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Evening Standard
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Imogen Braddick

9 acrylic nail memes you'll only understand if you're currently suffering during lockdown

Most countries have now introduced strict lockdown measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, ordering the closure of all non-essential shops and businesses - including nail salons.

As a result, many have found their regular nail appointments cancelled, prompting a flurry of responses online showing people how to take off their own acrylics.

Others, however, remain hopeful their nails will last until businesses are up and running again without breaking or falling off.

While Covid-19 is of course no laughing matter, the Internet has delivered some hilarious responses and memes to sum up people's feelings:

Kim putting things in perspective

Trying to keep it together

No, I am not ok

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#nailmemes

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The 'nail-apocalypse'

The struggle is real

Be gentle with your nails!

Once it's all over...

Yes...but stay home

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On sight 🤣 #memes #nailmemes #quarantine

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Heartbreak

If you would like some more lockdown entertainment, check out our round up of the best social distancing memes that everyone can relate to.

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