Comments | attack_laurel: Think like a Butterfly, Bumble like a Bee

attack_laurel

Think like a Butterfly, Bumble like a Bee

Oct 08, 2009 05:41

Today you get random brain meats, as I have had insomnia for the past two weeks, and I am out of spare thinking-type abilities.

First - We will be at the farm this weekend, trying to get the last of the drywall done in the garage, and starting mudding and taping. If anyone wants to come by, we'll be there, and we'll have a party in your honour.

( flying in little random circles... )

random, state of the me, blah blah blah

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judithsewstoo October 8 2009, 12:30:38 UTC

The only other thing that would make me go "Mmmmmm" with undisguised pleasure is "proto-fabric." Either in fiber (to be spun) mode or as yarns. Mmmmmmm, spinning goodness. :)

soldiergrrrl October 8 2009, 12:49:41 UTC

I love the idea of having nails. How do you apply/take them off?

attack_laurel October 8 2009, 12:56:45 UTC

I put them on with the included superglue gel - using enough that I don't get (too many) air bubbles. I take them off by gently levering them off my nails once they've started to separate slightly, by which time the top cells of my nails have shed, and it doesn't damage the nail bed.

Most people soak them off with preofessional strength nail polish remover, though, since it prevents all damage. Prying the nails off before they're ready to come off can result in bad damage. Oh, and after a while, your nail bed will thin if you wear them constantly. It'll thicken up again if you leave the nails off for a month or so (three months for full regrowth). And if you find any substantive changes happening to your nails (they become deeply ridged, or ou have pain and/or separation), stop using them immediately. :)

It takes me about ten minutes every 1.5 to 2 weeks to remove the old ones and put new ones on, then I don't have to do anything. I find it's awesome.

soldiergrrrl October 8 2009, 13:05:45 UTC

I may have to try this. I cringe at the thought of acrylics again, but hate the fact that my nails look horrible most of the time.

Thanks!

florentinescot October 9 2009, 00:12:00 UTC

OK. My nails are just deeply ridged. Does that mean that I shouldn't wear fake nails? Mine split/peel in layers and always have. The only time I had nails was when I was pregnant.

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evil_fionn October 8 2009, 13:29:52 UTC

The down side of working in a hospital.... NO fake nails. Because there are worse things that can grow under fake nails than a fungus if you work in a hospital... Of course, that applies to real nails as well... :-)
Thus I am a manicuring and polishing fool.
But it would be nice not to have to mess with it.

Og. Oh, God, hands. heatermcca October 8 2009, 14:13:47 UTC

The Piano. Gah. That movie. GAH.

lorebubeck October 8 2009, 14:59:45 UTC

My problem has always been very wide nails. But I've finally found a solution. Fake nails for men! Yup, they come in bigger sizes so I don't have gaps on the side! Thank God for cross dressers!!

Oh, and I saw that red wool at JoAnn's. It's beautiful!