Is going to get your nails done...a bit, well, kind of rough?

[MaureenShit]

i go every ten days, there is not a hint of boden to be seen.

To the middle class DIY or sport an unpainted nail?

[Girlinpearls]

Your post really made me smile. I don't think long, painted nails are a middle class 'thing'. Don't yummy mummies have short, smart nails and DIY with a slick of the latest OPI offering and Chanel topcoat?

[MaureenShit]

thats what i have done there. am obv delicious but no braying about thePony club disco, nothign

[PrincessRagnhild]

Depends what you're having done. Are they long bejewelled talons? Bright white French manicured claws?

[MaureenShit]

it doesnt really though. Just the occupants of the place are a little down at heel.

NB am sure are lovely etctc

[usualsuspect]

My grown up DD has her nails done quite often. She is quite common though.

[Savannahgirl]

My nails are awful. I never have time to sit and paint them, let alone wait for the polish to dry. I very occasionally treat myself to a manicure (once every couple of years) but otherwise they are just cut very short and left to their own devices!
Not at all yummy mummy

[PrincessRagnhild]

I had the best manicure ever at a really rough nail bar in Nottingham. I went rock climbing the next day and it survived with no chips at all. So who cares.

[MaureenShit]

i kove those really spikey ones done in acid green glitter

I know i know!

[PrincessRagnhild]

But if they are just short with colour, why wouldn't you do it yourself?

[PrincessRagnhild]

x post in that case fair enough go to a salon

[MaureenShit]

princess i am REALLY bad at painting.

i get a file and polish. ¢6

[polyhymnia]

Have to admit that my favourite way of getting my nails done is at my hairdresssers - while my colour 'takes'. Gives plenty of time for the polish to dry. My hairdressers always have a good selection of the latest Essie colours too.

Failing that, can do neutral colours at home, but do go to a local beauty salon for darker colours, eg greys, which are harder to do.

[PrincessRagnhild]

That's so cheap! I'd go every week for a file a polish if it only cost that much

[PrincessRagnhild]

But I've been painting my own in dark colours since I was about 12 and am a genius at it now. Never have unpainted nails.

[polyhymnia]

You are obviously very much more adept with your hands than I am princess! I'm ham-fisted to the point of dyspraxia. Luckily, I don't like to wear polish all the time anyway.

[MaureenShit]

you need a vietnamese place

[PrincessRagnhild]

Yeah I'm quite good at painting my nails polyhymnia. Just uploaded my Xmas mani to my profile...it was preeetty

[PrincessRagnhild]

Unfortunately it's not a skill that looks good on a CV :(

[PrincessRagnhild]

UNLESS you are a beauty therapist of course.

[Fluffydressinggown]

I think people do see it as a bit rough.

I quite like going but only go for shellac or gels now.

I practised a lot at painting my nails and I am pretty cak handed generally but can do my nails no bother now.

[PrincessRagnhild]

Hmm, you can't really see the rainbow glitter in the photo. Boo

[mimmytoz]

I have my nails done every 3 or 4 weeks I have gel acrylics atm I have dark green glitter on all but my ring finger on both hands which is silver glittrr and 3D flowers too.

[MaureenShit]

that is well rough, though, isnt it? you have to agree

[PrincessRagnhild]

Rough combined with taste = fashion
Too much taste = frumpy/boring

[MaureenShit]

well yes