precious advices. As soon as I try for some months I will let you know how is getting. Thank you again also for comments of other people with my problem. It has been very helpful.
Stacy here, William is my husband. Can be from Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have it & so does my friend, we both have this very severe.
I started getting ridges first on the pinky, and then more inward as menopause approached. The thumband index have the smoothest nails. Though i improved my diet 5yo, recently incresed excercise and hope this helps w improved circulation. They tend to split and flake on the tips and are worse with water exposure- but i live swimming in the summmer! One time i innocently buffed and made it worse 😮
I'll watch the video on fillers. I accidentally got a gel mani on these otherwise virgin nails and think that the pre buffing is going to be a real problem when i remove them in a few days. Thanks for all the videos with tips to make the most of what i have naturally.
You are welcome Kay! ❤️
Check out my recent video about buffing th-cam.com/video/K_-40s9lwZg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for doing this series. I’m really learning a lot. What was that salon treatment you were talking about?
Hello BGrateful! It's called IBX Treatment and I have the video to a demo of this treatment in the description box below the video :)
Really enjoyed your advice and i suffer with these ridges that have started recently and like some of your other clients they split unless i trim them right down , which makes me think your explanation on the thickness of the ridges is correct . Where my nails spit which is suppose to be the thickest part is real thin or it wouldnt split it appears . I am also 63 only eat food once a day at dinner and eat alot but drink Boost extra calories twice a day in the morning and noon and i dont drink coffee so not sure about nutrition but my body is getting old thats for sure . Thanks so much for the info ..
Great video once again! I wonder if there is a genetic component to ridges on the nails? I have started with getting ridges on a few of my nails, to add to dryness and peeling,and I remember know that my grandma used to have ridges nails, and so does my mum. Really appreciate the advice, thank you!
Yes Valerie, it also could be age thing. Not saying you are old but it's very common as we age. You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment 💕
Thanks dear, yes keep lotion or oils on those ridges and all of your nails at all times and don’t file the ridges and smooth the nail bed that will make them weaker and they will break.
exactly except that I see that many confuse nail bed with the nail plate. I wonder why.... Honest question.
The nail plate sits on top of the nail bed.
schoonscientific.com/2019/whats-new-nail-anatomy-latest-facts/
anna, you're incredible. i love your passion
Thank you Laura 🥰
Hi,I hope the tea helped 🙂I have the ridges,tbh as a nail biter,I’m not surprised ☃️🎄
I have nail ridges and use Trind Nail balsam, it works really well for my ridges.
Hi Anna, have you done swatches of different base coats and ridge fillers to find ones that result in a very smooth layer for polish? If so I'd please let me know. For me, I've found most base coats too thin to level a ridgy nail bed. Gel setters and gel top coats seem thicker and to level the nails better before color and top coat. All the best.
I also have ridge nails due to hypothyroidism. My favorite nail filler these days is London Town. Two coats of that on my nails and you can barely see the ridges at all.
Hi There! I would like to mention that there are some options these days from the dermatologist. Topical steroids, vitamin D analogs, tazarotene, laser treatments, amongst many others are available if the ridges are not caused by aging. For example, if they are caused by autoimmune problems or trauma. I have seen amazing transformations some people have had :)
Interesting! Thank you for sharing! Could you provide some references?
Many sources point to ageing:
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24459-ridges-in-nails
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/nails/faq-20058541
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319867
I have ridged nailes like that, at least a bit. I read some where that ridges is a sign of protein deficiency often caused by low levels of stomach acid, or other reason for poor digestion. I never could find any good info on it, and I'm not sure what to do.
Here is a video about caring for ridgy nails and I mention nutritional deficiencies. Basically that overall health needs to be considered too because it's best to care for body as a whole.
Diet rich in protein and healthy fats is very important for overall health for sure.
th-cam.com/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow my nails look like these! I bought Jojohaba oil and have been using it
. I wear gloves to wash dishes and reapply oil many times a day.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love it that you and MSL have named his ring finger Mount Ridgemore. I have ridges, too, especially my ring finger.
I love this video! I’ve commented in many posts in Fb that we don’t have ridges, we have valley’s and we don’t want to thin the thick part to the level of the thin part.
I have always used ridge fillers. Sometime I do use one layer of a sticky ridge coat followed by a ridge filler and sometimes I do two coats of a ridge filler. One product I like I a sticky ridge filler. It’s a sticky base coat mixed with a ridge filler. I usually do a sticky and a ridge filler. It kind of depends on the polish. Flaky polishes don’t show ridges as much but creams show them a lot more. I can get creams and other polishes to look nice and level and not show the ridges. So for me, the ridge filling base coats work well.
That is a brilliant idea Sherri! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! So kind of you. Your concept totally makes sense, I will definitely test it :)
I agree that polishes with some shimmer usually show the ridges less. The shimmer takes away/distracts from the surface.
Never had ridges on my nails. When I turned sixty all of a sudden I have a couple fingernails with ridges. Filing doesn’t do anything. The nails are kept short and don’t split or crack
I had never had this problem with my nails until I used baking soda on them. They were very thin and peeling, so I tried this treatment I heard about. I added some baking soda into a soak of warm water if I remember correctly. After that one time, they were stronger but began getting ridgy. It's been over a year since I used baking soda on them, and they're the same..
And I'm not old.
Baking soda used in the past will not affect a new growth. Just like damaging hair by bleaching does not affect a new growth
I was paying so much attention to your information that I didn't notice anything with your voice that would be distracting. But I do hope you feel better if you're under the weather.
Thank you Gigi!! Feeling a bit better today :)) I'm glad that it wasn't too distracting. :)
I agree with Anna that oils are the best treatment to hydrate, nourish and moisturize nails externally. I would take it a step further to say that eating EFA's from food or supplements al8ng with using nail oil 1-3 x daily is highly beneficial for our mind/body and nails 😉😘
Very true although this channel is about cosmetic care because my area of expertise is cosmetics and how proper cosmetic care can benefit the body. I try not to give nutricional advice because I’m not a nutritionist and I sometimes tell people to look into something because this is all I can do.
This doesn’t mean that other things don’t work but it would be outside of my scope to give advice about things I’m not trained in.
I have a ridge on my pinky where the nail free edge tends to break and split off from the ridge if it gets any length at all. I also have thinner/bendy nails. I have found applying the Mavala Scientifique (not K+) to most of the nail and all of the ridge works GREAT for strengthening down that ridge and preventing the breaking and splitting off from that ridge. Of course, keeping all my nails with polish helps strengthen them (at least while the polish is on) and prevent them from breaking as well. I’m sort of becoming a DD fanatic, but it seems to really strengthen my nails so well while it’s on. I just want more colors! Thanks again, Anna - take good care and get well!
I had brittle nails with ridges which had a tendency to split vertically. Used a strengthener found at the drug store. I use this product continually on my nails. My nails are now stronger. However, my nails continue to have ridges. Will always have to use a nail strengthener. I had 2 months of radiation therapy.
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I have this same issue too. My right thumb nail splits length wise in the same spot every two weeks. No matter this short they’re cut which is painful . It has been doing this for almost ten years. It’s so frustrating. Sometimes it’s so delicate if I touch something the wrong way boom. It splits immediately.
Hi Rebecca! I just did a video with more details about care for ridgy nails.
th-cam.com/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/w-d-xo.html
Are you already doing the things I suggested?
Thank you. Very helpful!
My therapeut advised me Silicium as a food supplement. It makes quite a difference. Definitely worth taking it. Of course you have to keep take it
I'm not a nail expert or a nutritionist, but I have been taking notes on my own nails for fifty years. My nails have no lunulas since I've improved my nutrition. The ridges require a magnifying glass to see. My nails are very quick to dry out after a bad meal, often within hours. My nails hate butter, fried foods, and any food that is stale. My nails love cooked carrots and Vitamin A supplements, also zinc. The next time you have a nail break ask yourself what you have recently eaten. If you are having a nail attack get your nails into warm water as soon as possible.
I'm also not an expert on nutrition so I stick to giving cosmetic advice :)
This is my new disclaimer which I should be adding at the beginning of the videos
Nail condition results from both :
-internal factors (age, genetic, nutrition, medication) influencing nail characteristics when produced by the matrix
-external factors (infections, mechanical and chemical treatments…) influencing both nail aspect.
Nail aggression due to external factors mainly translates into unaesthetic changes in nail appearance, but also in physical proprieties resulting in weakness and brittleness, discolouration, formation of horizontal ridges.
Nail plate is not metabolically active, so it doesn’t have any active protection/reparation mechanisms for counteracting damage.
It is their own, natural structure which oversees its preservation against external aggressions.
As nail structure cannot be repaired, it is crucial to have proper nail-care products and habits to prevent damages due to daily treatment, lifestyle or environmental factors.
I had good luck with silk wrap for my ridges. I've got health issues that caused ridges, so I know this isn't a solution, but using plain silk wraps (no fiberglass) was difficult to do with only one hand. I got it to work well one time, but it's so difficult I don't think I could do it again. I used polygel to fill them, which was nice, but it's sometimes hard on my nails to remove gel. Your warm jojoba oil soak is the thing I've been trying most lately. Don't know yet if it's working, but it feels really nice!
I have this issue and I enjoy Barielle Hydrating Ridge Filler. I have no idea if my ridges are from my autoimmune disease, but there must be an internal reason because I take great care of my nails.
This is actually a very painful problem because the nails split into the beds. I have taken so much biotin that a physician had to get involved to ween me off - and it didn't help. I have taken prescription meds to no avail. SeroVital has been a godsend! No idea what's in all those daily supplements but my nails are stronger than ever.
Proper diet and general health have a huge impact on nails. Good health is about balance too. If someone is deficient in biotin then supplementing it makes sense but just taking extra biotin hasn’t shown to make nails stronger or healthier.
When it comes to diet or health I always suggest talking to a doctor and nutritionist before self medicating.
Hi, thank you for all your advice, as well I keep thinking it would be good to wear gloves for protection when doing all tasks involved with water and whilst gardening. For someone who avoids nail polish would you suggest a special occasion one or should it be worn to prevent damage and is just the remover chemicals which cause the most damage? Thank you, regards Norma
Weleda Skin Food ingredients: water, sunflowers oil, lanolin, almond oil, ALCOHOL…other ingredients. With water FIRST and alcohol FOURTH I don’t think this is a very good choice. Wouldn’t 100% oil be better? I’ve mixed my own using almond oil, jojoba, avocado, tea tree and a bit of E. I use this for the warm soak once a week and for my nightly oil before bed. 🌹 Barielle makes a ridge filler, too.
Water is not always useless and a waste. Often it's a solvent for many actives that don't dissolve in oil. Actives don't have to be full strength to be effective either. Sometimes all you need is 1-3%. Same with alcohol.
Oil is not the only thing that is helpful for nails. That's like saying that eating only blueberries is a good idea because they are healthy and full of antioxidants etc.
That Weleda product might be nice but I don't think it's that unique or that much more beneficial that a DIY mixture of oils. The key in skin care is consistency and not "miracle products"
If someone likes Weleda that much and it makes them use it often it's a winner then :)
I have those but across and only on my thumbs.They also started growing down.
Just tried Essie Smooth-e base coat. Started with just one layer. That was not enough for my many ridges. So next time I`ll try two coats.
Quistion: Can I use jojoba-olie only or will you recommend mixed nail-olies? (It`s cheapper with the jojoba-olie alone. ) ;-)
Yes, the smooth-e is very thin so I think 2 coats maybe? I can't wait to test it!!
Jojoba is good. You can even mix some grapeseed oil, some sunflower oil, some avocado oil. That would be a nice mix. :) You can even add a drop of bit E oil as a preservative.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you great to know - who does not want to save some money. :-)
@@janeclausen141 I don´t like the essie base coat. It never bonded good enough with my nails. It startet loosening at the edges of my nails after two days. Very disapointing. Do you like it?
Thank you for this fascinating series, Anna! 🌺
Mavala has some interesting stuff which might help with ridges. I'm very curious about Nailactan cream and Mava-Flex serum (they say it's a concentrate based on urea, saccharides, HA, calcium, etc.). Haven't tested those yet, though.
What's your opinion on it? Are these products worth buying and trying?
I haven’t really tested Mavala other than the hardeners. I’m curious now. I will look at the ingredients and report back :). I’ll see if I can consult a friendly cosmetic chemist too :))
@@TheSalonLife Thank you so much! 😌
I am iron deficient almost to the point of anemia and I’ve had nail ridges all my life. They don’t split but they look like corrugated metal under paint when I do my natural nails. 😢
I know many people iron deficient (myself included) who do not have ridges. Correlation does not necessary means causation.
Hi, I love all the help & information you are sharing. You have mentioned a treatment that you can have done at the salon that can help. Can you tell me the name of it and how it helps? Thank you!
Hello Carmen! Thank you for your comment!
I usually include all the info in the description box below the video:)
Here it is:
th-cam.com/video/1sQYc5rWQF8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks
Hello there,please can you give me some DIY advice for what oils to use on my nails that's very dry and makes ridges all of a sudden.I am 48 and did start getting hot flushes,could it be hormonal?
The problem is that here in South Africa we do not get a lot of nail products to help us.So best is to make things with natural products that's available in our country.Like coconut,olive and avo oils.
I would truly appreciate your advice.
Hope you are feeling better.
Lots of love blessings and wild flowers 🌻
I sure learned a lot. Would you do your toes the same way. I haven’t worn sandals all summer. Any other suggestions for toes .
Oh, dear, my nails look just like this. My thumbs are worst. I started a month ago to moist the nails with oil, now I know I need to soak the nails in warm oil much more often than I have done so far. I also suffer from hypothyroidism...
Have you ever used or can you please give your opinion on the Mend oil from Dazzle Dry. Thank you and take care 💖
It looks like Mend from DD is focused on white spots only. Would love to hear Anna’s perspective on Mend.
DD Mend should be good for overall nail health too. I personally like fragrance free products for daily use.
It's funny for once in a while service I really like fragrance which adds to the experience but for daily use fragrance free is a must.
White spots are a sign of surface damage so Mend would be good for that. I wish they made it fragrance free.
Hi Lily!
DD Mend should be good for overall nail health too. I personally like fragrance free products for daily use.
It's funny for once in a while service I really like fragrance which adds to the experience but for daily use fragrance free is a must.
White spots are a sign of surface damage so Mend would be good for that. I wish they made it fragrance free.
A lot of oil, almond oil preferably and lemon. Use lemon direct on your nails 2or 3 times a week, it going to be perfect.
Hi Melody. I definitely don’t recommend using lemon on the nails. It’s too acidic and it can cause photosensitivity
Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Mixing citrus juice with sunlight can cause phytophotodermatitis.
You could end up with blisters, welts, burns and a ton of pain (and even scarring).
That’s what can happen if you get citrus juice on your skin when you’re in the sun.
You can also get it simply from squeezing a lemon into your water while sitting on a patio - though that’s less likely to happen.
Citrus substances can cause an inflammatory/allergic reaction when exposed to UV rays,
There’s also the risk of developing a sunburn with lemon juice - this can happen if you apply lemon right before going outside into the sun.
Interesting enough l have very deep ridges that are dry and crack on my left hand on my last three fingers. I am right handed and don’t do anything different on my two hands but three nails are horrible and the rest are smooth and healthy.
That is interesting! I guess that's how the nails decided to grow.
Yay ridge filler project 🤩
Love the name! Yes, that's totally next on my list!!
@@TheSalonLife Yes for project!! I keep my nails in good shape but the ridges are a real problem and are getting worse with age. Thanks so much for this series, very informative.
@@TheSalonLife I´m going to try to be better with nail oil and see if that makes a difference for my mini ridges :)
@@TheSalonLife 2 generous coats of DD Transform work GREAT for my ridges! It’s the best I’ve personally found so far. But very interested in your experiments!
Think its genetic at times and an age thing as you get older you will Bainbridge or corrugated nails I'm 54 and have had ridged nails since my 40s just my theory
One of the medical causes of nail ridges is Lichen Planus. It is a autoimmune condition. The only thing that has helped my nails is colloidal or ionic silver. You can soak your nails for 10min a day. I buy aloe vera gel infused with silver. I rub it onto my clean nails every night.
Lichen Planus looks different though. One of the signs is ridging but there are other symptoms like thinning of the nail plate, pterygium formation, shedding of the nail plate with atrophy of the nail bed, subungual keratosis, longitudinal erthronychia (red streaks), and subungual hyperpigmentation
www.edoctoronline.com/dermatology-atlas.asp?c=4&id=24708
@@TheSalonLife
I've had lichen planus for many years. No red streaks and my nails are still hard as rocks.
I have nails that once they grow a while will break about a quarter inch below the cuticle. What could be the cause and is there a remedy? I am in my 70’s but this has been happening since my mid 20’s
How are you supposed to moisturize with nail oil if your keeping polish on your nails so the ridges don't get worse and split. How is the oil supposed to get to the nail plate??
Will oil penetrate if you’re wearing nail polish (Dazzle Dry)? I know through the proximal fold or living skin it will but what about the nail plate. I guess what I’m asking is there any way to keep your nails healthy (if they are prone to being dry and ridgy) while wearing polish?
Oil might penetrate the polish to some degree but not all the way through the nail I don't think. Also it depends how many coats you are using. This is why I recommend taking breaks from polish (like polish on for 5 days and off for 2) and during the break do warm oil soak and apply oil after each hand wash.
My dry, ridged, nails are from thyroid problems.
Did you explain IBX system?
Is there any chance the OPI repair mode might help keep those splitty nail ends more together? 🤔
I’m a man and I have the ridges. What I have found that works for me is to keep them cut down very short and clipping them twice a week. As the nail grows from the bed it’s prone to drying and splitting or catching so as I said I keep them clipped twice a week and have no problems.
But that's not really addressing the root cause. I don't mind keeping my nails short but people want to grow healthy (and/or) long nails