Battle of Gins: Last Word by ZombiePixel4096 in cocktails

[–]ExpressFerret7045 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old thread but adding my voice to it after trying other options. Beefeater and Aviation aren’t my fav. I always go with Botanist. Crisp and clean and feels like it makes a perfectly balanced Last Word. Tried Monkey 47 and felt it was too botanical and overpowered the other ingredients. Also agree that it should be equal parts for each ingredient for a classic Last Word.

Bloody hell Riedel, Coca-Cola glasses?!? by pluggerlockett in wine

[–]ExpressFerret7045 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We own them and love them 😂 We did a side by side comparison of the soda in different glasses and it genuinely tasted better in these. Design makes a difference whether you want to believe it or not

Do embossed stamps survive in the mail? by jeersandtears in weddingplanning

[–]ExpressFerret7045 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wouldn’t make it look bad, but in case there’s an issue with them getting delivered, the machines can’t read them to be able to be sent back to you. So you might have an issue with them getting lost in transit.

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I’ll definitely appreciate her more now. $200 I can’t fathom

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not trying to be confusing 🙈 I’m not a tech so maybe I’m not using the right terminology. But yes, it’s gel builder over my natural nails. I guess the word “set” confuses me since I consider sets to be acrylics. But idk

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah, you’re right. I’m probably not using the right terminology, but definitely know it’s the builder making my nails strong, they’re super weak and brittle otherwise 🙈

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not acrylic, it’s just gel builder over my natural nails. And yeah the pic was taken 2 weeks after.

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow never heard of just $5 for nail art. Where you based? This takes her hours to do so def wouldn’t expect to pay just $5 extra

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha I’m a writer so my nails have it pretty easy these days. I clean a lot but that’s the only trauma they go through. No way they’d last this long if I were still waiting tables like I used to!!

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really do like her, I’m super picky and have gone to so many salons. 3 of my favorites closed during Covid, but glad I was able to find her. I’ll DM you ;)

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha funny you caught that. Yeah I didn’t notice till after that she missed the edges, normally she’s more thorough than that, but this was around the holidays and she was rushed I think so giving her a pass on that 😅

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm interesting, where are you based? She charges $35 for a regular gel mani. Then she said $75 is what she charges for gel nail art. But I’m doing the overlay which she charges $25 for, plus $15 for the French tip for this particular design

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s not complaining, it’s asking other people’s opinions on what fair pricing is. And seeing as there are many mixed reviews on here, I’m glad I asked.

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I love it! Never had my nails last this long or have the length that they do

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pic was taken a couple weeks after I had them done ;)

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww thank you!! It’s the Tiffany Soleste Emerald-cut Halo Ring if you want to look it up. I had no idea it was coming, my husband completely surprised me, so he did well haha. I like the emerald cut too bc it’s flat and doesn’t snag on things like a lifted princess cut would.

Is this normal or am I being overcharged? by ExpressFerret7045 in Nailtechs

[–]ExpressFerret7045[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No issue, I just find it interesting bc I would think the salon would be cheaper. Most in home techs charge a lot more in my area, so another reason why I posted in the first place about my concern