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Old lady hands

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Riversidegirl Wed 15-Apr-26 16:44:59

There was a mention in last Saturday's Guardian letter page about not knowing Old Lady's Hands was an insult. I had not seen the original item, but now feel more conspicuous! Mine were brown spotty with years of pram and pushchair pushing, and are now worse with the thinner skin. I have used the Number 7 concealer but it can come off on clothes . Do people really look at your hands?

Allira Sat 18-Apr-26 20:07:08

MayBee70

Jodieb

For those with split nails try a nail hardener. It gives a nice natural sheen.

I put strengthener on the end of my nails so I can moisturise the rest. I think my nails have improved since I started taking VitD. I keep them very short these days.

I take vitamin D, try to remember to take zinc too.
It's odd, one thumb nail and all toe nails are tough so it can't be a particular vitamin or mineral deficiency.

Must stop cleaning 🤔

Desdemona Sat 18-Apr-26 20:28:16

I love hands as they age.

They tell stories.

Good moisturiser and nail care, and a few silver rings if you can wear them, with pretty stones.

Sarahr Sun 19-Apr-26 14:05:05

I should be very offended by comments. I have been told I have "old lady hands". I laughed. Been told I have wrinkles around my mouth. I'm afraid laughing has caused those. Apparently, I wear the wrong clothes. Been told I should have my hair cut or coloured as my hairstyle makes me look old. Tough. I am now refusing to have my hair done by any of the hairdressers around here as I am fed up with the bad cuts they are so proud of. The last cut I had was so short I had to wear my hat and scarf indoors! It's growing out, at last, but it's so obvious how badly it was done. Now I am told, yet again, that my hair makes me look old. Goodness, should I take offence? No, it's their opinion and I don't care.