THE STRUGGLE IS extremely real.

1. You will never, ever be able to post one of these photos

2. Because your nails are never Insta-ready

3. Painting your dominant hand requires every drop of concentration you can muster

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4. But they still end up like this

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5. Even if you do get them semi-decent, you’ll inevitably smudge them two seconds later

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NnnNNNNAARGGGH.

6. You feel like you have to apologise for your nails constantly

“IGNORE MY NAILS PLEASE.”

7. You leave chipped nail polish on for as long as is humanly possible

Just trying to avoid the agony of re-painting them for a few more days.

8. Or worse – pick it off

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Even though you know it’s not good for your poor nails.

9. You’ve tried stickers and press-ons and every sort of alternative

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10. You’ve gotten them done professionally, and stared in wonder at your manicured claws

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11. But this is your true form

No use hiding from it. Join the Bad Nails Club, girl. We’re here for you.

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