
Originally Posted by
azaleanola
I'm seriously considering paying somebody to do my nails. I assume many people on this forum have done that at some point in their lives. I want to know:
1. What is implied by the terms "manicure" and "pedicure"? I'm really scared somebody is going to try to sand off my callouses and/or cut off my cuticules.
a mani is when someone files, buffs and polishes your fingernails. a pedi is the same thing for your toenails. if your lucky youll get a hand/foot massage as well. they dont cut off your cuticles but they do soften them up and shape them nicely, it doesnt hurt at all.
2. Is it okay to hire someone to come to your house? Should someone with first aid skills be nearby? What sort of equipment should be on hand?
i dunno if u can find people who come to your house, but u should be able to find someone who works from their house if u dont want to go a salon. either way they would have their own gear.
and no, u dont need a first aider
3. Can they put some sort of acrylic coating on your nails without sanding off your real nails?
not rly, tho ive heard filing them down damages them less. but they cant go straight on, they need a rough surface
4. If I get my nails "done," can I remove the results with normal acetone?
not if u go with acrylics/gels. u have to get them removed at the salon
5. I am imagining somebody applying a thin layer of glittery red plastic that somehow stays on my nails for a few weeks. Is that even a real thing? And if so, how much should I expect to be charged?
that kinda sounds like gel nails? maybe? i dunno, i get acrylics. i pay £30 a set, but if u do get acrylics u need to go back for infills every 2-3 wks to cover new nail growth and that costs £15
Thanks!
i love getting my nails done. partly coz i adore acrylics and i cant exactly do them myself, but also coz its an ace way of having a nice girly hr of pampering. whatever u end up doing, i hope u get lovely nails!
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