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Nail Color Question

beach-mom — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:55:34 GMT

I have a question. My nails are strong and I keep them mid length. When one breaks I cut them and redo them to the same length.

The other night I was cutting onions when I hit my nail. The cut went down almost into the nail bed. After dinner I took my polish off, got the clippers, and cut the others down. I put one coat of clear on.

I have a busy two days coming up. My nails haven't been this short in a really long time! Can I wear a light color, like a neutral or pink, or should I just stay with my clear for now?

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Queen of shop — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:08:44 GMT

Hi @beach-mom .

Since Covid I have kept my nails very short. Haven't been back to my nail salon yet. Just because your nails are short, doesn't, IMO, mean that you can't wear a bright color or any color for that matter. My nails are OPI Big Apple Red. Wear what YOU like and enjoy it. No rules. Only your own.

Yikes about cutting a nail doing onions. Been there and done that. Not fun.

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decaf — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:29:07 GMT

@beach-mom Yes, of course wear a pink or neutral, even a bright. There's no rules. Or you could wear black polish which looks best on very short nails.

Just glad you didn't harm yourself more with that kitchen incident!

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beach-mom — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:32:49 GMT

@Queen of shop wrote:
Hi @beach-mom .
Since Covid I have kept my nails very short. Haven't been back to my nail salon yet. Just because your nails are short, doesn't, IMO, mean that you can't wear a bright color or any color for that matter. My nails are OPI Big Apple Red. Wear what YOU like and enjoy it. No rules. Only your own.

Yikes about cutting a nail doing onions. Been there and done that. Not fun.

Thanks @Queen of shop! I actually thought about doing Big Apple Red on my toes last week, but went with OPI Red-y for the Holidays. They're both pretty reds. I do use them on my fingers too, but just finished with the red-orange OPI She's a Bad Muffuletta. I'll probably go with a lighter color tomorrow, but thanks to you I'll be confident I can wear a COLOR!

Re: Nail Color Question

beach-mom — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 04:34:42 GMT

@decaf wrote:
@beach-mom Yes, of course wear a pink or neutral, even a bright. There's no rules. Or you could wear black polish which looks best on very short nails.
Just glad you didn't harm yourself more with that kitchen incident!

Thanks @decaf! Yes, I'm glad I didn't cut myself more- although I have done that too once or twice!

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juperier3 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:22:11 GMT

Wear whatever color you would have worn if you hadn't had to cut off your nails.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:48:23 GMT

Yes, by all means wear you favorite colors no matter the length of your nails! I am the same way --- when one of my nails break, I always cut the others off so they are all uniform. I think it looks messy when some nails are long and some are short.

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millieshops — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:53:17 GMT

@beach-mom even years ago when I had acrylics, I kept my nails short and used the dark reddish brown polishes I like best. Just had my toes down with that color this week. I have horrid finger nails which I now keep light because there's not a polish that doesn't chip the same day it's applied. Exact color doesn't matter for what I need.

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justashopper — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

@beach-mom

Be careful!! Don't chop off your finger. Watch that blade.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:27:04 GMT

You can wear whatever color you like !!! many women keep their nails very short and still wear very dark colors.

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Shanus — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:51:28 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
I have a question. My nails are strong and I keep them mid length. When one breaks I cut them and redo them to the same length.

The other night I was cutting onions when I hit my nail. The cut went down almost into the nail bed. After dinner I took my polish off, got the clippers, and cut the others down. I put one coat of clear on.

I have a busy two days coming up. My nails haven't been this short in a really long time! Can I wear a light color, like a neutral or pink, or should I just stay with my clear for now?

@beach-mom When nails are quite short, I think clear or very light neutrals are best. Darker/brighter shades can make the fingers look "stubby". Also the light shades or clear will be easier to touch up until they grow back to the length you prefer.

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Mombo1 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:02:02 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
I have a question. My nails are strong and I keep them mid length. When one breaks I cut them and redo them to the same length.

The other night I was cutting onions when I hit my nail. The cut went down almost into the nail bed. After dinner I took my polish off, got the clippers, and cut the others down. I put one coat of clear on.

I have a busy two days coming up. My nails haven't been this short in a really long time! Can I wear a light color, like a neutral or pink, or should I just stay with my clear for now?

@beach-mom Sorry to hear about your accident. I have a recommendation. Years ago I had acrylic nails but quit having them done eventually. The cost was not worth it and I never had time for appointments. Since then, I keep them shorter. I found a nail color that I really like. It is the Sally Hanson polish in "Arm Candy". It is very pale with a little more color than the clear. It makes the nails look healthy and natural. I get mine at CVS or Walmart. You might like it....

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:07:29 GMT

IMO you could wear any light color. I think a nice beige, or sand color would look good while growing back out.