A definitive list of every toxic trait that comes out during my biweekly nail appointments, including boredom, indecisiveness, and timidness.
I realized recently that my nail tech probably dreads our biweekly meetings as much as I do. Nothing against her, of course — she’s lovely. I’m the problem in this relationship. Even though I’m usually on time and tip the standard 20 percent no matter how unhappy I am with the results, my general disposition during nail appointments is … not great. As much as I love click-clacking away on my laptop with a fresh set of, I have always hated getting them done.
For me, the problems start at the beginning of every appointment: when it’s time to pick a color and design. No matter how many nail-inspo photos I have saved to my camera roll, I always get flustered while flipping through the ring of options. There is also the fact that the colors never look the same on my nails as they do on the swatches. I have learned over the years that, in order to avoid disappointment, it’s best to play it safe: I opt for the same sheer-pink shade at every appointment.
Even when I stick to the sheer-pink shade I know and love, the sitting part gets me every time. Me and my own thoughts stuck together in a quiet room for at least two hours? No thanks! Since the nail-appointment process is not conducive to working on my laptop or mindlessly scrolling on my phone, I try to have a new podcast episode downloaded or a Netflix show queued up beforehand to keep me occupied. Still, the boredom I experience during those few hours is unparalleled .
I know what you’re thinking: Someone with so much angst and anxiety about nail appointments probably shouldn’t even be allowed inside a nail salon at all. It’s true — I’m a real menace! But luckily for every nail tech in my neighborhood, I recently invested in the40 Best Sneakers for Women in Every Single StyleThe app is urging users to call their representatives before next week’s House vote. Here’s what to know.“Every woman in the world has that right to choose what to do with their bodies and what to share with anyone or everyone.
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