“Pbecause I’m a surgeon, Jenny,” “Why do I do it mechanicsJenny“, “Because I do the archaeologistJenny!“…And the list goes on. The Instagram user @jenny_nuel1 launched a triggering question-comment: «Sir, why don’t you get a manicure?». The answers were not long in comingactually animating a question and response that ironically went viral. The profile @banterkinggram he revived some of the funniest motivations. On the other hand, the women who they leave their nails natural, there are a lot of them. AND, in an era in which not doing a manicure seems like a “sacrilege”, the voice of those who say no to always perfect nails resonates. And with very justifiable reasons.
The (real) reasons why women leave their nails without polish, natural
On the profile @banterkinggram dedicated to British pop culture, the nail theme without nail polish and manicure has become the source of an entertaining stream of female comments.
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Asked by a creator on the “why some women don’t do manicures”, very valid answers were received: the worker who writes who works with her hands in the mechanical workshop, or the surgeon who has to handle the scalpels in the operating room.
And again, the new mother who declares herself too much tired because of her twins, until a sharp airline pilot, who replies “you know, I have to push buttons for a living!”. And, last but not least, “bitter”, a woman who replied: “Because I already spend all my money on food!”.
And so on, thousands of comments from women who gave reasons for their “no manicure” so realistic as to raise a smile even to the most passionate about nail polishes & co.
Nails, a constantly growing beauty focus
Long, short, colourful, in delicate pastel shades, with designs, with applications, with rhinestones. And the more you have, the more you add. In recent years, beauty trends applied to nails are increasingly appreciated and sought after, as well as an expense item in the monthly beauty routine for many women.
Yet, the manicure is not an essential style detail for everyone, on the contrary. Yes to clean and minimal nails, but not necessarily gel-lacquered, semi-permanent, or even more so, lengthened with reconstructions and acrylics.
Even some stars prefer natural nails
If you notice, during big occasions such as red carpets and premieres, there are also several celebrities who often give up nail polish. Despite having well-groomed hands, there is no color or pattern on the nails.
A champion of “no manicure”? Pamela Anderson, who has been proudly pursuing her free make-up choice for years, including nails. Even the very elegant one Cate Blanchett doesn’t need nail polish to be flawless, just like Elle Fanning often does.
Natural nails they communicate sober elegance, minimalism and also practicality. Getting a manicure or not, therefore, should always be experienced as a choice, not as an aesthetic impositionso much so that we almost have to justify it. And if indeed, there is a way – as demonstrated – to do it with irony.
