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I know we have ridges on our nails and they are thin and brittle..... does anyone get manicures with nail tops?

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susanburgess

My daughter has this for years no problem

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Pamela4475 in reply to susanburgess

Thanks Susan

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butterflyEi

Hi Pamela4475

I know someone whose nails were totally ruined using false nails but she did not have PBC. I think it was something to do with the glue not allowing the nail bed to breath and she never took a break in between new nails being fixed.

I do not have ridges in my nails however they were quite week. I have started taking a regular vitamin tablet and the strength in my nails has improved.

best wishes

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Pamela4475 in reply to butterflyEi

Thanks butterflyei

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Cat19 in reply to butterflyEi

Hi Pamela 4475

I get my nails done every 2/3 weeks, I used to have tips then gel, I've had acrylic for years loved then as strong but very bad for my PBC nails,

Now for last two years I have the odd false nail on Tesco best then gel applied, I've had PBC for 15 years now, good luck.

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Pamela4475 in reply to Cat19

Thanks Cat

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Michiganpbc

I read somewhere that we should not have anything on our nails like a gel manicure so I get regular nail polish now sorry I can't remember where I read this? Maybe a web search for PBC and nail polish it may come up?

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Pamela4475 in reply to Michiganpbc

Thanks Michigan pbc

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littysgirl

I do. I've been doing it for so long, I have no idea if I have ridges on my nails or not. I have what they call "gel nails" (not just the gel polish) that cure under those blue lights. I have not had any issues (that I know of!) and no one has told me not to do it.

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Pamela4475 in reply to littysgirl

Thanks.... it just makes me feel better

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