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I love the look, and the feel of artificial nails. But I wont wear them anymore. I took a microbiology class that had us compare the bacteria growth in a petri dish of 2 classmates who had just washed their hands for equal amount of time, using the same soap and technique.
The amount of bacteria growing in the petri dish the woman with fake nails vs the one who didnt OMG it was really gross. Seriously. There was no growth in the other dish. Sad, but now every time I start wishing for those nails, I see those little cresent moons of fuzz in that petri dish and sigh. |
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Short and simple French Manicure on my fingers, and Red Hot Cherry on my toes....
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Actually, I have a serious question to ask. Even though I can mess up my hands with all the yard work and gardening, I do, I like my nails to look good when I go out, etc. And I don't want my hands to have rough skin, which is usually the case. Can't possibly feel good to hold hands with me.
What does work well to keep nails and hands from being rough? To be honest, I buy whatever lotion is on sale most of the time and have no idea what ingredients really do help to soften hands. Also, would it make a difference to get manicures? I have never had a manicure in my life. My Mom and sisters never did either, or my Dad and brother. Just wasn't part of my household. Last edited by AtLast; 03-24-2010 at 01:02 PM. Reason: goofed |
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well, personally I like my butches to have a bit of roughness on their hands. Feels good against my soft skin...
but to answer your question...use gloves. Seriously No cream will replace the damage working in your garden will do to your fingers and nails. Manicures are good if you are doing fake nails, IMHO, and nothing else. I wouldnt pay someone to file my nails and paint them when I can easily do that on my own. I know some men get manicures but I truly feel its a waste of money. Here's some tips... when you get out of the shower, push back your cuticles. That will help with the tearing. DONT cut them. Makes it worse. I wait until I am mostly dried off and then I file my nails, After filing, if I put on some cream and get it into my skin and nail areas. If you want, get a clear hard as nails Sally Hanson polish...it will give your nails a coat that will keep them strong... hope this helps...
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I keep my nails cause my daddy loves me to rake them down hys back...hmmm..."looks at the clock" daddy will be home soon!
hy likes mine long with american manicur...i was always partial to color and sometimes my special reward will be color for my tips!....but I hve come to love the manicure because hy admires and loves it on me....i love seeing that pleasure in hys eyes Last edited by Lillie; 04-14-2010 at 06:14 PM. Reason: mispell |
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I love clean fingernails, regardless of gender! I prefer to do my nails/pedicure myself. A few yrs. ago I got a fungus on my toe from a nail salon and it took forever to clear it up. I love the French manicure look, as it makes my hands/toes look so clean and fresh!
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My nails look strong, but break easily. Alos, my job doesn't help matters. I tryed fake nails once, that last all of 1 hours. I couldn't tolerate them. I try to groom my nails as often as possible and once a month I'll go get a mani.
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In runs the nail tech... yep licensed and everything... I have read this whole thread and have some information to share... but I think I need to be awake more to do so... For those of you having issues with dry and cracking hands try some of the same product that nursing women use on their nipples... I know, I know... but is is made from lanolin and is safe and it will absorbed into the nail bed and cuticle keeping them moisturized, thus helping to prevent cracking and peeling of the natural nail... As for nails, acrylic, gel, wraps and overlays there are so many products out there today it will make you head spin... Polishes, now that is a whole different creature in its self... then we could totally get into the new gel polishes... everyone is jumping on that band wagon... Okay more later going to have my ribs x-rayed... Happy nailing everyone!
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Olive oil is amazing stuff! I buy more for cosmetic reasons than for cooking. I use it for facials, make up removal and for cuticles. I also mix up my own hot oil treatment for my hair. Am still working on a better blend for body/massage oil.
For the last year I have been giving my nails a break from silk wraps. Not sure if I want to go back to wraps. But after examination of my hands this evening, I may opt for a monthlly manicure. Pedis not so much, perhaps in the warmer weather (if it ever returns) or special occasions - my feet are very ticklish. Oh yes...rough butch hands are truly wonderful! |
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I'm one of them there girly girls...and I have acrylic nails..they are short to look like real nails. Im a teacher I dont' want long fang nails and I can't type on the computer with them. SOmetimes its hard to tell if mine are real or fake.
I go every two weeks to get them done. IF that is not up your alley..i think going every month or so to get a simple mani, where they clear coat your nails and just shape them is good.
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