Nail retention is a personalized cosmetic act that is often adopted by female enthusiasts. In today's society, nail art has become a popular cultural phenomenon, loved and sought after by women. But the story to be told today can be said to be the extreme state of manicure, have you ever seen nails longer than the finger itself?
Cordelia, a manicurist from Indiana, USA, has been training her nails for more than 30 years and now has nails over 12 inches long (about 30 centimeters, you can compare with the length of your forearms).
The 59-year-old Cordelia's nails are quite conspicuous, not only painted with various artistic designs, but also the exaggerated length has been questioned and commented on from all sides. She started training her nails in 1989, became a manicurist and learned how to perform daily activities without damaging her beloved baby. Cordelia attracts a lot of attention in everyday life because of her nails, in fact, that's what she likes most about having particularly long nails – to attract attention.
"The best thing about having extra-long nails is getting noticed by others," Cordelia told a friend. What she finds most annoying about her nails is that people sometimes ask disrespectful questions, such as how she eats or how she takes care of herself with those nails, when people are more curious.
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The American Indiana native claims that in more than 30 years of cultivating nails, she learned how to use them better without peeling off or breaking. She learned how to write, drive, and carry things normally without being blocked by her nails.
"I can fold my nails over my arms, so if I'm holding things, they're not in the way at all. I don't touch anything with my fingertips," Cordelia said. While she can do most things like a normal person, she does have to change some basic operations such as using knuckles instead of fingertips when swiping on her phone, such as doing laundry, etc.
As you can see from the picture, her long nails are indeed very well maintained, but it will not be in the way at all, not necessarily, it may just be that she is used to it. However, she herself does not think that giving up long nails will make her life easier.
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Surprisingly, the experienced manicurist was able to keep her nail art in good shape, with some artistic designs barely peeling or fading, and some pieces lasting up to five years. If there is a Guinness World Record, it is estimated that she can definitely be listed.
Although having extra-long nails is seen as a symbol of beauty and elegance in some cultures and groups, from another point of view, this seemingly bizarre nail length also arouses curiosity and a desire to inquire. Some people associate certain arthropods, such as the claws of lobsters and crabs, or strange creatures from outer space, which brings to mind those impressive scenes from science fiction movies.
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