Monday, February 13, 2012

~Fake Nails: The Good and Bad~

Fake nails are super fun to have: you get to pick fun designs, don't have to worry about chipping your nail polish. There are so many designs for them too: you can have Snooki nails, or go for the classic pink and white.

Fake nails can last up to 2-3 weeks, but if they are done well they can last a month! (Nail salons don't recommend it, but hey, we get lazy sometimes.) They are the perfect accessory to any outfit, and are can be pretty eye catching too with all the crazy designs out there.

But don't let all that glitz and glamour fool you these fake nails can cost you and not just in money terms. Fake nails can cost up to $40 dollars, and sometimes up to $30 for a fill, which if you like to keep your nails looking nice that's a fill every 2-3 weeks! 

Okay, but enough on the money terms, fake nails can gather alot of hidden dirt underneath the tips, and a lot of bacteria. I don't know about you, but it's a little gross picking out leftover food underneath my tips especially if I am cooking with my hands! Also if you don't have the time to get a fill every 2-3 weeks, then the nails can outgrow and lift from the nail which can super annoying. Things like washing your hair become annoying when your nails hook onto your hair strands.

Also if you let them outgrow too much, they become easier to break...OUCH! I had a nail crack, and had to rip it off...while ripping part of my real nail off...yeah ouch.

So that being said, I am taking a little break from fake nails. It is also important to let your nails grow some of their strength back because fake nails can make your real nails soft and brittle.


Don't get me wrong, I <3 fake nails but just watch out for some of things that come along with them. I am not saying to never to get fake nails, because frankly, I love how they look and feel on my nails, just make sure you maintain them!
XOXOX ClassicBeauty

2 comments:

  1. Nice post, I love the first pair of nails, so cute.
    I also love your blog, so I'm following=)<3

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  2. Hey there! I love the designs (snookie nails, lol!) xD thanks for the tips it's always great to get advice! keep up the wonderful blog!

    Angela

    http://livciv.blogspot.com/

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