Beauty

[smoochy]

Going for a set of dip nails with tips for a bit of length. What shape should I get? My nails are small and narrow. I'll have them fairly short. Oh and I want to do an accent nail. Any ideas for something pretty but simple? Some nail art, or maybe just a different color for the accent with a crystal or something applied? I googled and found billions of designs.Most are too busy for my taste 

[LdyBugz]

@smoochy  There is a section about nail care in the July/August issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.  Talks about how to get the best mani, Gel polishes, etc.  Here is the page about nail shapes

[smoochy]

@LdyBugz  Cool, thanks 😊 

[bonnie f]

I have acrylic nails and have had them for 30 yrs.. yes my real nails have been ruined since the 1st month of getting them. but i keep mine short and square.. they look real nice.. so i would say keep them short and square, with the edges slightly rounded... it makes them look more natural..

[smoochy]

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@bonnie f wrote:

I have acrylic nails and have had them for 30 yrs.. yes my real nails have been ruined since the 1st month of getting them. but i keep mine short and square.. they look real nice.. so i would say keep them short and square, with the edges slightly rounded... it makes them look more natural..

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I've tried to file them into that shape myself. But it's hard to get them even. And really hard to maintain. Because my natural nails each have their own little quirk. Not like the perfection of acrylics or dips

[ID2]

I had NEVER gotten my nails done professionally until last December (I'm 69) I fell in love with having my nails done with gel polish. I loved not having to ever worry about anything ever chipping! I was hooked!  I got them done continuous. What a mistake. Here I am 6 months in and my fingernails are ruined. I realize now I should haven take breaks between my gels. But now I'm on the mend and wearing just regular nail polish or nothing. Suprisingly they are healing rather quickly. Live and learn but I do miss my beautiful gel nails! 

[bonnie f]

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@ID2 wrote:

I had NEVER gotten my nails done professionally until last December (I'm 69) I fell in love with having my nails done with gel polish. I loved not having to ever worry about anything ever chipping! I was hooked!  I got them done continuous. What a mistake. Here I am 6 months in and my fingernails are ruined. I realize now I should haven take breaks between my gels. But now I'm on the mend and wearing just regular nail polish or nothing. Suprisingly they are healing rather quickly. Live and learn but I do miss my beautiful gel nails! 

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yes mine have been ruined for 30 yrs.. every 4 ot 5 months i get my acrylic completely taken off and i get a new set put on.. my real nails are thinner than paper.. i will be getting my nails done forever at this point. where i go the price isnt bad at all.. some places around here charge alot more.. love gel polish.. it stays nice for my whole 2 weeks.. 

[smoochy]

Well yeah your nails get ruined by the continual use of the electric file on your nails. But they will eventually grow out once you stop. Just keep trimming them down until the damage is gone. And use products to help strengthen.  

[LdyBugz]

@ID2  Glad your nails are on the mend.  I'm sure they'll look great soon!

Here's the page about gels in GH:

[Jk9]

@smoochy Not everyone's nails grow out and improve.  Mine received damage in the growth plates and developed a lot of ridges, ruts and roughness that have not improved in over 10+ years since I stopped gel nails.  My nail beds are damaged forever regardless of the products I use to "help" them.  They are healthier and stronger now but I still have noticeable issues to cover.