How do you get used to having something on your nails?

As a frequent lurker of this sub, I love seeing the creative output of our laqueristas. The manis posted encourage me to keep practicing applying polish and I think I made some progress.

I regularly do my own pedicures and love polishing my toes. In fact, I feel weird when I don’t have polish on them. But with my hands it’s another story. I’ve tried on numerous occasions in the past to give myself a manicure, but the second I see the colour on my hands I get freaked out and take it off right away.

For context, I’m an aspie and have some sensory issues but have been making progress (recently got over my fear of chapstick). I can manage clear polish on my hands but feel a bit down that I’m having issues with colour. Today I reached into my polish drawer and pulled out a purple that I love. I painted it on and am currently fighting the urge to remove it. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated!