I'm not really a fan of fake nails, especially the ones that look like multicolored talons. It's interesting though, I've had so many people ask me if my nails are fake, because they're very strong and grow like weeds. I also think using fake nails is a vicious cycle. You apply them once, then when you take them off, the real nail is all crusty and discolored, and they look so bad that you have to reapply the fake nails, and so the real nails never really have a chance to show their stuff. I think fake nails should only be used in situations where the real nail truly will not grow or is too fragile.