"Nail" me!

KayCee · 03-24-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

JeepSakes.... thought this thread was about something entirely different.... maybe carpentry.... types of nail guns... who knew!!??

hmmm..typical!..LOL!

PearlsNLace · 03-24-2010, 07:00 AM

I love the look, and the feel of artificial nails. But I wont wear them anymore.

I took a microbiology class that had us compare the bacteria growth in a petri dish of 2 classmates who had just washed their hands for equal amount of time, using the same soap and technique.

The amount of bacteria growing in the petri dish the woman with fake nails vs the one who didnt OMG it was really gross. Seriously. There was no growth in the other dish.

Sad, but now every time I start wishing for those nails, I see those little cresent moons of fuzz in that petri dish and sigh.

MsTinkerbelly · 03-24-2010, 08:28 AM

Short and simple French Manicure on my fingers, and Red Hot Cherry on my toes....

AtLast · 03-24-2010, 01:01 PM

Actually, I have a serious question to ask. Even though I can mess up my hands with all the yard work and gardening, I do, I like my nails to look good when I go out, etc. And I don't want my hands to have rough skin, which is usually the case. Can't possibly feel good to hold hands with me.

What does work well to keep nails and hands from being rough? To be honest, I buy whatever lotion is on sale most of the time and have no idea what ingredients really do help to soften hands. Also, would it make a difference to get manicures? I have never had a manicure in my life. My Mom and sisters never did either, or my Dad and brother. Just wasn't part of my household.

Soft*Silver · 03-24-2010, 01:44 PM

well, personally I like my butches to have a bit of roughness on their hands. Feels good against my soft skin...

but to answer your question...use gloves. Seriously No cream will replace the damage working in your garden will do to your fingers and nails.

Manicures are good if you are doing fake nails, IMHO, and nothing else. I wouldnt pay someone to file my nails and paint them when I can easily do that on my own. I know some men get manicures but I truly feel its a waste of money.

Here's some tips...

when you get out of the shower, push back your cuticles. That will help with the tearing. DONT cut them. Makes it worse.

I wait until I am mostly dried off and then I file my nails, After filing, if I put on some cream and get it into my skin and nail areas.

If you want, get a clear hard as nails Sally Hanson polish...it will give your nails a coat that will keep them strong...

hope this helps...

12-07-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

Actually, I have a serious question to ask. Even though I can mess up my hands with all the yard work and gardening, I do, I like my nails to look good when I go out, etc. And I don't want my hands to have rough skin, which is usually the case. Can't possibly feel good to hold hands with me.

What does work well to keep nails and hands from being rough? To be honest, I buy whatever lotion is on sale most of the time and have no idea what ingredients really do help to soften hands. Also, would it make a difference to get manicures? I have never had a manicure in my life. My Mom and sisters never did either, or my Dad and brother. Just wasn't part of my household.

olive oil works wonders on softening skin! one a week i treat myself to an olive oil massage and rub olive oil everywhere from hair to feet! then i sit for awhile in a warm bath tub or get dressed in old clothes and put a towel around my hair and work around the house. the olive oil is great for conditioning your hair-makes it very soft and shiny. it works on calluses, so if you have rough feet, rub your feet w.olive oil at night and put on nice warm socks. after a few days-no calluses! i rub it every day on my hands ,esp, around my nails and cuticles. makes your nails look like you've had a manicure! it's my shin, hair, and nail cure-all! i like to use extra-virgin. better quality, plus i like the smell. *laughs* of course, you might have to put up with comments about smelling like a salad. then you might issue an invitation to...LoL.
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pouring morning tea for all you wonderful femmes!

ps-i also like a little roughness in a butch's hand!

justkim · 12-16-2010, 08:15 PM

Dashes back in...
I promise once I have my school work for the next week taken care of I will be back in to share some information and some helpful hints...
If I can remember...
This is me lately...

an hour and a half worth of sleep tends to make a person feel loopy...
Catch everyone later...

Miss Scarlett · 12-16-2010, 08:37 PM

Olive oil is amazing stuff! I buy more for cosmetic reasons than for cooking. I use it for facials, make up removal and for cuticles. I also mix up my own hot oil treatment for my hair. Am still working on a better blend for body/massage oil.

For the last year I have been giving my nails a break from silk wraps. Not sure if I want to go back to wraps. But after examination of my hands this evening, I may opt for a monthlly manicure. Pedis not so much, perhaps in the warmer weather (if it ever returns) or special occasions - my feet are very ticklish.

Oh yes...rough butch hands are truly wonderful!

justkim · 12-07-2010, 08:50 AM

In runs the nail tech... yep licensed and everything... I have read this whole thread and have some information to share... but I think I need to be awake more to do so... For those of you having issues with dry and cracking hands try some of the same product that nursing women use on their nipples... I know, I know... but is is made from lanolin and is safe and it will absorbed into the nail bed and cuticle keeping them moisturized, thus helping to prevent cracking and peeling of the natural nail... As for nails, acrylic, gel, wraps and overlays there are so many products out there today it will make you head spin... Polishes, now that is a whole different creature in its self... then we could totally get into the new gel polishes... everyone is jumping on that band wagon... Okay more later going to have my ribs x-rayed... Happy nailing everyone!

03-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#4
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Actually, I have a serious question to ask. Even though I can mess up my hands with all the yard work and gardening, I do, I like my nails to look good when I go out, etc. And I don't want my hands to have rough skin, which is usually the case. Can't possibly feel good to hold hands with me. What does work well to keep nails and hands from being rough? To be honest, I buy whatever lotion is on sale most of the time and have no idea what ingredients really do help to soften hands. Also, would it make a difference to get manicures? I have never had a manicure in my life. My Mom and sisters never did either, or my Dad and brother. Just wasn't part of my household. Last edited by AtLast; 03-24-2010 at 01:02 PM. Reason: goofed

03-24-2010, 01:44 PM	#5
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,908 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	well, personally I like my butches to have a bit of roughness on their hands. Feels good against my soft skin... but to answer your question...use gloves. Seriously No cream will replace the damage working in your garden will do to your fingers and nails. Manicures are good if you are doing fake nails, IMHO, and nothing else. I wouldnt pay someone to file my nails and paint them when I can easily do that on my own. I know some men get manicures but I truly feel its a waste of money. Here's some tips... when you get out of the shower, push back your cuticles. That will help with the tearing. DONT cut them. Makes it worse. I wait until I am mostly dried off and then I file my nails, After filing, if I put on some cream and get it into my skin and nail areas. If you want, get a clear hard as nails Sally Hanson polish...it will give your nails a coat that will keep them strong... hope this helps... __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

03-24-2010, 07:00 AM	#2
PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,286 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505517	I love the look, and the feel of artificial nails. But I wont wear them anymore. I took a microbiology class that had us compare the bacteria growth in a petri dish of 2 classmates who had just washed their hands for equal amount of time, using the same soap and technique. The amount of bacteria growing in the petri dish the woman with fake nails vs the one who didnt OMG it was really gross. Seriously. There was no growth in the other dish. Sad, but now every time I start wishing for those nails, I see those little cresent moons of fuzz in that petri dish and sigh.

03-24-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
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12-16-2010, 08:37 PM	#8
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Olive oil is amazing stuff! I buy more for cosmetic reasons than for cooking. I use it for facials, make up removal and for cuticles. I also mix up my own hot oil treatment for my hair. Am still working on a better blend for body/massage oil. For the last year I have been giving my nails a break from silk wraps. Not sure if I want to go back to wraps. But after examination of my hands this evening, I may opt for a monthlly manicure. Pedis not so much, perhaps in the warmer weather (if it ever returns) or special occasions - my feet are very ticklish. Oh yes...rough butch hands are truly wonderful!

12-07-2010, 08:50 AM	#9
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: 21474854	In runs the nail tech... yep licensed and everything... I have read this whole thread and have some information to share... but I think I need to be awake more to do so... For those of you having issues with dry and cracking hands try some of the same product that nursing women use on their nipples... I know, I know... but is is made from lanolin and is safe and it will absorbed into the nail bed and cuticle keeping them moisturized, thus helping to prevent cracking and peeling of the natural nail... As for nails, acrylic, gel, wraps and overlays there are so many products out there today it will make you head spin... Polishes, now that is a whole different creature in its self... then we could totally get into the new gel polishes... everyone is jumping on that band wagon... Okay more later going to have my ribs x-rayed... Happy nailing everyone!