~ Longer nails can be a bit aging, although some women have made them a trademark. They tell me that they feel more feminine with longer nails. For nail length, I personally prefer a natural shape, kept fairly short. In our forties and up, we want a natural-colored, simple, clean look to the nails --- one that looks great and works with our lifestyle. (But that doesn't mean that we can't break out the red nails when we're in the mood.)
