Nail Polish | Pad Patter 6.1.2023

no never paint my nails. I think an aunt painted them for me once, but I didn't like it.

 

Have you ever used nail polish? Yes

Do you paint your fingernails or toenails or both? Toenails only during the months I wear sandals and/or flip flops. I paint my fingernails maybe twice a year - it wears off so fast that it's not worth it to me to paint them!

Do you have a favorite brand of nail polish? Zoya

What is your go-to nail color? Anything bright and vibrant

Any fun current nail polish trends I should know about? I don't know of any, but I don't pay attention to any of that either!

Just a fun story: An amazon package was delivered to my house yesterday. I opened it and inside was a bottle of OPI nail polish. I was so confused because I knew I didn't order any nail polish. I saw a piece of paper in the box and it said, "Enjoy your nail polish! From Christine." Christine is one of my best friends and I went to watch her daughter play in the state softball tournament last week. At one of the games, I commented on the shade of nail polish Christine was wearing because it was so pretty so she bought some and sent it to me. I thought that was so sweet!!

 

Have you ever used nail polish? Yes, I went through phases of wearing it and not wearing it.
Do you paint your fingernails or toenails or both? Usually only the fingernails but did do the toes a couple of times.
Do you have a favorite brand of nail polish? The last brand I used was Essie. I should probably find my bottles and see if they are still good... been quite a few years since I used them.
What is your go-to nail color? I never had a go-to nail color.
Any fun current nail polish trends I should know about? Heck if I know! I haven't worn polish in 8 to 10 years!

I have only ever had one professional manicure/pedicure in my life. My cousin's wife treated me to it when I went to their house in FL on vacation in 2013. The fingernail polish started chipping the next day. The toes were good for over a week.

No matter what I used to "harden" the polish, it would chip on me within 24 hours. I could sit for 2 to 3 hours and not move hands so the polish would dry and it would still get smudged. And, now I have a split nail that fingernail polish would make very noticeable. The only thing that goes on the nails these days (time to do it again, thanks for reminding me) is a nail protein called Nailtiques Formula 2.

 

Have you ever used nail polish? When I was a kid. And maybe a few times as a teen.
Do you paint your fingernails or toenails or both? I think I painted my toenails too a few times.
Do you have a favorite brand of nail polish? nope (I last bought nail polish, not for me but for my kids, years ago. One likes it, the other doesn't. The third has yet to express an opinion on the topic, to my knowledge.)
What is your go-to nail color? none
Any fun current nail polish trends I should know about? beats me



I think nail polish stinks horribly and don't care to bother with it. I admire other people's nail art sometimes though!

 

I always bit my nails until about two years ago...see that gray hair...no spring chicken and for about 8 months I was wildly into nails but I used acrylic dip powder to make them hard and the grew out. Then I went to doing my own gel polish at home but became allergic to that. It felt like i stuck my nails in fire and the skin peeled. They were sore for about two weeks. So I had to stop that. I do like the look of polish and have some polish now but it doesn't stay on as long as I would like. I still have longer nails though so at least it stopped my nail biting!

 

I do love manis and pedis...
I do use nail polish once in a while and my go-to is always nude/pinkish colors or my ever favorite blackish-dark violet.. lol I have had this nail polish for the longest time and it is still the same quality (for me at least haha)... it's an OPI brand and I love it. I like to paint both but mostly just toenails.

 

I definitely have my toenails painted when it's flip flop season. I just painted mine this weekend because it got HOT this week. I do paint my fingernails sometimes, but most of the time it's just clear nailpolish. I have the OPI Nail Envy that is a strengthener and it's my favorite because it dries super fast... like in 20 seconds! So even when I paint my nails with a color, I use that first like a base coat and it helps the colored polish not chip off so fast. I'm a big fan of pinks. I use a hot pink for my toes (called Strawberry Fields) and then usually a really light pink on my fingers.

 

Also... I forget to say that I can't believe you matched your nails to your outfit every day Monica! That is dedication! @umyesh

 

I started painting my nails regularly about 2 years ago when an Olive and June youtube video sucked me in. I bought their system and I love it. The best tip I can share to get a lasting manicure is to not let any water touch your nails for at least an hour before putting on the polish. Then before you start give them a swipe with nail polish remover. I get 6 days out of a manicure doing this.

 

I love having my toe nails painted. Finger nails - not so much