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[YSoLovely]

I don't do any of the acrylics or gels, because IMO they are all damaging.

Then, what do you do with your nails?


ETA: I'm team solid colors only.

 

[CommeUneEtoile]

I don't do any of the acrylics or gels, because IMO they are all damaging.

me neither. nail polish is as far as I will go.

 

[DC-Cutie]

Then, what do you do with your nails?


ETA: I'm team solid colors only.

Keep them natural and apply polish..

 

[.pursefiend.]

I still wear acrylic. It's the only way I don't bite my nails

 

[knasarae]

Meh. American and French manicures are the same to me. If that's out, there are clearly a ton of women who didn't get the memo, or don't care. Nails are part of personal expression, unless your job prohibits it wear what you like.

 

[White Orchid]

Knasarae you have nice nails. Not all of us are so blessed.

And ByeKitty too. I remember downloading one of her nail photos, I was that impressed, lol.

 

[NicolesCloset]

I don't do any of the acrylics or gels, because IMO they are all damaging.

I'm the same. I either apply a clear polish or color polish

 

[CommeUneEtoile]

Nails are part of personal expression, unless your job prohibits it wear what you like.

Well, that applies to pretty much everything when it comes to appearances. Of course people are free to wear what they like. And other people are free to tell them they look tacky and outdated.

 

[AChanelADay]

i didn't know french was out
i don't like them though but it's a staple kinda neutral nail choice
i do like americans bc i like the more subtle nature--kinda just looks like your nails


i love nail polish though so i will do just about anything on my nails--as long as it's not acrylic or anything...i got acrylic once for prom and i was like uhm...no
i used to do my nails all the time but once i discovered shellac--it was a wrap

is her revealing stage over? i like seeing her covered again tbh

 

[NY_Mami]

I'll take a wild guess and say 2006. That's when I stopped doing french nails at least. I can't take people with french manicure seriously. Not in 2013.

I only see Pageant Queens wear them now...

 

[NY_Mami]

Why is that I have rarely, if ever seen a real French woman wearing 'French manicure"?

 

[NY_Mami]

I'm afraid to ask if UV Gels are still in.

Yes, more and more people are still getting those UV Gel manicures... they are better than Acrylics... but you can get a basic Shellac Manicure on your real nails though...

 

[ByeKitty]

Knasarae you have nice nails. Not all of us are so blessed.

And ByeKitty too. I remember downloading one of her nail photos, I was that impressed, lol.

Wow thanks!

 

[tangowithme]

Meh. American and French manicures are the same to me. If that's out, there are clearly a ton of women who didn't get the memo, or don't care. Nails are part of personal expression, unless your job prohibits it wear what you like.

You really do have great nails, nicely shaped! What is the difference between French and American manicure? I know French is with the white tip, but American? Is it solid color? I adore deep dark reds, nearly black. On well-maintained hands, they're a standout.

I keep mine fairly short and oval, with only one coat of a pearly, translucent pink with a glossy top coat. It's the best look for my aging hands, I think.

 

[BagOuttaHell]

Yes, more and more people are still getting those UV Gel manicures... they are better than Acrylics... but you can get a basic Shellac Manicure on your real nails though...

Is shellac basically the gel without the UV lamp?