Is getting your nails done ok?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All the moms around me get their nails done. I've gone with friends occasionally and honestly it makes me feel so sad. The women all seem miserable, don't speak English, and the pimp character walking around supervising...ugh. I would pay three times as much for a normal experience but I haven't found it. It's strange that hairdresser is a normal, ok-paying career for an american-born person but manicurist is not.

There is a reason for this: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/19/724452398/how-vietnamese-americans-took-over-the-nails-business-a-documentary

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gel is tacky. It screams southerner who has no idea what is fashionable in 2024.

Well, this is exactly what I am and why I asked. So help me out?

[Anonymous]

Not this horseshit again!

[Anonymous]

You really couldn't use a search button, OP? Please learn how to use it in the future.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gel is tacky. It screams southerner who has no idea what is fashionable in 2024.

Well, this is exactly what I am and why I asked. So help me out?

This just isn't true.

[Anonymous]

Nothing riles up DCUM bourgeoisie like other women's nail choices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gel is tacky. It screams southerner who has no idea what is fashionable in 2024.

Well, this is exactly what I am and why I asked. So help me out?

This just isn't true.

What isn't true?

[Anonymous]

PP and I leave the nail salon totally relaxed. I splurge on a manicure and pedicure with foot massage every two weeks and it’s my favorite self care routine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, not only does it look trashy and increase your risk of infections due to subpar sanitation in 99% of these places, but it also contributes to human trafficking and immigrant workers being mistreated.

The lady that does my nails often is putting herself through a master’s program. The other woman has a young child she’s supporting, and is a contributing a second income to her family with a flexible schedule. I’m sure they’d find your generalization incredibly stupid and insulting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP and I leave the nail salon totally relaxed. I splurge on a manicure and pedicure with foot massage every two weeks and it’s my favorite self care routine.

Same. I go every three weeks. I do my own roots so I can go to nail salon. So relaxing.

[Anonymous]

I only do french, classy and you can wear them through the month be ause they look like natural nails.

[Anonymous]

I love the look of polished nails and used to enjoy doing them myself. However, I hated spending time doing my nails only for them to chip the next day. Since the beginning of the year I've found a manicurist I love, who is gentle and have gotten builder gel/gel polish and I love it. No chips, no snags. Just polished nails. I keep them short and get whatever color I like. Right now I got "Got the Blues for Red" OPI. I treat myself once a month and for me it's relaxing.

[Anonymous]

I don't because it seems expensive and I do it well myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I DIY. If you use a polish with gardeners (China Glaze is good) or a quick dry top coat (Seche Vite) it’s easy to change polish every week. I enjoy watching tv and doing them at home. I don’t love the salon money, time, or labor practices.

What is that? How does it make it easier?

[Anonymous]

Always having a natural looking or chic manicure is a good way to look more put together