As a lifelong nail biter, having acrylics or gel polish on at all times is a non-negotiable for me. Without either, my nails don't stand a chance at growing. But my inability to give my nails a break hasn't done them many favours either, with irritation and brittleness becoming increasingly more common. But since discovering HEMA-free polishes, my faith in my monthly mani has been restored.
I'm pretty regimented with my skincare for nails to prevent total devastation on my hands, but even the best regular nail polishes are no match for my anxious habit—I need something strong and pretty much impenetrable to keep them in tact. Only gel will do.
