I had really good nails until I started my nail technology course. 7 weeks of constant practice on each other and my nails were filed into oblivion, I've lost my apex where my nail plate was blended with the tip. No ones fault we were all training and all ended up in the same boat. I then did a gel overlay on myself in hope it would stay there and protect my nail while the damage grew out. I had loads of lifting despite my best efforts at prep and after trying to save my overlay several times I had to take it all off. It took an hour and a half to soak off!! I've had to scrape some of the gel away as it just wouldn't budge! So now my poor nails are obliterated and I feel really deflated as I want to be looking after nails not ruining them. Can anyone advise me the best course of action for my nails. I'm new to this so I would appreciate the advice. Do I just leave them? They are very thin and sore. I have IBX duo I can use. Do I just try a thin layer of gel to provide some strength and protection and no tips? TIA