So the time has come where my nails just couldn't take it any longer. I've always had pretty strong natural nails, and aside from random breaks here and there, never needed the help from hard gels or acrylic. Well, the last few months this hasn't been the case. So I started adding a thin CND Brisa Gel overlay to my nails in order to keep my length. It really did help keep my nails nice and long, but I knew it would only be a temporary fix for me considering how much extra time it added when changing my nails out each week. So finally Halloween passed and I went for the restart!

Deep cracks in 3 of my nails on this hand

It's definitely an adjustment having nails this short, but at the same time quite liberating! I'm going to practice my patience and wait for them to be healthy and strong on their own again!!