I can't with the acrylic nails trend

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.

DP and you are coming off the opposite of how you intend. Unless you intend to sound awfully insecure.

I don't think you like the implication of this thread that so many people out there in real life see your nails and inwardly cringe with disgust. These people don't have bad character, as you want to pretend to make yourself feel better. They are simply care more about hygiene than you do.

Oh please. Again, I don't care what you think about my nails. I'm 46, not some 16 year old seeking approval from every person I meet.

If it's about hygiene for you that's totally fine. Tell yourself whatever you want. But again, that has NOTHING to do with me. Just don't wear them and it's all fine.

The only thing stupider than a 16 year old wearing acrylic nails is a 46 year old wearing acrylic nails.

You look like an idiot.

DP, are you in HS still because at this point you are just reaching for petty insults to sling to keep this going. When you use the words “stupider” and “idiot” in an argument you’ve already lost.

I am the PP who called you insecure, but I did not write the post above. You are responding to more than one person.

You can't win this argument if you are talking about hygiene. Facts are against you on that one. The appearance part is a different thing and simply a matter of preference. If they were not so dirty, many of us wouldn't care about nails one bit. It would be no different than the style of your shirt etc.

Show me the evidence that my nails are inherently more dirty.

Are you unfamiliar with Google? Try searching "artificial nails and pathogens" or "acrylic nails or germs" or however you want to approach it. There are multiple studies linking artificial nails to higher amounts of pathogens. Just one example, since you seem unable to do a basic search yourself. Your nails are dirty. Go ahead and wear them, but stop trying to argue with those of us who are pointing out that they are gross.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10968715/
"Conclusions: Artificial fingernails were more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails were worn, the more likely that a pathogen was isolated. Current recommendations restricting artificial fingernails in certain healthcare settings appear justified."

As I’ve said numerous times before, I’m not in healthcare so this is not a concern for me. I also don’t eat with my hands and wash my hands like 30 times a day. I’ll be just fine. Probably better than you.

Unlikely. Based on your last sentence and other posts, you are hostile and unkind.

OK, cool. But just to set the record straight i am not the one calling people idiots, trashy, tacky, gross and all of the other stuff that's been directed at me. About something that has no impact on their life.

I've just argued with you about the hygiene part, that's it. I think it is unkind to call them trashy (or to call anything trashy, for that matter).

The thing is, by being similarly insulting, you will bring no one over to your way of thinking. If you love your nails, wear them, but you can't make other people like them. And if you are comfortable with the germy part, that's your choice, but understand many of us have a hard time with the germy part and don't want them on our teens. Why would you feel the need to argue with us about that?

Please point out where I have been "similarly insulting." I haven't. And I'm not trying to make anyone "like my nails." I just want to be left alone to enjoy them without being called trashy and stupid. Did I argue about germy parts? Dont see that either. Pretty sure I said it didn't bother me personally but if I were a NICU nurse I wouldn't wear them.

Be honest. Has anyone ever actually called you trashy and stupid in real life? Probably not. But you have learned from voluntarily putting yourself out there on an anonymous message board that many of us do *think* that, so do with that information what you will.

Ah, so it’s my fault that you choose to insult me. Should have known!

Based on your illogical responses and the general quality and tone of your written communication, you are not dissuading me from my opinion that these nails are an indication of stupidity…

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The funk under those nails! Gross.

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.

DP and you are coming off the opposite of how you intend. Unless you intend to sound awfully insecure.

I don't think you like the implication of this thread that so many people out there in real life see your nails and inwardly cringe with disgust. These people don't have bad character, as you want to pretend to make yourself feel better. They are simply care more about hygiene than you do.

Oh please. Again, I don't care what you think about my nails. I'm 46, not some 16 year old seeking approval from every person I meet.

If it's about hygiene for you that's totally fine. Tell yourself whatever you want. But again, that has NOTHING to do with me. Just don't wear them and it's all fine.

The only thing stupider than a 16 year old wearing acrylic nails is a 46 year old wearing acrylic nails.

You look like an idiot.

DP, are you in HS still because at this point you are just reaching for petty insults to sling to keep this going. When you use the words “stupider” and “idiot” in an argument you’ve already lost.

I am the PP who called you insecure, but I did not write the post above. You are responding to more than one person.

You can't win this argument if you are talking about hygiene. Facts are against you on that one. The appearance part is a different thing and simply a matter of preference. If they were not so dirty, many of us wouldn't care about nails one bit. It would be no different than the style of your shirt etc.

Show me the evidence that my nails are inherently more dirty.

Are you unfamiliar with Google? Try searching "artificial nails and pathogens" or "acrylic nails or germs" or however you want to approach it. There are multiple studies linking artificial nails to higher amounts of pathogens. Just one example, since you seem unable to do a basic search yourself. Your nails are dirty. Go ahead and wear them, but stop trying to argue with those of us who are pointing out that they are gross.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10968715/
"Conclusions: Artificial fingernails were more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails were worn, the more likely that a pathogen was isolated. Current recommendations restricting artificial fingernails in certain healthcare settings appear justified."

As I’ve said numerous times before, I’m not in healthcare so this is not a concern for me. I also don’t eat with my hands and wash my hands like 30 times a day. I’ll be just fine. Probably better than you.

Unlikely. Based on your last sentence and other posts, you are hostile and unkind.

OK, cool. But just to set the record straight i am not the one calling people idiots, trashy, tacky, gross and all of the other stuff that's been directed at me. About something that has no impact on their life.

I've just argued with you about the hygiene part, that's it. I think it is unkind to call them trashy (or to call anything trashy, for that matter).

The thing is, by being similarly insulting, you will bring no one over to your way of thinking. If you love your nails, wear them, but you can't make other people like them. And if you are comfortable with the germy part, that's your choice, but understand many of us have a hard time with the germy part and don't want them on our teens. Why would you feel the need to argue with us about that?

Please point out where I have been "similarly insulting." I haven't. And I'm not trying to make anyone "like my nails." I just want to be left alone to enjoy them without being called trashy and stupid. Did I argue about germy parts? Dont see that either. Pretty sure I said it didn't bother me personally but if I were a NICU nurse I wouldn't wear them.

Be honest. Has anyone ever actually called you trashy and stupid in real life? Probably not. But you have learned from voluntarily putting yourself out there on an anonymous message board that many of us do *think* that, so do with that information what you will.

Ah, so it’s my fault that you choose to insult me. Should have known!

Based on your illogical responses and the general quality and tone of your written communication, you are not dissuading me from my opinion that these nails are an indication of stupidity…

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Anonymous wrote:This thread is hilarious. Some people will glom onto anything to make themselves feel superior. Not doing your nails isn’t the flex that you think it is.

Since when does "not wearing acrylics" mean "not doing your nails?" You can have really well manicured nails without gluing something hideous on them. If you love your neon yellow and black striped acrylics, good for you. The rest of us are free to chuckle at them.

Because you can’t have French manicured acrylics? Or is there something else you are really aiming your diatribe at? Oh I know you’re going to play dumb, but it’s pretty easy to see.

Even the nail techs laugh at those ridiculous styles. IYKYK.

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.

DP and you are coming off the opposite of how you intend. Unless you intend to sound awfully insecure.

I don't think you like the implication of this thread that so many people out there in real life see your nails and inwardly cringe with disgust. These people don't have bad character, as you want to pretend to make yourself feel better. They are simply care more about hygiene than you do.

Oh please. Again, I don't care what you think about my nails. I'm 46, not some 16 year old seeking approval from every person I meet.

If it's about hygiene for you that's totally fine. Tell yourself whatever you want. But again, that has NOTHING to do with me. Just don't wear them and it's all fine.

The only thing stupider than a 16 year old wearing acrylic nails is a 46 year old wearing acrylic nails.

You look like an idiot.

DP, are you in HS still because at this point you are just reaching for petty insults to sling to keep this going. When you use the words “stupider” and “idiot” in an argument you’ve already lost.

I am the PP who called you insecure, but I did not write the post above. You are responding to more than one person.

You can't win this argument if you are talking about hygiene. Facts are against you on that one. The appearance part is a different thing and simply a matter of preference. If they were not so dirty, many of us wouldn't care about nails one bit. It would be no different than the style of your shirt etc.

Show me the evidence that my nails are inherently more dirty.

Are you unfamiliar with Google? Try searching "artificial nails and pathogens" or "acrylic nails or germs" or however you want to approach it. There are multiple studies linking artificial nails to higher amounts of pathogens. Just one example, since you seem unable to do a basic search yourself. Your nails are dirty. Go ahead and wear them, but stop trying to argue with those of us who are pointing out that they are gross.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10968715/
"Conclusions: Artificial fingernails were more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails were worn, the more likely that a pathogen was isolated. Current recommendations restricting artificial fingernails in certain healthcare settings appear justified."

As I’ve said numerous times before, I’m not in healthcare so this is not a concern for me. I also don’t eat with my hands and wash my hands like 30 times a day. I’ll be just fine. Probably better than you.

Preparing food for yourself and family involves touching it with your hands and nails. No matter how many times you wash your hands, it does not remove the pathogens living under long fake nails. Nursing with fake nails were responsible for tons of NICU baby deaths, traced to their nails. I’m positive those nurses were washing their hands way more than you do.

Never been an issue for me. I don't go around trying to live in a sterile environment. If I were a NICU nurse I would not wear them, nor did I when I had a newborn myself.

If acrylics aren’t allowed to worn by healthcare professionals working in direct patient care and food service workers are required by FDA to wear gloves at all times when they touch food if they have acrylic nails, what does that tell you?

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.

DP and you are coming off the opposite of how you intend. Unless you intend to sound awfully insecure.

I don't think you like the implication of this thread that so many people out there in real life see your nails and inwardly cringe with disgust. These people don't have bad character, as you want to pretend to make yourself feel better. They are simply care more about hygiene than you do.

Oh please. Again, I don't care what you think about my nails. I'm 46, not some 16 year old seeking approval from every person I meet.

If it's about hygiene for you that's totally fine. Tell yourself whatever you want. But again, that has NOTHING to do with me. Just don't wear them and it's all fine.

The only thing stupider than a 16 year old wearing acrylic nails is a 46 year old wearing acrylic nails.

You look like an idiot.

DP, are you in HS still because at this point you are just reaching for petty insults to sling to keep this going. When you use the words “stupider” and “idiot” in an argument you’ve already lost.

I am the PP who called you insecure, but I did not write the post above. You are responding to more than one person.

You can't win this argument if you are talking about hygiene. Facts are against you on that one. The appearance part is a different thing and simply a matter of preference. If they were not so dirty, many of us wouldn't care about nails one bit. It would be no different than the style of your shirt etc.

Show me the evidence that my nails are inherently more dirty.

Are you unfamiliar with Google? Try searching "artificial nails and pathogens" or "acrylic nails or germs" or however you want to approach it. There are multiple studies linking artificial nails to higher amounts of pathogens. Just one example, since you seem unable to do a basic search yourself. Your nails are dirty. Go ahead and wear them, but stop trying to argue with those of us who are pointing out that they are gross.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10968715/
"Conclusions: Artificial fingernails were more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails were worn, the more likely that a pathogen was isolated. Current recommendations restricting artificial fingernails in certain healthcare settings appear justified."

As I’ve said numerous times before, I’m not in healthcare so this is not a concern for me. I also don’t eat with my hands and wash my hands like 30 times a day. I’ll be just fine. Probably better than you.

Preparing food for yourself and family involves touching it with your hands and nails. No matter how many times you wash your hands, it does not remove the pathogens living under long fake nails. Nursing with fake nails were responsible for tons of NICU baby deaths, traced to their nails. I’m positive those nurses were washing their hands way more than you do.

Never been an issue for me. I don't go around trying to live in a sterile environment. If I were a NICU nurse I would not wear them, nor did I when I had a newborn myself.

If acrylics aren’t allowed to worn by healthcare professionals working in direct patient care and food service workers are required by FDA to wear gloves at all times when they touch food if they have acrylic nails, what does that tell you?

Nothing that would sway me one way or the other regarding wearing them myself.

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I wouldn't pay for them on a regular basis, but I otherwise have no issue. I really try to not make temporary aesthetic preferences and decisions a battle.

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Anonymous wrote:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my nails and so does my DH. I'll ask your opinion on them when you start paying for me to get my nails done.

You’re a teen? With a husband? Or just making irrelevant comments?

Oh she is just trying so desperately to be relevant.

See that's where you make another mistake. I like my nails. My DH likes my nails. I've had them for the better part of 30 years. They were ALWAYS relevant to me. It matters not one iota what you think of them. Zero.

The difference between you and me is that I couldn't care less what you wear. It's your body and you can do with it what you like. It speaks volumes about your character that something as innocuous as my nails is bothering you SOOOO much.

No sane male person likes acrylic nails - they just tolerate them.

Ok, I guess you know my DH better than I do. It kind of tracks with everything else you said

You're so smart.

DP and you are coming off the opposite of how you intend. Unless you intend to sound awfully insecure.

I don't think you like the implication of this thread that so many people out there in real life see your nails and inwardly cringe with disgust. These people don't have bad character, as you want to pretend to make yourself feel better. They are simply care more about hygiene than you do.

Oh please. Again, I don't care what you think about my nails. I'm 46, not some 16 year old seeking approval from every person I meet.

If it's about hygiene for you that's totally fine. Tell yourself whatever you want. But again, that has NOTHING to do with me. Just don't wear them and it's all fine.

The only thing stupider than a 16 year old wearing acrylic nails is a 46 year old wearing acrylic nails.

You look like an idiot.

DP, are you in HS still because at this point you are just reaching for petty insults to sling to keep this going. When you use the words “stupider” and “idiot” in an argument you’ve already lost.

I am the PP who called you insecure, but I did not write the post above. You are responding to more than one person.

You can't win this argument if you are talking about hygiene. Facts are against you on that one. The appearance part is a different thing and simply a matter of preference. If they were not so dirty, many of us wouldn't care about nails one bit. It would be no different than the style of your shirt etc.

Show me the evidence that my nails are inherently more dirty.

Are you unfamiliar with Google? Try searching "artificial nails and pathogens" or "acrylic nails or germs" or however you want to approach it. There are multiple studies linking artificial nails to higher amounts of pathogens. Just one example, since you seem unable to do a basic search yourself. Your nails are dirty. Go ahead and wear them, but stop trying to argue with those of us who are pointing out that they are gross.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10968715/
"Conclusions: Artificial fingernails were more likely to harbor pathogens, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, than native nails. The longer artificial nails were worn, the more likely that a pathogen was isolated. Current recommendations restricting artificial fingernails in certain healthcare settings appear justified."

As I’ve said numerous times before, I’m not in healthcare so this is not a concern for me. I also don’t eat with my hands and wash my hands like 30 times a day. I’ll be just fine. Probably better than you.

Unlikely. Based on your last sentence and other posts, you are hostile and unkind.

OK, cool. But just to set the record straight i am not the one calling people idiots, trashy, tacky, gross and all of the other stuff that's been directed at me. About something that has no impact on their life.

I've just argued with you about the hygiene part, that's it. I think it is unkind to call them trashy (or to call anything trashy, for that matter).

The thing is, by being similarly insulting, you will bring no one over to your way of thinking. If you love your nails, wear them, but you can't make other people like them. And if you are comfortable with the germy part, that's your choice, but understand many of us have a hard time with the germy part and don't want them on our teens. Why would you feel the need to argue with us about that?

Please point out where I have been "similarly insulting." I haven't. And I'm not trying to make anyone "like my nails." I just want to be left alone to enjoy them without being called trashy and stupid. Did I argue about germy parts? Dont see that either. Pretty sure I said it didn't bother me personally but if I were a NICU nurse I wouldn't wear them.

Be honest. Has anyone ever actually called you trashy and stupid in real life? Probably not. But you have learned from voluntarily putting yourself out there on an anonymous message board that many of us do *think* that, so do with that information what you will.

Ah, so it’s my fault that you choose to insult me. Should have known!

Based on your illogical responses and the general quality and tone of your written communication, you are not dissuading me from my opinion that these nails are an indication of stupidity…

You're the only one resorting to personal insults to make your point....sooooo...that's super smart???

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https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151332361/gel-nails-cancer-manicure-safe

I wouldn’t risk it with my young daughters.

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I wouldn’t risk it with my young daughters.

This is gel not acrylics.

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Acrylic nails are unhygienic, period. But as far unhygienic practices go, it’s definitely not the worst.

There are people who insist on wearing years old make up. There are men who refuse to wipe their butts because they think it’s gay. There are people who don’t wear deodorant. And of course, there are people who don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the ven diagram of nasty practices is rarely limited to a single gross habit. That’s where my mind goes when I see acrylic nails…

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Anonymous wrote:Acrylic nails are unhygienic, period. But as far unhygienic practices go, it’s definitely not the worst.

There are people who insist on wearing years old make up. There are men who refuse to wipe their butts because they think it’s gay. There are people who don’t wear deodorant. And of course, there are people who don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the ven diagram of nasty practices is rarely limited to a single gross habit. That’s where my mind goes when I see acrylic nails…

This cannot possibly be true.

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Anonymous wrote:Acrylic nails are unhygienic, period. But as far unhygienic practices go, it’s definitely not the worst.

There are people who insist on wearing years old make up. There are men who refuse to wipe their butts because they think it’s gay. There are people who don’t wear deodorant. And of course, there are people who don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the ven diagram of nasty practices is rarely limited to a single gross habit. That’s where my mind goes when I see acrylic nails…

Well, not washing your hands after wiping your butt is basically the same thing as wiping your butt while wearing acrylic nails. The germs and bacteria get under them and washing hands doesn’t get remove it

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Anonymous wrote:Acrylic nails are unhygienic, period. But as far unhygienic practices go, it’s definitely not the worst.

There are people who insist on wearing years old make up. There are men who refuse to wipe their butts because they think it’s gay. There are people who don’t wear deodorant. And of course, there are people who don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom. Unfortunately, the ven diagram of nasty practices is rarely limited to a single gross habit. That’s where my mind goes when I see acrylic nails…

Well, not washing your hands after wiping your butt is basically the same thing as wiping your butt while wearing acrylic nails. The germs and bacteria get under them and washing hands doesn’t get remove it

Do you….wipe your butt with your bare hand?? I personally use toilet paper.