A Day with the Girls

[sexychrissy]

So a friend and I went and pampered ourselves today by getting manicures and pedicures. Souls enjoyed the finished product greatly. This got me to wondering how many guys/girls out there enjoy pretty fingernails and toenails?

I decided that it would be nice to share a bit of my day with all of the people at Pixies. These are my pictures of today's pampering.

[sexychrissy]

Now that I've gotten those pictures out of the way it's time to have some fun.

[sexychrissy]

Ooh look aren't my toesy CUTE!?

[TinTennessee]

I think a little pampering is a good thing. However, as a single mom I just do my own nails and spend the money on the kids.

[imaginewithme]

Those are beautiful. I use to have mine done all the time too. Just like that! I can't have long nails now or I'll claw someones face in what I do.

Glad you had fun

[Coaster]

I'd only really appreciate them as they scratch down my back!!!! :D

[Pita]

I think they are lovely. I am a nail biter and have been my whole life. I really would like to stop this nasty habit and have been thinking about having my nails done so that maybe I can learn to break the habit. I have never in my life been to a manicurist and have no idea what they would do to me or how much it all cost. :shrug:

[osuche]

Tess -- go to a beauty school, they tend to be less expensive. Ask for acrylic tips...the tips will keep you from biting your nails. You can do them natural or paint them any color you like. I highly recommend a mid-length as it's hard to get used to really long nails quickly. Oh...and pricing...in our area it's about $35 for the initial application at the beauty school, and $10 for filler/maintenance work (which needs to be done when your nails grow out)

I leave my fingernails bare...I am not a nail biter, but they do break or tear so I tend to keep them at a short-ish length. I paint my own toes every other week...always some variant of bright red or dark pink.

[FallenAngel5]

I love love love getting pedicures, my toes always look so cute when I'm done, and it's so relaxing. It's a bit weird at first, to have someone paying that much attention to your feet, but it's wonderful.

[sexychrissy]

Hey Tess- My friend i went with is a nail bitter and the ony way she doesnt bite her nails is if she has acrylics

[WildIrish]

Nice toes!

[sexychrissy]

why thank you WI

[mildy kinky cpl]

hey sexychrissy, ur nails look fantastic. what a great way to spend a day, i love doing the girly thing with a mate, u feel like a princess i bet.

getting acrylics are a good idea. i am a nail biter and this worked on me for a while anyway. but u get them to a stage where they look great like urs, so u tend to keep them longer. good luck.

thnx for sharing.

[Lilith]

I love a spa day. Makes me feel sexy and womanly.

[Wicked Wanda]

I go to a spa about every two weeks, hair done, (it' the longest it's been in a while, still pretty short by "Texas" style) nails done, a waxing touch up... and if budget and time permit, a nice long massage.
I keep my nails short, but they look pretty.
(it's a practical- sexual thing, and I if I have to explain...)

WW

[Lilith]

I just returned from a pedicure. I'm worthless for the evening now.

[Oldfart]

Were they pedi-sick?

[Lilith]

I dunno. You tell me :D

[LixyChick]

Might come from my upbringing...but Mr. Lixy constantly tells me to "pamper" myself and I just can't justify it so I back-peddal and tell him, "I can manicure/pedicure just as good as anyone else can"!

I've had manicures (acrylic...4 times) and I find that my natural nails have become damaged from the work. Despite the fact that my mom and older sis have long/strong nails, I have always had thin/splitting nails. What I'd really like to find is something that'll strengthen my natural nails without damaging them Sally Hasen is OUT! Every thing from her product line screws with the already damaged stuff and makes it worse.

But...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I envy you girls who can get this "pampering" without remorse or need for justification.

Don't get me wrong...I know I am in the minority in "need of justification". As I said in the beginning it's stems from my upbringing and I know I have issues...even at my age!

P.S. Beautiful nails hun! Top and bottom!

[Wicked Wanda]

*Nurse Wanda puts on her nursing outfit, (the dress with the full -length zipper in the front, and unzips to show just a little boob) and take a deep breath*

The damage to your nails is a combination of stress on the nail, chemicals (glue) and worse, FUNGUS.
I used to have long nails, and have had acrylics. The long, sleek look is gorgeous. BUT!

There was a huge scandal a few years ago when it was discovered that the rate of damage and contamination to our nails was really high, due mostly to poor steriliazation practices and uses of really harsh chemicals.

Most nail salons are poorly regulated, and they spread nail fungus around.

Go to salon where they will work with you over time to grow natural, healthy nails.
If you are like me and have a terrible diet, (too many times cooking for myself means Lean Cuisine and a salad) take vitamins.
This helps grow healthier nails.

*unzips and drops her dress to the floor, stretching her arms over her head*

WW