After reading about her routine, I left Sasha a comment: "You are amazing. I'm totally planning on doing a post about my nail routine soon. I'll link back to yours. My routine will either make you laugh, or gasp in horror. :)"
So, readers, get ready to laugh...or gasp in horror.
C. Beth's Six-Step Nail Care Routine
1. Let nails grow.
2. Think, "Wow, if I took care of my cuticles, my nails would look pretty good right now!"
3. Promptly catch a nail on something and break it. Use teeth or clippers to get rid of the jagged edges.
4. Repeat Step 3 three times over the course of a week or two, resulting in six long nails and six short ones. (Edited to add: As Kara pointed out, this statement is a little fishy. Either my arithmetic or my proofreading skills were clearly lacking when I wrote this....) :)
5. Cut all nails so they are even.
6. Repeat Steps 1-5.
I actually went through some phases when I was younger, phases where I painted my nails, did pretty French manicures, etc. Then my nails developed some sort of sensitivity to nail polish (even quality brands); they get really unhealthy (separating and peeling) when I use polish. I have found one brand online that is water-based, and I've tried it. It seems to work on my nails, though it costs an arm and a leg.
But when it comes down to it, there are just other things I'd prefer to spend my time on. (And I don't mean I have more noble or meaningful uses of my time; on the contrary, I'd prefer to fritter away my time on the computer, watching TV, or reading novels.)
In closing, I'm going to be brave and share with you a picture of my nails. This, readers, is the result of my patented, Six-Step Nail Care Routine:
Follow my routine and you, too, can have jagged nails, dry cuticles...and the time to write in two daily blogs!
Why Beth, we have the exact same nail care routine! Except my nails are shorter and more jaggedy than yours. And I don't have 12 fingers.... ;-) (as per step 4 :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're ahead of me; I've bit my nails (past the quick on some) since I was seven years old. Blech.
ReplyDeleteAnd you have more fingers too, or maybe just more nails. heehee
Mwahhh...... I love it!
ReplyDeleteI looked at the picture of your nails but was really hoping to see ALL 12 NAILS! I knew you didn't have 12 nails when I delivered you and was interested in seeing the 2 new nails you grew. Are they on 2 new fingers or do you have 3 nails on one finger? :)
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look like you have six fingers on each hand...perhaps you have seven fingers on the hand you didn't post a picture of. That would be pretty sweet.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, that is hilarious! Great post!
ReplyDeleteWe've got the same nail care routine as well! I can't wear polish on my fingers... it feels too heavy on my nails! Very weird concept. But it saves me money. :)
ReplyDeleteThe heavy nail feeling doesn't happen on my toes... I frequent a local nail shop for pedicures about once a month. Even though its pricey.... its SOOO WORTH IT! And considering I spend 10 months of the year in flip flops, the rest of Austin appreciates it too.
Your math is shady at best but my nails look a lot like yours. It's just as well because I can't stand long nails for typing and playing piano (when I was younger, not so much anymore).
ReplyDeleteNice! I wish I had such an easy routine. :)
ReplyDeleteHey! Your fingers look just like mine! ;)
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that is not a picture of my nails??
ReplyDeleteP.S. If you put nail polish on a styrofoam plate, it will burn through it.
Get some eco/nail friendly polish ;)
My math must be bad. I couldn't figure out the mistake until I read about it in the comments.
ReplyDeleteYour routine probably takes less time than mine. I spend at least 1/2 hour daily on my nails. However, I don't have to small children at home.
Every mother of toddlers has nails that look just like yours. It is a badge of honor!!
ReplyDelete12 nails, huh? Funny, I never noticed that!
(Don't ya' just love it when your friends catch every little thing??) :)
I think we have a very similar nail care routine. I've been trying to at least shape them lately though...which is helping, I think. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi, I enjoyed reading your guides and tips, thanks for sharing your experience and these valuable infos.
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