Caption for the landscape image: Why we love our super-long nails Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Scroll down to read the article An average woman in my salon will spend about Sh20,000 a month, including the manicure and pedicure. Photo credit: Pool By Elizabeth Ngigi & Kimani Mwangi Summary Article Related What you need to know: Nimo Gachuiri, a gospel musician, has had artificial nails for a decade now.Despite her glamorous nails, Nimo says she can handle all her house chores effortlessly. Long nails are a major trend these days, seen on the hands of celebrities and impressionable women. Do these long nails increase one's appeal? Lifestyle spoke to a group of women and men. PREMIUM BEAUTY: Tips for taking care of your cuticles The cuticle is a specialised form of keratin joining the skin of the back nail fold to the nail plate. PREMIUM GOING DOWN: The nail trend to ditch now! Let us embrace other cool things we can do with the canvas that is our nails. PREMIUM Guinness World Records wants Kenyan man to join competition Mr John Waweru earns between Sh2,000 and Sh10,000 a day showcasing his nails PREMIUM Why your cuticles matter That small strip of skin keeps germs away from your nail bed. PREMIUM A brief history of manicure ‘Accent nail’ is not a huge trend when it comes to nails. Recommended for you PREMIUM The body count debate: When does a partner's past become a relationship concern? PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners PREMIUM Should I take cheaper loans abroad or invest in Kenya’s property market? PREMIUM When you seek ‘dudus’ at the Ondiri Swamp Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM BEAUTY: Tips for taking care of your cuticles The cuticle is a specialised form of keratin joining the skin of the back nail fold to the nail plate.
PREMIUM GOING DOWN: The nail trend to ditch now! Let us embrace other cool things we can do with the canvas that is our nails.
PREMIUM Guinness World Records wants Kenyan man to join competition Mr John Waweru earns between Sh2,000 and Sh10,000 a day showcasing his nails
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
