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Whether you call it clumsy or Rushing Woman's Syndrome, I'm very tough on my nails. I'm always chipping or breaking them, so for a long time I was getting acrylic manicures (because even gel couldn't compete with my abuse).
Then I stopped because cozzie livs and lack of time. To say my nails were paper thin is putting it lightly.
Watch: How to remove acrylic nails. Post continues below.
Putting my hands through rehab was a labour of love. It took about four months of daily TLC in various forms. But I came out the other end and my natural nails are now strong and sturdy.
This is what I did: