All that fussing about my manicure, and I don't think I got the job. I did catch one of my interviewers goggling at my hands a couple of times, but that's not why I didn't get it. I'm good at what I do, and my skills are solid enough that most of my former employers have been willing to accommodate my eccentricities in exchange for my work. It's just that my experience at the last place wrecked my confidence. I've worked for micro-managers before: owners or managers who like to have their fingers in every aspect of the business, and don't trust their underlings to handle any decisions. I didn't think they were like that when I was hired, but that's what they turned out to be in the end.
The second half of the interview consisted of the interviewers asking me about hypothetical situations. I knew what was appropriate for all of the circumstances they asked me about, but I couched my answers in terms of "abiding by the preferences of my managers". I'd say, "I would do X, but of course it would depend on the company's policy" or "I would work within the brand standards".
We talked about potential pay, but I just don't think I got the job.
After the interview, I looked online and I found an at-home method for removing my acrylic nails, but I don't think that would've made any difference.
Don't give up. I made no compromises on my appearance and never got paid employment for thirty years. Well kept nails should not stop you finding a job.
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