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nferrandi
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Should I skip the manicure?
DH and I are going to Aruba on Friday. My recent gel manicure ruined my nails and they have all broken and are extremely short right now. I usually like brighter colors when I go away, but I think it will look funny with how short they are. Should I skip the manicure all together? Go bright? Or just go super light colored?
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KaKa2323
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Should I skip the manicure?
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:25 AM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:27 AM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
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ITA!
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:35 AM |
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Lannasmama
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by halfbaked
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
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ITA!
Same.
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:59 AM |
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ThePinkGoose
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by Lannasmama
Posted by halfbaked
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
Word
ITA!
Same.
I agree.
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| Posted 10/7/13 9:30 AM |
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babymakes3
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by ThePinkGoose
Posted by Lannasmama
Posted by halfbaked
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
Word
ITA!
Same.
I agree.
Same here!
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| Posted 10/7/13 9:37 AM |
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jellybelly79
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by babymakes3
Posted by ThePinkGoose
Posted by Lannasmama
Posted by halfbaked
Posted by luvbuffet
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
Word
ITA!
Same.
I agree.
Same here!
Agree! Maybe bring the color for touch ups?
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| Posted 10/7/13 9:38 AM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
Absolutely agree!
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| Posted 10/7/13 9:39 AM |
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SeaWolf14
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Should I skip the manicure?
I also had my nails destroyed from a gel mani. If it were me, I'd do a manicure but a light color, b/c I feel like when your nails are ruined they're kinda bumpy and uneven, and a bright color will just highlight that... a sheer color, like Madamoiselle or Power lunch will look polished but not highlight any imperfections.
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| Posted 10/7/13 10:02 AM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by SeaWolf
I also had my nails destroyed from a gel mani. If it were me, I'd do a manicure but a light color, b/c I feel like when your nails are ruined they're kinda bumpy and uneven, and a bright color will just highlight that... a sheer color, like Madamoiselle or Power lunch will look polished but not highlight any imperfections.
That's kind of what was leaning towards. I'm actually a little surprised how many people still like bright colors on short nails.
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| Posted 10/7/13 12:45 PM |
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SeaWolf14
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Should I skip the manicure?
I usually don't do bright colors on my nails, mostly b/c I type all day and I chip it right away. I wish I could handle some color!
But during that time period when I was nursing my nails back to health I usually wore clear or pale pink.
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| Posted 10/7/13 2:16 PM |
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Mere09
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
This is me too. When I have long nails I end up scratching my kids with them...haha
Anyway, I wear bright colors all the time on my nails.
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| Posted 10/7/13 3:30 PM |
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Mere09
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by nferrandi
Posted by SeaWolf
I also had my nails destroyed from a gel mani. If it were me, I'd do a manicure but a light color, b/c I feel like when your nails are ruined they're kinda bumpy and uneven, and a bright color will just highlight that... a sheer color, like Madamoiselle or Power lunch will look polished but not highlight any imperfections.
That's kind of what was leaning towards. I'm actually a little surprised how many people still like bright colors on short nails.
I'm confused by what having short nails has to do with wearing a bright color or not??
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| Posted 10/7/13 3:31 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by Mere09
Posted by nferrandi
Posted by SeaWolf
I also had my nails destroyed from a gel mani. If it were me, I'd do a manicure but a light color, b/c I feel like when your nails are ruined they're kinda bumpy and uneven, and a bright color will just highlight that... a sheer color, like Madamoiselle or Power lunch will look polished but not highlight any imperfections.
That's kind of what was leaning towards. I'm actually a little surprised how many people still like bright colors on short nails.
I'm confused by what having short nails has to do with wearing a bright color or not??
Me too! They look so much better on my short nails than when I have them a bit longer.
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| Posted 10/7/13 3:40 PM |
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drwifettc
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Same. I love color on short nails. I prefer it over color on long nails!
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| Posted 10/7/13 3:51 PM |
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SeaWolf14
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Should I skip the manicure?
I like color on short nails, I just think it looks gross when you are growing back your nails after having tips or gels, b/c your nails are all bumpy and peely, and I think that color just makes it look worse. Clear or light colors mask it a little better.
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| Posted 10/7/13 3:53 PM |
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hopingforbaby
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Should I skip the manicure?
There is a huge difference between having short nails and having lumpy, ruined nails IMO. I like bright colors on short nails. But if they are that damaged, I guess I would stick to a lighter color.
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| Posted 10/7/13 4:08 PM |
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KaKa2323
Got my miracle
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by SeaWolf
I like color on short nails, I just think it looks gross when you are growing back your nails after having tips or gels, b/c your nails are all bumpy and peely, and I think that color just makes it look worse. Clear or light colors mask it a little better.
I think bumpy peely nails look bad at any length I just took my gel off to give my nails a break and I just filed and buffed them and they are smooth again
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| Posted 10/7/13 4:16 PM |
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SeaWolf14
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by KaKa2323
Posted by SeaWolf
I like color on short nails, I just think it looks gross when you are growing back your nails after having tips or gels, b/c your nails are all bumpy and peely, and I think that color just makes it look worse. Clear or light colors mask it a little better.
I think bumpy peely nails look bad at any length I just took my gel off to give my nails a break and I just filed and buffed them and they are smooth again
Mine took forever to get better, but thats probably b/c I picked them off instead of soaking them!
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| Posted 10/7/13 4:22 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by SeaWolf
Posted by KaKa2323
Posted by SeaWolf
I like color on short nails, I just think it looks gross when you are growing back your nails after having tips or gels, b/c your nails are all bumpy and peely, and I think that color just makes it look worse. Clear or light colors mask it a little better.
I think bumpy peely nails look bad at any length I just took my gel off to give my nails a break and I just filed and buffed them and they are smooth again
Mine took forever to get better, but thats probably b/c I picked them off instead of soaking them!
Its been over a month since my shellac peeled off and my nails are still recovering. I'd say I have another month to go til they're back to normal  
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| Posted 10/7/13 5:36 PM |
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Danyell48
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Member since 6/09 391 total posts
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by SeaWolf
Posted by KaKa2323
Posted by SeaWolf
I like color on short nails, I just think it looks gross when you are growing back your nails after having tips or gels, b/c your nails are all bumpy and peely, and I think that color just makes it look worse. Clear or light colors mask it a little better.
I think bumpy peely nails look bad at any length I just took my gel off to give my nails a break and I just filed and buffed them and they are smooth again
Mine took forever to get better, but thats probably b/c I picked them off instead of soaking them!
Please, please, please never pick or peel off Gel or Shellac...or any enhancement, it can peel off the top layer of your nail!
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:24 PM |
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Danyell48
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Should I skip the manicure?
Hydrating the nail while wearing gel is very important. Cuticle and nail oil should be used daily. After removing gel or shellac nails feel thin because of they lack water, cuticle oil will help. CND Solar oil is my favorite.
For regular polish you might want to try a base coat that is for sensitive or peeling nails, or a ridge filler before the color coat, but I love bright colors and dark colors on short nails!
Message edited 10/8/2013 8:59:52 AM.
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| Posted 10/7/13 8:28 PM |
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BlessedMomma
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Re: Should I skip the manicure?
Posted by KaKa2323
I keep my nails super short at all times, I don't like them to hang over my fingertips and I get bright colors all the time. I actually think the brighter colors look best on shorter nails.
This!
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| Posted 10/8/13 8:14 AM |
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LiveItUp
Love my babies!
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Should I skip the manicure?
I also like how bright colors look on short nails, especially when I have a tan.
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