The Nail Thread
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I recently had hip replacement surgery, and have been getting pedicures until I can bend again. I've been surprised to find no obvious sterilization of the tools used by the nail techs. Given that it's not uncommon to break the skin during the process, I find this disturbing. Tattoo and piercing shops are obsessive about sterilization...why not nail salons? Or is this a local anomaly?
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Find another salon! Nail salons really should be using clean tools! The risk of spreading infections and other nasties is low but real with nail salons, especially if they aren't practicing cleanliness. (Staph infections have definitely been spread!)
https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-stay-safe-at-the-nail-salon-346813
Unfortunately, nail salons are not regulated heavily and that means it's up to the consumer to find a good place. This is changing slowly.
I hope your recovery is a speedy one.
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Thank you, Meek. That's a helpful link that validates my concerns.
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This is possible I suppose. I think a lot of times they're just cheap or don't care that cutting corners can cause issues like spreading infections. I typically don't go to nail salons, especially the plaza places that tend to be cheaply priced and use chemicals they probably shouldn't be using. If your nail tech is wearing a mask, be wary of what they're subjecting you to. Because I do my own nails, I don't have to worry too much, but when I do go I prefer a local day spa that doesn't cost much more than a plaza place and offers more natural options and excellent customer service.
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I came here to look for the name of the product CnC swore by (miss her, btw) and thought I'd give this thread a bump, because I enjoyed the posts.
Nothing fancy, just plain blue nail polish that's been on since Monday, weirdly pink fingers and totally unkempt cuticles. Pink fingers and unkempt cuticles are basically my trademark.
I'm sure someone else has something nicer to offer.
Oh, and a tiny lemon.
Nothing fancy, just plain blue nail polish that's been on since Monday, weirdly pink fingers and totally unkempt cuticles. Pink fingers and unkempt cuticles are basically my trademark.
I'm sure someone else has something nicer to offer.
Oh, and a tiny lemon.
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I came here to look for the name of the product CnC swore by (miss her, btw) and thought I'd give this thread a bump, because I enjoyed the posts.
Nothing fancy, just plain blue nail polish that's been on since Monday, weirdly pink fingers and totally unkempt cuticles. Pink fingers and unkempt cuticles are basically my trademark.
I'm sure someone else has something nicer to offer.
Oh, and a tiny lemon.
That’s a pretty color! I miss CnC too.
My hands are not nice right now. Today is the first day I’ve put my rings on in weeks because they’ve been in a rather unfortunate state. Maybe I’ll post a picture sometime soon. I have some pretty new colors to share.
I came here to look for the name of the product CnC swore by (miss her, btw) and thought I'd give this thread a bump, because I enjoyed the posts.
Nothing fancy, just plain blue nail polish that's been on since Monday, weirdly pink fingers and totally unkempt cuticles. Pink fingers and unkempt cuticles are basically my trademark.
I'm sure someone else has something nicer to offer.
Oh, and a tiny lemon.
Gosh damnit, I thought it would be your toes.
Anyways, nice color.
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My nails are not in a good state recently, because I keep picking them and the cuticles a lot. Stress levels run pretty high right now. But I'm dead set on reviving this thread! 
This is the color I've worn the most this year, I think. If you don't look closely (and luckily nobody ever does), the nails look okay even if the polish is a bit chipped and I've had to patch it up, because it's such a neutral color and not high gloss. But at the same time it makes the nails and hands in general look much better looked after (which in my case couldn't be farther from the truth). So, good color!
This is the color I've worn the most this year, I think. If you don't look closely (and luckily nobody ever does), the nails look okay even if the polish is a bit chipped and I've had to patch it up, because it's such a neutral color and not high gloss. But at the same time it makes the nails and hands in general look much better looked after (which in my case couldn't be farther from the truth). So, good color!
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That's a very summery color! I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing it, but looks good on you.
Yes, do post! You always had such an amazing collection of nail polish.That’s a pretty color! I miss CnC too.
My hands are not nice right now. Today is the first day I’ve put my rings on in weeks because they’ve been in a rather unfortunate state. Maybe I’ll post a picture sometime soon. I have some pretty new colors to share.
Gosh damnit, I thought it would be your toes.
Nah. I've posted one pic of my toe nails and that was more than pushing my comfort zone. Fingers only from me on this thread.
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That's a very summery color! I don't think I'd be comfortable wearing it, but looks good on you.
Yes, do post! You always had such an amazing collection of nail polish.
Nah. I've posted one pic of my toe nails and that was more than pushing my comfort zone. Fingers only from me on this thread.
I would like to.
My hands are healing so maybe I will soon. I avoid posting my toes for the most part for the same reason.I have a pretty new “Cherry blossom” color that I’m exited to wear. I hope I can post sometime this week.
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That's a very pretty color!
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Another great color!
Years ago I had a perfect red nail polish that I loved to bits, but it was a seasonal edition and I used it up. It was just the right deep tone with just enough blue. Absolutely loved it.
I haven't been able to find a red that pretty since, but this comes quite close, should be just a tad darker.
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This one was actually a touch purple it was called Pompeii purple by OPI
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My perfect red was more towards raspberry. Ah, I miss it.
Coinkydink, I was in Pompeii just a few hours ago!
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I love these pics especially the first one.
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Thread revival because it's summer! Anybody done anything fun with their nails lately?
I dotted up my toes. So much fun posting this after the professional pics above, but whatevs. Ignore the weirdness of my toes and the so not professionality of it all. I still need to fix the edges a little. But I just wanted to revive this thread and it's never been about being professional on this thread anyways.
Essie Mint Candy Apple and Sally Hansen Pep-Plum, in case somebody's interested.
I dotted up my toes. So much fun posting this after the professional pics above, but whatevs. Ignore the weirdness of my toes and the so not professionality of it all. I still need to fix the edges a little. But I just wanted to revive this thread and it's never been about being professional on this thread anyways.
Essie Mint Candy Apple and Sally Hansen Pep-Plum, in case somebody's interested.
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The dots look good to me seela.
Cute toes, so petite. Perhaps a repeat this summer for you, mint colour please.
Cute toes, so petite. Perhaps a repeat this summer for you, mint colour please.
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Thanks! The dots are so difficult to keep neat and even. Especially on my right hand there's a lot to be wished for in that department.
I've been mostly wearing quite neutral colors on my toes lately, because I haven't had the patience for doing them very often. Maybe I'll do the mint soon. It might be nice with a green dress that I have.
Now, cookie, where are the nails you mentioned a while back? I bumped this thread hoping you'd post a pic, too.
