Do you think Upper class women use nail polish?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:+1 to all of this. Plus, I hate the way polish feels. I get that probably sounds weird, and I don't have many sensitivities, but by Day 2 it -- hurts is not the right word, but feels weird.

Me too, but I find it feels weirdest as it dries and then I can tune out the sensation.

Also, wealthy people - which I assume OP meant in 2019 when she asked about “Upper class women” - do whatever the hell they want and suffer zero dings from it. Short and pretty but unpolished? Fine. Short and chipped black nail polish? Fine. Long talons with dangly bits? Fine. If their job doesn’t care, they can do what they want and there’s no point to the rest of us trying to ape them.

[Anonymous]

No. Not intellectuals with dignity. Or spiritual people. It is a superficial lcontrivance and environmentally and physically harmful. This choice is for individuals who crave attention over seeking real human pursuits.
I only found post searching demographics of why 30s black women with elaborate manicures dominate all item/product reviews on internet.

[Anonymous]

I am wealthy. I do my own nails, but only once in a while. When I feel like it. It has nothing to do with wealth. There are poor people who spend lots on gel and tips. You do you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nail polish screams LMC/WC to me. Nail polish is all about how you are perceived by others, and UMC/UC prefer to occupy themselves with things other than painting themselves for others' enjoyment/acceptance/amusement.

I actually can't think of anyone I know who wears nail polish regularly (except their wedding or other formal event) or plasters their face with makeup every day.

Last time I was having my poodle groomed, they offered to paint her nails at the salon. I was tempted but now I worry that this will make her look middle class. Does Caroline Kennedy have a poodle by any chance that we could consult to see if her nails are painted and what color? I should probably clarify that the poodle will be seen by those outside the family when I walk her around the neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nail polish screams LMC/WC to me. Nail polish is all about how you are perceived by others, and UMC/UC prefer to occupy themselves with things other than painting themselves for others' enjoyment/acceptance/amusement.

I actually can't think of anyone I know who wears nail polish regularly (except their wedding or other formal event) or plasters their face with makeup every day.

Last time I was having my poodle groomed, they offered to paint her nails at the salon. I was tempted but now I worry that this will make her look middle class. Does Caroline Kennedy have a poodle by any chance that we could consult to see if her nails are painted and what color? I should probably clarify that the poodle will be seen by those outside the family when I walk her around the neighborhood.

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[Anonymous]

Nail polish is highly toxic.
So is everything it seems but I’m not adding to my chemical exposure with something nobody notices unless it’s so obvious that it looks tacky.
Seriously, unless you get those awful pointy talons, who sees it?
On your wedding, go for it. Otherwise find a clear non toxic polish and move on.

This coming from someone who hasn’t left the house without makeup since 16.

[Anonymous]

No, they do not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nail polish is highly toxic.
So is everything it seems but I’m not adding to my chemical exposure with something nobody notices unless it’s so obvious that it looks tacky.
Seriously, unless you get those awful pointy talons, who sees it?
On your wedding, go for it. Otherwise find a clear non toxic polish and move on.

This coming from someone who hasn’t left the house without makeup since 16.

Agree. I get a terrible headache every time I go into nail salons so that can’t be good. I see there are some non-toxic nail salons in dc area. I may try one of those since I do like wearing nail polish on my toes in the summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that people who are truly classy don’t worry about things like this.

People who have one iota of actual class NEVER use the term classy.

[Anonymous]

I am wealthy. Every once in a while I break down and get a manicure, then hate it 5 days later. I hate gel even more. I do like to get a buff and shine manicure if I’m getting a spa spa pedicure, but that is pretty rare.

[Anonymous]

Nobody needs fake nails, may be if they have a fungus to hide. Its unhygienic.

[Anonymous]

Chemicals should be avoided, just keep nails short and trimmed. Long nails are a nuisance and unhygienic.

[Anonymous]

This thread is bizarre and old.

Who gives a rats patooty if someone has their nails painted or not? I’d rather see nice, painted nails over dirty and unkempt ones…

And by the fact I was at a nail salon in Chevy Chase yesterday that was very very busy with middle aged women who based on their appearance only I would say were UMC/UC, this thread couldn’t be further from the truth. Of course this particular salon (Nail Saloon for those keeping track) does not offer anything other than polish and gel. No fakes, no fills. Makes sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am wealthy. I do my own nails, but only once in a while. When I feel like it. It has nothing to do with wealth. There are poor people who spend lots on gel and tips. You do you.

This^. Cashiers and receptionist sees to love long painted or fake nails.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is bizarre and old.

Who gives a rats patooty if someone has their nails painted or not? I’d rather see nice, painted nails over dirty and unkempt ones…

And by the fact I was at a nail salon in Chevy Chase yesterday that was very very busy with middle aged women who based on their appearance only I would say were UMC/UC, this thread couldn’t be further from the truth. Of course this particular salon (Nail Saloon for those keeping track) does not offer anything other than polish and gel. No fakes, no fills. Makes sense.

Chemicals.