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Ask allure.(on nail polish)(Brief article)
Byline: Dermatologist Richard K. Scher
Q: I have weak nails. Do paint-on nail strengtheners really help? --Carla, Los Angeles
SCHER'S RESPONSE: If your nails break, peel, or split, it means they're dehydrated. Nail polish of any kind will help protect them by sealing in moisture. Hardeners that contain a small amount of acrylic (this should be listed in their ingredients) would be beneficial, since acrylic forms an even stronger barrier against moisture loss, but steer clear of strengtheners that contain ...
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