Foxy
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Like in life... IDK what I am doing
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Post by Foxy on May 20, 2021 21:19:07 GMT -6
Now I need to know who it was?! 🤣🙃 Polished for days Oh that's one of my top 2 favorite indie polish brands. She has some really pretty blue polishes coming back soon. Kiki do you love me and hitch hiking ghosts are both coming back for July rewind on ppu. I'm seriously drooling over both. I love love love every PFD polish I have. She's got a couple she's bringing back on her website too that are equally beautiful
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apk4
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Post by apk4 on May 21, 2021 7:02:22 GMT -6
Can you guys help me, possibly? I quit doing my nails to save money, but they are absolutely trashed. I need some joy in my life, so I've adjusted my budget to be able to get them done once every 3 weeks, but I'd rather push it to a month if I could.
I've never done acrylics, usually just dip. What's the difference? I would need tips either way, my poor nails are non-existent. Would acrylic be stronger and last longer? I know dip is just acrylic powder. I guess I just don't understand why people do one or the other.
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tj
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Post by tj on May 21, 2021 7:40:47 GMT -6
apk4 A full acrylic set would include a little fake nail plastic tip. You would use that if you want long nails. But dip is just the other part of fake nails without the tip. So you would do that if you don’t want long nails. Have you tried gel? It is cheaper and less time consuming but still gives you a thicker polish.
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apk4
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Post by apk4 on May 21, 2021 7:59:50 GMT -6
apk4 A full acrylic set would include a little fake nail plastic tip. You would use that if you want long nails. But dip is just the other part of fake nails without the tip. So you would do that if you don’t want long nails. Have you tried gel? It is cheaper and less time consuming but still gives you a thicker polish. Gel chips after a few days for me, I had to switch to dip a few years ago.
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tj
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Post by tj on May 21, 2021 8:57:42 GMT -6
Hi there! Have any of y’all tried dazzle dry polish? I got a manicure at the spa in a hotel for Mother’s Day and I loved it! I just took it off yesterday (it was looking rough, but I’m really hard on my nails.) I wanted to see if anyone has tried it before buying. It’s a whole ‘system’ and a bit pricey. So if anyone has used/purchases it before I’d love to hear your thoughts. I had never heard of this before. But I’m down the rabbit hole now.
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addymac
Emerald
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Post by addymac on May 21, 2021 10:31:46 GMT -6
Can you guys help me, possibly? I quit doing my nails to save money, but they are absolutely trashed. I need some joy in my life, so I've adjusted my budget to be able to get them done once every 3 weeks, but I'd rather push it to a month if I could. I've never done acrylics, usually just dip. What's the difference? I would need tips either way, my poor nails are non-existent. Would acrylic be stronger and last longer? I know dip is just acrylic powder. I guess I just don't understand why people do one or the other. Would you consider just doing sticker art? It’s a lot cheaper. Maybe get one regular mani to get them shaped and buffed and then keep that up and stick to stickers to have some joy but not break the bank?
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apk4
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Post by apk4 on May 21, 2021 10:37:57 GMT -6
Can you guys help me, possibly? I quit doing my nails to save money, but they are absolutely trashed. I need some joy in my life, so I've adjusted my budget to be able to get them done once every 3 weeks, but I'd rather push it to a month if I could. I've never done acrylics, usually just dip. What's the difference? I would need tips either way, my poor nails are non-existent. Would acrylic be stronger and last longer? I know dip is just acrylic powder. I guess I just don't understand why people do one or the other. Would you consider just doing sticker art? It’s a lot cheaper. Maybe get one regular mani to get them shaped and buffed and then keep that up and stick to stickers to have some joy but not break the bank? Possibly. My nails are breaking down below the skin line and they just look so terrible and sad. And they hurt. I probably just need to tough it out and let them get healthy again.
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addymac
Emerald
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Post by addymac on May 21, 2021 10:40:50 GMT -6
Would you consider just doing sticker art? It’s a lot cheaper. Maybe get one regular mani to get them shaped and buffed and then keep that up and stick to stickers to have some joy but not break the bank? Possibly. My nails are breaking down below the skin line and they just look so terrible and sad. And they hurt. I probably just need to tough it out and let them get healthy again. Yeah then I’d definitely stay away from acrylics or dip or powder or anything fake. Just give yourself some time to let them heal - get a few good quality manicures with simple polish. then save money by waiting it out and then when they’re healthier just splurge and it’ll be even better
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Post by beesquared on May 21, 2021 14:44:56 GMT -6
I have been really lazy about my nails lately and I'm trying to work up the motivation to paint them today. I've been so uninspired. I want fun, summer colors but it's been cold and rainy. I'm happier when they are done though. I love what you did!
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Post by beersandweirs on May 21, 2021 15:48:20 GMT -6
I have been really lazy about my nails lately and I'm trying to work up the motivation to paint them today. I've been so uninspired. I want fun, summer colors but it's been cold and rainy. I'm happier when they are done though. I love what you did! Part of it is decision paralysis. I will save styles I like and then I just can't decide 😂
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Post by beesquared on May 24, 2021 14:45:10 GMT -6
Well, I found out this week that MH’s favorite pedicure color is red. He had literally never said anything in the last 16 years, lol. Any recs for a good summer red color? Maybe a little sparkle?
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Post by courtniko on May 24, 2021 16:40:20 GMT -6
Well, I found out this week that MH’s favorite pedicure color is red. He had literally never said anything in the last 16 years, lol. Any recs for a good summer red color? Maybe a little sparkle? I love Cupcake Polish and ILNP. Both have a number of red options, but I love these 2 (I do not have them, but have wanted Dear Santa for a while, though that one is more winter than summer). ETA - ILNP Say Love or Stopping Traffic may be better for summer than Dear Santa. www.cupcakepolish.com/products/apple-y-ever-after?_pos=5&_sid=3059aa05c&_ss=rwww.ilnp.com/nail-polish/dear-santa/
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tinyjoys
Ruby
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Post by tinyjoys on May 24, 2021 17:59:50 GMT -6
Well, I found out this week that MH’s favorite pedicure color is red. He had literally never said anything in the last 16 years, lol. Any recs for a good summer red color? Maybe a little sparkle? Essie Cherry On Top is probably my favorite red.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on May 25, 2021 14:40:56 GMT -6
After working late most nights for the past week I decided I'm leaving early (well, at the appropriate time) and getting a pedicure. I'm long overdue and need to be able to wear my sandals.
I'm leaning towards a lilac shade but open to suggestions. Is it worth doing a no-chip pedicure? I've never done one of these - is it overkill?
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Post by beersandweirs on May 25, 2021 15:08:17 GMT -6
After working late most nights for the past week I decided I'm leaving early (well, at the appropriate time) and getting a pedicure. I'm long overdue and need to be able to wear my sandals. I'm leaning towards a lilac shade but open to suggestions. Is it worth doing a no-chip pedicure? I've never done one of these - is it overkill? Is no chip just gel? I don't usually get gel on my feet because I don't really feel it's necessary, regular polish lasts just fine on my toes.
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origami
Amethyst
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Post by origami on May 25, 2021 16:35:11 GMT -6
Well, I found out this week that MH’s favorite pedicure color is red. He had literally never said anything in the last 16 years, lol. Any recs for a good summer red color? Maybe a little sparkle? Opi coca cola red. It is the best truest red.
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tj
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Post by tj on May 25, 2021 18:51:42 GMT -6
After working late most nights for the past week I decided I'm leaving early (well, at the appropriate time) and getting a pedicure. I'm long overdue and need to be able to wear my sandals. I'm leaning towards a lilac shade but open to suggestions. Is it worth doing a no-chip pedicure? I've never done one of these - is it overkill? Is no chip just gel? I don't usually get gel on my feet because I don't really feel it's necessary, regular polish lasts just fine on my toes. What? Really? I ALWAYS do gel on my toes.
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Post by beersandweirs on May 25, 2021 19:48:12 GMT -6
Is no chip just gel? I don't usually get gel on my feet because I don't really feel it's necessary, regular polish lasts just fine on my toes. What? Really? I ALWAYS do gel on my toes. Haha, I always have polish on until the next time I paint them even with regular polish. Maybe I'm a unicorn 🦄
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Diordra
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Post by Diordra on May 25, 2021 20:03:58 GMT -6
What? Really? I ALWAYS do gel on my toes. Haha, I always have polish on until the next time I paint them even with regular polish. Maybe I'm a unicorn 🦄 I’m the same!
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wedding
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Post by wedding on May 26, 2021 6:29:47 GMT -6
I didn’t even know gel was a thing for toes until my friend told me last week. I’ve never had an issue with my toes chipping.
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tj
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Post by tj on May 26, 2021 8:47:00 GMT -6
Ok. Well congrats to you beautiful unicorns. I love it for you.
Honestly I think a big part of the reason I prefer gel is that I spend a lot of time at the gym and a lot of time at the pool. And regular polish won’t hold up to that for me.
But also. I don’t get my toes done every 2 weeks like I do my fingers. I need that gel to last 6 weeks Bc I’m not going to a salon more frequently than that. So I’m probably just cheap and lazy.
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Post by coolbeans on May 26, 2021 9:02:23 GMT -6
Ok. Well congrats to you beautiful unicorns. I love it for you. Honestly I think a big part of the reason I prefer gel is that I spend a lot of time at the gym and a lot of time at the pool. And regular polish won’t hold up to that for me. But also. I don’t get my toes done every 2 weeks like I do my fingers. I need that gel to last 6 weeks Bc I’m not going to a salon more frequently than that. So I’m probably just cheap and lazy. I do gel on my toes too but do it myself. I can never go back to regular polish. It stays shiny and perfect for 6 weeks.
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Post by beersandweirs on May 26, 2021 9:20:43 GMT -6
Oh yeah, the pool wrecks my toes, I could see if you spend a lot of time there that regular polish wouldn't last.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on May 26, 2021 9:30:09 GMT -6
What? Really? I ALWAYS do gel on my toes. Haha, I always have polish on until the next time I paint them even with regular polish. Maybe I'm a unicorn 🦄 Well that's normally how I was if I went for a pedicure (hence why I asked if gel was worth it), the regular polish doesn't last as long if I do it myself. I scheduled my appointment online and it was cancelled so closed toed shoes again today. Debating if I go at lunch now. I have had such mixed experiences with the nail salons around me and would really like to find a tech that I like and is consistent.
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Post by beersandweirs on May 26, 2021 10:43:17 GMT -6
My band aid matches my nails 💅🏻
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Post by cdnfroggy on May 26, 2021 11:14:40 GMT -6
Some pink nails this week. Pink fizz and what do you pink from holo taco, with some unicorn skin from them on it.
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bobyn
Diamond
local baby-making menace
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Post by bobyn on May 26, 2021 11:15:21 GMT -6
Those Holo Taco pastel holos are gorrrrrgeous!
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Post by cdnfroggy on May 26, 2021 11:42:23 GMT -6
Those Holo Taco pastel holos are gorrrrrgeous! They are hand down my favourites from her. I love them so so much.
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tj
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Post by tj on May 26, 2021 11:51:25 GMT -6
Ok. Well congrats to you beautiful unicorns. I love it for you. Honestly I think a big part of the reason I prefer gel is that I spend a lot of time at the gym and a lot of time at the pool. And regular polish won’t hold up to that for me. But also. I don’t get my toes done every 2 weeks like I do my fingers. I need that gel to last 6 weeks Bc I’m not going to a salon more frequently than that. So I’m probably just cheap and lazy. I do gel on my toes too but do it myself. I can never go back to regular polish. It stays shiny and perfect for 6 weeks. You must be younger than me. I cannot reach nor see my toenails well enough to gel polish them myself anymore. Appreciate it while you can!!
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Post by coolbeans on May 26, 2021 12:00:55 GMT -6
I do gel on my toes too but do it myself. I can never go back to regular polish. It stays shiny and perfect for 6 weeks. You must be younger than me. I cannot reach nor see my toenails well enough to gel polish them myself anymore. Appreciate it while you can!! Funny you say that because I redid mine about an hour ago and am I ever sore... I had to paint a coat and then stand up while they were under the lamp.
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