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This was fun to read! I do square nails because I work at a computer all day, but I have long nail beds, so my short nails look long (though not super long) compared to others. I had my gel polish nails done yesterday and went for a pale milky pink. I wasn’t sure if I would like it, but I love it. I played with the idea of trying something more transparent (but not iridescent) in a neutral, but I wasn’t that brave. LOL. The trends with the different colored tips or pointy shapes don’t appeal to me. I think for nails, I prefer traditional looks. They match my understated modern style.
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Perfect timing since I have a pedicure later today! I take off a couple of months during the winter to give my toes a rest. It is springy here in NC, so time for open toe shoes/sandals. I was thinking a blue shade, spring. I found a few possibilities from your list. Thank you!
I do my own manicure with Londontown nail veil, but I may splurge on a manicure soon. I love a gel manicure, but then I have to keep getting them or try to remove at home (doable, but a pain). If I do a regular manicure, it chips too easily. A serious world problem haha!
Hope your ankle is healing. They say that sprains and pulled ligaments take longer to heal than a break.Reply
Use pure acetone, soak fingers in hot liquid. Gel and powder dip, comes right off in 15 minutes! No pain from a nail salon. Little bowls, with bowls underneath where you put the hot water heats up the acetone. No more drilling or scrapping it off. They were very cheap also. I Love this glassy top coat. It’s beautiful!
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This was a fun (and helpful) post! Thanks!
I’m sorry you’re dealing with injuries. Hope you‘re able to resume your normal activities soon. I’m sure it’s frustrating!
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I had surgery late December. I’m not sure what you like. I’m a crime junkie. I loved “How to get away with Murder”. It’s an older series, starring Viola Davis. The Night Agent is only one season, but another is coming. I understand how hard staying put is when you are active🙏♥️
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Yeah, I like crime shows if they don’t get too dark or graphic. We loved Shetland, although it did get a little grim. Mare of Easttown was good too, it was filmed nearby! I just looked up How to Get Away with Murder, and it looks really good. I’m going to try it! We are also watching Suits, but I’m not allowed to watch it without Paul, lol.
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I’m watching Suits right now too. I really like it. I try to get in an episode or two every night, but I often fall asleep and have to rewind and watch again!
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I am such a traditionalist with nail colors. Clear, pale pink and shades of red (including the super dark, Chanel Vamp type shades as well as classic reds) are pretty much all I’m interested in anymore. I can’t think when’s the last time I’ve done a crazy color. Maybe I’ll branch into lilac this spring if I’m really feeling wild. lol.
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My teens tell me that chrome nails are still the “it” look. I did them at the holidays and it was really fun. You can do any color and then the salon finishes off with a special chrome powder.
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I don’t like long pointed nails. They look witchy to me. I prefer shorter nails. I have to be careful with the nail polish. I need “clean” ingredients otherwise my nails start to peel. Dr. Remedy is a brand that’s clean. The podiatrist created it for his wife when she was pregnant. It’s a hassle to have overly sensitive skin and nails.
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I look forward to your posts everyday! Thanks so much…it helps to keep me current on what’s trending.
I twisted my ankle ( stepping off a 4 inch curb and broke my ankle…so painful) I know your pain.
Some of our favorite streaming shows are: ( we loved Shetland too, and got to see Jimmy’s house on a recent cruise that included the Shetland Islands. So fun!)
One Day ( new on Netflix…romance etc) , Last Tango in Halifax( sweet British story originally on BBC) ,The Fall ( Jamie Dorman serial killer story set in Belfast…scary but not too graphic…so good! And who doesn’t love Jamie Dorman!) Line of Duty ( another police drama set in Ireland…if you loved Shetland…check it out).
Hope your poor ankle is on the mend!Reply
I give my toes and nails a rest in the Winter most the time. I have a pedi coming Monday and I’m taking her a color similar to yours but darker. I just have a whitish pink on my nails. I like to use the cleanest polish I can find. I haven’t tried the Remedy someone mentioned here. If I use OPI I use Nature Strong I think it’s called and I believe it’s a natural one of Sally Hansen. I’m not home so can’t check .
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I tend to keep my nails in a short, squoval manicure. Long nails look great but drive me nuts. Of these trends, I will try the milky white. I’ve never done that color before. I’m curious to see how it looks!
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Just discovered a different OPI color. Lighter than Lincoln Park(my favorite) but darker than Malaga wine. “Complementary Wine”. Love it!
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