Burning Nail

No, it’s not the name of a 90′s alt band, Burning Nail is a real honest occurance, happening to me right at this very moment. Let’s rewind: I have had natural nails for 2 months now, give or take. I’m still getting used to the routine upkeep of the natural nail, and so today I decided to buy one of those buffer things from Sally’s…the ones that are a buck or so. I come home and get to buffing, and all of a sudden, my nails start burning. I had buffed them down to the quick. OUCH!

Is that possible? I mean, I keep my nails short so I can be quick with my new Blackberry Storm, and I know better than to cut my nails too short , but apparently you can also buff them too short too.   Who knew?? Not me.  So now, I am suffering from an acute case of Burning Nail. Looking back, I kind of understand how I did it; I suppose I was buffing like I would with my acrylic nails.

I sure hope that I can get the hang of this natural nail care thing because it’s getting to be quite a task. I’m missing my fakies more day by day. How come it’s such a pain to keep your own nails?? And why do I have to re-polish every other day or so??