It seems like taking a break from manicuring doesn't make your nails healthy right away.

I thought my nails would return to their original state quickly after taking a break from gel nails, but it's taking longer than I expected...

The surface of my nails is bumpy, and the tips feel like they keep splitting into thin strips.

I'm wondering if consistently applying something like oil helps, or if I just need to wait until new nails grow.