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Woman Wonders Why Others Don’t Get Their Nails Done, Gets 86 Hilariously Honest Replies
Taking care of your nails is part of a regular grooming routine. Some people go the extra mile and put a little color or pizzazz on them. In fact, 96% of U.S. women say they regularly polish their nails, both at a salon and at home. But many women don't, and there is nothing shameful about that.
Recently, one woman's post on Threads got some traction when she asked, "Girls that don't get manicures and pedicures.... Why???" While her query might have been innocent, some women took it another way. They demonstrated that painted nails don't make a woman: some don't get manicures because of their jobs, lifestyles, or simply because they prefer not to.
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zububonsai 8 months ago (edited)
Priorities, so important. 😴💤 PS: I know regalwrench herself won't read this but to all the twin parents out there greetings and best wishes from my mom and dad, they want to tell you: It WILL get better someday. 😘 (Source: I'm one of their twins. 😬)
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Auntriarch 8 months ago
I know I replied to NapQueen, but my comment has disappeared. NapQueen is not saying that the cellist SHOULD do anything to her nails, only pointing out there are alternatives. Not deserving of a downvote
#15
Because I’m an archaeologist Jenny.
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Auntriarch 8 months ago (edited)
Beautiful pearly ovals. This is the look that Victorian ladies put a lot of effort in to achieve
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#22
Because I’m in EMS Jenny.
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Lost Panda 8 months ago
They got plumbing on Tatoine now?! (At least that is what I feel she was going for, could be wrong)
#50
Im a potter, people don't like it went their mugs leak Jenny..
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zububonsai 8 months ago (edited)
It looks like a Renaissance painting. 😍 And congratulations for your achievements, of course.
#57
Because l am an Auto Electrician jenny.
#63
Geologist, Jenny.
#68
Because am a hair dresser, jenny.
#73
Because the arc will break my nail Jenny.
nottheactualphoto 8 months ago
That looks like completely inadequate eye protection. But what the hell do I know.
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London Paris 8 months ago
Okay . . . I want to meet her and see what a normal workday is . . . . .
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Binky Melnik 8 months ago (edited)
ANY water and nails don’t get along; water is nails’ worst enemy. 😰 I’ll bet adding salt to the equation doesn’t help at ALL.
#81
Because I'm in martial arts Jenny
Binky Melnik 8 months ago
You walk into a jits studio and the first thing they do is cut your nails to protect anyone you roll with.
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zububonsai 8 months ago (edited)
🥺🥹 this looks painful. - PS: If you are a nail biter and don't want to get rid of this habit, maybe try out (clear) "nail polish for nail biting". It tastes bitter. Sold in pharmacies. The day my nail biting daughter complained about her habit whe tried it out and it took ONE day to stop it. 😮
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bkdpmmxxgj 6 months ago
All these amazing women, living their very different and valuable lives. ❤️ Best post I’ve ever seen on BoredPanda! Wonder what Jenny is doing now….
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Nicole Weymann 8 months ago
How about "because I actually like being able to use my hands"? Inch-long claws with "jewels" make using a keyboard dámn hard, make handling food dámn unhygienic, and need all but constant maintenance to keep up the look. A waste of time and money for a result that gives a slight foretaste of life as a handicapped person, because I've seen women with "pretty" nails fail at picking up coins, at opening car doors, and even using a pen.
Tabitha 8 months ago
Plus, if one nail breaks, the whole look is ruined. I prefer to keep my nails short and neat. That way I can use my hands to type, cook, clean, wipe myself, and basically live independently, and I don’t have to stress over one nail that looks like it’s going to break—-which is just such an UNIMPORTANT issue, considering the big picture in life. If Jenny has such an entitled life that she doesn’t have to do anything for herself, great for her. But the rest of us have daily lives to attend to without staff to take tasks off our manicured hands.
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CloPotato 8 months ago
For the same reason you don't paint your elbows, Jenny: what the f**k is the point
Nicole Weymann 8 months ago
How about "because I actually like being able to use my hands"? Inch-long claws with "jewels" make using a keyboard dámn hard, make handling food dámn unhygienic, and need all but constant maintenance to keep up the look. A waste of time and money for a result that gives a slight foretaste of life as a handicapped person, because I've seen women with "pretty" nails fail at picking up coins, at opening car doors, and even using a pen.
Tabitha 8 months ago
Plus, if one nail breaks, the whole look is ruined. I prefer to keep my nails short and neat. That way I can use my hands to type, cook, clean, wipe myself, and basically live independently, and I don’t have to stress over one nail that looks like it’s going to break—-which is just such an UNIMPORTANT issue, considering the big picture in life. If Jenny has such an entitled life that she doesn’t have to do anything for herself, great for her. But the rest of us have daily lives to attend to without staff to take tasks off our manicured hands.
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For the same reason you don't paint your elbows, Jenny: what the f**k is the point
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