I admit, I'm not that girly. I've never had a manicure before. When I say this to people, they're like:
But it's true. It's mostly because I do a lot with my hands and a manicure wouldn't be worth it. Plus I can't have things on my nails--I feel weighed down. It's most likely a sensory issue. I also don't bother because I'd rather spend the money on a book.
I've noticed that pointy nails seem to be on trend.
These.
And I have odd thoughts going through my head when I see them. I mean, yes, I admire the color, because I do love colors.
But here are my thoughts, because I've always been strange, and here is why they scare me:
1. Wouldn't they poke someone in the eye? What if you go to hug someone and a nail goes into an eye?
2. How do you wipe properly? I'm not trying to be gross, but seriously, can the TP still be gripped? Or would the nails rip it? Would your butt get poked?
3. Can you clean? I clean daily but I imagine the nails would get chipped rather easily. I'd be doing the dishes and SNAP! I'd be pulling off the couch cushions and SNAP!
4. If I rub my eye, would I poke it? I know this goes along with question 1, but I also worry that I'll poke my OWN eye and then have to rush to the ER and be like, "Oh, I was rubbing my eye and my claw jabbed it."
5. Do tiny kids call them claws? Because they sort of look like colorful claws to me.
6. Is it expensive to get the nails to look like this? It looks expensive. As I mentioned before, I'd rather buy a book. Or go to Target.
7. Can you type properly with pointy nails? Or do you have to peck the keys?
These are probably some bizarre thoughts. But you know. I do wonder. Aren't you curious? Or maybe you have the answers? You can check out all the trending beauty discounts and save!
So do you have pointy nails?
I just saw your post and I had to comment, I love manicures but I don't like pointy nails or stilettos I think is how they are called. I like the square rounded short length as I type a lot at work.
ReplyDeleteI always imagine if I would have to peck at the keyboard 😬, and would it hurt? I am curious to see some of the comments you get.
Pointy nails freak me the eff out too! Lol
ReplyDeleteI always look at them and think they could be used as a weapon. I am a man and do not get fake nails put on. However my partner in crime finally convinced me one time to get a manicure and pedicure. Do not worry about your nails but go give it a try. Im only saying this because I am now kind of addicted getting them done hehe :)
ReplyDeleteYup that’s why I get them
DeleteI love getting my manis, but hells NO to pointy nails. Argh!
ReplyDeleteThese stiletto nails always scares me but it looks so cute and amazing! I prefer rounded short nails
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand those coffin nails. Yuck! It's so tacky and 1997. When did acrylics come back in style?? I stopped doing acrylic somewhere around 2001.
ReplyDeleteLove manicures tho. Make me feel kind of complete. You should get your toes done sometime! It feels so nice and you're a mom!! You deserve it!!
Totally understand, just came here to tell you that they're not called coffin nails. Coffin nails are flat at the end, the ones in the picture are called stilettos!
DeleteI rarely get my nails done. Maybe twice a year over a very good year. I usually go for square shaped nails, but I went out of my comfort zone and got some pointed nails this time 'round. I can confirm that although they take some getting used to at first, you can still clean and "wipe" with them hahaha. Typing with them is a bit of a task, though.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to try something new, but I'll probably be back to a shorter, flat-topped shape next time.
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ReplyDeleteOMG, I feel you! I think exactly the same! Pointy or just super long! Yeah, ow do you wipe? I always wondered ahah xx corinne
ReplyDeleteI feel the same as you do.. for the whole of my life , I never had those long nails forget the pointy ones. I get so uncomfortable performing the daily chores , typing which big nails on. One of my colleague had them and initially I really feared her;).. But she loved doing things with them on!
ReplyDeleteOH man, NO. As a writer/photographer/mama, I have no idea how I'd pull it off? And I'm a clean freak about germs under my nails.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I'm all for everyone doing their own thing but ME??? Never. Scary!
Uncomfortable, high maintenance, too girly-ish, fake, pointless, maybe you can tell I'm not a fan ;)
ReplyDeleteNot fan of tip nails and found this to be funny but true. Never had manicure either.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this made me laugh!!! I used to wear mine long like this and evey time I went from short to long there was an adjustment period where I need to learn to type and clean lol, but after a few days it was all ok.
ReplyDeleteI cannot do long fingernails period. In the summer, I garden and keep my nails super short to keep the dirt out. In the winter, I have slight nails but only slight.
ReplyDeleteThis post is great! I fully agree. I've never had my nails done either! I like nail polish once in a while, but I've never understood the fake nail thing. I didn't know that pointy nails were the new "in thing" but I personally am not a fan of them. They remind me of villians like Cruella Devil.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. On the one hand (no pun intended - promise! Sort of.), they are really cool to look at but still... nope. I can't do it!
ReplyDeleteHa, I love the comment calling them "coffin nails", she "nailed" it for me ;)
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of your points here. I would definitely rather spend my money on a book and while I do like my nails to be manicured and look good, I would not be able to handle nails like this. I don't even think they look good...it's reminds me of Morticia Adams for some reason! And your point about wiping..ugh, yes! I can just imagine the problems there.
I am a little weird when it comes the nails. For me I need them extremely short. When I type in Computer long nails drive me insane. I do like some of the pointy nails because they were creative.
ReplyDeleteLooks scary to me.
ReplyDeletePointy nails are creepy! I know I'd never get anything done. I'd definitely poke my eye out or something!
ReplyDeleteI do not like pointy nails! I would stab myself in the eye with them! Squorval? Is what I get Square/Oval lol
ReplyDeleteI so agree! I can't even get used to wearing French tips, let alone a nail with more length!
ReplyDeleteSeriously! #2 is a damn good question! I would never be able to wear these pointy fake nails. I can't even stand shorter round or squared ones on myself!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of some of the pointy nails I see on Instagram, but I can't imagine having them. I don't think I could type at all.
ReplyDeleteYES!!! I don't understand these pointy nails! They really creep me out.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a manicure either, so I can't totally relate to the looks! Pointy nails are so not my taste, I prefer functional nails lol.
ReplyDeleteI do get my nails done...not regularly but occassionally. Most often I do pedis but I hate the pointy nails too.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a manicure either. I was going to get one for the first time last summer on vacation. My daughter and I were both going to have manicures at the spa in this fancy hotel where my husband had us staying for his work trip. It cost $90. For each of us. I assume my hands were going to be able to light fires and teleport objects after this treatment, but I couldn't part with that much cash.
ReplyDeleteThose pointy nails would tear stuff up in the garden, wouldn't they? I can just imagine pulling a dandelion by stabbing the ground with my index finger. I mean, you couldn't wipe or type, but you could weed like a boss.
This post is so funny...I love it. But it is ALL TRUE! I'm not totally on board with the pointy nails either.
ReplyDeleteI would totally poke my eye out with pointy nails, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteI don't do much with my nails - they have a little length, but fairly short with a natural shape. I am a busy person and I don't have time to maintain a manicure. Honestly for the sake of practicality, I just don't bother! I need nails that I can type with, play musical instruments, weed the garden, etc!
ReplyDeleteNo Pointy nails for me, no way! I had pointy long nails one time thinking it's cool, I got rid of them after scratching my son, since then I don't grow my nails at all :)
ReplyDeleteI've never had a manicure or worn fake nails either! They look so uncomfortable. I play violin as well so it would make playing an instrument pretty much impossible.
ReplyDeleteLOL this is a hilarious post! I agree. I can't have it for myself unless just for pictures. Crazy scared of em as well.
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I don't like pointy nails cause it can be dangerous trust me.
ReplyDeleteHaving a long nail means high maintenance. And its expensive! Mine I only keep it to normal length, no pointy. But I let my thumbnails a bit longer because its for protection :)
ReplyDeleteI do get you! I keep my nails always squarish because pointy nails suck and they look ugly.
ReplyDeleteAs you pointed out pointy nails (pun intended) have many disadvantages. You can barely type with them and whenever you make dough it gets stuck under the nails.
Maybe on YOU 😂
DeleteI could see wearing them if you’re doing a cosplay or something
DeletePersonally I don't like pointy nails..I feel like I may scratch myself or some one else..:P
ReplyDeleteI have natural long nails because I have been blessed with good nails and I think my diet also plays a role in this. I have the traditional almond shaped nails with half moon manicure - most of the time. Some would say it's high maintenance but I do my cleaning, gardening, dog walking and never poked my eye out despite wearing contacts. Depending the TP. Do you really wipe yourself with your fingertips or your place the TP on your flat fingers? This really made me laugh... =D
ReplyDeleteIm not the biggest fan of pointy nails but I used to grow my natural nails. When they grow naturally you adapt easily so typing, and wiping arent difficult and I promise totally possible lol
ReplyDeleteI agree - about the pointy nails at least. I can't imagine typing with them. Cleaning...opening jars?? anything!
ReplyDeleteBut I DO get my nails done...square nails!
I keep my fingernails short, but apply nail polish to them too. I think all your concerns about pointy nails is true. I cannot type if my nails are in the way. It would be so uncomfortable to cook and clean.
ReplyDeleteomg so happy I am not the only one !! I also find them gross and have all of these thoguhts !!
ReplyDeleteI have seen some people with some crazy nails lately. And I can understand you not liking the whole pointy nail trend. It would be pretty crazy the things you would have to do to deal with all of that. Although I imagine they would be good for giving massages.
ReplyDeleteI love a fun and chic nails, I think I've tried it all. Now it's just natural and I always get it this way now.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a round nail person rather than pointy!
ReplyDeleteHa ha pointy nails scare me too. Reminds me of Halloween costume etc.
ReplyDeleteHah, I am SO with you. I can't even do squared off nails. A nice rounded nail is what I'm all about - I break them less this way!
ReplyDeleteaha I always want to know how they pay for their shopping when they need to lift some coins:D
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I've always wondered how people type with those long nails!!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, I can't imaging myself having a pointed nails even if its the trend. I think it's not helpful and more prone to hurting myself and others too. It's to hard to maintain too, I guess. - ANOSA
ReplyDeleteOh girl, we are on the same boat. Am scared about having pointed nails too, but I do manicure and pedicure. Looks like it's a girly thing. But mine are round and short.
ReplyDeleteThe pointed nails remind me of the Wolverine haha I'm not sure I could handle those claws without accidentally hurting myself or someone else lol very entertaining post
ReplyDeleteYour fears about pointy nails are also mine. I don't nor will I ever have pointy nails because it is to hard to do things when they are like that.Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteToo funny. They are a bit witchy aren't they. I much prefer a square nail myself
ReplyDeleteLOL! I love getting pedicures, but I don't want anyone to touch my fingernails. I hate getting my fingernails painted. And those pointy nails scare me, too.
ReplyDeleteI had manicures done twice, several years ago and wasn't a fan. It's mostly because it wasn't easy to type on a keyboard. I got my first pedicure a few months ago and loved it. I'd probably do that again when I get extra money.
ReplyDeleteYou think pointy nails are scary? have you heard of the new craze called "coffin"? That freaks the sh*t out of me!
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ReplyDeleteCan you change a dirty diaper with those nails??
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ReplyDeletePointy nails do look scary, and they are. They can seriously hurt someone, if not being careful.
ReplyDeleteI love long nails but I don't go get them done instead I do them at home but not super long since I do clean and cook all day everyday so they tend to last for 3 to 4 days which is pitiful. So I usually don't put them unless I am going on holiday where I know I wouldn't be doing too much hands work.
ReplyDeleteOMG I hate, hate, hate those pointy nails. They don't even look good and I would totally poke my eye out.
ReplyDeleteI can't even tell you how much I hate long, pointy nails! I keep mine short and slightly squared. I think they are disgusting and unsanitary. Gross! I do get manicures on a regular basis because when I try to paint my nails, it looks like a 2-year old did it.
ReplyDeleteI have never liked the pointy nails. Scary looking and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteHa ...ha...ha...I can't withstand having long nails. That is not practical in my opinion. And you right, it makes difficult to type, ha ..ha..
ReplyDeleteI have gel nails and have had fake nails for well over 20 years now. You get used to them, really, they do not get in the way at all. There are such great gel products these days, no chipping, no cracking no matter how much you are cleaning!
ReplyDeleteI've never had acrylic/fake nails, but I must admit having pointy nails would scare me too. Especially when doing my eye makeup, I'd be scared to poke myself in the eye!
ReplyDeleteI get my nails done every couple of weeks, they're squarish with rounded edges. I've seen those awful pointy nails and don't understand why anyone would want their nails that way.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand you! I'm a girly girl, but I'm not into my hand nails done and I'd also prefer to spend my money on a book. I'm scared of the same things as you, and I don't think I'm going to get pointy nails in the future. :)
ReplyDeleteMy thirty year old daughter does her nails like this. Though they really don't look bad on her, when it comes to myself, I am not a fan of the claws at all.
ReplyDeleteI always ask how do they wipe properly. I guess they can be cute but they are a hazard!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have pointy nails, my nails just grow long and I file them. But I rarely have time to make them look pretty like this. I think it looks great, but for my lifestyle and laundry list of cleaning and doing things with my hands, nails like this wouldn't last a week. It would seem like the upkeep for them would just be too much.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am seeing this all over Instagram. At first I was repelled by them, now I am simply grossed out.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into pointy nails either. They simply aren't very practical, and they do have a kind of harsh look to them. I would think it's like a lot of other trends that don't last long.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into the long pointy nail trend. Though some of the designs are really pretty and I think it looks okay on other people. It's just not for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Those things are truly terrifying. I would poke my husbands eye out or mine!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting read. The pointy nails look fascinating, but only from a distance! Certainly, not for me - I keep my nails clipped short for practical purposes.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say scared...but I don't like pointy nails. It's more of a practical thing. I rarely grow my nails now because a millimeter of growth already makes my nails sharp and I would accidentally scratch my kids whenever I am bathing or taking care of them :(
ReplyDeleteThere seems no point one should need pointy nails, I could totally relate to your questions. I don't like big nails either, it's tough to clean with big nails.
ReplyDeleteI'm a preschool teacher. In as much as I want to follow the nail trend I can't. But I think even though I can, I won't, especially the pointed nails. It can potentially hurt others. Yikes! I'd still go for the short and clean nails. :)
ReplyDeleteUrgh I think they are awful. I hate to say it but I think they don't look very classy and a bit cheap to me. Eeek, sorry point nail people :/ I much prefer a short squoval french manicure when I get the time to have one!
ReplyDeleteI love getting my nails done once a month with my sister but neither of us like pointy nails more shelilac for us, simple, cute and lasts long.
ReplyDeleteI don't get it either, lol. I'd grow my nails but I make sure to shape them into sort of like a squared shaped tip so it's won't be scary! I guess it completely depends on your taste.
ReplyDeleteI always love having a beautiful manicure. But I mean beautiful, not like these :)) At the end of the day, people like what they like, and everyone is entitled to have the manicure they like... But I surely wouldn't ware those nails :)
ReplyDeleteI type all day at work so these are very impractical for me. I know lots of women who do it though!
ReplyDeleteI prefer having neat nails. Sometimes, i do use lacquer, but with subtle shades. It's interesting though, that these people can do their chores having those nails.
ReplyDeleteI love to have simple and neat nails. I agree with you Pointed nails scare me too. I am not a fan of stilettos too. One more thing even if I spent all the money to make all these pointed nails it won't last as I have to do the chores at home.
ReplyDeleteOh, I knew it. I am not the only person in the world who finds it weird to have stiletto nails. Maybe, because it's not the normal shape of human nails. Great point there.
ReplyDeleteI have my nails pointed but theres two different types - Stiletto where they go to a sharp point (I'm not a fan of them ones) and then Almond, they are more rounder and a little like oval nails, they're easy to maintain and you can do everything with them shaped like that x
ReplyDeleteTotally having the same questions as you girl. I like to do my nails but not this pointy and long.
ReplyDeleteI think the stiletto nail is a fashion forward trend that signifies a risque self expression. While It's not my thing because I type, clean, tend to go for a cleaner more subtle look, and they freak my fiance out lol; I could see how some like it. I have a friend who was a fashion major in Italy, works in retail merchandise, & lives a lifestyle completely different from mine, and they're her thing. All that said I guess its freedom of expression and a form of art. Look at it that way and less animalistic lol it may help your discomfort.
ReplyDeleteFor the life of me I can not understand these crazy nails. The only people that could have them are those that have someone doing everything for them. Including wiping their butt!
ReplyDeleteFor a clumsy person like me, I will surely injure myself if I have long nails.
ReplyDeleteHahaha it scares me too! And im clumsy and a busy person so these nail trend isn't for me.
ReplyDeleteThey are never appealing to me, I like short clean nails because I do too much household chores (Gee Vee)
ReplyDeleteThey scare me too! I can barely keep my regular nails looking nice, I think I'd poke my own eye out with them!
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ReplyDeleteNot trying to be a hater but I think they look awful, a trend I hope people grow out of. And no, not “sort of like claws” definitely like chicken claws. Not a very feminine look at all.
ReplyDeleteGood point above though: they’d be good for Halloween, on the 1 day you are trying to freak out everyone
Reading all the post I could agree with you ...I don't like pointed nails...They look scary, freaky, and when I see ppl with pointed nails...it looks as if they are coming at me, with their hands up and starting to growl...its scary as h....Are you kidding me ? Seriously ? Nope not happening...But if any type of nails...it would be Sqaure,short,or rounded...Why ? One.word...Sophisticated...intelligent...Independent woman attitude..."I got this" role
ReplyDeleteLove you post. It amazes me how some tastemaker every year decides something like "this year, pointy nails are in!" and loads of people just follow along. Like you, I am bookish and strange, and I have never had a manicure. I am also girly, but I see nothing "girly" about pointed nails. They're just nasty. Same goes for over long nails. I have no idea why any woman in her right mind would think they're attractive. I'm sorry, they just remind me of something you'd see in a seedy carnival freak show.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA this post and the comments are so gross and judgey. Mind your own business and don't get pointy nails!
ReplyDeleteImagine your partner has these nails. One night (or day) you're in the throes of passion with them and "hit" them just right. Next thing you know, you're in the ER with deep lacerations in your back and blood is everywhere. No thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo I have these nails. There not stick ons there my own nails shaped with a gel overlay.
ReplyDelete1. In 15 years of having these nails iv never poked anyone in the eye.
2. You can wipe properly. You wipe with your fingers not the nails lol
3. It's great for washing your hair and I use a scrunched to wash in the shower, not affecting the nails.
4. Iv never poked myself in the eye.
5. People do call them claws
6. I pay £30 a month for my nails so not really expensive at all and that's for an infill, colour and design.
7. It's easier to type with the nails then stubby fingers lol I had to cut my nails right down during covid and I couldn't type
I love them and they can look really pretty if done properly. My partner loves them as there great for scratching itches on his back.
Hope this clears things up 😊
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ReplyDeleteNot everyone is meant for the glam vibe and that’s ok. I love mine and so does your man! lol jk
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