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Yellowed fingernails?

I've worn nail-polish for too many weeks and having now removed it, the ends are all yellow ;/

Guessing they just need a breathe, but are there any tips for reducing this horrid appearance?

Thanks in advance x

Update:

Haha, Elizabeth; I didn't thumb-down your (pointless) answer btw - I found it quite amusing.

THANKS to everyone else! Very helpful!

And it's not fungal infection, just lazy me....)

Update 2:

I HAVE NOT THUMBED-DOWN ANYBODY'S ANSWER.......Just wanted you to know that as I appreciate everyone's help :) X

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  • 8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    You can't remove it, you're becoming a simpson, I'm sorry

    Source(s): I went to law school and I'm a doctor
  • .x
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Soak and scrub them with a little lemon juice or you can scrub with baking soda, I've heard whitening toothpaste can also work but I've never tried that. the lemon and baking soda worked pretty well when this happened to me.

    Oh also make sure you use a basecoat when you paint your nails, that can help prevent some of the yellowing.

  • 8 years ago

    Do you smoke? because smoking turns your fingernails yellow. If not then it may be a reaction to your nail polish. It also could be a nail infection if you dont look after them properly.

    Source(s): Im a nail beautician.
  • 8 years ago

    Your nail polish may have caused a fungle nail infection. (where you fingernail ends go yellow) Just pick up some cream from a pharmacy

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  • Sal*UK
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    You could either get a good buffer and lightly take the surface off and buff them up - you need a four sided one from Boots.

    You can also buy nail cleaner - its like crystals you put into water and soak your nails in.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    rubbing hydrogen peroxide on them with a Q-Tip

    Lemon juice with chamomile tea

    Soak in (whole) milk them dry with a hair dryer.

    hope this helps

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