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Would you rather get nails or lashes done?

40 replies

NotmySundaybest · 06/04/2024 19:09

Which do you prefer and would rather get done if on a budget and can only afford the one treatment?
I'm not a tech I'm trying to decide which to upkeep!

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SparrowFeet · 06/04/2024 19:22

Nails.

goldenretrievermum5 · 06/04/2024 19:31

Nails 100%. It’s my favourite form of self care! I hate getting my lashes done and lying there with someone fiddling around my eyes for an hour

MississippiAF · 06/04/2024 19:32

Nails.

ilovemybedcushions · 06/04/2024 19:42

For me, lashes. It cuts my morning make up routine down and makes my face feel more "awake"

I do my own nails with a home UV lamp and gels and I find it makes me less annoyed when they chip as I haven't forked out £30 on them!

I have recently started doing my own lashes at home too! It's almost as good as the professional, and much cheaper!

doitwithlove · 06/04/2024 19:46

Nails, without a doubt

ChishiyaBat · 06/04/2024 19:46

I do my own everything, it's so much cheaper.

Berlinlover · 06/04/2024 19:47

Nails definitely.

Crowgirl · 06/04/2024 19:49

Lashes every time.

1yearplan · 06/04/2024 19:54

Nails

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 06/04/2024 19:58

I happily live with getting neither done but I never even notice nails unless they're obviously done which I don't like so if I had to spend money on one, lashes.

NotmySundaybest · 06/04/2024 22:36

ilovemybedcushions · 06/04/2024 19:42

For me, lashes. It cuts my morning make up routine down and makes my face feel more "awake"

I do my own nails with a home UV lamp and gels and I find it makes me less annoyed when they chip as I haven't forked out £30 on them!

I have recently started doing my own lashes at home too! It's almost as good as the professional, and much cheaper!

Do you have extensions or lvl?

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BarberellaWife · 06/04/2024 22:47

ilovemybedcushions · 06/04/2024 19:42

For me, lashes. It cuts my morning make up routine down and makes my face feel more "awake"

I do my own nails with a home UV lamp and gels and I find it makes me less annoyed when they chip as I haven't forked out £30 on them!

I have recently started doing my own lashes at home too! It's almost as good as the professional, and much cheaper!

What home kit do you use?
I tried the lash base one but the glue always felt tacky and I couldn't get on with them

ilovemybedcushions · 06/04/2024 22:56

@NotmySundaybest I've had both but I was having fortnightly lash extensions but the cost was just getting silly and I found after around 10 days they were looking sparse and it annoyed me! X

RandomUsernameHere · 06/04/2024 22:57

It depends what your natural lashes are like. I put a quick coat of mascara on most mornings which takes about 30 seconds and is fine for day to day.
Nails are quite easy to do yourself though, I do my own gels.

ilovemybedcushions · 06/04/2024 22:57

@BarberellaWife I use Tatti Lashes. I was really skeptical as I'm not great with lashes myself usually, but I've got the knack of it now (watched a few video tutorials online at first!) they're so easy!

RampantIvy · 06/04/2024 22:59

Nails - just toes though. I had shellac on my finger nails last sumer and it nearly wrecked my nails.

No-one goes near my eyes I have problems with them so I don't wear any eye make up at all. Fortunately I have dark eyelashes that are fairly long so they don't need any extra help.

Sagittarius · 06/04/2024 23:04

LVL lashes. I'd definitely have this done as a regular treatment if I wasn't saving for a bigger house right now.

I feel much prettier with them, don't feel like I need any makeup, and when I do put on mascara for a night out they look incredible with the lash lift.

Copperoliverbear · 06/04/2024 23:07

Nails x

Limelemonx · 06/04/2024 23:09

Nails every time. I really don't "get" false eyelashes...they just look...false?! Unless they are really natural false eyelashes, most people look better without them on!

RampantIvy · 06/04/2024 23:15

Limelemonx · 06/04/2024 23:09

Nails every time. I really don't "get" false eyelashes...they just look...false?! Unless they are really natural false eyelashes, most people look better without them on!

I agree. I hate the tarantula lashes look.

Bearpawk · 06/04/2024 23:22

Lashes, as I can easily do my own nails but not my own lashes.

Fairygoblin · 06/04/2024 23:27

Never done either but tempted by lashes....

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 07/04/2024 00:38

Limelemonx · 06/04/2024 23:09

Nails every time. I really don't "get" false eyelashes...they just look...false?! Unless they are really natural false eyelashes, most people look better without them on!

I don't get nails at all.

Some false lashes don't look false at all but the ones that don don't bother me at all. They're just obviously make up in the same way as say red lipstick is.

Nails on the other hand (no pun intended) I just don't see what the point is.

suki1964 · 07/04/2024 00:44

I learned to do my nails myself, started with just polish, went to gels and can now do BIAB as well. Not skilled enough for acrylics but gels are easy enough as long as you have a steady hand

suki1964 · 07/04/2024 00:46

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 07/04/2024 00:38

I don't get nails at all.

Some false lashes don't look false at all but the ones that don don't bother me at all. They're just obviously make up in the same way as say red lipstick is.

Nails on the other hand (no pun intended) I just don't see what the point is.

For me, I have a face that looks like a slapped backside,, nowt is going to improve on that, so I do my nails.

I love my nails looking pretty and I always gets compliments in them.