This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
Published on September 20, 2019, a time when acrylic nails were at the height of their popularity, a Kenyan Digest article highlighted the struggles that girls with fake nails face.
One of the biggest challenges is typing on a keyboard. The noise and rigidity of acrylic nails make it difficult to press the keys smoothly, leading to typos and frustration.
Typing with acrylics (giphy)
Another struggle is putting on stockings. The sharp edges of acrylic nails make it difficult to slide on stockings without tearing them.
Crying gif(Gfycat)
Even simple tasks like picking up coins can become a challenge. The rigidity of acrylic nails makes it difficult to bend down and pick up coins without struggling.
Nails gif (Gfycat)
Texting and clapping jewelry are also difficult tasks with acrylic nails. The sharp edges and rigidity of the nails make it difficult to perform these tasks without struggling.
Acrylic nails
