https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/6930155#M127781 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2633441">@WinglessOne</a>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks for the tag!&nbsp; <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":two_hearts:">💕</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/6466949">@Portcitygirl</a>&nbsp;</P><P>After all that info from Winglessone, I don't have too terribly much to add (she's amazing!), and I second everything she said.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am also not a doc, nor do I have any experience with chemo or the long term effects from it, so I'll echo the disclaimer that she laid about talking to your doc if you'd like more in depth and personalized care info, especially if you get to the point of "but nothing works for me".&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I do want to emphasize the importance of jojoba oil in a natural nail care routine. Nails are made up of dozens and dozens of layers of densely packed keratin, and most oils are simply too large to penetrate the nail plate. However, jojoba is very close in size to our natural sebum, making it ideal for keeping nails flexible instead of brittle and flaky, leading to stronger and healthier nails over time. If you aren't using cuticle oil, I highly recommend starting one asap as often as possible, and make sure it's got jojoba in it (or just use some plain jojoba!). Anything else mixed in is great for the surrounding skin, there's no need to be super picky (unless you've got allergies or other reasons to avoid certain ingredients, of course). I make my own with jojoba and vitamin e, and add in anything else I may have laying around when I make a new batch (currently squalane and almond oil).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Warm oil soaks are great for a deep treatment as well; I put a generous drop on each nail, stick my hands in some disposable gloves, and wrap them in a heated blanket for an hour or two. Or you can sleep with them on for an intensive overnight soak.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Nails take 4-6 months to grow from cuticle to tip, so note that it will take some time to grow out any existing damage. Cuticle oil isn't an immediate fix, but more of a long term problem-reducer.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'll also add a recommendation for The Salon Life on YouTube; she's got some great videos on nail care, from the basics all the way to advanced issues.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If there is some sort of long term damage from chemo and you just can't get those nails to stop splitting, you may find that doing an overlay of dip or acrylic or gel is something you'll want to investigate down the road. Sometimes nails just won't do what we want them to, no matter how much we try and baby them. I work at a very hands on job, and when I get a tear, I add a couple of layers of dip powder to reinforce the nail and allow it to grow out. A teabag repair is an option as well, and all you need for that is a little piece of teabag and some super glue/nail glue.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I believe The Salon Life has a video about OPI Repair Mode as well, and it might be worth looking into for you. It works to repair weakened and broken bonds between keratin cells, to help strengthen nails. It won't magically patch a split, but may help strengthen your nails and reduce splits from happening in the first place. I don't recommend strengtheners for everyone (nails that are too strong are more prone to breaking under pressure instead of flexing with the pressure), but for some folks, they can make sense.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'll sign off now, after rambling for eternity after saying I had nothing to add <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_with_tears_of_joy:">😂</span> I can't speak directly for Winglessone, but I know I'll be happy to answer any other questions you have to the best of my ability, and I'm pretty dang certain (<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":hundred_points:">💯</span>) she'd be happy to as well, so feel free to tag either or both of us if you need anything else at all!</P> Mon, 27 May 2024 07:16:55 GMT RGbrown 2024-05-27T07:16:55Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194212#M4890 <CENTER><div class="video-embed-center video-embed"><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FDMXH4q8Yt8c%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDMXH4q8Yt8c&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FDMXH4q8Yt8c%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="400" height="225" scrolling="no" title="3 Steps to Getting Started in the Beauty Insider Community" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div></CENTER> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Hello beautiful people! Although many of you are familiar with the Beauty Insider Community – aka the BIC - we wanted to give some tips on how to navigate if you are new around here!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you are new, first of all, we want to welcome you to Sephora’s Beauty Insider Community, your one-stop destination to share beauty advice, inspiration, news, and recommendations with real people in real time. We want you to feel comfortable in the BIC, so in the video above, Team BIC members <a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a> and <a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a> outline the first 3 basic steps to get started.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Step 1:</P> <P>First step, let’s work on your <STRONG><U><A href="https://www.sephora.com/profile/me?om_mmc=oth-bt-sst-prifile-20200219-groups" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Profile!</A><A href="https://www.sephora.com/profile/me?om_mmc=oth-bt-sst-prifile-20200219-groups" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;</A></U></STRONG>Pick a user name, add a photo, and tell us more about you!</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Step 2:</P> <P>Join groups! Head to the <STRONG><U><A href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/custom/page/page-id/GroupsLandingPage?om_mmc=oth-bt-sst-groups-20200219-groups" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Groups page</A></U></STRONG> to browse and join different groups that speak to you and find conversations based on your beauty interests.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Step 3:</P> <P>Introduce yourself in our latest <STRONG><U><A href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-Now/Introduce-Yourself-New-Member-Monday/m-p/5074797?om_mmc=oth-bt-sst-NewMemberMonday-20200219-NewMemberMonday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Member Monday</A></U></STRONG>&nbsp;thread, which we feature &nbsp;the first Monday of every month! Need a little help figuring out how to post a reply or start a new thread in Community? No problem - check out our thread <U><STRONG><A href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-Now/How-to-Post-New-Threads-and-Reply-in-the-Beauty-Insider/td-p/5543720" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Post in Community</A></STRONG></U> thread and video.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>This Community is a place for friendly discussion, questions, photo sharing, product recommendations, sharing experiences, and connecting with other beauty lovers like yourself – whether you’re a pro or a newbie, or somewhere in between.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>We’re so excited you’re here! If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to ask -- this community LOVES to help.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG><EM>Now, which part of the BIC are you most excited to explore? &nbsp;Let us know by hitting the reply button below!</EM></STRONG></P> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:20:23 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194212#M4890 TeamBIC 2020-12-16T23:20:23Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194290#M4891 <P>Lookin' good,&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>&nbsp;!</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:05:33 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194290#M4891 AlexBT 2020-02-20T01:05:33Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194292#M4892 <P>LOL thanks&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3530553">@AlexBT</a>&nbsp;<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:05:57 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194292#M4892 KatieBT 2020-02-20T01:05:57Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194819#M4893 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>&nbsp;love this video!!! You both are gorgeous!!!</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:03:34 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194819#M4893 SportyGirly125 2020-02-20T10:03:34Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194908#M4894 <P>Oh em gee&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>&nbsp;you are both so cute. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_heart_eyes:">😍</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_blowing_a_kiss:">😘</span>🥰 Love this !</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:46:26 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5194908#M4894 blackkitty2014 2020-02-20T13:46:26Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195089#M4895 <P>This is a great video&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>! Love it! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":growing_heart:">💗</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":two_hearts:">💕</span> You’re both amazing! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":hugging_face:">🤗</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:41:37 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195089#M4895 itsfi 2020-02-20T16:41:37Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195118#M4896 <P>Aw thanks so much&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/229737">@SportyGirly125</a>&nbsp;<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:42 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195118#M4896 KatieBT 2020-02-20T17:03:42Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195119#M4897 <P>Hee hee! Thank you for the kind words,&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/415758">@blackkitty2014</a>&nbsp;<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:04:16 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195119#M4897 KatieBT 2020-02-20T17:04:16Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195121#M4898 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2307169">@itsfi</a>&nbsp;no, you’re amazing! Ok ok, we don’t need to start that but it’s true and I appreciate your sweet comment <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:05:24 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195121#M4898 KatieBT 2020-02-20T17:05:24Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195181#M4899 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;, <a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>&nbsp;, great intro video!&nbsp; Especially love the sparkly BIC jacket on Katie! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_heart_eyes:">😍</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Will this be a pinned post for easy access? Or maybe this can be linked in the New Member Monday posts as a great starting point for new community members?</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:55:32 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195181#M4899 MlleCC 2020-02-20T17:55:32Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195208#M4900 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/382203">@MlleCC</a>&nbsp;Yes yes yes! All amazing ideas. We're working on getting it incorporated in a few different places around Community for easy access - New Member Monday included! - but since it's live we wanted to get a head start and show it off to our favorite people first. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> <P>Thanks for lookin' out for our lovely newbies (and for the compliments!) <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:30:03 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195208#M4900 AlexBT 2020-02-20T18:30:03Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195212#M4901 <P>Aww you’re too sweet&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>!🥰 &nbsp;Seriously love the personal touch of this video to those new to the community! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":sparkling_heart:">💖</span>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:33:01 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195212#M4901 itsfi 2020-02-20T18:33:01Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195217#M4902 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>, Super cute video and could you two even be more adorable?!&nbsp; Love it!&nbsp; <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:41:05 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195217#M4902 mrsmouse 2020-02-20T18:41:05Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195220#M4903 <P>Seriously&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp;you both look liked pro. You both are so natural at this. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_heart_eyes:">😍</span>🥰<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_blowing_a_kiss:">😘</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":thumbs_up:">👍</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:42:19 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195220#M4903 blackkitty2014 2020-02-20T18:42:19Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195345#M4904 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/612721">@KatieBT</a>&nbsp; and &nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2394161">@BrendaBT</a>&nbsp; love this video! Both did an awesome job explains how to use BIC. This is perfect for all the newcomers!! <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":two_hearts:">💕</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:25:16 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195345#M4904 ather 2020-02-20T20:25:16Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195434#M4905 How to get ur winter hair to look fresh again even after going to the salon Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:11:11 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195434#M4905 Anonymous 2020-02-20T21:11:11Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195603#M4906 <P>hahah thanks&nbsp;<a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3530553">@AlexBT</a>&nbsp; <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:23:58 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195603#M4906 BrendaBT 2020-02-20T23:23:58Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195604#M4907 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/229737">@SportyGirly125</a>&nbsp; Awe you're so sweet! Thank you <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:24:32 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195604#M4907 BrendaBT 2020-02-20T23:24:32Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195606#M4908 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/415758">@blackkitty2014</a>&nbsp;Thank you so much <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span></P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:26:15 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195606#M4908 BrendaBT 2020-02-20T23:26:15Z https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195610#M4909 <P><a href="https://community.sephora.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2307169">@itsfi</a>&nbsp;Thank you so much<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":red_heart:">❤️</span> It was so much fun and happy it can be helpful to newer community members!</P> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:29:12 GMT https://community.sephora.com/t5/Trending-at-Sephora/New-to-Community-Here-are-3-Steps-to-Get-Started/m-p/5195610#M4909 BrendaBT 2020-02-20T23:29:12Z