A Post on Polish Pops Nail Wraps
Sorry I didn’t post yesterday like I said I was going to. I had a busy morning, and by afternoon, I was starting to feel the post-chemo blahs. I am excited to share this post with you, so I wanted to wait until I was in a better mood! Today, I’m going to tell you one of my favorite products and favorite companies, nail wraps by Polish Pops.
Cancer patients can feel a lot of loss – loss of hair, loss of physical body parts, loss of self-esteem, loss of support or friendships, loss of jobs, loss of abilities, and loss of life as they previously knew it. I try to get through all the loss by focusing on what I still have or on what I’ve gained. When I was diagnosed with celiac disease just after college, I tried not to focus on all of the foods I couldn’t eat but on those I could still eat. That helped me to deal with all the losses I have felt during my cancer journey.
Losing my hair was tough on me, but I dealt with it. And I’ll probably have to deal with it again at some point in the future. I tried to focus on the positives – it’s waaaayyyy easier and faster to get ready in the mornings; it’s much cooler in the summer; and people just don’t care if you’re in a cap or a wig or bald as much as I thought they would. But having issues with my nails was another story. I have always had long and strong nails. I have always kept them long because it’s just easier that way. When I started having issues with them because of treatment, I was having to spend way more time on them than I wanted to. They kept breaking and tearing, and I’d constantly have to cut and file them. They would hurt. And they were becoming quite unattractive, which 1) lowered my self-esteem, and 2) drew people’s attention to the fact that I was “sick” with no hair and nail problems. My own nails became weak, ripped, tore and split down the middle. I developed ridges and vertical lines in them, and white spots and indentations formed in the middle of my nails.
According to www.breastcancer.org, the following changes can occur in nails during cancer treatment:
*You may notice some changes in the color or thickness of your fingernails or changes around the nailbed.
*Your nails may look bruised – turning black, brown, blue or green.
*You may develop blemishes on your nails such as a horizontal or vertical line, or small indentations.
*Your nails may become thin or brittle.
*Your nails probably won’t grow as long as they used to and may tend to break more easily.
*The nail can lift completely off the nail bed or fall off.
*The nail bed may become dry, and you may have frayed cuticles.
*You may develop ingrown nails on your fingers or toes.
When I started having problems with my nails, I just wanted to cover them up, so I tried various nail wraps, and they hid all my issues. But you know my obsession with clean products and how important I think they are to our health, so I Googled toxin-free nail wraps, and to my surprise, a company existed! Polish Pops at www.polishpops.com/SHARELIVELOVE. I immediately purchased some, and I found, after a short time of using them that all my nail issues had resolved. I have continued to wear them pretty much nonstop since discovering them (because I LOVE them and because I know they’re not harmful to my nails), and my nails are long and strong again. The prolonged use has not damaged my nails at all.
I love that all my nail problems have disappeared. And I love the colors, designs and quality of Polish Pops. But what I love most about them and what sets them apart from every other nail wrap out there, for me, is that they are toxin free – both the nail strips and their chemical-free removal process; you just peel them off when they’re ready to come off.
I love that they are super easy to put on and don’t take much time. I can give myself a manicure so much faster than going for one (which is not recommended for cancer patients). They can last me for weeks! And they simply peel off when it’s time for a change. I have found that the only reason I take mine off is because my nails start to grow out. It’s not because the Polish Pops are done working.
I have used both the nail polish wraps and the UV gel nail wraps. They’re both great. I just find I like the look of the UV gel wraps better (they’re thicker), and they seem to last longer.
So, I highly recommend Polish Pops to cancer patients who are dealing with nail issues and to everyone because they’re toxin free. The owner, Monique, is really nice, really helpful and really quick to answer questions on the Polish Pops web site and Facebook page.
Oh, and, there is a Polish Pops VIP Facebook page you can sign up for to have input into upcoming designs and colors, be the first to gain access to new releases and to get discounts. There is also a reward program where you can earn points toward free sets. All the information is on the Polish Pops web site (www.polishpops.com/SHARELIVELOVE), and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need any tips!
If you want to check them out for yourself, just click here www.polishpops.com/SHARELIVELOVE. Use code SHARELIVELOVE for 15 percent off select collections and discountable products. And people are always asking me what they can put in a care package for loved ones who are going through cancer. I think Polish Pop nail wraps would be a great gift for anyone going through treatment.
I started this web site originally to share products I love, like I do with my girlfriends when we get together, and it turned into a place where I shared toxin-free products I love before converting this web site to my cancer blog when my cancer came back. I still want it to be a place to share, live and love, which is why I am posting about Polish Pops today. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Stay safe and healthy, everyone!