submitted 5 months ago by SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net to c/traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns@hexbear.net

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As part of my gender exploration I've gotten into doing my own nails and I've gotten pretty good at it if I do say so myself, but I've never tried extensions/acrylics. I picked up a kit with assorted sizes but after opening it I've realized my large hands also have large nails, and the largest of the acrylics is only enough for my index finger. I'm kinda posting this to rant out of frustration even though this is a textbook first world problem. But if anyone has suggestions for extended sizes I'd appreciate it. For now I guess I'm relying on however long my natural nails get before they break.

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[-] ReadFanon@hexbear.net 12 points 5 months ago

Not to spook you (or anyone else) but if you're doing your nails at home without being trained in it, there's a risk of developing an acrylate allergy (as in allergy allergy, not like a sensitivity) due to exposure.

You can read a little about it here or there's this TikTok which is much more direct about the implications

Acrylates are central to orthopedic and dental surgery so they're basically unavoidable in these applications which makes an acrylate allergy especially difficult to manage.

Just wanted to put a safety warning out there for people.

[-] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Thank you I had no idea! I've never even heard of an acrylate allergy I'm reading up on it. I've been using UV curing gel so I've definitely been exposing myself to acrylates. I've been meaning to try just using 2 part epoxy to avoid exposing myself to the UV light as much so I'll have to look look if that has the same problems (the article you linked explains that acrylates are specifically for UV hardening).

Edit: Epoxy resigns do cause contact dermatitis with lots of exposure so that's a no go too :(

[-] tactical_trans_karen@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Forget acrylic, use builder gel!! I'm rocking some long and sharp claws I did myself!

[-] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Oooo good idea! I've builder gel to add some strength but never actually all that much. I kinda wanna try giving myself actual claws that way sometime lol

[-] tactical_trans_karen@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Yeah, it's cheap and you can make your own extensions. A simple e file and some forms, cheap uv light and you're all set. I went to a pro a few times and watched closely how they did it. I still see her for my eyebrows, but she's usually impressed with my work. Problem is, it takes me like 6 hours.

[-] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago

I did it!!! Thanks for the tip! Not quite done with the hand yet, but I'm sure I'll get faster ans better at it.

[-] tactical_trans_karen@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Super cute, great work! egoist-heart

Edit: meant to do this heart! cat-trans

[-] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Thank you trans-heart

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