Luxury for Me

I have a family wedding to attend this weekend. I bought a new dress and new sandals. Do you think I would trust my own talents to paint my toenails for such an occasion? I’m feeling a little stressed this week, due to things that have no place in my totally fun blog. But I was determined to do something about my overgrown toenails with the chipped orange polish I put on myself about a month ago.

I went to Luxury Nails, 103 N. Washington St., Herkimer, NY. I knew I was taking my chances by walking in, but I figured if nothing else I could make an appointment for my other free morning this week. Luck was with me, however, and they took me right in.

I felt a little guilty, as Steven was working around the house while I sat with my feet soaking in warm, bubbly water. About the time the exfoliant was being rubbed on my callouses, however, all I felt was happy. I can and do paint my own toenails. I even have a pumice stone and a few other tools of the trade. But sometimes I just want the attention of a professional.

I decided to get a manicure as well, something I have done once before in my life, about six years ago. I used to paint my fingernails all the time, back in the ’80s. That was when Wet’n’Wild first hit the shelves. I had some wild fingernails in those days. I never knew what to do about my cuticles, though. I still don’t know, but ooh, they look nice.

Back in the ’80s, my blue fingernails were startling to some people (like the priest at a church I attended once). Now I felt downright conservative, asking for just plain color. I love to see the designs and decorations on others. I think the new cracked look is a little strange, but to each his own, as the old lady said when she kissed the cow. For me, straight color is the way to go.

I was quite delighted with my gold fingernails and green toenails. As I sat with my hands under the blower, I chatted up another patron. She had light blue fingernails and was a first time customer at Luxury Nails. We admired each other’s choice of colors and agreed that it is important to treat ourselves well.

Of course, now I have traded one stress for another, as I feel convinced I will chip my lovely nails before Saturday. No matter, they look wonderful now and will probably continue to look good enough for at least the near future. Luxury nails is open Mon. to Fri. 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm. For an appointment call 315-866-0020.