How many of you have your nails done?

[Babyboonie]

I am very rarely without my nails done - mainly because my own nails are just so thin and break really easily through years and years of nail biting. I've had both gel and acrylic and didn't like either. Gel seem to include lots of filing and then being "baked" and to my acrylic ones are too thick and heavy. My nail lady does fiberglass and these are much better. They let the nail breathe underneath and don't cause any damage to the nail bed. They stay on real good too - usually last me 3 weeks unless I get maintenance and they last twice that. Costs about £25, including an American manicure (slightly softer than the French manicure).

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am lucky with naturally strong nails. I have them polished but cut and shape them myself. It is very inexpensive here and they can do a better job (I did my own most the time until moving here.) Usually...

I have a pedicure once a month. I have finally started having the "flower with fake gems" on my big toe. It is a SoCal thing....

I cringe though if I have to sit next to someone getting fakes put on. The drill, etc. makes me nervous!

[Barbara]

I never had fake nails. I think the glue they need will always attack your real nails and I'm not surprised they become very thin- which at our age can be a problem anyway, Donna.

But in the US I sometimes get the polish on- when I went to visit Sara we both had painted flowers on our big toes- loved that.
Around here it is so much more expensive I rather do it myself. Even managed a French manicure- I love that