Fake Nails!

[Emmsmom]

Originally Posted by Kimberley

Vee...why does your head look like it's glowing???

I got nails put on this week. I haven't had them in years...actually, now that I've got them on, I prefer to just keep my nails short. BUUUT, with the Christmas season on hand, parties, etc., it does look nicer.

Btw...what is MMA?

It looks like she has a Halo !

[Amber_lv]

the MMA is a very dangerous thing i also do my own nails( got burned out doing it for a living) the mma dries out your nail beds severely as well thats why your nail beds are white and chalky after a set with it . It also keeps the nails on for a long time with no lifting but it can cause serious problems including cancer! But i have had many people come to me after going to these shops and their real finger nails were falling off i had many clients come to me with severe cases of fungus because they don't sanitize like they should and honestly i like that it takes a little longer to do a set (more personal) than to whip them out in 20 min at those salons. I went to one to get some airbrushing done for my wedding (don't have an airbrush machine yet) all i asked for was polish ant air brush she started to file on my nails and get the liquid monomer out i'm like what r you doing just polish they just want your money she charged me $10.00 for it i about died!!! Just be very careful where you go and also ask to see the bottle of the product they are using if they can't produce one high tail it out of there quick!!! A lot of these shops but it in bulk with the mma so always ask!!

[Amber_lv]

opps sorry look below

[Amber_lv]

"Workers who breathe MMA for years can suffer kidney and liver lesions, reproductive problems and possibly lung and cardiovascular damage, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency." this is a quote from that link above you ever wonder why they are always wearing those doctor masks when you go get your nails done now you know why!!

[RLC12345678]

I used to have fake nails, but they ruined my REAL nails....my real nails are so thin and brittle now. I really like fake nails, but it is going to be awhile before I'll get them again. They are also too expensive for my budget right now.

[Amber_lv]

well i my first set of nails was when i was 13 yrs old and i have had them on ever since i am now 25 there have been times that i have had them off for a short time 6 months is the max!! But yes they do ruin your nails my nails are so thin and brittle that i can't take and leave my nails off they hurt to bad but i love having them on so i guess it's a good trade off but you do need to be careful.

[Emmsmom]

Ok ladies you are really scaring me now! LOL The first thing that I asked was if she uses MMA. She knew right away what I was talking about. She told me that it was suppose to be banned. She also knew the dangers. She also said that she doesn't use the drills. She said it is all done by hand.

I didn't think that it would damage your nails that bad! I have never had them at all so my nails are just fine right now. It is just really hard for me to grow my nails out. They are always breaking and chipping.

[Amber_lv]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

Ok ladies you are really scaring me now! LOL The first thing that I asked was if she uses MMA. She knew right away what I was talking about. She told me that it was suppose to be banned. She also knew the dangers. She also said that she doesn't use the drills. She said it is all done by hand.

I didn't think that it would damage your nails that bad! I have never had them at all so my nails are just fine right now. It is just really hard for me to grow my nails out. They are always breaking and chipping.

You'll be fine get them done and take care of them also take them off every few months to let your nails breath and see how they do i'm sure you will be happy with the results! She sounds like she knows what she is doing good luck!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I used to have fake nails, but they ruined my REAL nails....my real nails are so thin and brittle now. I really like fake nails, but it is going to be awhile before I'll get them again. They are also too expensive for my budget right now.

Your natural nails should have grown out to be the same as before you started the acrylics..I have had acrylic nails for years...I did take them off for a couple of years...I was tired of doing my own and, with the exception of 1 damaged nail that I have which, I have always had, they grew back the same as before the acrylic...I can grow my natural nails pretty long and they are pretty strong but, they peel and that just drives me crazy....plus I'm a picker! if I have a hang nail I pick at it...with acrylic you can't pick anything! LOL

Have you tried a good nail strengther? You don't have to pay alot for one....even Sally Hansen helps to strengthen the nail...also try using an oil on them...olive oil or even baby oil rubbed into the cuticle will help.

[Emmsmom]

I use the Sally Hansen vit E oil for you nails. It really works well on your nails. I have pretty nails. They just don't grow very fast and when they do they tend to break off in the winter all the time. Plus they are very brittle to begin with. The skin around as well as the cuticle looks really nice. If you decide to use it then you should notice a difference I would say in as little as a week.

I guess I am gonna give in and get my nails. I ahve to admit I am very excited about getting them. I almost feel like I ma doing something that is taboo, LOL Now how crazy is that!!!

[Lissa]

I've done the fake nails thing on and off for a while, I know when I get them done my nails are always sore for a day or two but then they're fine after that. They just became too much to maintain...or rather I just didn't feel like maintaining them so I'm going without them for now.