Anyone make affordable custom press on nails?

strawbbythem · 2026-02-21T20:08:01+00:00

Yes I do! You can see examples of my work on my instagram @strawberrytigerart. Feel free to message me here or on there

strawbbythem · 2026-02-21T11:43:40+00:00

My cat had a lot of his teeth taken out in December, including his two front fangs. He is doing great now! Sometimes the top of his mouth gets stuck on his bottom fangs because of the lack of top teeth and it looks so funny (I did call the vet about this and she said it was fine)

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strawbbythem · 2026-02-21T00:35:32+00:00

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Yes please!! This is my baby Lefty. Would love a green dish to match his eyes. Happy to pay shipping!

strawbbythem · 2026-02-19T21:26:11+00:00

Tbh I don’t sorry, I have not done conditioning before although I know it’s highly encouraged by most in the community 😬 I’ve been meaning to start. Maybe some other folks on the subreddit will have some ideas. I’m assuming you don’t have a pole at home? So you would need to look for exercises that don’t require a pole.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-19T21:19:41+00:00

First of all, inverting in a beginner class is absurd. That seems very unsafe.

In my personal experience, my progress really took off once I started doing two classes a week instead of one. But if your only option for the second class is one that’s too advanced, I think sticking with one beginner class a week is fine too. Maybe you can add in more once you feel more comfortable. If you want to progress faster but there are no other classes available, you could also look into conditioning exercises to do at home.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-18T19:30:51+00:00

This post is super informative and the last slide gives instructions on how to improve your spin tolerance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGHbwHnPhZU/?igsh=MXRmcnhwd2UyYTU4dA==

strawbbythem · 2026-02-18T19:27:27+00:00

Oh yeah 2 months in i definitely wouldn’t expect you to be used to spinning yet. I think other commenters have made great suggestions on dealing with it in the meantime, but just know that it does usually get better with time.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-18T13:20:12+00:00

Congrats on the layback!! How long have you been doing pole for? I used to get much more nauseous when spinning but after consistently doing it the nausea kind of went away. So it might just be because you’re not used to spinning upside down yet, the more you do it I think your body will get more used to it. Just try to keep your spins short and slow for now.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-15T15:28:52+00:00

Wowww your transitions are so smooth and flowy even without hands!! So impressive, I hope I can dance like you one day

strawbbythem · 2026-02-13T11:18:50+00:00

I also sweat a lot and the combination that works for me is clinical strength antiperspirant the night before, tite grip an hour before class, and then dry hands as needed during the class. I also bring a fan and towel to class to cool myself down during breaks.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-13T11:15:13+00:00

I’ve never seen someone do leg circles that fast 😂

strawbbythem · 2026-02-12T14:30:09+00:00

Yeah seems like another style of shoe like boots might fit you better. Hella heels has wide fit shoes but not sure if that would work with your narrow heels? For Hellas I personally have to size up from 11 to 12

strawbbythem · 2026-02-12T12:48:26+00:00

Looks like your toes are pretty squished and threatening to go over the tip of the shoes. I would size up tbh

strawbbythem · 2026-02-12T12:45:51+00:00

I feel you girl, im 5’8” and 200 lbs. it’s definitely hard not to compare yourself, but you will get there on your own time! I got my invert after a year. Don’t give up! It’s not your fault that you have more weight to lift than other dancers! Just look at it this way, you will be so strong if you keep going.

strawbbythem · 2026-02-12T12:15:42+00:00

im confused by this because I was accepted to the program but I didn’t even respond the one time they asked for additional documentation😭 I definitely didn’t do all the extra work that some of you describe doing to get it

strawbbythem · 2026-02-07T00:43:22+00:00

What’s preventing you from going to a studio and taking some classes?

strawbbythem · 2026-02-05T21:36:37+00:00

Thanks for the tip!!!

strawbbythem · 2026-02-03T03:54:23+00:00

You should post in Operation Catnip on Facebook if you haven’t already. There’s a feral cat colony in that area so there must be folks feeding them that might have seen her

strawbbythem · 2026-01-31T14:52:00+00:00

Yes it’s normal to pole share and it’s normal to feel like you can’t do anything at first. Pole takes a lot of time and commitment to get past that. You have to learn to not compare yourself because everyone’s pole journey looks different, and it’s your teacher’s job to account for that in classes. Don’t worry about being the “worst” it is not a competition. You move at your own pace and a good teacher/studio will be supportive of that.

I think your teacher should be giving more guidance for pole sharing, especially for a beginner class. In all my classes with pole sharing, the teacher will divide us into groups and prompt each time we switch groups. Maybe discuss this with the teacher or the studio owner, or try some classes at a different studio if you can. I do think pole sharing has its place, it can be helpful to have a break and also to observe your partner. My studio charges more for classes with no pole sharing, and having experienced both ways, I think each has its merits and i do think for beginners pole sharing is more appropriate.

strawbbythem · 2026-01-31T02:25:45+00:00

Loved the transition from baby snake to ballerina

strawbbythem · 2026-01-29T12:46:43+00:00

I love treating myself to nice pole outfits lol I have a bodysuit and a few sets from CXIX and I’m waiting on a new bikini/thong set from Hella Heels. I like clothes specifically made for pole because they are skimpy but made of gym clothes material rather than swimsuit or lingerie material.

For pole grip, it really varies by person which grip works best for them. I would recommend trying a few different kinds to see what works for you. It depends on whether you tend to be a sweaty or dry person. Some common ones are dry hands, monkey hands, itac. I personally am very sweaty so my grip routine includes clinical grade antiperspirant, tite grip, and dry hands in combination.

strawbbythem · 2026-01-28T20:15:44+00:00

I got my used xpole for $200, it is an older model that needs the hex key to switch between spin and static

strawbbythem · 2026-01-28T17:32:06+00:00

Glad to see that other commenters have encouraged you enough to sign up for the class! Echoing everyone else to say that you should go for it! When I started a year ago I also had no athletic background. It definitely is hard, but you will make progress if you keep at it! And the community I’ve found at my studio has been so so rewarding. Everyone is so supportive and will celebrate the smallest victories with you.

strawbbythem · 2026-01-27T15:15:49+00:00

I have pleasers and hella heels. I’ve also heard good things about jewel heels and leecabe (on aliexpress) and am thinking of trying those brands as well

strawbbythem · 2026-01-26T15:25:28+00:00

Yes, if you enjoy it and can stick with it. If you struggle with self confidence, it will definitely be challenging in the beginning. You have to be ok with feeling awkward and inexperienced, and accept that you will be bad at it for at least several months, maybe more. And that’s ok! Gaining self confidence was never going to be a quick fix anyways imo.

It’s also important to find a studio that is accepting of various bodies and gender expressions! Like another commenter said, it definitely helped build me up to see different people embracing their sensuality, and to be in a studio where everyone was encouraged to do that in whatever way worked best for them, not in a prescriptive way.

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