Ask your nail technician for a short, nude semi-permanent varnish application? Too Basic for 2024. Besides, you might even risk being refused a reservation with certain professionals. The reason ? The desired pose is “too simple”. Between jewelry, futuristic colors and patterns… nails have become the new canvas of expression for “nail artists”.
Also add to this the length, which sometimes poses some problems such as no longer being able to flush your toilet, and you will get a daily life strewn with difficulties. Attention all fans of L, XL, XXL nails, and more: here is your survival guide to face this stylish obstacle course.
Pick up objects on the ground
“It’s complicated to pick up a coin at work that falls on the ground while the customer is waiting for me to give her change”, confides Astrid, reader of 20 minutes.
The solution : If you don’t have a butler nearby, you’ll need to get pretty good with your fingers. Two options are available to you: hold the object, in this case the coin, with the tip of your index finger to stabilize it. Then, lift the other end with the index finger of the other hand. As soon as a small seesaw is created, quickly pass your middle finger under it to retrieve your coin.
Press the buttons
They are everywhere: In the elevator, on the digital codes in our buildings, and we don’t forget the one used to flush the toilets. Our reader Clémentine paid the price: “To flush the toilet, when you have to put your finger in to push… Impossible! “.
The solution : If you don’t want to leave unpleasant surprises for the people after you, our reader suggests “bending your finger and pressing with your knuckle”. It’s tested and approved!
Open objects
We think of bottles, letters but above all (the worst), cans or cans which are “Impossible to open with nails”, Hillary tells us.
The solution : Use a knife or scissors to avoid breaking your nails. Or simply, “stop buying them” and prefer bottles as our reader suggests.
Retrieve your bank card from the ATM
This is the usual ordeal for anyone wanting a long manicure. As explained by Léa who recently did “XXL nails for the first time”: “I wasn’t used to living with such imposing nails. It was difficult for me to retrieve my bank card or apply cream,” says the young woman.
The solution : Always have tweezers or nail clippers on hand to avoid seeing your card being swallowed before your eyes. If you don’t have one with you, don’t hesitate to go directly to your bank counter to collect your tickets without stress.
Make sudden movements
You have long nails, so obviously you will have to be 10 times more careful than usual when cleaning, typing on your keyboard or when cooking, so as not to break and damage them.
The solution : Lose the reflex of using the tips of your fingers and instead use the “pulp”, the part that resembles the palm. In which case, the recurring clicking with your nails and hard surfaces will make you pay dearly for the aesthetics of your hands and at the same time, the price of a new manicure!