This one's for the ladies!

[Strutter769]

Ladies,

Does this interest you? I guess it's outrageously expensive, so of course my wants her piece of the pie! If you saw this available at a reptile show, would you want it, and if so, what do you think you'd be willing to pay for it. You know, if you DIDN'T have unlimited access to free raw materials. Lol

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=rDwQ1WIJl8g)

[SpOoKy]

is that the right link?

[Strutter769]

is that the right link?

Standby please, ladies. There seem to be some technical difficulties .......

[GarterPython]

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[Strutter769]

Ok, so now NOTHING on YouTube is playing! How embarrassing! Anyway, if you care to, please look up "SnakeSkin pattern nail art design tutorial."....

[Strutter769]

In a nutshell, women are using real snakeskin to laminate fingernails. Put it on over whatever polish you wish, for a nice little hue, and since the snakeskin is somewhat transparent, the color kinda comes through. I think it looks pretty cool actually!

Please don't take my Man Card again!

[Strutter769]

Ok, since this video "cannot be played" (GRRRRR!!!) here is a snapshot of the finished product. Any thoughts, please?

[Kayla90]

I'm one definitely NOT into fake nails... and I think if your going to use snake skin.. that that's a waste... Poor snakes

[Strutter769]

I'm one definitely NOT into fake nails... and I think if your going to use snake skin.. that that's a waste... Poor snakes

What about on your natural nails? I promise, no snakes were injured to make this look. They're using shed skins.

[Kayla90]

... Still a no for me.. I occasionally bite my nails... and unless my nail polish is perfect.. no bumps or imperfections.. I constantly pick at it .. -.-

[Strutter769]

Ok! Thanks for posting, and your honesty..... no matter how much it hurt my feelings.. LOL I'm totally kidding! Thanks for your opinion.

[jaleely]

I heard of this a while ago. I actually think...it's gross *lol* I don't wear polish or have fake nails (i'm too rough with my hands to make it last, and i just don't get fake nails...it's such a waste of money in my opinion!...though sometimes they DO look nice..)

I don't know how i would have felt about this before owning snakes...but all i can think of when i see this is the couple times my snakes have shed, and pooped right after...and the shed got in it...or the time my hognose shed and got nasty smelling spit all over this head of his shed *lmao*

So i see this and think..."snake stink!" hehehe

[ZARADOZIA]

Thanks for sharing this! I have been doing nails for 16 yrs and I do my own with acrylic topcoat so my nails don't break. My nails are 1/2 inch long right now, my nails, not fake tips.

The artist doesn't use actual snake skin, she uses 2 sizes of nylon mesh to create the appearance of snake skin. It isn't possible to create the snake skin appearance using actual snake skin because the paint would damage the shed and the scales would not be visible after painting over the shed. No, I haven't tried it but I do know how the mechanics of the mediums work.

I might be interested in the look if I was in my full Harley gear and riding or maybe on Halloween, but other than that, it's not my style.

A real nail artist would not use actual snake skins or other previous live mediums because of the health issues they will cause. It is extremely unsanitary and can cause fungus to grow on your nails among other things. **Cringes at the thought**

[infernalis]

I am a big fan of fingernails, but not for looking at. ;)

[ZARADOZIA]

I am a big fan of fingernails, but not for looking at. ;)

My hubby too...lol But he likes looking as well. His favorite color is red, I don't care for red that much but I wear it for him. lol

[infernalis]

I have recently began to appreciate black. Even though red is my favourite colour, I don't find it attractive on women.

Maybe I'm weird, red cars, red trucks, red snakes are all cool. Red clothes, red hats, red shoes, fingernails whatever, not so appealing.

[ZARADOZIA]

I have recently began to appreciate black. Even though red is my favourite colour, I don't find it attractive on women.

Maybe I'm weird, red cars, red trucks, red snakes are all cool. Red clothes, red hats, red shoes, fingernails whatever, not so appealing.

I agree. I prefer black and from October through December it is the color I wear. The rest of the year depends on the clothes I am wearing. I like everything to match...I'm prissy that way.

[Gungirl]

I don't like the snake skin look for nails at all...I do love long nails but black is the color on them 99% of the time.

[lady_bug87]

I'm too rough on my hands for nails of any kind but when I do its the classic french manicure my husband likes

[Dranix Paremoon]

What about on your natural nails? I promise, no snakes were injured to make this look. They're using shed skins.
This tutorial used no bits from actual snakes whatsoever actually. She just sued some different sized mesh things and dabbed colors over it to create the pattern.
I think it's really cool looking and I'm glad there is no actual snake product used, but I'm definitly not the kind to take care of my nails, let alone doll them up to that extreme, so I'm out of this I suppose :)

[Strutter769]

Darn it! I must've chosen the wrong video! In the one I meant to share, the woman DOES use a real shed skin.

Zara, my wife does her own "enhanced" nails, with the gel, the whole works. She coats them with a hard finish, as does the artist in the video I *meant* to reference. That would eliminate any possible health issue, no? By that, I presume you mean bacteria, decay, etc., correct?

[Kayla90]

I agree. I prefer black and from October through December it is the color I wear. The rest of the year depends on the clothes I am wearing. I like everything to match...I'm prissy that way.

But but.. BLACK matches EVERRRRYTHING O.o
LMAO

[Snakefood]

I'm too rough on my hands for nails of any kind but when I do its the classic french manicure my husband likes


^^^^^^ ditto^^^^^ although I do put a classy nail decal on my ring finger when I actually take the time to do my nails.

[snakehill]

Oh! They use skin from a shed! Duh! That's not too bad! Is that safe though? (Salmonella or other health risks?) I guess if you put a lot of topcoats over it!?

[ZARADOZIA]

Darn it! I must've chosen the wrong video! In the one I meant to share, the woman DOES use a real shed skin.

Zara, my wife does her own "enhanced" nails, with the gel, the whole works. She coats them with a hard finish, as does the artist in the video I *meant* to reference. That would eliminate any possible health issue, no? By that, I presume you mean bacteria, decay, etc., correct?

Snake skin will degrade like anything else, form gasses and split layers between the paint. It is not something that anyone should do because of the health risks. The gasses will then permeat into the nail bed from the nail itself, bacteria will grow, and trust me, the damage done is disgusting and sometimes the only way to get rid of the bacteria, fungus, etc is to have the entire nail removed.

This can also happen when nails are not applied properly using proper sanitation methods. The acrylic or gel will lift from the nail, food, urine, feces, and bacertia get caught between the layers and now there is a whole host of nasties growing on your finger nails, which are then transfered to everything you touch: eyes, nose, mouth, loved one, baby, baby bottle, etc. The most noticable sign of fungal growth on nails is the green discoloration that forms. Once the fungus starts, it can grow rapidly and requires immediate attention to get rid of it. The most common cause of it is improper hand washing and/or the gel/acrylic lifting from the nail.

Makes you think twice about shaking someones hand doesn't it?:shocked:

[Strutter769]

Snake skin will degrade like anything else, form gasses and split layers between the paint. It is not something that anyone should do because of the health risks. The gasses will then permeat into the nail bed from the nail itself, bacteria will grow, and trust me, the damage done is disgusting and sometimes the only way to get rid of the bacteria, fungus, etc is to have the entire nail removed.

This can also happen when nails are not applied properly using proper sanitation methods. The acrylic or gel will left from the nail, food, urine, feces, and bacertia get caught between the layers and now there is a whole host of nasties growing on your finger nails, which are then transfered to everything you touch: eyes, nose, mouth, loved one, baby, baby bottle, etc.

Makes you think twice about shaking someones hand doesn't it?:shocked:

It does make one think twice, for sure! Ok, Marcy (Wifey) says that with proper application, the skin (shed) is actually between layers of acrylic gel, which also saturates the snake skin. So, the skin (shed) isn't actually in contact with your skin at all.

The acrylic also hardens to protect the snakeskin (shed!) from splitting and definitely inhibit deterioration as well. She would also soak the snakeskin (shed) in alcohol prior, to kill any nasties that are present.

Does that affect anyone's perception of having it done? :blink:

[ZARADOZIA]

It does make one think twice, for sure! Ok, Marcy (Wifey) says that with proper application, the skin (shed) is actually between layers of acrylic gel, which also saturates the snake skin. So, the skin (shed) isn't actually in contact with your skin at all.

The acrylic also hardens to protect the snakeskin (shed!) from splitting and definitely inhibit deterioration as well. She would also soak the snakeskin (shed) in alcohol prior, to kill any nasties that are present.

Does that affect anyone's perception of having it done? :blink:


No, it is still a health risk. I am not even going to try and dissuade anyone from this, people have their fads. Acrylic and Gels are permeable and it doesn't matter what kind you use. The worst offenders are the cheap kinds that can be purchased at the store, Sally's, drug stores, Wal-Mart, etc, which is why professional grade products should always be used and can be purchased without a license.

Skin will decay unless coated in Formaldehyde or leather treated. Most nail polishes today do not use Formaldehyde because of the health risks associated with it. As skin decays the gasses will separate the layers and permeate through them. This is science fact and why it is against the law to use organic substances in the nail industry. (Organic as in previously alive)

All I can say is to please be careful.

[jaleely]

The method i have seen was people using real snake skin sheds. It was talking about how same salons are buying up snake sheds.

Still gross! lol

I think my hubby would like my nails to look nice (so would i really) but he likes more that i don't spend any money on them. lol
Mine grow out and are really strong, but I have tried and tried polish and different things over the years...no fermaldahyde kind, water basted, etc., and I always have the issue that within days my nails become brittle and dry, flaking, and break. So, i gave up!
Plus now, like i said, i'm just so rough on them anything nice i did decide to do would be snarked up at the end of the day. Le sigh!

[ZARADOZIA]

I am also extremely rough on my hands, which is why I love the acrylic topcoat I use on my nails. My natural nails are oily, flexible, thin, and easily bend/break off. A thick layer of acrylic and my nails are great for at least 2 weeks. I am ambidextrous, so I can do both hands with no problem. My nails look natural and nice. I started doing nails when I was 16 but back then the products were CRAP. So I stopped doing my own for a while because it was nothing but a giant money hole. Then about 9 years ago I was on vacation and got my nails done and I just loved how it looked having nice nails. My husband loved it so I would dutifully go to the salon every 2 weeks…35.00 ..70.00 every month…

When I left the salon I would always take off the nail polish and refile and reshape my nails because I could see ALL the flaws and it pissed me off. After a year of this I was disgusted, especially when I realized I had spent 840.00 just to end up redoing everything the tech did! So I invested money, bought everything I would need, and started doing my own nails again. I do a better job than any tech I have ever seen.

My initial investment to get started was about 250.00. I have everything, 2 dremels, diamond tip bits, UV light, gels, acrylics, colored acrylics, files & polish galore. I spend less than 50.00 a year doing my nails.

I do my friend’s nails for them when they ask. For Homecoming I did my son’s girlfriend’s nails. I also do hair…lol It’s a lifelong love & hobby. I like making women look good. It is an amazing pick-me-up. (Note to guys- spa days are excellent gifts for women!! Even if they say they don’t need it, nothing beats a day of head to toe pampering!) I get one every 2 weeks, I just do it myself because I don't like strange people touching me. lol

[lady_bug87]

^^ I cant agree more. I'm not a spa type and I am pretty low maintenance but there is nothing like a deep tissue massage, and a facial when I was on my honeymoon in Costa Rica I had a volcanic mud treatment I swear my skin had never felt or looked so good ever.

I also give myself pedicures which feels so nice

[spots]

Strutter you have way to much time on your hands !!!

This tutorial uses no snake skin, it's done with mesh cloth.

Her is the link you couldn't get up strutter

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