"Nail" me!

Gemme · 02-13-2010, 11:19 PM

My usual dietary supplement is apparently no longer being made, but the same company that made my old one is making a new one called Hair, Skin and Nails. It's by OneSource. I'm trying it out now and it seems to be working fine. I haven't noticed a negative result in using it, so I think I'm on the right track.

The pills are an odd color of green and I initially thought I'd have Incredible Hulk green pee (as some supplements tend to add colors you never knew you could produce) but I've been horribly disappointed. Normal pee. Not a trace of green. I'm thinking of writing the company and complaining.

femmy1 · 02-14-2010, 12:33 AM

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 · 02-14-2010, 03:55 AM

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

Damn! What's next? Makeup?

Princess4u · 02-14-2010, 05:41 AM

[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 · 02-14-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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 · 02-15-2010, 10:50 AM

none taken ! thanks for the info !!
f1~

[quote=Princess4u;49534]

Quote:

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 · 02-15-2010, 11:32 AM

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 · 02-15-2010, 11:38 AM

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

Gemme · 02-15-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

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.

Ms. Tabitha · 03-24-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

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 · 03-24-2010, 05:03 AM

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

Princess4u · 02-14-2010, 05:31 AM

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

Lillie · 04-14-2010, 06:11 PM

I keep my nails cause my daddy loves me to rake them down hys back...hmmm..."looks at the clock" daddy will be home soon!

hy likes mine long with american manicur...i was always partial to color and sometimes my special reward will be color for my tips!....but I hve come to love the manicure because hy admires and loves it on me....i love seeing that pleasure in hys eyes

Ldyluck88 · 04-14-2010, 06:16 PM

I love clean fingernails, regardless of gender! I prefer to do my nails/pedicure myself. A few yrs. ago I got a fungus on my toe from a nail salon and it took forever to clear it up. I love the French manicure look, as it makes my hands/toes look so clean and fresh!

Jill_Anne · 12-23-2010, 04:44 PM

I'm one of them there girly girls...and I have acrylic nails..they are short to look like real nails. Im a teacher I dont' want long fang nails and I can't type on the computer with them. SOmetimes its hard to tell if mine are real or fake.

I go every two weeks to get them done. IF that is not up your alley..i think going every month or so to get a simple mani, where they clear coat your nails and just shape them is good.

justkim · 03-18-2011, 09:03 AM

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back in here to squelch some of the Myths surrounding nail enhancements. I love what I do and I do what I love so for me finding what works for my clients matters. Whether it is working with their natural nail or adding an enhancement, be it gel or acrylic. I am providing a link to one of the Nail industry's magazines. Please feel free to ask me questions, if I don't know the answer I will find the information for you. Also, take a look at the other articles found on this website. Have a fantastic day!

http://www.nailsmag.com/page/91131/handouts#clients

Feel free to look at all of the other article meant for Nail Technicians

DamselFly · 03-22-2011, 12:00 PM

i used to be a high femme, high maintenance, the whole thing. as i've gotten older, Taoist/Buddhist, i've simplified my life a great deal. the last FtM i was involved with, however, adored my hands and liked my nails long, saying they brought out the elegance of my hands even more. the rest he did not care about, xixiTao. after i came out here to the country, though, i've let that go, too. well, the length of the nails. that just got in the way of general work. but i do keep them up. i take vitamins and eat healthily. and i've discovered Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure. this is a wonderful polish-base coat, strengthener, and top coat, all in one polish! i use only Sally Hansen products, hough as i'm getting more environmentally conscious in this area (nails), i'm looking for a comparable one that's greener. my nails are the only remnant of the high femme i used to be. i do enjoy giving or getting a manicure and polishing my nails a pretty colour. i generally go for corals or mauves now. no loud reds for me.
namaste,
DamselFly

justkim · 03-23-2011, 05:56 AM

As a nail tech I try so very hard to keep people educated. If there is anything I can help any of you with let me know. If I don't know it I will find the information for you.

DamselFly, I know what it is like to be dedicated to a certain product, you may however give Sparitual or Nubar a try. I do like Essie products and Zoya and I must not forget OPI. Here are a couple of links.

http://theveganproject.ca/category/b...n-the-outside/

or try this one

http://www.bynubar.com/store/pages/C...FreeVegan.html

http://www.zoya.com/

Enjoy!

gaea · 03-23-2011, 09:11 AM

this thread....

I keep my nails long and polished i spend nearly two hours a week on them myself. This is my time for me.

I have tried in the past overlay to keep them protected however any product other then polish actually hurts after about a week, seems to be to heavy for my nails.

Quintease · 04-07-2011, 10:02 AM

Oh fabulous! Another thread that I desperately need

I've only been wearing nail polish for a few months and ITS EATING MY NAILS!!! I have major breakage on every single nail and have now been forced to cut them all down to the quick. Why is nail polish, considering I use a decent nail hardener, ruining my nails?

02-13-2010, 11:19 PM	#1
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,893 Times in 25,664 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	My usual dietary supplement is apparently no longer being made, but the same company that made my old one is making a new one called Hair, Skin and Nails. It's by OneSource. I'm trying it out now and it seems to be working fine. I haven't noticed a negative result in using it, so I think I'm on the right track. The pills are an odd color of green and I initially thought I'd have Incredible Hulk green pee (as some supplements tend to add colors you never knew you could produce) but I've been horribly disappointed. Normal pee. Not a trace of green. I'm thinking of writing the company and complaining. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

02-14-2010, 03:55 AM	#3
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,756 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450093	I am SERIOUSLY considering a manicure. The country girl in me is screaming "TRAITORRRRRRRRR!" Damn! What's next? Makeup? __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer

02-14-2010, 05:41 AM	#4
Princess4u Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, love of my life....princess!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tn for now..waiting for my prince to come and take me away Posts: 221 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 360 Thanked 290 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 136	[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..... __________________ *Dreams are the lover's way of living a fairytale in the light of day.*http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/x...esCALWEZ92.jpg

02-15-2010, 11:32 AM	#7
Apocalipstic Pink Confection How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Ma'am Relationship Status: Dating Myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,195 Thanked 11,360 Times in 2,838 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	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. __________________

02-15-2010, 11:38 AM	#8
Apocalipstic Pink Confection How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Ma'am Relationship Status: Dating Myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,195 Thanked 11,360 Times in 2,838 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	PS, the cold makes nails break more....wear gloves. __________________

02-14-2010, 12:33 AM	#2
femmy1 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme, femmy, femmtastic Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 36 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6 Thanked 66 Times in 23 Posts Rep Power: 16	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~

03-24-2010, 05:03 AM	#11
KayCee Member How Do You Identify?: Multifaceted Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: It's a secret Relationship Status: And from my lips hye drew the hallelujah Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow clicking my heels Posts: 732 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,646 Thanked 1,722 Times in 521 Posts Rep Power: 8635876	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 __________________ "Being Femme means my feminism and my femininity walk hand in hand "

02-14-2010, 05:31 AM	#12
Princess4u Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, love of my life....princess!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tn for now..waiting for my prince to come and take me away Posts: 221 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 360 Thanked 290 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 136	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 __________________ *Dreams are the lover's way of living a fairytale in the light of day.*http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/x...esCALWEZ92.jpg

04-14-2010, 06:11 PM	#13
Lillie Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: babygirl,princess,her, that girl, she! but mostly just "babygirl" Relationship Status: single Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In the land of milk and honey!.. Posts: 358 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 473 Times in 181 Posts Rep Power: 454632	I keep my nails cause my daddy loves me to rake them down hys back...hmmm..."looks at the clock" daddy will be home soon! hy likes mine long with american manicur...i was always partial to color and sometimes my special reward will be color for my tips!....but I hve come to love the manicure because hy admires and loves it on me....i love seeing that pleasure in hys eyes Last edited by Lillie; 04-14-2010 at 06:14 PM. Reason: mispell

04-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#14
Ldyluck88 Member How Do You Identify?: Me Relationship Status: not here Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: somewhere Posts: 175 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 161 Thanked 117 Times in 67 Posts Rep Power: 23	I love clean fingernails, regardless of gender! I prefer to do my nails/pedicure myself. A few yrs. ago I got a fungus on my toe from a nail salon and it took forever to clear it up. I love the French manicure look, as it makes my hands/toes look so clean and fresh!

12-23-2010, 04:44 PM	#15
Jill_Anne Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme! Preferred Pronoun?: Just spell it right..I usually answer Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 0	I'm one of them there girly girls...and I have acrylic nails..they are short to look like real nails. Im a teacher I dont' want long fang nails and I can't type on the computer with them. SOmetimes its hard to tell if mine are real or fake. I go every two weeks to get them done. IF that is not up your alley..i think going every month or so to get a simple mani, where they clear coat your nails and just shape them is good. __________________ Jill

03-18-2011, 09:03 AM	#16
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,799 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Sorry it has taken me so long to get back in here to squelch some of the Myths surrounding nail enhancements. I love what I do and I do what I love so for me finding what works for my clients matters. Whether it is working with their natural nail or adding an enhancement, be it gel or acrylic. I am providing a link to one of the Nail industry's magazines. Please feel free to ask me questions, if I don't know the answer I will find the information for you. Also, take a look at the other articles found on this website. Have a fantastic day! http://www.nailsmag.com/page/91131/handouts#clients Feel free to look at all of the other article meant for Nail Technicians

03-22-2011, 12:00 PM	#17
DamselFly Member How Do You Identify?: QueerStoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am or Damsel Relationship Status: single Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hovering here and there Posts: 259 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,053 Thanked 771 Times in 199 Posts Rep Power: 396593	from high to low i used to be a high femme, high maintenance, the whole thing. as i've gotten older, Taoist/Buddhist, i've simplified my life a great deal. the last FtM i was involved with, however, adored my hands and liked my nails long, saying they brought out the elegance of my hands even more. the rest he did not care about, xixiTao. after i came out here to the country, though, i've let that go, too. well, the length of the nails. that just got in the way of general work. but i do keep them up. i take vitamins and eat healthily. and i've discovered Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure. this is a wonderful polish-base coat, strengthener, and top coat, all in one polish! i use only Sally Hansen products, hough as i'm getting more environmentally conscious in this area (nails), i'm looking for a comparable one that's greener. my nails are the only remnant of the high femme i used to be. i do enjoy giving or getting a manicure and polishing my nails a pretty colour. i generally go for corals or mauves now. no loud reds for me. namaste, DamselFly __________________ so long as space remains so long as sentient beings remain i will remain in order to help, to serve, to make my own contribution (Buddhist prayer, a favorite of H.H.)

03-23-2011, 05:56 AM	#18
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,799 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	As a nail tech I try so very hard to keep people educated. If there is anything I can help any of you with let me know. If I don't know it I will find the information for you. DamselFly, I know what it is like to be dedicated to a certain product, you may however give Sparitual or Nubar a try. I do like Essie products and Zoya and I must not forget OPI. Here are a couple of links. http://theveganproject.ca/category/b...n-the-outside/ or try this one http://www.bynubar.com/store/pages/C...FreeVegan.html http://www.zoya.com/ Enjoy!

03-23-2011, 09:11 AM	#19
gaea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west coast Posts: 3,910 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,630 Thanked 14,363 Times in 3,381 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Im so glad i found this thread.... I keep my nails long and polished i spend nearly two hours a week on them myself. This is my time for me. I have tried in the past overlay to keep them protected however any product other then polish actually hurts after about a week, seems to be to heavy for my nails. __________________ Gaea "Building a lifetime together one day at a time" Courage: the willingness to risk who you are for who you want to be and what you have for what you want You're not who your past says you are, you are who you choose to be today moving forward.

04-07-2011, 10:02 AM	#20
Quintease Member How Do You Identify?: Rainbow femme Preferred Pronoun?: princess Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 514 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 508 Thanked 1,817 Times in 417 Posts Rep Power: 10560327	Oh fabulous! Another thread that I desperately need I've only been wearing nail polish for a few months and ITS EATING MY NAILS!!! I have major breakage on every single nail and have now been forced to cut them all down to the quick. Why is nail polish, considering I use a decent nail hardener, ruining my nails? __________________ It is not worth an intelligent person's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.