Red Nails Didn’t Make Me Feel Wanted

I painted my nails red because TikTok said it would make me irresistible. I watched my hands all day, waiting for someone to notice, like maybe the color would fix the part of me that always feels invisible. A few people complimented them. I smiled, but it felt like they were talking to my hands, not to me. I started checking my reflection more, wondering if I looked bolder, more interesting, or just desperate for attention. By the end of the week, the polish chipped. I picked at it until my nails were bare again. I realized I was still waiting for someone to see me, not just the color I wore. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #Beauty