Fake Nails!

[SweetCuteness]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

I've done the acrylic nails in the past, but don't now, because I just don't have the time to maintain them right now....and I like to go a little more natural than that. I have lots of friends who still do, and they look really nice, so nothing against them at all.

One thing that will help your natural nails is drinking fresh brewed green tea. I really got into doing this for a while for the antioxydents, for heart health. I read you could live longer drinking green tea. My nails got much thicker and stronger, less brittle but I did not get the connection until I read recently that green tea can strengthen your nails. Just a thought.

That's an interesting point, Marilyn. I've been drinking Green Tea for the last month or so for heart health and didn't notice until I read this that my nails really are stronger!

I had acrylic nails from the time I was 14 until about 6 months ago - I'm 23 now. I would take them off for a couple months here and there, but they were mostly always on. I like to let them breathe and grow out every now and then though. I'm going to have them put on again this afternoon!

[Emmsmom]

I tell you another reason why I would like to get them.. I have short stubby fingers. I am really hoping that with nails they will look a LOT better. LOL

[blowry]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

I tell you another reason why I would like to get them.. I have short stubby fingers. I am really hoping that with nails they will look a LOT better. LOL

they will make your hands look more feminine and your finger will look longer

[Emmsmom]

Ok. I got my nails done and man do I like them.

http://tammytaylornails.com/Video/Ta...ull%20Nail.htm


Here is a video of how my nails were done. There was no drilling nothing at all like that. My nails are also NOT that long... LOL They are the sport length and are rounded. She also didn't put any tips on my nails either. My nails are a little sore when I put pressure on them from the side. I am sure it is only becuase I am not use to them yet. Other than that I really like them. Typing is going to be a challenge till I get use to them.lol

[Tink]

Michelle, I'm glad you're enjoying your new nails!
I can't stand the weight of polish on mine, so know acrylics aren't for me.
They look nice, but I can't imagine being able to wear them long term.

[Janet]

I've always had really strong hard nails, so never needed the fake ones. For the last 6 months or maybe a little longer...they are not as strong and after they grow out just a little ways from the tips of my fingers...are starting to grow downward. Does anyone know what this may be a sign of? I've tried checking on the Internet, but I don't find any information. If I ever did decide to get fake nails, I know I would never get the squared off ones like in the video posted above. In my opinion, those just do not look natural at all. I would prefer the rounded ones better.

[Emmsmom]

Mine were squared when she first did them. After that she rounded them. I can't stand the square look either. After my own nails start to grow out I am going to get her to put a thin layer of clear acrylic on them to make them really hard. I don't have any paint on them at all. I really love the natural look. I have only had them a few days and I can't imagine not having them! They make my hands look SOOOOO much younger. I couldn't ask for more! LOL