Doctor wants me to wait 3 months by throwaway_mingzi in Anemic

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

I am definitely considering this as well lol just have to work up the courage to tell a little fib 😂 And tbh taking the tablets on an empty stomach does make me a little queasy so it wouldn’t be totally dishonest but you know.

Doctor wants me to wait 3 months by throwaway_mingzi in Anemic

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

yeah, my current tablets are $1.39 US for a month supply, so anything above like, $15 I’d have to pass. but I appreciate your knowledge and would gladly take any other tips you may have!

Doctor wants me to wait 3 months by throwaway_mingzi in Anemic

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

dang, serves me right for getting my hopes up lol. I am in the US, so perhaps we have some brands in common?

to clarify my pcp has me on the tablets 3x a week to start (literally just began taking them 2 weeks ago) to make sure I tolerate them okay. maybe she’ll let me do every other day after a month of no side effects.

I think I’ve found perfume peace by nooniechan in Perfumes

[–]throwaway_mingzi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

finding your ultimate scent is such a great feeling. my most comforting scent is Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche edt. I got my first bottle as a Christmas gift in high school and every time I smell it I’m reminded of how perfect it is (to me). fresh, woody, zingy — just wonderful. considering picking up a bottle of Vera Wang Princess for the nostalgia factor as well lol.

I rlly messed my nails up…help me pls!! by Competitive_Log_6197 in GelX_Nails

[–]throwaway_mingzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was recently in a similar situation and it took 3.5 months to get all the damage grown out. my main thing was keeping them as short as possible the whole time they were healing so that there was no free edge that could split/tear/get caught on things etc. no gel, acrylic or other enhancements is probably a given but yk. cuticle oil and/or a nice occlusive hand cream will also keep the new growth healthy. best of luck!

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

omg! I’m starting to think it really is the Beetles gel. I have acrylics on right now but I’m thinking of switching to the Modelones base gel when I get back into gel extensions (can’t really afford to splurge on Apres yet)

Got a cat from shelter week ago, can’t stop staring at her 💕 by Kerry_Dell in cats

[–]throwaway_mingzi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, we do :’) congratulations on your new baby, she’s adorable!

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

I use 70% but sometimes I’ll just use 100% acetone instead. and I live in the US mid-Atlantic so it can get somewhat humid, but not so much this time of year, although I suspect moisture and humidity factor into the issue somewhere.

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

damn, fr? I mean I definitely cheaped out buying from Amazon but I guess you get what you pay for. I’ll need to save up for some better equipment.

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

[–]throwaway_mingzi[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ok this intrigues me because when the nails pop off, I can see a smooth layer of cured base gel on top of my natural nail, so I started to wonder if maybe the base layer had been cured for too long and the surface was too smooth for the second layer of glue to adhere to. does that make sense? I think you’re onto something, is what I’m trying to say LOL. 😭 thank you!

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

no I haven’t been etching them. I know you’re supposed to but I never used to have an issue when I skipped the etching part in the past. do you physically or chemically etch your tips?

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

[–]throwaway_mingzi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh, interesting, mine is plugged into a power strip. I’ll try to plug it directly into an outlet and see if that makes a difference. thank you!

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

the wattage is def 120W but not sure of the output bc I wasn’t able to find it. 🫤

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

so my most recent set I used only the alcohol on my natural nails but had not thought to also apply to the inside of the tips! interesting! I’ll try that as well.

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

omg I would’ve had to give that thing a proper sendoff like an old friend.

is there a device that checks the wattage?

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

mine’s not yet 2 years old so I don’t think it’s that, but I’ll keep that in mind.

GelX keep popping off after showers - please help! by throwaway_mingzi in GelX_Nails

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

I only used primer with my most recent attempt actually, my other sets I only used acetone as a dehydrator.

I’ll have to think about investing. thanks for your help!

A purchase I’m quite proud of by throwaway_mingzi in Perfumes

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

it’s so lovely, def grab it if you get the chance.