Quick Fix for Fingernails

From: realbirdlady

On Jul 31, 2009

I think what this quick fix is doing is offering a buff to the nail, with the inert part of the baking soda. (The lemon acid and baking soda base, of course, react immediately to just form water.) Definitely very drying to the cuticles - it was a little painful to me. I think I would just use a buffing brush, which offers more control to protect the skin.

From: mums the word

On Apr 7, 2009

This really improved the condition of my cuticles and nails. The nails felt very smooth afterwards and the dry skin around them was much improved. Definitely follow with a rich hand lotion as suggested by others. Thanks Mimi!

From: Geema

On Mar 1, 2003

I couldn't wait to see how this quick fix would help my neglected nails. Obviously, it's not a miracle cure, but my nails did look a lot better, dry skin removed and a good sheen to the nails. I think this recipe will be great for someone with already well manicured hands. It's important to use some good hand lotion after this remedy, since the baking soda is very drying!

From: Charishma Ramchandani

On Mar 21, 2003

This fix is easy to fix and did impart a beautiful softness to my nails in addition to a good sheen. However, I do agree with the other reviewer, Geema, that it's important to use a good hand lotion(I used Enchanteur romantic perfumed body lotion) after rinsing off the nails because the baking soda indeed is very drying. I made this as part of the "Pick your chef" coookathan! I know it's already reviewed, but to be honest, I had this in mind for the cookathon, ever since you had posted it.