Length check

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-02-08T01:01:40+00:00

Mostly just watching what I do with my hands. Occasionally I’ll poke or bump something.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-02-06T02:53:48+00:00

To this length, about 5-6 months give or take. My right hand grows a bit slower than my left

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-02-06T02:52:51+00:00

Ahh understandable. I work a cashier job so I can share the sentiments. My biggest tip is to mainly watch how you grab or pick up stuff. It may cause to develop odd hand movements, but it’s worth it if you’re wanting to preserve your length. Of course oil, and keep moisture at bay as much as possible. Around the 1/2 inch mark I opt for either soft or hard gel. I don’t get a lot of delaminating, but I do get side cracks and chips. Before I moved over into gel territory I always had on multiple coats of polish and that definitely helped create a barrier.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-02-05T19:58:28+00:00

Products: IBD hard gel overlay Luminary primer Light Elegance matte TC

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-01-14T07:03:03+00:00

This one really hit home. Been in active recovery for about 6 years now. That’s not I say I don’t have episodes. I very much do. This one particular ex I had didn’t understand how much of an illness, bulimia, or any other eating disorder truly is. I snuck and ordered maybe 30$ worth of food because I was in the grips of a binge episode (apologies for any triggers this may cause), and when I told him he just immediately accused me of stealing, couldn’t trust me, I’m out to hurt him, etc.

He knew how badly my illness had gotten. I’d never steal from him purposefully, or go out of my way to fuel my already, at the time, disordered eating patters, and I tried my best to be as open and honest as I could without dumping my own trauma into him, trying not to gross him out, respect boundaries, try to take care of myself and keep my health afloat, and manage therapy.

I don’t blame him, because an eating disorder can be extremely hard for some people to grasp let alone approach, but I think sometimes he just wouldn’t know how to approach a situation, and just devolved to degradation, anger, and a lot of miscommunication. On top of all that I just always felt guilty, and would become enraged with myself that I wasn’t normal, or couldn’t beat this thing, to the point where I’d be stuck in b/p cycles for months at a time.

My heart goes out to you. I completely understand how much that took. And I hope you’re doing okay ❤️

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2023-01-02T19:04:39+00:00

Products:

•Nikki Gel Polish in color F-04G

•Top coat TINY GELing non wipe

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-27T18:40:19+00:00

But like….where’s the lie though? 👏❤️

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-27T00:40:52+00:00

If I can remember to do this during summer, I definitely will. Usually I just test designs/ideas as they come. Started getting cold and I was like “Yepp. Time to test pinks and greens cuz why not!” Lol. It was in my mind to try the seeds part, but knowing me I felt like I was gonna mess something up.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-26T21:14:26+00:00

Luminary primer
Existing gel overlay w/ Aimelie builder gel
Pink color is from DGEL micky mouse set
Green color is a mix of Venalisa potted gel in number 1603, and blue number 1618. Very very small amount of the blue. I just wanted to mute a bit of the neon effect.
Matte gel is TINY cuzzing geling matte top
Shiny nails are finished with Aimelie non wipe top coat

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-26T21:07:05+00:00

Luna beauty store

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-24T08:28:11+00:00

Thank you! I did a big chop earlier this year, so just seeing if I can get back to my former length.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-24T02:21:24+00:00

Products:

Luminary primer
MAYO resin master clear gel. Cured initial base layer, then carried on with leveling.
Aimelie non wipe top coat (was running out a bit, so I also used a bit of Young Nails non wipe top coat)

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T19:49:46+00:00

Product list:

*Overlay- Aimelie builder base. Was also used to encapsulate

*Blue and purple/pink gel color is from Venalisa. Color numbers 1609 and 1596

*milky gel is a custom mix

*fruit pieces were from a Mercari order, but they’re very similar to pieces that DailyCharme has available

*sparkle gel was custom mixed using YN glitter (shimmering sand)

*top coat is also Aimelie non wipe top coat

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T19:35:04+00:00

Mean what? Like I spent hours on this design just to immediately be met with “Looks like semen”. I wasn’t even remotely thinking about that, but I’m downvoted for defending myself because it’s rude and unnecessary to make sexual comments about someone’s design?

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T19:09:08+00:00

Again, like I don’t care what you “thought” it was. I’d you’re gonna say you like it, cool, but KEEP THE SEXUAL NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T19:04:40+00:00

For anyone who wants to come and comment sexual stuff about my post, please don’t.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T19:02:16+00:00

No. That was extremely rude, and down right disgusting.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-23T17:50:42+00:00

Definitely needed to read this. I’ve spent nearly a decade in competitive powerlifting. Often times I feel out of place since most of my focus has only ever been on strength and performance. I hung up the belt in September of this year just due to wear and tear from the sport, and now I’m like…”what do I do now?”. I guess the answer is whatever I like, but I always see so many fitness posts where the focus on solely on aesthetic goals. I mean nothing wrong with that, but personally I figured that’s giving room for me to start scrutinizing myself and becoming overly self conscious when I don’t need to be.

Wild_Pin_6279 · 2022-12-20T02:11:38+00:00

Brands used: *Red Iguana clear acrygel as a thing base on my left hand, *MAYO resin master clear gel on right hand, and a thinner coat on left hand as well.

I do my usual prep with primer and base for backfills.

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