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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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