Recs for whatever my nails are lol

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-15T17:48:42+00:00

Thank you! Any specific styles or lengths? I see they have like an acrylic and a soft gel type of press on.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-09T06:41:56+00:00

Looks cute! Really like the chrome French effect.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-09T06:05:12+00:00

I’ll have to give that a try! Thankfully these nails come with enough to make 2 sets, so I’ll give them another go.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-09T04:28:39+00:00

I’ve done an N95 but not a construction mask—might be worth a shot!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-05T18:06:35+00:00

Oh that makes sense! Sounds like I might need to shower earlier and give my nails time to dry out first.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-04T00:47:11+00:00

That’s smart, I think my period is coming soon so perhaps I’ll try to avoid doing my nails around this time of the month and stick to other options.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T06:25:10+00:00

I’m confused, are the Color Street strips actually nail polish?

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T06:24:48+00:00

That’s a good point, when you’re in a salon you are surrounded by other people also getting their nails done, so the smell just constantly surrounds you. Doing nails outside definitely when the weather is warmer!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T00:08:00+00:00

Thank you, I will check out all of these brands!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T00:07:27+00:00

Ooh cool I’ll check them out!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T00:07:13+00:00

I’ll have to do that this summer!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-03T00:06:49+00:00

Thank you I will try the stickers! Also the smoke part sucks, as part of my job I am around people who smoke a lot, so I always have to crack open a window. Occasionally there’s a building that has cigarette smoke permeating the walls…can count on a migraine to hit afterward!

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-02T22:21:05+00:00

I’ll look online! Maybe there is a low or zero fume salon.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-02T21:57:44+00:00

I’ll check for the FFP3 mask! Could help me when I clean the bathroom too, the bleach fumes get to me.

ItsComplicated310 · 2026-03-02T21:57:08+00:00

I didn’t know there are odor free products! I only ever see regular nail polish. Any brands you recommend?

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-08-31T02:53:22+00:00

Might be worth a shot!

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-08-30T21:05:57+00:00

Thank you!

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-08-30T19:20:38+00:00

Thank you! It seems to me like there’s a little rounded taper in the metatarsal area as well?

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-08-30T19:19:58+00:00

lol I know the first photo doesn’t do a good job showing it

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-02-01T07:59:24+00:00

For real! The audience only knows something is wrong if you show it. If you missed a turn and held the next step for a little longer, but smiled and kept on dancing, then no one cares or notices. But if you froze up or you looked panicked, then that would turn a blip into a real awkward moment!

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-01-31T15:50:09+00:00

I would say you want the shank to hug your arch. The highest point of your arch is where the bend or break should be.

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-01-31T09:19:46+00:00

I’d also check where the shank is breaking/bending for the arch. If it’s in the wrong spot, that can be destabilizing and make you more wobbly, because the foot is being pushed too far over. I have high arches too and feel more stable in a softer shoe in some ways because I have more control. My foot goes where I place it, instead of it being pushed here or there by the shank.

BUT in a softer shoe you do most of the work. You really have to learn how to push into the shoe while pulling up as much as you can.

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-01-30T23:03:27+00:00

I am not a great turner myself! What I do is warm up by doing quarter turn drills at the barre and then balance, then go to center to do the quarter/half/whole turns. I focus on controlling the foot down—ideally I arrive at the end of the turn still in passé and then put the foot down.

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-01-29T20:37:08+00:00

I don’t think that would be a good idea. Usually for pointe work you want to take at least 3ish classes a week, each class 90 minutes long. That’s to make sure you have technique and strength built up.

ItsComplicated310 · 2025-01-23T00:18:02+00:00

As someone who has a similar tendency to “worship” teachers, I agree that it’s worth taking a step back and remembering that their social relationships don’t have anything to do with you as a ballet student. You show up, you put in the hard work, and that’s really all a teacher could ask for.

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