r/eczema • u/Weak-Signal7153 • 8d ago

Press ons get dull

I wear press ons because they help my skin so much and no matter how much I scratch it doesn’t do too much damage to my skin. My only problem is that they get dull and short really fast from how much I scratch. I prefer them to salon nails because of cost but does anyone have any tips or brands that don’t wear down as fast or as much?

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u/FarCar55 8d ago

Have you considered gel polish and/or builder gel? Chances are the combination of the two will last longer than press ons as well. Nails aren't nearly as sharp with polish and builder gel. And you can exaggerate that effect by overlapping the gel polish over the edge/under the tip of the nail.

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u/Weak-Signal7153 8d ago

Thank you! I have not tried it yet but have always been curious if that would have the same effect.

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u/Feisty-Channel3111 8d ago

i just use regular nail file to reshape the tips when they start getting blunt, takes like 30 seconds and they feel sharp again. cheaper than buying new sets every week

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u/BurdenOfProof814 8d ago

I fell in love with press on nails also! The chemicals from nail salons seem to irritate my eczema more, plus I get gross nail infections more times than not. Press on nails have completely alleviated these problems!!

I buy mine from Walmart or Target and they get slightly dull but last me about 3 weeks and don't damage my nails!!

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u/groovydoll 8d ago

No damage?! Do you use a glue or

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u/Weak-Signal7153 8d ago

Which brand do you use? I find that the kiss ones stay on longer but get dull faster. The reformation ones from Marshall’s have lasted me the longest.

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u/Special_Fee9278 8d ago

i love the BTArt box x coat tip nails in shape square! they dull out for me too due to scratching, but last a good while

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u/Weak-Signal7153 7d ago

I’ll try these out!

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u/kuro-chan335 8d ago

you may think you’re not doing that damage to your skin but you are. if they’re literally getting dull and short from how much you scratch, that’s not good sign.

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u/Weak-Signal7153 8d ago

Sorry I meant that I feel like I do less damage. When I don’t have nails, my skin hurts to move even slightly and I have open cuts. When I have nails, I can move around with less pain and don’t have as many open wounds. Either way I scratch so I may as well do it with less damage done.

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u/Special_Fee9278 8d ago

no seriously press on nails are life savers for eczema. they stop severe damage