20 Inch Nails: Atlanta Woman Grows Fingernails In Attempt to Meet Oprah

by Jennifer Appenrodt (Subscribe to Jennifer Appenrodt's posts)
Posted Feb 2nd 2011 at 10:00AM

The world is filled with talented artists, entertainers, writers, designers and speakers. The list goes on and on.

And then there are those who are talented at growing their fingernails.

Like Jazz Ison Sinkfield, a grandmother from Atlanta, Georgia, who told news station WTSP that her nails, the longest of which reaches 24 inches, are "a gift and a talent, too, because it's something that everyone cannot do."

In an effort to meet Oprah Winfrey "and a lot of more celebrities," she's been letting her nails grow wild for the past 22 years.

For basic maintenance, she spends at least five hours and $250 at the salon each month and her extremely long nails limit her from performing daily tasks, like tying her shoes, typing on the computer, and taking off her jewelry. And they even appear to make a simple handshake a tedious feat.

Sinkfield considers her life's work to be "a fashion statement" and, although we agree that they make a statement, we're not sure just how fashionable those curling, terrifying talons may be.

Check out the elaborately decorated nail trend that that has worked its way from Hollywood into small town salons!

And watch the video below on one-of-a-kind manicures shaped like duck feet!

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Filed under: Beauty, News, Makeup
Tags: Atlanta, Georgia, Jazz Ison Sinkfield, long nails, nail trends, nails, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Show

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mg, 2-02-2011, 2:13PM

HOW DOES SHE WIPE HER ASS??????????

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Jaki, 2-02-2011, 2:23PM

Always everyone's first thought. I am sure she and the others who wear these super long nails have figured out some way to do it, right?

Jenny, 2-02-2011, 2:29PM

I agree with you, how in the world does she wipe her behind or her coochie? It's obvious that she doesn't work, how could she do anything meaningful with those nails? Does she cook for her family and clean the house? I don't think I want to get next to her, there is no way humanly possible for her to clean herself after defacating and urinating and be clean! I can think of many more ways to glorify my Heavenly Father besides growing long nails. She needs to try working for a change and doing something to help others rather than herself!

hattie54, 2-02-2011, 2:28PM

With a paper towel.

ROLLANDO, 2-02-2011, 2:47PM

LOL! First question that came to my mind too. How does she do it? Enquiring mind want to know!!

Snooz, 2-02-2011, 3:12PM

Surely she would at least have a bidet, which, in my opinion wouldn't be enough to keep yourself clean ALL THE TIME. And how does she bathe? These nails are terribly ugly! Not the least bit attractive in anyway. Ewwww.

daddiesgirl, 2-02-2011, 3:15PM

lol that is gross

steve, 2-02-2011, 5:14PM

With someone else using a mop!

lita, 2-02-2011, 6:23PM

She probably backs up against the edge of a door and uses the door's edge to clean herself. Or maybe she uses that scrubbing wand at the car wash. Why would any "celebrity" want to meet this mental health case, anyway? How embarrassing for her and all who may be related to her. (And by the way, when did growing fingernails become a "talent?") This nasty broad has issues.

pacrowderholyoke, 2-02-2011, 6:39PM

That was my first thought too!!!!!

cambier lingua, 2-02-2011, 7:52PM

You must have known she was black. I've only seen blacks do this and it's disgusting and stupid. Like whites who grow hair and sometimes their beards below their bellies or butts. Only whites grow stupid looking mustaches like Jeraldo's which are too long or mustaches that twirl. Disgusting.

chris, 2-02-2011, 8:50PM

that was my question lol !! those things are gross

Richard, 2-02-2011, 2:39PM

Idiot

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mg, 2-02-2011, 2:21PM

HOW DOES SHE WIPE HER ASS??????

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Jaki, 2-02-2011, 2:25PM

I have a friend who has super long nails also. Sometimes they are beautiful, it all depends on what artwork and decorations have been applied to them. You have to admit, they are unique!

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David, 2-02-2011, 7:20PM

Jaki, no I do not have to admit they are unique. I will admit to thinking they are ugly. I would also use the words gross, creepy, lowclass and stupid. I also think she's pretty stupid for coming up with an idea like that. I've also no doubt I would find your friends long nails just as disgusting and stupid.