Sunday, September 28, 2025

Press-On Update for the No Natural Apex Gang:

Press-On Update for the No Natural Apex Gang:

I've found a thick glue that's working.

It fills in the gap.

It's less messy.

It comes with a remover.

I can't send this out with the nails, unfortunately, but if you're definitely going to wear press-on nails, then I would say to try it out. It will last through several sets and will likely be worth it.

My nails will come with glue and a small application kit, but it's not thick glue like this.

Sunday, September 21, 2025

My flat ass pancake nail beds...

So this is one of the Natural-style press-ons against one of my bare nails. The Natural style of press-on has a lower apex than the Sculpted, and I think that any apex at all is too much for me, as evidenced by all of the space between my nail and the bottom of the press-on.

If I wanted to wear these, I think I'd need to fill in that gap with a hard gel and then glue it on. But that's a lot of trouble.

What I did when applying these was apply glue, then jam them down to my flat nail bed until they dried. Jamming them down flat caused them to push under my cuticle. Also, when I released them, of course they returned to the rounded shape, pulling my flat ass pancake nail beds with them.

Needless to say, it was not a good time. 0/10 stars, do NOT recommend. My nail beds and cuticles are still sore and I removed them on Friday.

This is why a sizing kit is super important. Be better than me. Don't hurt yourself over nails. Make sure you order a good fit and don't force anything that's not working.


For comparison, this is Shaun's nail bed.  He has a very strong apex. He'd probably fit perfectly into one of these nails.


Friday, September 19, 2025

I got the nails off.

I got the nails off. It's the first thing I did when I got home today.

I soaked them for almost an hour in hot, soapy water.

I might try them again in a few months, but in a different shape, or maybe I'll try the techniques that Robin and Jilanee mentioned on my last post.

And maybe I'll use sticky tabs instead of glue.

We'll see. 😂

Thursday, September 18, 2025

My nails are too flat for my own press-on nails...

My nails are too flat for my own press-on nails, which I found out after lopping my nails off in preparation to put a set on. 🙁

I persevered regardless, got glue everywhere, ripped off a couple of fingerprints, messed up a pair of scissors, and now my nail beds are aching. I think I'm about to soak these off. Thankfully, I only applied them to one hand before realizing that this was a terrible idea. 😂

I'm a dang mess. I love doing nail art, but I have the worst luck with enhancements because of how flat my nails are. I have a decent c-curve, but no natural apex/arch at all when you view my nails from the side.

I still try enhancements out every few years, anyway. I guess just to make sure nothing has changed. 😂😂😂

Monday, September 15, 2025

Got these today! I'm so happy.

Got these today! I'm so happy.

I'm planning to mail the sizing kits tomorrow. If you want one and haven't let me know, now would be a good time! ❤️


Thursday, September 11, 2025

These are the first 2 sets I wanted to sell, but...

These are the first 2 sets I wanted to sell, but the mood nails are a mess. That pigment would be better suited to nail art rather than a whole set. It peels and flakes easily, and I can't sell that to anyone. They do look amazing, though. There will definitely be new sets featuring it encapsulated in gel so it won't budge. 😉

I found out that my shipping cards and sizing kits should arrive Monday, so I'm super excited about that. I've got a few friends who want a sizing kit, so I should be able to mail those out on Tuesday. I'm getting ready to send shape and length choices over to those who have previously inquired. I might need to add some measurements to the charts, though, so expect that later tonight. I'm trying my best to make sure this is an easy process.

I'm super thankful to everyone who has encouraged me along the way. If y'all scroll back about 12 years, the difference between where I started and where I am now is night and day. ❤️❤️❤️


Wednesday, September 10, 2025

I'm not-so-patiently waiting...

I'm not-so-patiently waiting for my mailing cards to come in so I can start listing nails.

I did these tonight. It's been forever since I've done nail art, and I miss it.

Pardon my own grown-out mess. I'll get to them. 😂


Research polish;
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Making my TikTok debut...

Making my TikTok debut. Please follow me. I'm so late to the game. 😂😂😂😭😭😭

Where my friends at?

https://www.tiktok.com/@polish_all_thethings/video/7545951730043817246?_t=ZP-8zQY3bG6QW7&_r=1