What To Do With Your Nails

Mar 27

Before I dive in, I want to bring some attention to this Beauty Relief Fund, started by the beauty concierge app, Bonnti. You can apply and donate at this link. In addition, the While At Home initiative just launched and it has resources, tips, volunteer opps and more. Check it out.

In a world that is taking hits every day as new COVID-19 developments mount, it seems that nails should be the least of our worries. Up until a few weeks ago, a trip to the nail salon was part of a self care routine that kept some of us afloat.

“Although my life is currently in shambles, at least my nails are done,” is a phrase I’ve uttered many times.

Seeing your nail tech, a dependable friend, an independent third party, to talk about the current fuck boy you’re “dating,” or the recipe you just tried, or to ask silly questions out loud without judgement, can uplift your entire week. It’s an informal form of therapy. For some, the moment to sit in a chair, and stare out the window while a talented professional tends to their hands can make most things right in the world, at least for that hour or two.

In my last post, I mentioned that I hoped nail techs, who are out of jobs, start to design press-ons. Since then, so many of you have sent me tips (get it? nail pun!) on what you’re seeing and also support nail techs during this time.

This is a Substack “thread.” So take a scroll, and feel free to comment with anything else you’re seeing.

RELIEF FUNDS

A list of small business relief funds.
On GoFundMe, there are a ton of relief funds for specific salons or cities. Look for yours, even if you never get your nails done. This link shows results from me searching “nail relief.”
Check in with your nail tech or local salon. Donate to them directly.