How many of you have your nails done?

[moosmom]

I started having my nails done a while ago. First it was synthetic then gel. I loved the way it looked and I could wear my grandmother's wedding ring. But then I noticed that after having it done for so long, my nails became pitted and paper thin. To the point where it actually hurt when they filed them down. I finally had to stop having them done to allow them to heal.

I got Sally Hansen's Maximum Growth in a frosty mauve. Not only does it make my nails stronger, it makes them look nice while they heal.

Has this happened to anyone? I used to have them done in Michigan and they were never that bad.

[critter crazy]

I used to get my nails done too, and had the same thing happen so I stopped as well. I realy do like the way they look. I have been thinking about getting them done again!

[cassiesmom]

Not my fingernails. But at the beginning of the summer I went and got a pedicure. I was invited to an anniversary party and I wanted to wear cute sandals. My toes looked great, and the pedicure lasted a good two weeks. It was worth it. I might do that again next summer!

[critter crazy]

As a side note, I just went and looked on-line as i had never heard of Gel Nails! Hmmm....I wonder if anyone around here does them?? they sound nice! I have always had acrylics! Never knew there was anything else out there!


Are gel nails thinner?? If they are, I realy need to get some, cause that was one of the reasons why I stopped acrylics, the thickness bothered me, along with the hell they put my real nails through!

[Taz_Zoee]

I have had acrylic nails for almost 20 years (May of 08 will be 20). I got them put on in high school for my brother's wedding and never stopped.
My nails are paper thin, but I don't have the pain like you were talking about. But my nails were thin to begin with and I was a nail biter.
I can't imagine not having nails and I dread the day if/when it ever happens.

I have known people who have had gel and I haven't heard of that happening to them. Sometimes people are allergic to some of the chemicals used. That may be what happened with you and that's what caused the pain.

[moosmom]

Critter Crazy,

Acrylic nails are painted on and dried. The nail gel goes over your actual nail and they have to "bake" it. The nail gel is REAAAAAAALLY thick and has to be applied in layers and baked (dried) in layers. It's more expensive. But having done both I can actually compare them. The Acrylic ones seem to stay on better in the long run.

Cassies Mom,

A pedicure??? That sounds wonderful! Maybe I'll try that next.

[Freedom]

I spend my money on rescues.

[critter crazy]

The nail gel goes over your actual nail and they have to "bake" it. The nail gel is REAAAAAAALLY thick and has to be applied in layers and baked (dried) in layers. It's more expensive. But having done both I can actually compare them. The Acrylic ones seem to stay on better in the long run.

Hmmm.....gosh cause the way they described them on-line they were way different.....

Benefits of Gel Nails:
1) Odorless
2) Natural Feeling
3) Thin
4) Flexible
5) Crystal Clear
6) Light Weight
7) Natural looking
8) No lifting!

WHAT ARE GEL NAILS?
The short answer: GEL NAILS are an extremely natural-looking enhancement: thin, clear, flexible, non-yellowing, nonporous, resist lifting. Gel nails can be used for natural nail overlays (actually one of the most difficult techniques--but it looks the easiest), tip overlays, and sculpted onto forms for short extensions, and to help encapsulate a damaged free-edge as it grows out.

http://www.nailsplash.com/gelnails.html#what

[cali]

not to run it in anysone face but...my long, thick white claws are all natural , I dont need to get my nails done lol

[Karen]

I'm allergic to nail polish, so have never had my nails done, as I'd not survive the fumes without and oxygen mask. And my nails are fine the way they are, I think I'd be worried about my nails if I has "stuff" on them, and life is too busy for more worries!

[Twisterdog]

I had my nails done once. It looked awesome. But it drove my crazy. I was always catching them on something, and working was very difficult. It lasted a couple of days, and I took them off. Never done it since. Guess I'm just more of a natural nail girl.

[Giselle]

I used to have these:


Yep, those are hand-painted flowers, and the nails + the paint job + the charm equaled about 40 USD. I took them off as soon as I flew back home, though

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've never had my nails done. I like the natural look and I also prefer to have short nails. My nails grow fairly fast and I have to trim them about every other week. I also work with my hands so long nails would just get in the way.

[Pam]

I do medical transcription and I find that I just can't type with fake nails. I have tried them once or twice. Several of the girls I work with have them but they are just not for me. Once I watched one of my co-workers try to do the catch on her necklace and she was unable to do it because of her long nails. My quick thought was that they made her handicapped.

[catnapper]

All natural here. I keep them at a nice short length but long enough to see white tips peeking out.

I don't even put a clear polish over them (I tried a ton of them -- they all peeled or chipped the day I put them on!) So now I just rub hand cream on them every time I wash my hands.