In reality, acrylics were killing my nails underneath. I have had a few shaky moments at the nail salon too - once where they made my finger bleed using a drill file! But it was the last visit that put me off for good. This is what they left me with ...
Disgusting aren't they? I really have a good mind to report the salon. On this occassion the nail technician (if you can call her that) actually drill filed my natural nail twice! I don't really think using a drill on natural nails is appropriate or safe but in my stupidity I didn't ask her to stop!
I tried to salvage the nails once I was home, filing them down and painting them with Mac Baby Goth Girl. I ended up with this ...
Still not pretty are they? The shape is awful and she has clearly applied acrylic nails that are too big for my teensy fingers! :(
I had so much going on over Christmas and New Year, I didn't attempt to remove them or go to another salon to have them fixed. I was also a bit scared given my natural nail had been filed down so many times .. they were feeling rather sensitive.
Anyway, a few days ago they started to lift on their own accord so i was able to remove them all one by one. I decided it was time to look after my own nails and concentrate on keeping them healthy.
I bought Sally Hansens Diamond Strength Nail Hardener and I apply 2 coats of it before polish. Already my nails are feeling and looking a lot better.
Although, my nails are still in a recovery period and probably have a long way to go, I'm sure you will agree that they already look a lot better. Oh, and finally I have come to terms with the fact that my nails are tiny because my hands are tiny and anything otherwise just looks ridiculous on me! 
I still need to work on the shape but i'm getting there ;) In case you are interested the nail colour I am wearing in this photo is China Glaze Lavender Lingo, which has been getting me lots of compliments!
As well as physically looking after my nails, there are many foods that contribute to the health of your nails which will tie in with my goal of a healthy 2010! Foods like asparagus, tuna, apples, garlic, grapes, salmon, eggs, brown rice, cucumbers and anything containing calcium and zinc help with healthy nail growth :)
Hopefully, I can keep you posted on the progress of my nails by posting NOTD posts with healthy natural nails!
Anyone got any other tips for keeping healthy tallons?
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