Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Do my nails look fat?

I posted previously that nails can and will absorb water ... this post is just a proof of concept.

That previous post can be found here and describes how a nail in such a state ought to be treated carefully (i.e. avoid filing, using your nails as tools, or polish application).

Now on to pictures!

Here is my nail in a normal dry state.










Here is the same nail after a long hot shower.

Indeed, it looks like she had a large dinner and has to unbutton her jeans.


That is all.





P.S. The fatness is most obvious when you have a pronounce C-curve for sure. If you're not sure what that is come visit here! *hugs to all <3
Posted by loodie loodie loodie at 2/16/2011 08:12:00 AM
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    My nails always do that and I hate it! Especially when they're really long because it flattens my c curve and makes my nails look obese

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  2. AmyGraceFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Haha, I have the same. It looks weird, right? Fat nails, lol.

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  3. Rachel MarieFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    WHOA. How crazy. I've never noticed this about my nails. I have noticed after a hot shower my cuticles look nasty. :) BTW- when I read the title of this post I choked on my coffee.

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  4. LendoxiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    well they do soak up some water :)

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  5. The Student's Guide To Nail PolishFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Insane! I haven't noticed this with my own nails, but then again, I haven't been looking. I'll pay close attention next time I'm in the bath.

    Lol, fat nails :P

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  6. loodie loodie loodieFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    @Scandalous - I like the obese look for my weirdly curving witch-y index finger (which then looks normal), otherwise it totally blows.

    @Rachel Marie - LOL *pats you on the back like mom used to do when I was choking, but I'm pretty sure that technique is 100% ineffective.

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  7. NikkiFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    This title was hilarious, I was going through the blogs I follow picking one to read right now and as soon as I read your title I was like....yes that one is it. I'm shocked, now I feel like I should go shower just to check out my nails afterwards. That's such a crazy thing!

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  8. Olivia JFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Mine get bloated then dehydrate. I think they have PMS as much as I do.

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  9. Silence is LoudFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I never know that would happen!!! O.O

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  10. Jenny$1983February 17, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I have such a pronounced C-curve that they curve inwards (not all the time, it's worse after I've dried them out by removing nail polish, they get slowly better after new nail polish and cuticle oil; and it's really only noticeable to me): how my nails look after a shower are how I wish they'd look all the time!

    Great post :P

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  11. ABOP LaquerloveFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Haha, thanks so much for this post. Mine get seriously bloated after they've been in water!

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  12. loodie loodie loodieFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Nikki's Nail Files - Great success!

    Olivia - Bahahahah

    Silence is Loud - I know right?!

    Jenny$1983 - I know man, my index fingers are the worst. Cuticle oil definitely helps, but I have to keep it greased up 24/7 to look normal, but then all I have is a greasy finger, lol.

    ABOP - I knew you would notice this sort of thing! :)

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  13. bridgetJune 22, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Omg I've noticed sometimes my nails look wider & flatter... never knew why. thanks :D guess I'm just gonna have to be extra vigilent with cuticle creams/oils (they stop it right?)
    your blog is really awesome btw, I've found it soo helpful. thanks again :)

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  14. loodie loodie loodieJune 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Bridget! Oils and creams will help to un-curve the nail a bit, but unfortunately aside from letting the nail dry up (from the water), there is not much you can do to get it to curve more than your natural C curve.

    Thanks for reading!! come back anytime :D

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  15. rebeccaJuly 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    oh my gosh, i've been noticing this lately and thought there was something wrong with my nails! (and that was a scary thought, as a nail blogger.)
    i just found your blog today and i'm reading through every post! thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge!
    i found you from another blog today - and i think i'll have to include a link to you in my next post as well. i've learned so much already!
    thanks again :)

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  16. loodie loodie loodieJuly 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    haha, you are no weirdo. I feel like the longer the nail gets the more noticeable it is. I'm glad you found me!! Link away :D but I warn you it may make my brain explode from happiness ;)

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  17. AlyAugust 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wooo, I noticed that on my nails - especially middle finger - too, lately (maybe because they are longer) and I thought
    1) I was crazy
    2) as they were thinner after a day at work, the reason was typing, as I hit on the keys with my nailtips (please don't laugh)!

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  18. loodie loodie loodieAugust 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    LOL but but it brings me happiness. You're so cute!

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  19. Sarah B.September 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Loodie, I love your posts ! You break nail taboos lol.

    I hate when this happens to my nails. But here's a funny thing. I have (and you seem to as well) a very accentuated C curve. And sometimes my nails look too much like a claw if I don't file the "excess" on the sides...Except that, if I do file the sides too much, they will open and flap out like they do when wet....weird huh ?

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  20. Candy Mountain February 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I really love when my nails do this, I guess I am weird lol,

    My nails curl on some fingers, I have a very pronounced "C" curve, and when they get saturated, they uncurl and look much nicer.

    I am trying to solve the curl issue with your advice. (Which is excellent! )

    I think the curling is part of a B12 deficiency and lack of iron , both of which I know I have :(

    Can be solved by B12 injections/vitamins etc or so I am told

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  21. mizeraNovember 18, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Poor girl! She needs to fast.

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