Nails, nails, nails
Hey, gals! Let’s talk nails!
I was born in 1977 and was in HS in the early 90’s. Can you imagine what that was like? Bright colors, big hair, and stonewashed blue jeans! Ahhhh, those were the days! Living in a small town in Louisiana, acrylic nails were just beginning to become popular. They were all the rage, and if you were lucky enough to have parents that let you partake in such a thing (like I was), the nail salon was a regular stop during your weekly trips to the mall! Yes, I said weekly! Back then, you basically had square nails with white tips (french) or the style’s more subtle version that had a bit more pink (American). Listen, they were NOT pretty, but they were definitely a status symbol, and I was sure to let my status be known week after week.
Looking back now, I can’t remember a period from that time on that I went a significant amount of time without getting my nails done. I mean, who doesn’t love a fresh, full set?! There is something so invigorating about seeing those nails as you grip the steering wheel, cruising around town! Of course, over the years, the styles have changed. We now have oval, almond, round, square, square round, coffin… I mean the list goes on! It has truly become an art form and a way for people to really express their style. However, with increased shapes, colors, lengths, and designs, the prices of mani’s have soared. Gone are the days of $20 full sets. Yes, you read that right, I used to pay TWENTY DOLLARS!!!! Now a days, you can barely get a polish change for that! So, recently, I decided to say goodbye to the salon and let my natural nails thrive.
Now, listen, I HATE my nails! I wish I was one of those women that had long, beautiful nail beds that don’t require any length at all to look long. You know what I’m talking about? Ugh, to have those nails! My nails are thin, brittle, rarely grow, and often times split. (I’m sure having my nails done for decades has NOTHING to do with that! lol) No matter, I decided to stand firm. For a while. Ok, for a month. But still, that is progress!
After a month of nurturing my little nubs, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore and shamefully walked into my regular salon where I made up some lame excuse as to why I hadn’t been in. I decided this time to try GelX nails and felt like I had FINALLY found something that wouldn’t destroy my nails and that would SUPPOSEDLY last up to a month. Well, ten days later, they were all off! Ok, I needed that. Heck, I DESERVED that! It was time to reassess and begin my natural nail journey once again. Until…one day at Ulta.
I walked in the store with every intention of buying some nail magic in a bottle, nail files, buffers, all the things, but then, I came across a large display of press on nails. Now I won’t lie, I initially scoffed and thought who in the world uses press on nails?! Well, apparently it is a thing again. Much like all of the other trends that wiggle their way back into our lives, press on’s have made a comeback. After looking at many colors and shapes, I decided to give them a try. AND LET ME TELL YOU… I am HOOKED!
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t wear them everyday. I am still nurturing my natural nails, but for the occasions when I want to feel a bit sassy or need a bit of an ego boost, I throw these girls on and feel like a new woman! They last, are strong, come in a variety of colors, shapes and lengths, and the best part is THEY LOOK LIKE YOU JUST LEFT THE SALON! Swear it! You can’t beat the price (especially compared to the salon) and they take no time to apply. So, do yourself a favor, ladies, and give them a try! The link is below! Click it and you won’t regret it!
