Recent questions tagged manicures

Description : Ladies: How often do you get your fingernails and toenails professionally done (mani/pedi)? Never, rarely or how often?

Last Answer : I get my toenails done about every 2 months. My feet are my best feature so I like to keep them nice. I have never had a manicure. I cut my fingernails very short because I don’t like long nails on me.

Description : Do most women in the area you live in have their nails long and manicured?

Last Answer : Not here. Strangely, it seems that secretaries often have the longest nails of the people I see. I always wonder how it affects their typing.

Description : I might get a manicure soon. What should I expect?

Last Answer : Hmmm..what shape should they be in when you sit down with her? Clean is all I can think of :)

Description : Can you use the do-it-yourself acrylic kits to fill over a professionally done set?

Last Answer : It’s mostly the technique of going to the nail shop that you’re paying for. The product is secondary in my opinion.

Description : Do we have any Nail Technicians in the house with recommendations?

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Description : Do you have any suggestions on a more natural look for French manicures?

Last Answer : Have you tried the pink french manicure? I think they look more natural.

Description : What instruments should I take to a manicurist?

Last Answer : All the places I have been to have their own tools, prepackaged to show they are sterilized. I have never been to a place that starts your own box. Very unusual concept. Do you live in a small town?

Description : Do gel nails lift like acrylic nails do?

Last Answer : Gel is a lot nicer. It doesn’t really crack around the edges like the acrylic does, I guess. I take a lot of hot baths, so the gel does hold up longer. But you can still see a gap between fake-nail and real nail. :)

Description : Guys: Would you ever do your girlfriend or wife's nails?

Last Answer : Sure and snuff some nail polish…

Description : What is the best way to remove acrylic nails?

Last Answer : If they're on there that good, I'd leave them alone for a while. If your nails were sanded down really thin, you run the risk of pulling entire chunks of your real nail off - I've done it. ... . How thick are the fake nails? Are they pretty flush with your real nails or do they stick up somewhat?

Description : How much is the standard tip for a hairdresser or manicurist?

Last Answer : I do 15% if it's fine, 20% if I'm very satisfied. I think I'm generous. But this is their livelihood. So I'd say 10$ is perfect if you want to make it easy.

Description : Nail polish, how do you get it to dry without mistakes?

Last Answer : Open your fingers and do not move, for 2–3 minutes, there’s also a spray to dry it available…