tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post558044740446567912..comments2024-03-14T03:54:26.754-04:00Comments on The Non-Blonde: State of my NailsGaiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-72765795699985043712015-10-20T14:34:02.198-04:002015-10-20T14:34:02.198-04:00My nails look fine underneath the polish. Some say...My nails look fine underneath the polish. Some say that the key is not to soak for too long, as acetone can weaken the nails. That's why I like the way my salon does it: filing away the top layers before a quick soaking, that as Deb said isn't any different than removing regular polish. I think the filing process also requires a gentle and mindful hand, as to not go into the nail itself and damage it. I'd recommend looking for reviews of the salon in your area and even going in and asking some questions before booking your appointment.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-67862783557478829982015-10-20T14:30:35.616-04:002015-10-20T14:30:35.616-04:00I'm so glad to hear it, Bisbee. I need more fr...I'm so glad to hear it, Bisbee. I need more frequent pedicures because my feet get horribly dry, and while I pamper them and treat them like royalty, I do need a professional hand (and not to bend over too much).Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-27842242661235980462015-10-20T14:29:09.767-04:002015-10-20T14:29:09.767-04:00I wish I could do three weeks! My nails (and hair)...I wish I could do three weeks! My nails (and hair) seem to be growing right in front of my eyes. It has some advantages, but not when it comes on curbing costs.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-31428541388158013422015-10-20T14:27:38.225-04:002015-10-20T14:27:38.225-04:00I hope you feel better, Frances. I'd recommend...I hope you feel better, Frances. I'd recommend a little research of local salons (Yelp is helpful), and then go and get pampered. A good treatment always makes me feel good.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-86495957056360673682015-10-20T14:25:46.480-04:002015-10-20T14:25:46.480-04:00That sounds really bad. Have you seen a dermatolog...That sounds really bad. Have you seen a dermatologist? I'd be worried about the risk of infection. I hope it gets resolved soon!Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-80864826789372097632015-10-20T14:24:38.324-04:002015-10-20T14:24:38.324-04:00Exactly. I suspect people who've had a less th...Exactly. I suspect people who've had a less than positive experience had the misfortune of encountering a shoddy technician. Doing gel requires skill and an understanding of nails.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-63402152014449104892015-10-20T14:22:55.605-04:002015-10-20T14:22:55.605-04:00I'll have to explore the cucumber thing. Thank...I'll have to explore the cucumber thing. Thanks for the tip. I'm a vegetarian, so I eat a lot of fruits and veggies, and I never lack for calcium because I eat dairy every day. The brittleness has haunted me since childhood, so I suspect it's genetic. Still, love cucumbers, so it's worth a try.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-80502601882788482962015-10-20T14:20:56.077-04:002015-10-20T14:20:56.077-04:00There's something about red that looks and fee...There's something about red that looks and feels right. I love other colors in theory, but I feel best in red.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-90878536216708346912015-10-20T14:20:07.562-04:002015-10-20T14:20:07.562-04:00Losing one's favorite nail tech (or stylist, f...Losing one's favorite nail tech (or stylist, for those who get their hair done) is a nightmare. These people are worth their weight in gold.Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561470171631737626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-9447344984598602722015-10-20T12:13:08.039-04:002015-10-20T12:13:08.039-04:00Anon, I personally haven't experienced that. ...Anon, I personally haven't experienced that. The particular gel my tech uses is soaked off with acetone nail polish remover. The way she does it there is no difference in removing the gel versus removing regular nail polish. My nails are in perfect condition and I could just go without applying new gel if I wanted. Whatever issues your natural nail may have should not be exacerbated by the application, and removal, of gel polish. If you experience any nail damage then I would hazard a guess that the nail tech isn't very skilled. Again, this is just my personal experience. The tech I use has been doing my nails for years. She is also the owner of the salon and has a jam packed client schedule. Almost every one of her clients use gel and no one has any problems. Hope that helps. Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-39528196605345395682015-10-20T11:12:36.092-04:002015-10-20T11:12:36.092-04:00I hear a lot about how damaging the removal proces...I hear a lot about how damaging the removal process for gel nail color is. Doesn't the gel nail polish just cover the nail problems and they are still there underneath. Or am I wrong? How do your nails look without the polish on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-9967062330052598062015-10-20T09:36:27.327-04:002015-10-20T09:36:27.327-04:00I also have gel on my nails...I've been going ...I also have gel on my nails...I've been going to the same nail tech for about 9 years - followed her from one salon to the next until she and her husband opened their own place 4 years ago (which is 5 minutes from my house). She is very good, very fast, and very careful. My nails always look great - I get hands and feet done every 2 weeks, showing down on the pedicures to once a month during the coldest months. I won't do without!bisbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402339913694354191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-29700792481385522962015-10-20T03:26:30.817-04:002015-10-20T03:26:30.817-04:00I have discovered gel for nails in the year 2000 a...I have discovered gel for nails in the year 2000 and I have been doing it ever since and never regretted it. I've discovered that every 3 weeks is okay for my nails because they don't grow so fast. I love to change the color of my nails every time and right now it's a raspberry color with some beige and golden nail art, looks very elegant. <br />Btw, the nails on the cover foto are beautiful! It's exactly the shape my nails have for the last 2 years.<br />Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03496512519991219079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-11618739935265759452015-10-19T20:01:55.398-04:002015-10-19T20:01:55.398-04:00This is a timely post for me as due to a muscle di...This is a timely post for me as due to a muscle disease it's become a chore to tend to my nails. My specialist even suggested I should go and get a manicure (the combination of short and long nails must have been jarring to her). I know a lot about skincare and makeup but funnily very little about nails so now feel a little more confident about going in to my local salon. Red does sound cheerful.<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-66681850985863266422015-10-19T18:59:43.722-04:002015-10-19T18:59:43.722-04:00Oh, and yes. Red absolutely. What's the point ...Oh, and yes. Red absolutely. What's the point otherwise?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873079112057117092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-91609350957895649692015-10-19T18:58:58.650-04:002015-10-19T18:58:58.650-04:00Ahhh. Me too with the back, sadly. And I'm jea...Ahhh. Me too with the back, sadly. And I'm jealous of your perfect-sounding salon! I love gels but they left my nails in rough shape. I'm now dealing with an odd problem which I think is caused by formaldehyde in a (ironically) nail strengthening product I used...separation of the nail from the nail bed. I know, makes you squirm. It's only on my thumbs, oddly. Anyone have any experience with this?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873079112057117092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-28875327852001283292015-10-19T17:39:22.868-04:002015-10-19T17:39:22.868-04:00Gaia, I'm glad you found a place you like and ...Gaia, I'm glad you found a place you like and trust. And you're so right, it doesn't need to be high end to get the job done. I've been getting gel for years and it's the only way to go. No chipping, no smudging, what's not to like! I'm very, very lucky that my natural nails are very strong and grow very fast. Having said that, the gel removal process is, and should be, a non-issue for anyone. If it's being done correctly. I'm firmly in the camp that once you start it, you won't go back. Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-80963688621552315552015-10-19T16:29:27.806-04:002015-10-19T16:29:27.806-04:00My nails used to be brittle until I used MSM suppl...My nails used to be brittle until I used MSM supplements for my hair. I had incredibly strong, glossy nails, no effect noted on the hair but my skin broke out horribly. Back to brittle nails till I decided to overhaul my diet by adding in more veggies. I found that eating raw cucumber with the skin ON helped my nails became strong and resilient again. I usually have a salad with roughly half a whole cucumber sliced in almost daily and if I skip say a week of this, my nails aren't too happy.Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-63054473933146196972015-10-19T15:12:30.882-04:002015-10-19T15:12:30.882-04:00After being initially suspicious of gel color , I ...After being initially suspicious of gel color , I am now a fan of it and only have gel for manis and pedis due to the instant drying process. <br />I am also a red nail color fan ..it is so universally flattering on all skin tones. I have tried black ,dark blue ,greens ...hmmmmm ... I still revert to red , pinks and sometimes orange. <br />I love french manicures as well. <br />I stopped DIY-ing my feet due to a bad back years ago . <br />Mimi Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27044110.post-28918974110596416422015-10-19T13:34:59.222-04:002015-10-19T13:34:59.222-04:00I'm glad you found good nail techs. I had gel ...I'm glad you found good nail techs. I had gel nails for three years or so after a few months of brittleness left me frustrated, and I can attest that a good professional with good tools will not ruin your nails. In fact I only stopped getting gels when the salon closed and my favorite tech moved away. I tried two other salons, hated the service, and went back to doing my own nails. And now I have a drawer full of nail polish, but I still suck at doing my toes :-)amola-tesourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443047832310999143noreply@blogger.com