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For years I dutifully visited the salon every two weeks to paint and fill long acrylic nails that were difficult to type with, expensive and prone to fungus. Then, COVID hit. I started going to pool parties at my friend Jamie Nelsonâs house, saw her luxe red talons, impervious to salon closures, and learned the secret: press on nails. They look like a full set but are cheap, long lasting, easy to apply and easy to remove when you want to do human things like type your novel or pick up a penny. Iâve tried some fun ones on Etsy but find the best quality nails are made by the brand Kiss and are widely available anywhere basic self-care sundries are sold.
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I've made the indefinite pivot to press ons (as opposed to my usual $150 gel-x mani twice a month) as a cost-saving measure, times are tough. After trying many styles and brands, I've landed on these specific Medium length *Classy* nails from Kiss. The name is corny but they suit my hands nicely and last forever when you prep your nails properly
Mar 13, 2024
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Recently i decided to try press-ons as a way to protect my nails from myself and manage the impulse to pick (#bfrbgang), but didnt know i would be having sooo much fun getting in touch with a sense of glamour and experimenting with femininity in a way i hadnât before :)
Jan 26, 2024
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Iâm definitely not about that 24/7 Cunty Claw life, but I do live for a good â¨momentâ¨.
If you want the look of acrylics that you had to sit 3 hrs in an uncomfortable chair and sterile lighting for WITHOUT actually having to do that, get yourself a few reusable custom sets of press ons & your life will be Anew.
I specifically recommend with the adhesive tabs because theyâre even less commitment than using nail glue, so I can truly take them off so easily when the â¨moment⨠has swiftly passed.
Nail glueâs still a great option but if you want to get more than one wear out of the set, you just have to be more gentle and more patient with how you remove the set (boooo)
Jan 9, 2024
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My favorite mode of communication with my besties. A phone call without the phone call. A conversation without having to listen to someone else in real time. A safer, more private way to talk shit. If you arenât volleying voice-memos back and forth between your lovers and friends, I suggest starting now and without warning. If they text you back, send them a voice-memo in response. Eventually, they will cave and start voice-memoing too. If you need an excuse for why you refuse to text, blame carpal tunnel or long press on nails.
Nov 16, 2022
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If, like me, you sometimes find it difficult to stay out until the early morning hours, partying, hosting literary salons, and maintaining a genial persona, consider foregoing Adderall and cocaine in favor of Truly Iced Tea. It has a healthy amount of caffeine in it, zero sugar, enough alcohol to get you loose but not sloppy, and can be purchased at most Duane Reade and CVS drugstores. Every flavor is good, but I especially enjoy a can of classic lemon.
Nov 16, 2022
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Itâs very easy to be snobby and unkind and anyone who has attended high school knows that being snobby and unkind is often associated with being cool. But being snobby and unkind actually suggests to other people that you are insecure, which isnât a great look. Also, yes life is short but also life is long. On a purely business level, you never know who is going to become famous or powerful in some yearsâ time and you canât know if the blush of your fame or power will be short or long lived. For that reason, consider being nice to everyone at least until they give you a legitimate reason to change your tune. Plus, being nice is better for your body and soul. If you find this challenging because youâve spent too much time online, start small. When youâre at an in-person event and everyone is standing around âchecking their phonesâ go ahead and introduce yourself. Extend your hand, make eye contact and say, âHi, Iâm (insert your name here).â It may feel awkward at first. And not everyone will be nice back, because theyâre insecure. But with practice, youâll no longer care; it will be enough for you, simply to know you did your part by being nice.
Nov 16, 2022