[2Jedismom]

That sounds like what I'm looking for...I do like the buffed shine though...is that included usually? In a regular manicure?

Seriesly, when my nails are buffed, they don't seem to split as easily.

All of this is like a sudden revelation to me, having done nothing more to my nails than clip them. But Steve gave me a manicure set and I have been experimenting with it. I did the buffing business and noticed right away that my nails quit splitting and I didn't have anything pick on...

But I hated do it...what a bald-faced hassle.

[Wneighbor]

That sounds like what I'm looking for...I do like the buffed shine though...is that included usually?

This is a question to ask when you call the places. And make sure they know you want that included. Tell 'em you don't want polish too... they will assume if you want a manicure you want polish cause that's why most people get a manicure. They may even try to put on a clear coat. But, if you don't want it - TELL EM!

Lots of the places will have Asians with accents that are hard to understand. If they seem to have trouble understanding what you are saying I think you ought to write them off. They may not give you what you really want.