Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 21:35     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
I had no idea french manicures were considered tacky. Thought it was classy. Learn something new every day!
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 21:31     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
And when you see a french pedicure RUN AWAY. extremely tacky.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 20:10     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
French manicure has always been tacky, sorry. I hope you can find a nice alternative.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 19:47     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
Yes. Very out. Especially on fake nails.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 17:04     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
As you describe, no. With long nails and lots of white, or on toes, yes.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 16:35     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You guys are boring! I do glitter and designs. Enjoy your puffy Burberry coats and ballet flats with your old lady nails.


I'm not going to quite THIS far with equating pale polish with old lady nails, I do think a *bit* of color is a good thing (and can be understated). Depending o your skin tone, I don't see any reason ot to wear bolder neutrals, like these (posting for color - NO idea about the quality/price of the brands!)





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Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 16:31     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
Anonymous wrote:You guys are boring! I do glitter and designs. Enjoy your puffy Burberry coats and ballet flats with your old lady nails.


I'm not going to quite THIS far with equating pale polish with old lady nails, I do think a *bit* of color is a good thing (and can be understated). Depending o your skin tone, I don't see any reason ot to wear bolder neutrals, like these (posting for color - NO idea about the quality/price of the brands!)



Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 16:08     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
You guys are boring! I do glitter and designs. Enjoy your puffy Burberry coats and ballet flats with your old lady nails.
Anonymous
Post 08/01/2014 15:45     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
Anonymous wrote:+1 on Essie Ballet Slippers, Mademoiselle, or other pink that suits your skin tone. Essie actually sells a sampler 4-pack that is perfect for you so you can try a few. OPI Bubble Bath used to be gorgeous but they reformulated the color and kept the name even though it's way yellower now. So unless you have yellow undertones I'd steer clear.


These are great Essie Neutrals. I also like Essie's "High Maintenance" and "Room with a View"

I usually just get 1-2 coats of one of the above colors, depending on my mood. For my toes I do something more colorful. Bright for spring/summer, richer for autumn/winter.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 04:27     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
I like Essie limoscene.

Some manicurists will recommend layering two different sheer colors to create the perfect shade (eg, limoscene and ballet slippers).
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2014 02:59     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
+1 on Essie Ballet Slippers, Mademoiselle, or other pink that suits your skin tone. Essie actually sells a sampler 4-pack that is perfect for you so you can try a few. OPI Bubble Bath used to be gorgeous but they reformulated the color and kept the name even though it's way yellower now. So unless you have yellow undertones I'd steer clear.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2014 22:49     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:When I get my nails done I have them do two coats of clear polish with one coat of very pale pink; no white tips. Simple and neutral!


+ 1 this is what I do. I think a French manicure is really dated. I didn't even have one for my wedding 9 years ago because I thought it was dated then too.


+2. Dated and I think they've always been tacky. One sheer coat of white of light pink plus base and top coat is the way to go.


Which shade of pink do you recommend?

Op


OP! Just pick whichever shade of pink appeals to you! Dont be a sheep who just does whatever everyone else does. Do what makes you happy.


She asked a simple question, bitch!


you are an idiot
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2014 10:35     Subject: Re:Is French manicure tacky?
Is French manicure tacky?

- Yes.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2014 08:48     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
OP, if you're unsure, usually the person doing your nails will recommend a shade. It's so common a choice that they'll usually have a nice pale pink right at their workstation already, so you don't have to deal with picking one from the wall of polish.
Anonymous
Post 07/26/2014 08:46     Subject: Is French manicure tacky?
My favorite is bubble bath. I get it in the gel every 2-3 weeks.