Community Chat

[FranandZoe]

If you have faux nails what kind do you have?  

Years ago I got the tips then they'd put a powder or some sort of overlay over the tips.  They were so thin and natual looking.  I had them on for a year but got a fungus so of course had them removed.

I've been thinking about them again - just don't know what to get.

I absolutely hate the look of some faux nails.  The ones that are too thick.

[skatting44]

  Read some studies on how much bacteria is trapped under those nails ...  Yuck  bacteria factory

[santorini]

I do not have fake nails and I agree that some are way too thick and look awful.  I did notice one of the host's nails last night (I think it's Rachel - the one who does the chat when she works with David).  They were pinkish but at the base, there was a white smile line.  It looked like an attempt at covering up the growth mark.  I hope that's not a growing fad because it looked ridiculous.  

[UpNorthGorgy]

I had acrylics and also  had black spots grow under them.  Fungus? I used to have to wash my hands alot at work? Getting a fill every two weeks is too cumbersome.

Tried gel nails, again every two weeks, but now retired  I dont care. I do my own, usually clear or pale polish.

I do like gel pedis as easier for them than me to do toenails and cuticle removal. Don't need to go in as often.

[lynnie61]

Natural nails here.  Never got faux.  Do my own mani's, I do get pedi's but only about 6-8 a year.  

[smoochy]

grew out my natural nails after removal of gels/acrylics about six months ago. It took time, patience, many creams oils and strengtheners, routinely trimming off the damaged portion of nail when there was enough to trim. Overall a huge pain. As of right now my nails and cuticles are healthy, damage-free, polished with a champagne shimmery color. They look nice. Fingertips length now; will let them grow just a bit longer. Never again will I ruin them with enhancements. 

[Shelbelle]

I have longer length natural nails and get pro manicures every other week using regular polish. Get a pro pedi every 10 weeks

[Melbalee]

I have dip. Nails.....no problem at all with them

[I am still oxox]

I had gel nails until Covid and the salons closed and then I gave them up 

[Carmie]

At one time, I had acrylic nails that were mixed with power and polymer and  put on my natural nails with a metal form under them.  After they dried, they were filed and polished.

I have never worn any type of glued on nail tips with acrylic over them.  You don't want anything where moisture can get under any part of the nails and get trapped.

If you want to grow out your own nails, put gel polish on them, but use a peel off base coat first.Cure with the LED light.

The gel polish won't last as long with the peel off base coat, but they're an easy way to remove the gel and won't damage your nails.  You only put the thin base coat on in the middle of your nails, not on the side or tips. Then use the regular base coat, then gel polish, then top coat....very, very thin layers and cure after each application.

The gel polish keeps nails from tearing and breaking.  I use Olive and June available at Target.  My manicure lasts about a week to 10 days and I do it at home.

My Acrylic nails were done by a professional who was excellent.  I got a manicure every 2 weeks.