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Murugi Munyi reveals how longer nails are helping her slow down and feel feminine
21st September, 2026 11:50 AM
Kenyan content creator Murugi Munyi has shared an unexpected observation about how having longer nails has changed the way she moves through her daily life.
In a post shared on Monday, September 21, 2026, Murugi said longer nails have forced her to slow down, something she has been intentionally trying to achieve as she works on becoming calmer and more deliberate in her everyday movements.
Longer nails forcing her to slow down
Murugi explained that having her nails longer than usual this month has made it difficult for her to move as quickly as she normally would.
She noted that people can sometimes move through simple tasks with a sense of urgency, especially when they are accustomed to doing things quickly and without much thought.
According to Murugi, longer nails have made activities such as opening drawers or putting on shoes require more care, naturally forcing her to become slower and more deliberate.
She described this as useful because she has been trying to move away from what she referred to as a constant “hectic, urgency energy.”
Trying to become more intentional
Murugi said slowing down has been something she has consciously been working on, particularly as she seeks to regulate her nervous system and adopt a calmer way of living.
She observed that people can often feel like everything needs to be done immediately, yet many everyday situations are not actually urgent.
“Nothing is ever really that urgent,” Murugi said, explaining why she has been trying to stop herself from constantly rushing through tasks.
For her, having longer nails has become an unexpected physical reminder to be more mindful of how she moves and approaches ordinary activities.
Her advice to women
Based on her experience, Murugi encouraged women who are also trying to slow down in their daily lives to consider getting their nails slightly longer the next time they have a manicure.
She suggested that the nails can naturally force someone to pay more attention to their movements instead of rushing through everything.
Murugi said the experience has helped her move more slowly and feel calmer, particularly because she is intentionally trying to embrace a more feminine way of moving and operating.
She acknowledged that longer nails may seem like a simple beauty choice, but for her, they have unexpectedly become part of her journey towards slowing down, being more intentional and letting go of unnecessary urgency.
