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I think I'm done with glittery nails at Christmas

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iCod · 21/12/2025 13:04

I just looked at mine which I only have during December and realised I can't wait to get them off and changed to a plain colour. And it got me thinking, are glittery nails a bit "im a crazy middle-aged mum #LiveLaughlove "?

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SocksAndTheCity · 23/12/2025 23:02

MatchaTea1 · 23/12/2025 22:59

I'm guessing they are stick on acrylics available all over the world 💅

If they were, they would surely be identical though? They're not.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/12/2025 07:58

I like those @Plantymcplantface

Those Nightmare Before Christmas ones must surely be a joke?

evilharpy · 24/12/2025 08:07

iCod · 23/12/2025 21:43

Incredible to match someone in California

They are not the same nails, look at the detail on Jack in particular.

Nor will they be stick on nails at that length and shape, press ons wouldn't have the strength for long stiletto nails. These are acrylics.

Jenasaurus · 24/12/2025 09:36

My daughters just had hers done so it’s not only older people that love glitter. Here are hers

I think I'm done with glittery nails at Christmas
GargoylesofBeelzebub · 24/12/2025 10:13

DecemberGoneWild · 22/12/2025 07:32

Those of you who get gel toe nails, can I ask why? Genuine, non-judgemental question. I just wonder because it's not like toe nails chip and arent they are a pain to remove? Is it to match your finger nails?

I do wonder why gel polush companies dont do a matching non-gel colour. Then people can do quick touch ups at home between appointments or do their toes.

I get it on my toes only for a sun holiday because I find sun lotion wrecks normal nail polish and I get fed up redoing them.

W0tnow · 24/12/2025 10:19

I love the look of gel nails but hate how removal absolutely trashes them.

ExquisiteDressing · 24/12/2025 11:46

I only have gels a few times a year so they get a bit of recovery time in between but I don't find they get trashed, might be worse on longer nails though. I took my dark green/glitter gel off last night and re-did in clear with silver glitter tips (non-gel)

I think I'm done with glittery nails at Christmas
MerryAndBrightLaLaLa · 24/12/2025 11:55

FourBlackCats · 22/12/2025 13:33

I use the soak off clips designed for gel and pure acetone to get glitter polish off - no scrubbing required.

What are soak off clips @FourBlackCatsand where do you get them???

ExquisiteDressing · 24/12/2025 12:00

I use soak off clips too, far easier than foil to get all 10 on at the same time, got them on Amazon

FourBlackCats · 24/12/2025 12:26

MerryAndBrightLaLaLa · 24/12/2025 11:55

What are soak off clips @FourBlackCatsand where do you get them???

I have these that came with a Mylee kit, but they’ll have similar on Amazon. I use them for all my regular polish removal - very non-messy.

Mylee Nail Gel Polish Soak Off Clips | Nail Care

These reusable clips are easy to use and durable, so you don't need to worry about the fiddly process of wrapping your fingers and toes with foil. Free UK Standard Delivery on orders over £35!

https://mylee.co.uk/products/mylee-gel-polish-soak-off-clips

HippyChickMama · 24/12/2025 19:32

@PlantymcplantfaceI love that colour, that or black are my go to nail colours too

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 24/12/2025 23:26

These are mine. I was actually planning on getting a classic red. But gold suddenly seemed like the better option.

I suppose I may have been subconsciously influenced by this thread 😀🤔

I think I'm done with glittery nails at Christmas
LeonMccogh · 24/12/2025 23:54

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 24/12/2025 23:26

These are mine. I was actually planning on getting a classic red. But gold suddenly seemed like the better option.

I suppose I may have been subconsciously influenced by this thread 😀🤔

Love these! You’ve inspired me for next Christmas already! 👀

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 25/12/2025 00:21

LeonMccogh · 24/12/2025 23:54

Love these! You’ve inspired me for next Christmas already! 👀

thank you for that lovely compliment! 😍

Lampzade · 25/12/2025 06:43

I only like a French nail or nude colour on my hands . My nails are always short . Not a fan of long talons
However, I like glittery toes

BadassInTheArena · 25/12/2025 06:52

iCod · 23/12/2025 21:43

Incredible to match someone in California

I used them as the inspiration picture for my nail artist, they are not exactly the same you can see that by looking at the details epically in the Santa jack and the vampire doll. They are also not stick ons they are acrylic

BadassInTheArena · 25/12/2025 06:54

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 24/12/2025 07:58

I like those @Plantymcplantface

Those Nightmare Before Christmas ones must surely be a joke?

No they are real I just really love the film and I only go all out like that once a year at Christmas, the rest of the year they are more simple 🤷🏻‍♀️

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 25/12/2025 09:42

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 24/12/2025 23:26

These are mine. I was actually planning on getting a classic red. But gold suddenly seemed like the better option.

I suppose I may have been subconsciously influenced by this thread 😀🤔

These are gorgeous!

JaceLancs · 25/12/2025 10:07

I like a glittery nail! Got a new emerald ring for Christmas so had to have matching nails - only just put the ring on thus morning
The nails will be gone before the decorations come down though!

I think I'm done with glittery nails at Christmas
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