Nail Art Facebook group.

[randomness]

Anyone know if these folks are sponsored by anyone? Some imaginative and colorful designs appear there (mixed in with stuff I don't like, of course) but I'm not all that interested in "liking" it if it's going to end up trying to sell me something. On the other hand, if it's just people showing off cool stuff they've done, that's great.

Just thought I'd see if anyone had more information on this than I do.

Comments

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

the secret to keeping a good manicure is not to do any manual labor, which is absolutely true.

Definitely.

You have to have a job and a life and the patience to not mess up your nails to make those worthwhile.

It's actually even better if you don't have a job, or at least one that allows you not to use your fingers. So then you're either in a profession that doesn't require the constant use of your hands, or you're being supported to a sufficient degree that you can afford to have your nails done regularly. And if your nail art contributes to success in your profession/support, that's best.

At the same time, do you encounter art like that among those of highest status? It's not something I've encountered or associate with elites. Does this make nail art inherently aspirational?

I think it's one of those things that is too showy to be identified with really high status. I don't know if that makes it aspirational, as I think it lowers the class image of the activity significantly.

Sorry - this is the way my mind works!

No apologies needed for me; it's how mine works, too. :)

I think you're safe to like it and appreciate the art.

Yes, I think you're right. I did some additional digging and it looks like the Facebook presence may be cross-fed from a tumblr blog.

[digitalemur.livejournal.com]

Yes. Case in point: I will wear fairly edgy nail polish colors but I would not wear most of the nail art featured there because most of it is flashy in ways that are trashier than what I usually project. Gorgeous, but associated with lower-class white people. Also more feminine than what I wear-- I go for deep solid colors most of the time.

Is nail art low-class aspirational in all cultures? I get the impression that in some cultures it may be more cute/fashionable than low class, but I don't know if that's true or not.

[digitalemur.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I also get low-class vibes about most acrylic nails.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

I also get low-class vibes about most acrylic nails.

And for good reason, as they violate Fussell's "organic-materials principle" of class status.

[digitalemur.livejournal.com]

Oh! You're right, they do. Have I mentioned that one of the many reasons that I love you is that you can cite Fussell on class status? Because it's one of the many, many reasons.

I love you.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

I love you, too. I thought you would like that. :)