acrylic nails for recruitment

[33girl]

Originally Posted by LyrePantsOnFire

Sorry for the mini thread hijack, but I have a quick question...

I'm an active going through recruitment and we're not allowed to have colors on our nails. The problem is mine are pretty broken and roughed up thanks to summer work. What's the recommendation then? Could I go super short acrylics with a natural looking tip? (I'm in Chicago, for what it's worth.)

Can you have a pale pink or beige? That is, does "colors" just mean bright red, hot pink, etc. I would call up your rush chair and ask her just to make sure. (I don't think she will have a problem telling you. LOL)

[LyrePantsOnFire]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Can you have a pale pink or beige? That is, does "colors" just mean bright red, hot pink, etc. I would call up your rush chair and ask her just to make sure. (I don't think she will have a problem telling you. LOL)

She pretty much said polish-free. "I don't want anyone being distracted from the conversation by nails." *sigh* I just don't know what to do with these ugly nails of mine. PNMs would be more likely distracted by them now than if they were painted. I'll give her a call and see what she says.

[trojangirl1]

okay well looks like acrylics/french tips are out haha

Luckily, I found this amazing thing on the OPI website that has a hand that you can try all their nail colors on (you can even change the skin tone and nail length!).

Now I just have to decide whether I want one universal color, or if I want to buy different colors to match my various outfits.

Oh, the trials of preparing for sorority recruitment . If I weren't such a planner who overthinks every minute detail, it'd probably be easier. But it's fun for a one time thing

[33girl]

Originally Posted by LyrePantsOnFire

She pretty much said polish-free. "I don't want anyone being distracted from the conversation by nails." *sigh* I just don't know what to do with these ugly nails of mine. PNMs would be more likely distracted by them now than if they were painted. I'll give her a call and see what she says.

If she digs in her heels and says no polish whatsoever, you can still go to a professional manicurist and have your nails buffed and cleaned up. (Men do this but don't like to admit it. )