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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Girlsss how do you like your nails? I keep mine naturally medium length.. I love shimmery nail polish, I’m obsessed with one from Barry M and it’s like pearly and shiny. Tho I think I’m gonna get them done white today as I love the contrast with my skin!!

Does anyone use acrylics or stuff like that? I don’t particularly like long long nails as I find them super uncomfortable to do anything. I play the piano so they would click on the keys and it’s a no from me…

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Scratched down my back

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By *an4funMan
over a year ago

london

Galvanised

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By *akeyFunTimesCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Mexborough

Usually quite short with a french polish but at the moment they are longer with a girly pink sparkle. Makes me feel good having them done

Toes to match

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Natural and short.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"[Removed by poster at 06/07/21 12:28:02]"

Not sure why my messages keep deleting!

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

I like mine a little longer and painted but my job it's hard to keep them nice and too many fiddly things to do so I generally keep them an average length and bare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Galvanised"

Beat me to it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Usually quite short with a french polish but at the moment they are longer with a girly pink sparkle. Makes me feel good having them done

Toes to match "

They sound lovely!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like mine medium in length and normally painted with shellac.

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
over a year ago

Epsom

Short to medium because the last time I grew them out I broke a few and all mine.

I like to treat myself to gels and use as many colours as possible

Bx

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Short and free from all that guff that passes as pretty/fashionable.

Never like the feel of it, even as a child.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Mine are fairly long, I have a layer of acrylic over the top of my own nails to keep them strong and a gel polish, they stay lovely for 4 weeks. Been going to same nail place over 10 years, it's my monthly treat

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Galvanised

Beat me to it!"

Am I missing something here boys? Lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Acrylics, long, coffin shape but sometimes I have almond shape. Gel top coat so they don’t chip and last the month before needing infills. My nails grow super slow.

Occasionally if I can’t get to the salon for a while I will have short nails and gel them myself as I have the kit at home. Normally gel my own toe nails.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Short and chipped with soil underneath usually. I don't have much in the way of options as a gardener, any manicures and polish would be ruined.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I've always had quite short nails - a couple of decades playing the violin and it became habit for me.

Right now I'm trying to grow them and I quite like them - they are probably mid length? I like dark colours - like a nice matte black as a nod to my emo days. Most of the time I go for a pale pink or a light caramel shade.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

My natural nails, medium length just enough to run through someone’s hair I usually stick to red nail varnish but sometimes go a little more pink

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've always had quite short nails - a couple of decades playing the violin and it became habit for me.

Right now I'm trying to grow them and I quite like them - they are probably mid length? I like dark colours - like a nice matte black as a nod to my emo days. Most of the time I go for a pale pink or a light caramel shade."

It’s kind of a bummer for those who play instruments generally haha so I feel ya!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a girl’s nails scratching down my chest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like mine short with blunt edges and polished with hypoid ep80/90

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Long, bright and coffin shaped. Currently black and yellow like a wasp

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oh and matt finished this time n

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas


"I like a girl’s nails scratching down my chest "

I very much enjoy doing that

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Every couple of years I have them done. Square-ish kinda shape, French polish thingy where they glue the tips on so they look kinda natural but clean ya know? Fresh.

I love it for the first week but then I'm all "why did I do that?" When they start to grow and you can see they're not my own. And then I'm really "why the fuck did I do that?!!!" when I see the state of my real nails once they're off.

Mine are normally short n dark plum or black, or nothing at all

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Every couple of years I have them done. Square-ish kinda shape, French polish thingy where they glue the tips on so they look kinda natural but clean ya know? Fresh.

I love it for the first week but then I'm all "why did I do that?" When they start to grow and you can see they're not my own. And then I'm really "why the fuck did I do that?!!!" when I see the state of my real nails once they're off.

Mine are normally short n dark plum or black, or nothing at all "

Haha I get it, also my nails grow pretty quickly to the point that it shows the growth after a week so I need to repaint them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not great at diy but i deffo prefer a good screw

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the Barry M shimmery ones, they are so pretty , at the moment however, I’d settle for nails that would stop breaking

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love the Barry M shimmery ones, they are so pretty , at the moment however, I’d settle for nails that would stop breaking "

I am obsessed! Have a few from under the sea collection and I think one I have one is called jellyfish! It’s so good x

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

Natural nails, deep red or dark colours as the suit me better x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im not great at diy but i deffo prefer a good screw "

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Long, bright and coffin shaped. Currently black and yellow like a wasp "

Now my profile pic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Galvanised

Beat me to it!

Am I missing something here boys? Lol x "

Probably not!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like simple nails day to day. I usually just have a pearl white/pink colour. I like them a natural short length as I hate long fake nails. I love a simple French manicure.

I always paint my toes vivid colours though. I think at the moment they are a deep navy blue.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Preferably not buried deep in my back .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my own gel nails, so a variety of all colours depending on my mood but seeing as I spend a lot of time typing I tend to keep them medium length.

I would have loved to have been a nail technician

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as they aren't poking holes in my socks then I'm ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Long, bright and coffin shaped. Currently black and yellow like a wasp

Now my profile pic "

How do you get anything done?

Mine are short but always spotless because of my job!

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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago

Maidstone


"It’s kind of a bummer for those who play instruments generally haha so I feel ya!"

OMG, I was chatting to another customer at a nail bar once, she looked so happy and said she loves it but rarely get it done. "Oh why?" I quipped, if you love it?"

"Oh, I'm a nurse, so can't but I'm going on holiday and will enjoy them for two weeks."

I was so sad for her but also so grateful for her and the NHS.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quite short square shape & red

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I like mine just to the edge of my fingers but they grow real fast, however if I break one at work then they all get filed the same length, on the odd occasion I wear a colour then it has to be OPI

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It’s kind of a bummer for those who play instruments generally haha so I feel ya!

OMG, I was chatting to another customer at a nail bar once, she looked so happy and said she loves it but rarely get it done. "Oh why?" I quipped, if you love it?"

"Oh, I'm a nurse, so can't but I'm going on holiday and will enjoy them for two weeks."

I was so sad for her but also so grateful for her and the NHS."

She’s gonna feel fab for the next weeks or so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Short and chipped with soil underneath usually. I don't have much in the way of options as a gardener, any manicures and polish would be ruined."

Nowt wrong with that. I like a woman who doesn't mind getting her hands dirty

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Out of curiosity, is there anything about nail health, nail prep, manicures, general education

/knowledge etc that you wish you knew or weee too afraid to ask?

I have a friend who has their own business and we were talking about content for their social media platforms recently

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Ps purple, gel polish and around my winky

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m very hands on with my job and hobbies. I’m usually outside. So I have natural and short, I’m not very girly. Like to get my hands dirty

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

With garlic butter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sharp and easy to hit, nothing worse than smashing the hammer against your thumb

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Short and dark red

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Short and clean - I can't stand long nails. Having said that I do love seeing fun nail designs.

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By *arpePinguisWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I've just bought one of those cheap gel nail lamp kits in an effort to stop biting/tearing mine. Need them to look better before I can go for a manicure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started to grow mine (was hard as i used to bite them, managed to kill that habit though) . They are short to medium length.

But im going to have to cut them short i think. I started a new job doing gardening. I have gone through two pairs of gloves while ing as i put holes in them.Plus dirt getting underneath isnt nice

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My nails are quite long and are natural length. I pay my daughter for a manicure and gel polish every fortnight.

NBVN x

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges "

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate."

*winces*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate."

Same thing just happened with a friend at the weekend. long sharp nails and back passages really doont mix

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces* "

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

Same thing just happened with a friend at the weekend. long sharp nails and back passages really doont mix"

I am experiencing phantom discomfort at the thought... ouch!

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces*

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave. "

You did the right thing. I’m weirdly obsessed with filing my nails and buffing over the surface

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Neat painted and blingy

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces*

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave.

You did the right thing. I’m weirdly obsessed with filing my nails and buffing over the surface "

Maybe you could do a thread to encourage all guys wishing for a meet to take care of their nails better. You would be an ambassador for humanity

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces*

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave.

You did the right thing. I’m weirdly obsessed with filing my nails and buffing over the surface

Maybe you could do a thread to encourage all guys wishing for a meet to take care of their nails better. You would be an ambassador for humanity "

I’ll need a willing volunteer for my supporting instructional video

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces*

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave.

You did the right thing. I’m weirdly obsessed with filing my nails and buffing over the surface

Maybe you could do a thread to encourage all guys wishing for a meet to take care of their nails better. You would be an ambassador for humanity

I’ll need a willing volunteer for my supporting instructional video "
Hey I started the thread ... no excuse now !

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Short and emeried smooth no sharp ragged edges

Now that would be a good thread title... I have had an "experience" not long ago that left me with multiple minor injuries because someone did not have a clue that us women are soft on the inside... Seriously!!!

Well done you for being considerate.

*winces*

I seriously did! And when said somebody thought I was being hypersensitive I thought maybe it was time to leave.

You did the right thing. I’m weirdly obsessed with filing my nails and buffing over the surface

Maybe you could do a thread to encourage all guys wishing for a meet to take care of their nails better. You would be an ambassador for humanity

I’ll need a willing volunteer for my supporting instructional video Hey I started the thread ... no excuse now ! "

Challenge accepted

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Out of curiosity, is there anything about nail health, nail prep, manicures, general education

/knowledge etc that you wish you knew or weee too afraid to ask?

I have a friend who has their own business and we were talking about content for their social media platforms recently "

Like literally what are cuticles and how do I know if they are fucked? When I get asked at the salon over the phone I’m like I’m not sure if they are okay or not lol x

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Out of curiosity, is there anything about nail health, nail prep, manicures, general education

/knowledge etc that you wish you knew or weee too afraid to ask?

I have a friend who has their own business and we were talking about content for their social media platforms recently

Like literally what are cuticles and how do I know if they are fucked? When I get asked at the salon over the phone I’m like I’m not sure if they are okay or not lol x "

I can actually answer this I always thought that the cuticle was the skin on your finger that always rips and gets caught on things but I was wrong

So you have:

a free edge - the bit where the tip/end of your nail meets your finger

the side walls - the bit at the side of your finger nail that is a bastard to paint because it gets flooded easily

Cuticle - the bit at the base of the nail where the growth happens and the nail meets the skin. This is the bit that gets pushed back with a pusher during the prep part of a manicure and you’ll often find dead skin and protein growth there. That’s the part that requires lots of attention because if you skip that stage you’ll get lifting, chipping or really shit adhesion if you have acrylics

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Out of curiosity, is there anything about nail health, nail prep, manicures, general education

/knowledge etc that you wish you knew or weee too afraid to ask?

I have a friend who has their own business and we were talking about content for their social media platforms recently

Like literally what are cuticles and how do I know if they are fucked? When I get asked at the salon over the phone I’m like I’m not sure if they are okay or not lol x

I can actually answer this I always thought that the cuticle was the skin on your finger that always rips and gets caught on things but I was wrong

So you have:

a free edge - the bit where the tip/end of your nail meets your finger

the side walls - the bit at the side of your finger nail that is a bastard to paint because it gets flooded easily

Cuticle - the bit at the base of the nail where the growth happens and the nail meets the skin. This is the bit that gets pushed back with a pusher during the prep part of a manicure and you’ll often find dead skin and protein growth there. That’s the part that requires lots of attention because if you skip that stage you’ll get lifting, chipping or really shit adhesion if you have acrylics

"

Brill explanation ….I hate the side walls btw

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Out of curiosity, is there anything about nail health, nail prep, manicures, general education

/knowledge etc that you wish you knew or weee too afraid to ask?

I have a friend who has their own business and we were talking about content for their social media platforms recently

Like literally what are cuticles and how do I know if they are fucked? When I get asked at the salon over the phone I’m like I’m not sure if they are okay or not lol x

I can actually answer this I always thought that the cuticle was the skin on your finger that always rips and gets caught on things but I was wrong

So you have:

a free edge - the bit where the tip/end of your nail meets your finger

the side walls - the bit at the side of your finger nail that is a bastard to paint because it gets flooded easily

Cuticle - the bit at the base of the nail where the growth happens and the nail meets the skin. This is the bit that gets pushed back with a pusher during the prep part of a manicure and you’ll often find dead skin and protein growth there. That’s the part that requires lots of attention because if you skip that stage you’ll get lifting, chipping or really shit adhesion if you have acrylics

Brill explanation ….I hate the side walls btw "

Fountain of knowledge for all things irrelevant

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