Trendy Nails

Bright fingernail polish seems to be out. I guess it’s been out for a while now, but I missed that memo. (It’s still okay for toenails.) Acrylic nails seem to be going out of style, too. They were never in style for me. I just couldn’t justify all that time or money.

But I’ve found a way to keep my fingernails looking pretty good. And since looking stylish is part of my reinvention plan, I’m proud to say my nails have never looked better. Here’s what I do.

First, my nails had started to yellow. Soaking them in denture tablets dissolved in warm water makes a big difference. I leave them in the soak for about five minutes. Then I dig my nails into a bar of ivory soap. Rinse, and they’re whiter than ever. I buff, shape and then grab the nail polish.

I apply a clear coat, let dry, and then apply a pink coat that’s almost a nude. Then, a second pink coat and finally another coat of clear. The four coats harden them, and so I’m not as likely to break one. If I do, I just file it down and start over.

The pale pink polish doesn’t show chips like a dark one does. Most of all, I feel beautifully trendy!