Painting Nails
I recently started painting my nails last year and I find that it makes me feel good about myself and gives me a confidence boost. I like painting them black, but I'm interested in trying other colors. I don't do it very often and I'm not very good at it, but I'm learning and getting better every time I try.
Do you like to paint your nails? How does it make you feel? Are there particular colors or patterns that you enjoy? Feel free to share pictures. :)
(Sorry if this is the wrong place, I'm new to this.)
@shadowpaw93 Hey there! I'm so glad you've found a hobby that makes you feel good about yourself and gives your confidence a boost. Black definitely looks lovely! Good choice in color. 😊
For me, I used to paint my nails quite a lot (haven't painted it in awhile though). Back then, I loved leaning towards different variations of purple and my go to color, royal blue. It gave a sense of empowerment and as you said, boosted confidence. 💓 What are some other colors you'd more than likely lean towards?
Hearing that you're learning and only getting better as every time you try makes me smile. I know you will. Thank you for this lovely post. 🌼
@GentleHealingInitiative Purple is a great color! I've considered purple or maybe a more neutral color that pairs well with my skin tone. I've also considered vibrant colors such as chartreuse, but I'm not sure if I could pull it off. At the store recently I saw they had some with glitter in it, which seems like an interesting choice. It will be fun to experiment with it. :)
@shadowpaw93
i dont really paint my nails much but recently i've really been into jelly nails; it's just transparent nail polish mixed with a small amount of red to give it tht jelly look
it gives off tht natural and healthy nail look :)
@ipoopcats I've never heard of that but I read this post out loud to my partner and he said it sounds interesting and he thinks it could be cute if I tried that. I'll have to keep an eye out.
I like tinted translucent polish but it's not common these days. I will have to try mixing my own, thanks.
@shadowpaw93
I’ve not painted my nails for ages now but I do enjoy getting them painted. It’s usually when I want to give myself a treat or for an occasion. My favourite colour is pink and I love seeing them when they’re finished.
@RainbowRosie Do you tend to prefer more of a soft pink or a very vibrant one? Or does it vary depending on your mood?
@shadowpaw93
I like both but yes, I’d say probably depends on mood 😀
@shadowpaw93
I like to paint my nails, I find it quite relaxing. I mainly paint French tips on myself so I don’t often experiment with coloured polishes. But it makes me feel good when the clear coat catches the light and having the white polish add a bit more brightness to otherwise dull hands.
@shadowpaw93 I haven’t painted my nails for a long time, as I had accepted that my fingers are “ugly” (an insecurity) and gave up on taking care of them. You’ve inspired me, maybe I’ll try again! 😆 I loved doing bright colors, like pink, bc they make me happy.
@Maddog9697 I'm happy to hear that you want to give it another try! I hope it helps you feel more confident. <3
I am sort of old school and tend to use nail polish close to the natural nail color with a bit more pink or purple tone and sometimes even to the brown tone.
I like Naked Manicure by Zoya. Sometimes I do sort of a reverse French style with a pink at the edge and a semi translucent tinted over it.
I do my feet because it lasts a while, my hands only last a day or two because I work with my hands. I usually used old school buffing rouge and a chamois and a white under nail pencil. This way I don't have chopped polish and can have them tidy for church or dinner.
I went through a phase where I painted my nails every week 😂 but I kind of got burnt out of it and haven’t painted my nails in months. I’m definitely going to try doing my nails again. I love those strips where you put them on your nails and file them off. Dashing diva is such good quality! I’d love to do press ons but I work with kids so I don’t think it would be a good idea.