Nails and the Offside rule

[Julie York]

I feel really stupid about this nails thing. Will someone explain it in very simple English.

I don't want a blow by blow account. I just want a simple definition.

What are all those names and what do they MEAN in mechanical terms (so dumb people like me get it.)

Acrylics?
Gels?
Fills?
Tips.
French.
etc etc

Keep it simple. Definintions only please.
It could be in the Beauty thread, yes, but I think the public need to know!!!! So I'm posting it here.

[DanaJ]

In the Beauty Club, described in this thread: http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10083

But - to answer your question:

Acrylic nails: this type probably accounts for over 95% of artificial nails done at nail salons. Acrylic nails are created when a brush is dipped into a liquid (monomer) then touched to a powder (polymer), forming a paste which is then spread onto the natural nail or a previously applied nail tip. The acrylic sets up fast into a hard plastic material, which can then be filed, buffed and polished. Although there are "odorless" acrylics, they usually have a strong chemical smell. Acrylic nails are removed by soaking the nails in acetone, which will dissolve them.

Gel nails: a more recent invention, gels are of a thick syrupy consistency (why they are called gels). It is applied by brush to either natural nails or over nail tips. It is then cured to hardness under a UV light. There is no smell associated with gel nails, and they cannot be removed except by completely filing off the gel.

Nail tips: these are plastic tips that only glue to the front edge of your natural nail, and the joint is then sanded (or melted down with a tip blender) to blend in with the natural nails. These are also referred to as "party nails" at nail salons. Again, acetone is used to remove these nails also.

Fills: When your natural nail grows out, and you have some sort of nail enhancement (acrylics, gels, tips), a space opens up at the back of the nail. This is "filled" by filing down the enhancement and then adding more acrylic or gel to fill in the space. Also know as rebalance or backfills....

French: This can be polish, tips or gel or acrylic, usually refers to a white tip (free edge) and a pink nail bed. Also know as pink and whites....

Hope this helps...

DanaJ

[Amelie]

I'm sorry, but your definition of French isn't the same as mine.

[DanaJ]

I'm sorry, but your definition of French isn't the same as mine.Amelie - you are right!!! I should have said "Freedom" manicure :D

DanaJ

[Julie York]

The attacking team can not pass the ball forward if there is NOT a defender between him and the person he is passing to and the goal mouth and....

Unless he just dribbled past them.

Or .....no I don't know that either. Ask Tamara.

But like porn, I know it when I see it.


Thank you Dana.

If I don't score with the woman upstairs now there's no hope for me.
:thumbsup:

[Amelie]

Amelie - you are right!!! I should have said "Freedom" manicure :D

DanaJ


Try again......

[Julie York]

Yeah and that's another thing. What is "Around The World?"

Hmm maybe wrong thread. PM me.

[DanaJ]

I can tell you the offside rule in hockey or US football, if that would help :D

DanaJ