Fun with Nails! - Page 2

ashmamma84 · 08-13-2007, 05:51 PM

Okay so I just got a fill in and pedi...I'll take a pic and then post.

ashmamma84 · 08-15-2007, 04:53 PM

Okay so I know I'm a little...so sue me. These are my hands...

SoVerySoft · 08-15-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmamma84

Okay so I know I'm a little...so sue me. These are my hands...

Absolutely lovely!!!

ashmamma84 · 08-15-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SoVerySoft

Absolutely lovely!!!

Thanks, SVS!

As a side, I just noticed the little folds on the sides of my wrists...fat is so interesting some times.

kr7 · 08-15-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmamma84

Okay so I know I'm a little...so sue me. These are my hands...

God, Ash! You have beautiful hands. They look elegant.

Chris

ashmamma84 · 08-15-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kr7

God, Ash! You have beautiful hands. They look elegant.

Chris

Thanks, doll!

Shosh · 08-16-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ashmamma84

Okay so I know I'm a little...so sue me. These are my hands...

Ash we have the same nails!!!

Very nice. Susie

HottiMegan · 08-16-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ashmamma84

Okay so I know I'm a little...so sue me. These are my hands...

Those are lovely nails. When I'm ready to try fakies again, you'll have to give me some pointers on finding a good salon and what kind to get

(i keep debating about trying it again.. )

ashmamma84 · 08-16-2007, 03:01 PM

Thanks Susannah and Megan!

Oh and Megan, just let me know when you are headed to get them done...and I'll give you any tips (no pun intended) that you need.

Tooz · 08-21-2007, 02:13 PM

Well, lately I've been using my old Creative Nail Design stuff. It takes ages to dry, but this has been on for five days, and look: minimal chipping. I cook, I open soda cans, I do God knows what and it stands up.

BigCutieSasha · 08-21-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivy

right now, mine are yellow with black tips. they were black with white tips before. i'm not big on fake nails (too much money for me), but i love funky nails.

I used to do the black with white tips. I called it the naughty French tip!

HottiMegan · 08-22-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmamma84

Thanks Susannah and Megan!

Oh and Megan, just let me know when you are headed to get them done...and I'll give you any tips (no pun intended) that you need.

I'm thinking of getting a set done next month, when swimming season is done. So you'll be getting a pm from me for tips and info when i get ready to do it. I'm thinking about asking a checker at my grocery store where she gets her nails done cuz they look really nice.

Jes · 08-22-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooz

Well, lately I've been using my old Creative Nail Design stuff. It takes ages to dry, but this has been on for five days, and look: minimal chipping. I cook, I open soda cans, I do God knows what and it stands up.

you have, to my mind, the perfect nails. lovely, lovely. nice shape and here's the key: you have a very long nail bed, so even when short, your nails look long. I have a very short nailbed and my nails, even when longer, always look stubby. and i hate it.

bigsexy920 · 08-22-2007, 12:44 PM

My favorite color is Vixen It an Esse color i think .. im not sure .. but i like dark colors on my nails and toe nails sometimes i change it up to really light like Ballet Slipper . also an Esse color

i actually did a hot pink for Vegas .. I HATE it

TraciJo67 · 08-22-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnaalicious

I've done color for years (I always asked for OPI when I used color as it seems to be the longest lasting,) but when I recently had my acrylics put back on after a three month break, my nail tech talked me into a set of pink and whites and I love the way they look. Loved it so much, in fact, I asked them to french manicure my toes as well. Next time, though, I think I will go back to my favorite toe polish....bright red.

I have the pink & white too, Donna ... and I love them. My only concern is that they are damn expensive to maintain. I'm paying $30 for a fill. I can't seem to find anyplace to do it for less, and I don't understand why acrylics are so much cheaper ($14 for a fill).

I do a french pedicure for the toes also. I really like the clean, fresh way it looks & it seems to last longer than a simple polish does.

Tooz · 08-22-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jes

you have, to my mind, the perfect nails. lovely, lovely. nice shape and here's the key: you have a very long nail bed, so even when short, your nails look long. I have a very short nailbed and my nails, even when longer, always look stubby. and i hate it.

Oh, thank you! How sweet.

I assure you, my nails look pretty stubby when they're cut short, really-- these have a little bit of the white part that grows up (and eventually gets clipped off). Have you tried pushing cuticles back? I use that trick a LOT to make my nails look longer. I have such short, stubby fingers that making my nails look a little longer offsets the stubbiness-- so I strive for it.

Edit: Also, I forgot-- sometimes, over time, clipping your nails SUPER short can sort of shorten your nail bed. Maybe let them grow out more/for longer periods of time? (Trying to think of helpful stuff)

Jes · 08-22-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tooz

Oh, thank you! How sweet.

I assure you, my nails look pretty stubby when they're cut short, really-- these have a little bit of the white part that grows up (and eventually gets clipped off). Have you tried pushing cuticles back? I use that trick a LOT to make my nails look longer. I have such short, stubby fingers that making my nails look a little longer offsets the stubbiness-- so I strive for it.

Edit: Also, I forgot-- sometimes, over time, clipping your nails SUPER short can sort of shorten your nail bed. Maybe let them grow out more/for longer periods of time? (Trying to think of helpful stuff)

might be right, but i'm screwed now. a whole childhood/adolescence of chewing my nails off has ruined a lot of possibilities!

ashmamma84 · 08-22-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsexy920

My favorite color is Vixen It an Esse color i think .. im not sure .. but i like dark colors on my nails and toe nails sometimes i change it up to really light like Ballet Slipper . also an Esse color

i actually did a hot pink for Vegas .. I HATE it

I like sheer colors too, but the hot pink sounds cute....

Tooz · 08-22-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jes

might be right, but i'm screwed now. a whole childhood/adolescence of chewing my nails off has ruined a lot of possibilities!

Well, it's never too late to try! My best friend feverishly bit her nails until she was 21 or 22. She's since stopped (she'll be 24 in November) and her nails have changed a LOT.

Ruby Ripples · 08-22-2007, 02:12 PM

I've always wanted to have a professional manicure and pedicure, although the pedicures here are only having the toenails painted etc, no foot work happens. They are way out of my budget though, expensive here, so to get my nice long nails I love to stop my hands looking like fat baby hands, I buy cheapy cheap fake nails on ebay and glue them on, theyre about the equiv of $3 a pack of 20, and I think they look as good as a salon manicure! Well... if you don't look too closely!

ashmamma84 · 08-22-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Ripples

I've always wanted to have a professional manicure and pedicure, although the pedicures here are only having the toenails painted etc, no foot work happens. They are way out of my budget though, expensive here, so to get my nice long nails I love to stop my hands looking like fat baby hands, I buy cheapy cheap fake nails on ebay and glue them on, theyre about the equiv of $3 a pack of 20, and I think they look as good as a salon manicure! Well... if you don't look too closely!

You did that yourself?! You have more skill than me, that's for sure! They look lovely!

Isa · 08-22-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Ripples

I've always wanted to have a professional manicure and pedicure, although the pedicures here are only having the toenails painted etc, no foot work happens. They are way out of my budget though, expensive here, so to get my nice long nails I love to stop my hands looking like fat baby hands, I buy cheapy cheap fake nails on ebay and glue them on, theyre about the equiv of $3 a pack of 20, and I think they look as good as a salon manicure! Well... if you don't look too closely!

Those look beautiful! I've always wondered about the quality of the stick/glue ons I see in the store.

I've recently went back to my fakies after obliterating my natural nails over the past several months and my hands look so much better. Went with the natural look as I have no patience anymore for sitting around the shop waiting for polish to dry. My toes dry much quicker so they are a dark red right now. I finally took a chance there, trying something different from my usual browns and have been very pleased with it.

GWARrior · 08-22-2007, 08:04 PM

Ive always been a wicked nail-biter... still am actually. But over this summer, I started getting into painting my nails (I had a lot of fun with a black marker and clear polish!).

unforutnately, with my job working for a dog groomer, i spend a lot of time bathing dogs, making the polish peel off.

and i really really suck at painting my nails. im horrible at it.

Kimberleigh · 08-22-2007, 08:19 PM

Normally this time of year I have shredded nails from working in the garden. I found a pair of fabulous gloves this spring, and have had nails all summer.

It's hard to tell in the photo, but the color is called Love Letters, it's pale pink, I forget the brand. The toenails are currently a Loreal metallic purple called Barefoot Babe.

Tooz · 08-22-2007, 10:33 PM

Holy crap-- are those your real nails? Mine peel and split before they ever get that long.

08-13-2007, 05:51 PM	#26
ashmamma84 Om Namah Shivayah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mild Sauce City Posts: 4,045	Okay so I just got a fill in and pedi...I'll take a pic and then post. __________________ Bellydance is my religion; my body is a temple, my dance is a prayer

08-16-2007, 03:01 PM	#34
ashmamma84 Om Namah Shivayah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mild Sauce City Posts: 4,045	Thanks Susannah and Megan! Oh and Megan, just let me know when you are headed to get them done...and I'll give you any tips (no pun intended) that you need. __________________ Bellydance is my religion; my body is a temple, my dance is a prayer

08-21-2007, 02:13 PM	#35
Tooz sweet chocolate christ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: shoppin' fuh food Posts: 5,616	Well, lately I've been using my old Creative Nail Design stuff. It takes ages to dry, but this has been on for five days, and look: minimal chipping. I cook, I open soda cans, I do God knows what and it stands up. __________________ let's call a spade a spade: it's porn

08-22-2007, 10:33 PM	#50
Tooz sweet chocolate christ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: shoppin' fuh food Posts: 5,616	Holy crap-- are those your real nails? Mine peel and split before they ever get that long. __________________ let's call a spade a spade: it's porn

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08-22-2007, 12:44 PM	#39
bigsexy920 Ok I'll be good. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey- Jersey Girls..... Best in the world Posts: 4,455	My favorite color is Vixen It an Esse color i think .. im not sure .. but i like dark colors on my nails and toe nails sometimes i change it up to really light like Ballet Slipper . also an Esse color i actually did a hot pink for Vegas .. I HATE it

08-22-2007, 08:04 PM	#48
GWARrior Master Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,007	Ive always been a wicked nail-biter... still am actually. But over this summer, I started getting into painting my nails (I had a lot of fun with a black marker and clear polish!). unforutnately, with my job working for a dog groomer, i spend a lot of time bathing dogs, making the polish peel off. and i really really suck at painting my nails. im horrible at it.