Kenyan entrepreneur and social media content creator Lydia Wanjiru has revealed why she decided to stop wearing artificial nails, opting instead for a shorter, cleaner style.
Speaking on the Alex Mwakideu podcast, Wanjiru explained the physical discomfort and personal reasons behind her transition. The discussion opened with a compliment from the host, Alex, which set a warm tone.
"I love your nails," Alex said during the interview. "They're shorter and nice."
A Five-Year Consecutive Streak
For five years, Wanjiru wore artificial nails without a single break. She described the consistency of this routine.
"So, what happened, I have done nails for the past five years consecutively," she said. "No nail break."
The consecutive wear caused damage. Wanjiru noted that the artificial nails used to break deeply.
“So, they reached a point they used to break, very weak and then they were so sensitive like they haven’t been exposed to sunlight. So I did a whole nail break, but also for perfect timing,” she said.
This continuous use left her natural nails weakened and highly sensitive. Wanjiru described the lack of natural exposure.
This extreme sensitivity prompted Wanjiru to stop doing her nails and take a complete break to let them heal.
Spiritual Alignment and Perfect Timing
For Wanjiru, this transition was more than a cosmetic pause. She explained that she views the timing of her nail break as part of a divine plan.
"You know, again, I'mGod's favorite," Wanjiru said during the podcast. "So huwa ananipanga.”
She added that she feels a higher power is organising her life.
"Unajua? Yaani ananipanga, anapanga mambo yake kwa maisha yangu," Wanjiru explained.
Beyond the health benefits, Wanjiru highlighted the safety and cleanliness of her shorter nails.
Alex complimented her maintenance, saying: "Umezikata vizuri", before adding, "Yeah, they're clean."
Wanjiru agreed with his observation, noting: "They're clean."
She contrasted her short nails with her previous long, artificial nails. She warned that long nails could accidentally hurt people.
"Sii kama zangu kwa ukweli," Wanjiru admitted, translating to "they are not like mine, in truth." She added: "They can hurt someone."
She explained that long nails can cause scratches when used incorrectly.
"Unaweza kuna mtu hata, unajua mtu unaweza kuwa na kucha hapa, unaweza kuna ukate mtu," she warned.
With shorter nails, there is no risk of scratching others. Wanjiru concluded that her new style represents "sincere nails kabisa", or genuine nails indeed.
