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Long Fingernails

grandma r — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:15:36 GMT

Perhaps I'm too old to get with the times, but, I don't understand the appeal of long, pointy fingernails. First of all, I don't know how these ladies are able to do regular household chores or any personal grooming. However, the one thing that bothers me the most is seeing dirty or stain marks on the underside. This is just not on the Q; I've noticed this on a number of women who use their hands to present items. I would assume that a woman would make sure her hands/nails are well groomed if her hands are part of her job. Just one more comment.......artificial nails that have grown out are not attractive, especially if the color of the polish makes it very apparant.

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spumoni99 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:20:02 GMT

I agree!

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Desertdi — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:28:55 GMT

I don't care how YOUNG women file their nails....but ladies of a "certain age" should use some common sense.

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meallen616 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:06:34 GMT

I find certain nails to be very distracting...

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ninjawife — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:27:53 GMT

I can't stand when my own fingernails go much further than my fingertips. I feel like they look ragged and get dirty too easily if they get much longer. I don't use polish. I cut, file and buff them every two weeks.

I agree I don't know how those women with long pointy nails get anything done.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:37:26 GMT

@grandma r ........As someone that has fake nails I can tell you that the underside is not dirty, the brownish yellow coloring comes from the persons real nails. Natural nails are not white as they appear, and a lot of people's nails or more yellow than others so as our real nails grow out the color is apparent.

Pointy nails are a fad right now, it will runs its course and will be replaced with a new trend.

Fake nails do not grow out, our real ones do. Depending on the individual the grow out time takes 2 to 3 weeks when most go the the salon for a fill in.

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gardenman — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:43:52 GMT

I've never understood the two-inch or longer nails some women sport. It's like they're trying to handicap themselves.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:45:03 GMT

@Desertdi .......... I am guessing I am a lady of a "certain age". Just wanted to tell you that the last time I needed a new set of nails, I had the manicuriest give me long pointy nails just for fun. In 3 weeks when I went back for my fill in I had them cut back to my regular length.

I had lots of comments on them and lots of laughs. I personally would not keep them constantly as it was very hard to do a lot of ordinary things.

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Desertdi — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:49:28 GMT

@Imaoldhippie You and I are probably of the "same vintage". To give you an idea, I worked for a BIG international company company in Los Angeles....and the dress code was:

"Underwear is required if you are wearing a sheer blouse". di

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:51:36 GMT

@Desertdi ..................LMAO, thats just too funny. Thanks for the morning laugh. BTW, I am 78 yrs old.

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Desertdi — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:16:25 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@Desertdi ..................LMAO, thats just too funny. Thanks for the morning laugh. BTW, I am 78 yrs old.

@Imaoldhippie Yup....we're in the same age range. I get a "little artsy" with my toenails...but I am afraid if I tried it with my fingernails, folks at the bank might think I'm a little...well you know.....ummmmm.....a bit "off"!

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chiclet — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:22:12 GMT

I have wondered the same thing. How do you get anything done. I have dogs and I wash my hands so many times a day. Long nails would feel unsanitary.

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Skyegirl21 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:31:07 GMT

CLAWS! Very ugly.

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SoCal Bred — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:41:54 GMT

Before retiring I used to treat myself and always got a French Gel manicure every 2 weeks, although I always kept my nails short and the technician would always clean the undersides of my nails with a nail drill.

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Carolina925 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:58:57 GMT

I always wonder how they take care of themselves. There was a clerk when I used to shop at Walmart ages ago who had very long nails to the point that she couldn't pick up money and I never wanted her to even touch anything I was taking home with me. Even with constant hand washing, which I'm hoping anyone in the public would do, there's no way they're cleaning under their nails. Yuck!

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SilleeMee — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:03:47 GMT

Good for picking bats out of the cave. I know, just couldn't help myself...LOL!

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millieshops — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:08:25 GMT

@grandma r I didn't like the long pointed nails when they were so popular in the 1980's. Sorry the current fashionistas have chosen to recycle that style.

I even remember I once told a colleague of mine who was nearing the date of a repeat interview for a promotion that she was unlikely to get the new job if she waved her long nails. I believe there were also other reasons she was pssed by, but those nails, oh my, those nails!

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jlkz — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:13:07 GMT

There is a waitress at a shore diner that has incredibly long nails that are usually painted a bright neon color with all sorts of decoration on them.

I try not to get her as a waitress although she is very competent and friendly. It's the thought of what is under the tips of those nails....scraping the underside would have to be an ongoing project for cleanliness's sake. Touching food dishes, cups, glasses could be troublesome for the diner.......

She must see the cringing and stares those nails provoke.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:19:51 GMT

I don't care about nails, hairstyles, eyeglasses, and other things personal to hosts. Some will like what others do and some won't. To each their own. That's a good part of life.

Don't let the small things in life bug you.

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Desertdi — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:22:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Good for picking bats out of the cave. I know, just couldn't help myself...LOL!

@SilleeMee