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    I had my nails quite long in work until late december, when I ended breaking my right thumb-nail , and it was ****ING AGONY !!!, and couldnt use my thumb properly for a week because of the exposed area.
    So i keep them short now.

    But when i did have them long, I did'nt really think of what people thought, Mabye if i was more self consious about it, I wouldnt have had them long, but who knows.

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    Mine are stubby again

    I couldn't maintain my acrylic extensions during a recent period of unemployment....priorities.

    I did get noticed a few times, but that was when I had them colored lavendar or red....go figure

    Now I am eating a raw egg a day in the hope that I may grow them long the old fashioned way

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    but but acrylic is so much more fun

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    I know it is Niya, but walking around with nails I haven't refreshed for over 3 weeks is unsightly and dangerous.....

    Also, the cheap Acrylic damages your nail-beds (the part of your finger that generates and holds the nail). Its hard to be sure I am getting the expensive "good stuff" that does less damage....

    My girlfriend has thin brittle nails after years of extensions. They are unpresentable without extensions - she's hooked for life.

    I figure I will take a shot at kicking the habit.

    I can still have fun with colors, sparkles, and figure painting!

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    I liked having my nails long. Too bad it's the first thing that my wife really hated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by niya blake View Post
    but but acrylic is so much more fun
    Growing your own is better and cheaper
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    Mine seem to split or crack, and at the worst moment

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    Quote Originally Posted by niya blake View Post
    Mine seem to split or crack, and at the worst moment
    Do you use something like Nail Envy from OPI? I keep mine moisturized with nail/cuticle oil and any hand lotion that I happen to be using. I also try to drink lots of water to keep myself hydrated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katrina View Post
    Do you use something like Nail Envy from OPI?
    I swear by OPI Nail Envy. Just applied two coats to my talons. They do a glossy finish (green and white box) and a matt finish (blue and white box), and also a super-glossy top-coat.

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    to appearmore manly, carry 4 inch iron nails & a sturdy hammer
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    Gasp look more manly :mad:

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    I just go with a clear mat polish I work on a machine and cant keep them long. they don't look all that girly biu I love them.
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    My nails are the most hideous things on earth. I don't even try to keep them up, in fact I use my box cutter to manicure them. They are short and broken and bleh!
    I used to keep them really nice and I got questioned about it all the time.
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    I use NutriNail Maximum Nail Hardener. Its clear and glossy but really keeps my nails strong. I haven't broken one in over a year.
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    JoAnn,

    My red toenails are exposed everyday in open toe women's low heel sandals. They are really bright red as you can see in my pedicure pic in the Beauty Section. No one will say anything to you because it is not a big deal.

    Quote Originally Posted by JoAnnDallas View Post
    I too have long acrylic nails. Every so often someone will notice them. Most times it is a positive comment. Last Thanksgiving, some of the front office girls noticed my long nails and next thing I know I am showing them my polished toes too. LOL Even while on vacation, I walked around the Water Park for about 4 hours with my Red toes showing and still no one said anything at all to me.
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    I have longer than usual fingernails, manicured, and polished with a clear gloss. I constantly moisturize my fingers and hands to maintain the softness level that I like. My toe nails are French Tipped, although I prefer Fire Engine Red and soft Pinks.
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    I let mine grow until I can't type anymore or they break, then I cut them and file them and let them grow out again again. People look and sometimes make a comments, but I either ignore them or come up with something clever to say.
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    Damn Roberta next time give a gal some warning.

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