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Crocheted Nails

When your nails look like this you might want to improve their look.  Granted I just clipped them this weekend, but they look pretty rough right now.



Sure I could go to a nail salon and get a gel manicure, but that solution seems to be a gift that keeps on giving to the salon.  My nails in the past using this solution have become thin from the grinding, the UV light to dry the polish can cause problems, and like all polish it does chip and need professional repair (my personal experience would lead me to say gel nails aren't easily repaired at home) and have I mentioned the expense, oh they are expensive as well.

So you can imagine how I reacted to the photo below; I have the ability to crochet, perhaps not this well, but I had to find the story behind the photo.


Hooklook from Paris, France offers up a unique solution to nail problems.  I could have her crochet a set of nails that would adhere to my own nails with the adhesive she includes in the kit.   I particularly love the fact that she's used a simple crocheted granny squares design and what appears to be equally simple crochet thread to make them. Instead of adding all the different colours you see below, Hooklook uses just one colour for her nails, see how the bright red nails above look like miniature versions the squares in the afghan below?


Here's another style she made that are meant to look like a French manicure.


I know many of the photos I paste here are small so if you really want to see how these nails look click here.  And should you want to purchase a set for yourself go to Hooklook's Etsy shop here.

I wonder what she puts on them to keep them stiff and if they are waterproof.  I won't be making a $30+ purchase but if any of you do purchase a set, let me know.  I am curious.










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