"Nail" me!

[femmy1]

I say fake is the way to go.. the longer the better hahahah !!
I like my nails longer than my hair.. that's just me. I do solar most of the time because they don't lift like acrylics when you swim everyday like I do but any fake nails can be made short too so that they don't get broken.

Its all about preference

f1~

[suebee]

I am SERIOUSLY considering a manicure. The country girl in me is screaming "TRAITORRRRRRRRR!"

Damn! What's next? Makeup?

[Princess4u]

[QUOTE=femmy1;49514]I say fake is the way to go.. the longer the better hahahah !!
I like my nails longer than my hair.. that's just me. I do solar most of the time because they don't lift like acrylics when you swim everyday like I do but any fake nails can be made short too so that they don't get broken.

Its all about preference

f1~[/QUOTI am just putting this out there, more as a FYI so please dont be offended. I hate to be a debbie downer....but please becareful with nail care especially if you have artificial nails...I know! I know! you are thinking, "but damn I look good!" And sweetie ya do! But especially in recent times with the rise of community acquired staph infections, artificial nails have been proven to harbour bacteria and can provide and easy route of transmission. Some of these staph infections have been know to put ppl into the hospital. I am a nurse and and for years they have shook a naughty finger at those of us who like to wear artificial nails...but in these recent years they are banned on those persons who have direct patient contact. So just some food for thought! Please take care of your nails rather they are artificial or not. For us natural nail gals...we arent free from insult...having chips in your nails or nail polish may also harbour these bacteria....just not quite as many places for the mto hide as with the artificial nails...Again not trying to offend...just providing some info..you can go to the CDC website if you would like more info.....

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by cybersuebee

I am SERIOUSLY considering a manicure. The country girl in me is screaming "TRAITORRRRRRRRR!"

Damn! What's next? Makeup?

Then just get a manicure, silly. You don't HAVE to have polish. Start with a simple plain manicure with no color on and see where you go from there. I promise, Dandy and I will NEVER let you look like a harlot or anything.

Originally Posted by Princess4u

Yes I think you should...gosh...if you arent getting the negative side effects that you have every right to look forward to...damn it...lets petition for green pee...sign men up...LOL thanks for the info. Have you ever tried the prenatal vitamins? Jus curious as to your thoughts! If you did i hope they didnt make you pregnant!! (well unless you wanted to be ) LOL

I was taking prenatals (half dose) and the company (OneSource) discontinued them in my area but now have a multivitamin called Hair, Skin and Nails. Taking prenatals was recommended to me by my hairdresser as the additional vitamins in them helps strengthen hair (what I was inquiring about at the time). I didn't want to OD on too much of a good thing with the vitamn, so I only took half a dose daily. It worked for me. I lost less hair on a daily basis (although it's normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day) and my hair seemed to get back some of the shine it had lost.

I won't credit the prenatals entirely with the change, though, because at the time I was experiencing the hair loss and breakage, I was in a very stressful home environment and, as I was taking the vitamins, I got myself OUT of that situation (which was the source of the majority of my stress and stress causes all kinds of health problems, including hair loss).

You're right though. I have a right to green pee! I should write the company and ask if they make a fun, green pee-making vitamin.

[femmy1]

none taken ! thanks for the info !!
f1~




[quote=Princess4u;49534]

Originally Posted by femmy1

I say fake is the way to go.. the longer the better hahahah !!
I like my nails longer than my hair.. that's just me. I do solar most of the time because they don't lift like acrylics when you swim everyday like I do but any fake nails can be made short too so that they don't get broken.

Its all about preference

f1~[/QUOTI am just putting this out there, more as a FYI so please dont be offended. I hate to be a debbie downer....but please becareful with nail care especially if you have artificial nails...I know! I know! you are thinking, "but damn I look good!" And sweetie ya do! But especially in recent times with the rise of community acquired staph infections, artificial nails have been proven to harbour bacteria and can provide and easy route of transmission. Some of these staph infections have been know to put ppl into the hospital. I am a nurse and and for years they have shook a naughty finger at those of us who like to wear artificial nails...but in these recent years they are banned on those persons who have direct patient contact. So just some food for thought! Please take care of your nails rather they are artificial or not. For us natural nail gals...we arent free from insult...having chips in your nails or nail polish may also harbour these bacteria....just not quite as many places for the mto hide as with the artificial nails...Again not trying to offend...just providing some info..you can go to the CDC website if you would like more info.....

[Apocalipstic]

Neosporin works great on cuticles and cracks on hands.

I do get manicures maybe once a month, because pedicures help my feet hurt way less, and since I am there.....

Sally Hansen makes good products, but OPI has the best in my opinion.

I have really bad hangnails unless I have on at least one coat of polish, not sure why, but polish really helps. I think Sally Hansen makes one that is just natural and makes your nails look buffed, not sure the name. They also make great cuticle cream.

I like a single coat of light finger nail polish with a top coat beacsue I work in an office and a dark color gets all over my papers and shows chips more quickly.

Good luck!

PS...for you worriers, yes I make sure my salons are accredited and have great safety scores.

[Apocalipstic]

PS, the cold makes nails break more....wear gloves.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by luciddreamer

Okay here is my dilemma... Because of the work I do...Antique restoration and cabinet finishing...The chemicals are very hard on my hands...fingers etc. My fingers crack on every crease and under my nails...hurts like bloody hell...lol Yes...I do wear gloves occasionally at work..and have tried various lotions..but it really does not help...Soooo any suggestions are greatly appreciated !

You could try Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand lotion or Gold Bond Medicated with Aloe. I've found both work well for me and even better if I put tons on a night and sleep with it on. It's been recommended to me to put a sock or mitten on and it will create more heat that allows the lotions to work better. While I get that, and agree, every time I've tried that, by morning the socks/gloves/mittens have come off and I have to spend a few minutes locating them in the sheets, under the bed, etc. I do, however, notice the difference when I at least try to do that.

[suebee]

Originally Posted by Gemme

You could try Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand lotion or Gold Bond Medicated with Aloe. I've found both work well for me and even better if I put tons on a night and sleep with it on. It's been recommended to me to put a sock or mitten on and it will create more heat that allows the lotions to work better. While I get that, and agree, every time I've tried that, by morning the socks/gloves/mittens have come off and I have to spend a few minutes locating them in the sheets, under the bed, etc. I do, however, notice the difference when I at least try to do that.

....and it makes the socks/gloves/mittens nice 'n soft too.

The cream I mentioned before is great too - Glysomed. It's really thick, but not greasy and absorbs well.

[Ms. Tabitha]

Originally Posted by femmy1

I say fake is the way to go.. the longer the better hahahah !!
I like my nails longer than my hair.. that's just me. I do solar most of the time because they don't lift like acrylics when you swim everyday like I do but any fake nails can be made short too so that they don't get broken.

Its all about preference

f1~

I love the solar look but have used Fiberglass and Silk. My nails are long and I keep an overlay on them to protect them.
I'm in the salon a minimum of 4 times a month for mani/pedi's.

I have recently tried MINX and think its something I would do on Holidays and probably only on my toes.

[KayCee]

I have 'gel nails', french manicured with brilliant white tips, medium long that I get 're-newed' every four weeks.

For soft hands: use some plain white sugar and add almond oil. Rub in, until sugar is dissolved and rinse.

Leaves 'em really, really soft, gives your nails a nice shine and is great for cuticles too!

Kat