origami
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Post by origami on Jan 29, 2020 10:54:17 GMT -6
I love a neon nail. And matte black. If I had the scratch I'd do regular nail art but I save that for special occasions. But I haven't even had a manicure in two months since I cut the tip of my finger off (nail is fine, finger is woof). It's still tender and I'm scared, but this thread is making me want to go for it. I have no idea what pricing is in other cities, but I've been booking with an apprentice in a nail art shop. She's $55 for a gel mani with basic art. And if you want 90 minutes for detailed art, she's $60. I'm sure her prices will go up, but I was thinking it would be way more $ than it is. It's not cheap nail shop prices, but it's way cheaper than some manicures I've gotten from upscale salons in the past. We have an incredible nail art shop here but it starts at 60 for the most basic but 75 and up is what one can figure. My regular shop does art too but they charge by the nail even for basic art and that can add up quick on top of the 35 just for gel
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brux
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Post by brux on Jan 29, 2020 11:02:30 GMT -6
I have no idea what pricing is in other cities, but I've been booking with an apprentice in a nail art shop. She's $55 for a gel mani with basic art. And if you want 90 minutes for detailed art, she's $60. I'm sure her prices will go up, but I was thinking it would be way more $ than it is. It's not cheap nail shop prices, but it's way cheaper than some manicures I've gotten from upscale salons in the past. We have an incredible nail art shop here but it starts at 60 for the most basic but 75 and up is what one can figure. My regular shop does art too but they charge by the nail even for basic art and that can add up quick on top of the 35 just for gel I'm definitely going to have to lean into the lunch from home life if I want to keep up this nail art life!
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rayann
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Post by rayann on Jan 29, 2020 21:39:44 GMT -6
I love nail art. I stopped for a little bit but when I was off for 4 weeks in December I got long nails with this design:
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soiree
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Post by soiree on Jan 30, 2020 9:41:22 GMT -6
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snowyowl
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 30, 2020 19:53:19 GMT -6
Thanks, y’all. There is so much fun stuff in this thread. I’ve got a lot to think about. I’ll probably end up with a jewel tone base with some glitter over top. It feels out there but safe, hah! Make sure you come back and post a pic!
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Post by tatorhead328 on Jan 30, 2020 20:01:04 GMT -6
Aw man, I've never been interested in nail art and now all I want to do is go get some of these designs done.
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milano
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Post by milano on Jan 30, 2020 20:59:37 GMT -6
@criscosalad I've been following this thread and somehow missed that you were the OP. I vote leopard!! Cher's picture is super cute. Have fun in Vegas!
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Cher
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Post by Cher on Feb 1, 2020 12:25:16 GMT -6
Loveeeeeee! Welcome to the nail art dark side!
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milano
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Post by milano on Feb 1, 2020 12:26:10 GMT -6
Love it!!!
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Feb 2, 2020 8:08:48 GMT -6
I just did my nails and thought I'd share here. I'd love time see any other manicures posted here so we can all see!
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Post by prettypitties on Feb 2, 2020 8:22:48 GMT -6
I just did my nails and thought I'd share here. I'd love time see any other manicures posted here so we can all see! You did this yourself?! Wow. I got my toes done yesterday but I don't think anyone wants to see a picture of my feet! I've been doing home gel manis for the last 2 months and I think my nails need a break so they're bare right now.
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gussie
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Post by gussie on Feb 2, 2020 8:26:51 GMT -6
I really like the nail art, but I HATE sitting in the chair getting my nails done, and I assume this would only increase that time.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Feb 2, 2020 8:30:29 GMT -6
I just did my nails and thought I'd share here. I'd love time see any other manicures posted here so we can all see! You did this yourself?! Wow. I got my toes done yesterday but I don't think anyone wants to see a picture of my feet! I've been doing home gel manis for the last 2 months and I think my nails need a break so they're bare right now. I did! I used a bobby pin, a toothpick and a cheap makeup sponge. It's not gel, just regular polish and I can get this to last at least 8days, longer but I change it around that point.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Feb 2, 2020 8:32:37 GMT -6
The pink inside the heart is actually glitter but the camera didn't do a good job showing it 😒
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jorkzy
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Post by jorkzy on Feb 2, 2020 8:56:42 GMT -6
You did this yourself?! Wow. I got my toes done yesterday but I don't think anyone wants to see a picture of my feet! I've been doing home gel manis for the last 2 months and I think my nails need a break so they're bare right now. I did! I used a bobby pin, a toothpick and a cheap makeup sponge. It's not gel, just regular polish and I can get this to last at least 8days, longer but I change it around that point. Wow! I’m m impressed! Also are you a lefty that you did such a great job on your right hand?
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Feb 2, 2020 9:02:37 GMT -6
I did! I used a bobby pin, a toothpick and a cheap makeup sponge. It's not gel, just regular polish and I can get this to last at least 8days, longer but I change it around that point. Wow! I’m m impressed! Also are you a lefty that you did such a great job on your right hand? I am. It took me a long time to get good at doing the opposite hand. Here's my left:
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Pistol
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Post by Pistol on Feb 2, 2020 9:06:19 GMT -6
My nail artist was telling me last time that she used to be a stripper who danced exclusively to Nickleback. I laughed like it was a joke, but it was not. I like this. I feel like I would want see this show. I bet her main song was Rockstar. Nah. I bet Animal was her jam.
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Yogurt
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Post by Yogurt on Feb 2, 2020 9:37:07 GMT -6
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milano
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Post by milano on Feb 2, 2020 11:05:54 GMT -6
I just walked out of the salon and despite telling the nail tech all about criscosalad & cher's awesome leopard mani that I'm totally getting someday...I went with my usual.
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milano
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Post by milano on Feb 2, 2020 11:06:28 GMT -6
Kida I am v impressed. I can barely paint a neutral polish on my own fingers.
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Kida
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Post by Kida on Feb 2, 2020 12:46:43 GMT -6
Kida I am v impressed. I can barely paint a neutral polish on my own fingers. I used to be terrible and also would bite my nails practically back to my elbows. The only way I could get them to grow and not bite them was to keep them painted. The longer my nails got, the easier it was to paint them. Idk if it was because they were longer or because I had practiced but it's something I enjoy. Self care and relaxing!
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apk4
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Post by apk4 on Feb 2, 2020 20:31:11 GMT -6
This thread inspired me and I upped my nail game just a teensy bit this morning.
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Cher
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Post by Cher on Feb 2, 2020 21:17:42 GMT -6
I just want to give the open invite. If you’re in NY, let me know and we will go to my nail art place together, my treat. I am loving that other people on this board love nail art like I do.
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Post by skategirl128 on Feb 2, 2020 21:20:13 GMT -6
I got my nails done yesterday.
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Feb 2, 2020 21:43:07 GMT -6
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Feb 2, 2020 21:44:29 GMT -6
I just want to give the open invite. If you’re in NY, let me know and we will go to my nail art place together, my treat. I am loving that other people on this board love nail art like I do.
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Post by thechickencoop on Feb 2, 2020 21:45:11 GMT -6
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snowyowl
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Post by snowyowl on Feb 2, 2020 21:52:04 GMT -6
A friend of mind sent me a video of nails shaped like dicks that shoot white liquid when you squeeze them (she said we were all getting them from her bachelorette this summer. In case it needs to be said, she was kidding). So I was partially psychologically prepared for that list, but not entirely. She ATE with the UTENSILS.
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Feb 2, 2020 21:58:07 GMT -6
A friend of mind sent me a video of nails shaped like dicks that shoot white liquid when you squeeze them (she said we were all getting them from her bachelorette this summer. In case it needs to be said, she was kidding). So I was partially psychologically prepared for that list, but not entirely. She ATE with the UTENSILS. DID YOU SEE THE POOP ONE
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ktg
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Post by ktg on Feb 2, 2020 22:22:40 GMT -6
I just kept saying exactly this.
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