Life's too short to have the same colour nail varnish on all the time?

[Armpitt]

Isn't it? I met a colleague at the nail salon today and she said that she always had red on, which I had never noticed before because I don't work with her that much. Surely its normal to want to change all the time?*



*I do know there are more important things in life this is none of my business, she can do what she wants. I was just wondering.

** Ditto jewelery.

[Heels99]

Life's too short to care a toss about nail varnish

[Armpitt]

AAAAH. Mumsnet at iis best

[meglet]

yanbu. I alternate.

One week red / orange / pink, next week a neutral, next week blues / greens.

[Armpitt]

I have a very serious job that I do sometimes, and I was wanting to talk about it fully suited and booted in a sombre black Until one person asked me if I Was allowed neon nails when I was doing it! So you might be onto something there

[Armpitt]

Not wanting to talk. I was giving a talk

[ByTheSea]

I like to change every time (every couple of weeks I use shellac).

[Nabootique]

I tend to change mine once a week or sooner if it has chipped or if I get bored, which is quite often. I do nail art and own a ridiculous amount of polish though, so like to change a lot to justify my rampant addiction

[dexter73]

I change mine quite often as it always chips. I don't get the wearing the same jewellery every day thing either. I have lots of jewellery and like to wear it all. Life is definitely not too short to think about nails and bling!

[Eastpoint]

It isn't permanent so I go for different colours - dark blues & greys go well with my wardrobe. £12 so hardly a major commitment. It usually lasts about a week before it gets chips & gives me a lift every time I see my hands.

[Lndnmummy]

Mainly red for me as I need to be conservative where I work. I wear a suit or dress with a jacket amd red nails makes me feel very put together and feminine in a "man's world".
In the summer I opt for a more coral red and in the winter more blood or wine red but its red nontheless.
Boring but it works for me

[CaptainJamesTKirk]

I have a ridiculous amount if polish and where different colours all the time. I like blues, green and grey/blacks best. Red makes me feel like an old woman. Pink is dull. :)

[Trills]

This is why I don't want Shellac.

It lasts for 3 weeks.

I don't WANT the same colour for 2 weeks.

Even if nobody else notices, I do.

[DontKillMyVibe]

Mine lasts about 2 weeks each time and I get a different colour every visit as I get bored at looking at the same colour each time. Rotate between about 8 different colours or variations of - some of the colours in the salon I wouldn't have near me. Just my personal preference though so each to their own.

[Skinheadmermaid]

i get bored of my nail colour in two/three days.
Thats how i justify owning a bajillion.

[daughterofliz]

I used to work with a woman who literally wore the same colour all the time - I never saw her without it - on her toes too in summer. It was a slightly purplish deep pink. Not an unpleasant colour but I was surprised she didn't get bored with it.

I don't wear it all the time myself, but if I do, I usually wear it until it begins to look past its best, which can be anything from a day to a week - and I never wear the same colour twice in a row. I probably wear very deep burgundy, taupe, turquoise and sparkly black more than any of the others but I have quite a collection.

[Datahub]

i went to launch a campaign to stop women in their late 60s always choosing that pearlised blush rose

[BeaBoo]

I like to try new colours but I always go back to the same old favourite (Boots 17 High Shine in 'Mink'). I'd be so sad if they discontinued it.

[Pantone363]

Gellish every three weeks

I let the woman choose it for me unless I want a specific colour.

Not sure what you call this colour but I HATE it. Reminds me of a condom.

[BeaBoo]

Pantone

[Pantone363]

Datahub, YES I know exactly what colour you mean

Hate the new stiletto nail trend. Looks grim

[Pantone363]

The horror

[CointreauVersial]

Life's certainly too short to do your nails all the time - it takes me flipping ages, so I only bother painting them when there's a special occasion.

But I have gazillions of different bottles of varnish (oh, the perils of having a DH in the cosmetics business) so never wear the same colour twice.

[MatildaTheCat]

Agree but actually having very similar pale coloured Shellac at the moment because my nails grow ridiculously fast and it's not at all noticeable when they need redoing. For holidays and occasions I definitely go for colour but am very choosy.

For those who think it's an airhead occupation to get your nails done, why bother to comment? I worked in a job for thirty years where it wasn't possible. Then I got injured and couldn't work any more and it's one small compensation that for the first time in my life I can have lovely nails.