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Topic: my first manicure

I got my first manicure today. My fingers have never felt so smooth before. They got rid of all the dead skin, cleaned them real well, are all smooth, trimmed short but like squared and painted. I had them painted black of course. They're all even. My fingers have never looked so good. The lady put all this stuff on them I don't know what it was. Anyone else ever have that done?

I want to get my feet done but I'll wait till summer when I walk around bare footed all day. I never had that done before but I heard they were great.

I got my hair done today. The salon I go to just put in a lady who does manicures and pedicures. They didn't have that last time I went so it's new. I got my roots and highlights done, it was half blonde half dark, and you know how you have to wait for it to settle and it takes a while so I decided to get my nails done while I was waiting. It was only $13. I gave her a $4 tip, that's okay right?

BTW, my hair looks real good. She did a real good job this time. It's a blondish light brown and I got some layers in the front around my face. I really like it. I came in a real mess. My hair was ratty hadn't had it trimmed in a long time,  my nails were all uneven and cracked, and my nailpolish was all chipping off.

Anyone ever get a manicure? If not I recommend it, just once. I wasn't originally going to and never thought much of it before but I'm glad I did it.

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I wouldn't mind getting a manicure every 3 weeks or so during these winter months. In fact I think I just may do that. My hands get all chapped and I get rough skin in the winter here because it''s so darn cold.

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Posted by: Kelly Oh!!
Date posted: Thu Nov 19 6:33:06 2009
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Congrats on your first manicure!  After I had my first a few years ago I was HOOKED LOL

I love black nail polish, too, and even the really dark almost black colors.  I've worn two lately that I really love (both OPI brand) - Lincoln Park after Midnight (a really deep purply-black) and Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow, a really dark, dark, green.  And I love "real" black, too.  Most salons will have  a manicure/pedicure combo that's cheaper than each individually, so that's a good thing if you decide you'd like to try a pedicure, too.  They are HEAVEN!  And if you really enjoyed the experience, most salons do have gift certificates, so maybe a Christmas hint would be in order for your family or boyfriend :-)

I have tried a few over the years, but the one I go to now is absolutely fabulous and it's a keeper.  The owner is super nice (some aren't) and her staff is friendly and really into customer service.  It's small but very clean, modern (2 flat screen TVs LOL) and she has a HUGE selection of nail colors, all the most recent OPI and China Glaze brands.  And after 10 visits (and trust me, there will be 10) I'll get $10 off.  Not too bad!

Your hair sounds absolutely beautiful - and I'm glad you really like it!

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I love black nail polish. It's the only kind I will wear. Those nail colors you discribed sound cool. I'm noticing more and more people are wearing black nail polish which concerns me a little lol. My salon has gift cerficates. It would make a nice gift. Summertime I'm getting my feet done. I love my hair too. It's a bit lighter. She took off several inches but it feels and looks so much healthier.

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Posted by: mrskool
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 18:06:25 2009
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Awesome that you treated yourself to a day of pampering - you'll like the pedicure too - it really rocks having someone wash your feet and smooth lotion on them and cut your toenails and polish them - no need to wait for summer - anytime is a good time to feel special.  And i'd say a 30% tip is very generous. 

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Oh is that what that was 30%? I thought it was it 20%. Oh, I'm so bad with numbers. At least I gave her a good tip I don't regret that. She did a good job and was nice.

Miss B. ... for $13.00 a 10% tip is $1.30 so 20% is $2.60 and 30% is $3.90 so you actually gave her a bit more with your $4 tip :)

I officially feel silly now. I thought 10% was $2 for some reason and then double it would be $4 which I thought was 20%. I told my parents about it and they explained it to me. I know of someone who gave a cab driver a $20 tip for a $10 ride. Seriously. Of course the cab driver took it.

It's the holiday season so I guess it's okay to give a larger tip. At least I know for next time what to give her.

People magazine had a blurb about celebrity tipping ... Obama recently tipped someone 900% , Drew Barrymore always tips 100%, and Kate Hudson gave 0 % - shame on her ;)

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Posted by: vh
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 14:17:47 2009
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Hi, Miss.B.

I've only had one manicure a few years ago and found it thoroughly enjoyable.  The woman did a hand massage which felt great and was totally unexpected.  I don't really like just anyone touching my hands.  I was out of town when I had it done, though, and I've heard so many stories about places around here where they are rough and herd as many people in and out as they can.  Eventually, I'll like to go again and also do the toes when I find a place with a good reputation.

Right now, my finger and toe nails are still in rough shape from when I was flooded over the summer.  I traipsed around in five inches of water for about eight hours, then had to wash/scrub everything I owned over the next week...  I really need to start using the cuticle oil every week.  (you might want to try the cuticle oil/cream every night when you are done with work-it should help a lot with the damage from washing/scrubbing ovens.

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I'm telling you my fingers take a lot of abuse from scrubbing those ovens and using all those harsh chemicles. Anything to help with that is worth checking out.

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Posted by: Angela
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 10:00:39 2009
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Miss Bear..I am glad you enjoyed your mani. I enjoy getting them. I get them when I have something  special going on/some place nice to go. I have a few parties this holiday and plan on getting a few mani.  I used to get my nails done every 2 weeks and had long nails but after having kids I was unable to do it. it is so relaxing...

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Yes,it is very relaxing.

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Posted by: valleygirl
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 9:39:02 2009
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I treated myself to my first manicure a couple of years ago, and felt soooo pampered!  What a wonderful treat.  I've been a couple more times, but honestly, they haven't lived up to that first experience.  Maybe it was the newness and unexpectedness of it, but I think it is because the salon changed hands and they just didn't have that special touch that the original owner did.  In any event, it is a lovely way to pamper yourself.  I have yet to get a pedicure, but have heard wonderful things about them also. 

Your hair sounds lovely, Miss.Bear, both the colour and the framing for your face.  Just like the L'Oreal commercials use to say ... your worth it!

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I had to get my picture taken right after getting my hair done for the church. I actually scheduled the hair appointment before I knew about the church pictures so it worked out perfectly. The hair looks great as well. It's fun to do this once in a while.

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Posted by: ingyandbert
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 9:17:29 2009
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Hey, Miss B -- another thought.  If you like the manicure, you'll really love getting a facial. I bought a face steamer and have been doing my own at home every week for about 2 months now and my skin looks fabulous.  It's a fun, relaxing thing to do whether you do your own or use a professional.

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I'm not exactly sure what a facial is but it sounds like something I would like to try.

It's a multi-step deep cleansing, massaging, and moisturizing of the face all rolled into one. They do it in a private room with candles, aromatherapy, and soothing music or sound of waves on the beach, etc. Very relaxing and pampering. Afterward, your face feels like silk. If you do it regularly, your skin develops that porcelain complexion. ~i&b

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Posted by: krisa225
Date posted: Wed Nov 18 8:40:46 2009
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welcome!!!   One you start its very hard to stop pampering yourself... after I had my first pedicure I never wanted to stop ... and haven't... I can't afford them as often as I like, but in the spring & summer I try and go every 2-3 weeks.  I don't do manicures often, I used to do them myself, but in the last year I've pretty much stopped and just keep them short and filed. 

But its a wonderful thing and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it so much.  A lot of places have specials if you go Mon-Wed. so you may want to check that out.  Your new hairstyle and color sounds lovely as well! 

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I'll be sure to report once I get my first pedicure. I heard about those. It would be so nice for when I wear sandles and can show off my feet.

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Posted by: W.E.
Date posted: Tue Nov 17 23:19:48 2009
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Oh yeah - pamper pamper pamper. I love getting manis and pedis and how great fingers and toesies look afterward. Bet your black nails look fab. It really rejuvenates a person to have the nails and hair done. Bet you feel and look fantastic! Good for you!!

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My mom noticed my hair right away that it was lighter. I got a bit cut like about 3 inches or so but it looks better now. Just love my black nails, they're so smooth.

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Posted by: Eve
Date posted: Tue Nov 17 22:55:33 2009
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I am glad you pampered yourself.  We ladies have to do that from time to time.....and get that pedicure--you will love it!

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I heard pedicures were great. That's more of a summer thing at least around here. It was nice to pamper myself today. Between scrubing those ovens at work and playing guitar my fingers take a lot of abuse, lol.

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Posted by: ingyandbert
Date posted: Tue Nov 17 22:38:44 2009
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Good for you, Miss Bear!  I'm glad you discovered the joys of the manicure.  (BTW, are you talking about cuticle cream?)

I just got a manicure last week, actually.  I always love the way my hands look afterward.  I can do pretty good at-home manicures but never as good as the salon.  I also get pedicures in the warmer months (I do my own in colder months).  I stay away from the places that rush you through and instead go to salons that take the time to pamper me.

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Oh yeah it was cuticle cream, that's it! Then I had to put my hands in some soapy stuff.

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