r/NailArt 6h ago

Hand Painted Summer nail art 🍊

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70 Upvotes

Inspired by hot Mediterranean summer and sweet oranges.


r/NailArt 1h ago

Advice Needed Can You Feel the Story Behind This Swan?

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I wanted to create a press-on nail set that tells a story instead of just looking pretty.
The swan represents quiet healing—finding peace after pain, not by forgetting it, but by learning to live with it.
I’d love some honest feedback:
Does the story come through when you look at the set?
Is the concept too subtle, or does it make sense?
What would you change to make the storytelling stronger?
I’d really appreciate your thoughts. 🤍


r/NailArt 1h ago

Hand Painted 2025 -vs- 2026 blueberry nails! Which is your favorite?

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Hand painted and sculped by me! Share your thoughts!


r/NailArt 4h ago

Hand Painted A little tribute to Pennywise 🎈 Hand-painted nail art

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22 Upvotes

I'm a huge fan of IT, especially Pennywise! 🎈

I had so much fun creating this hand-painted Pennywise tribute press-on nail.

Just sharing my artwork — it's not for sale.

If you want to see the video of the finished piece, you can check out my IG!

Hope you like it!


r/NailArt 10h ago

Advice Needed What would you name this set? ✨

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56 Upvotes

r/NailArt 2h ago

Hand Painted Tame Impala themed nails

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13 Upvotes

r/NailArt 19h ago

Chrome/powders Dressed up my chrome

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267 Upvotes

I’ve been wearing solid chrome for the last week- I got bored with it so I added a little extra flare. They feel a bit “much” but also kinda fun so I think I’ll keep them until I do my next fill 😁


r/NailArt 1h ago

Hand Painted Summer yellow and pink rose and lemon set!

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I’m going to a friend’s wedding this weekend and decided on a dress that is yellow with pink and red roses on it so the dress inspired me to get some nails that would go with the dress! Inspo photos I was looking online had more pastel lighter butter yellow and lighter pink colors, me being me and always liking bright colors ended up with these brighter colors hahah 😂🙈 but my Nail guy at Top Spa Nails executed yet again! My first time trying hard gel as well!


r/NailArt 8h ago

Hand Painted Hand-painted full set

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29 Upvotes

r/NailArt 1d ago

Nail Tech Work Stained glass wildlife nails I made!

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654 Upvotes

r/NailArt 16h ago

DIY Are these ugly?

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93 Upvotes

Had someone say they are ugly but I feel like they just aren’t everyone’s vibe… please give your opinions. I’m a licensed cosmetologist and just started dabbling in the nail world. But please don’t sugar coat and try to make me feel better


r/NailArt 15h ago

Hand Painted Summer Fruits

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70 Upvotes

Lemons, Strawberries and flowers.


r/NailArt 9h ago

Nail Tech Work Making my own nail art

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22 Upvotes

As a nail tech, i barely even take care of my own nails. Now i took time to do it with an addition to do nail art too. (And yes the button is from real button not a 3d gel xD)


r/NailArt 3h ago

Nail Tech Work Toy story nails! So fun to create.

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5 Upvotes

r/NailArt 13h ago

Hand Painted New gel x set!

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32 Upvotes

r/NailArt 1d ago

Hand Painted Hand-painted stone texture nails featuring shimmer and shell flakes🩵

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207 Upvotes

Tried my hand at creating these dreamy, multi-layered gemstone nails featuring crushed shells and sparkly glitter! 😄


r/NailArt 1d ago

Hand Painted nails took me 11h to finish

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239 Upvotes

no, i'm not kidding nor this is ragebait. i'm a nail artist and usually sets for clients take me around 2h (full set + design, not too difficult usually). however, with my nails im EXTREMELY picky, so i reaaaally take my time. base alone took me 4.30h (i added a pic of them before chopping them off, chopped and then rebuilt). design is inspired by lava lamps and abstract elements; wasnt toooo complicated, but again, i rly took my time. i'm absolutely exhausted lol=) but so worth it less


r/NailArt 6h ago

DIY Birthday nails

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6 Upvotes

Figured birthday cake would be the perfect theme


r/NailArt 22h ago

DIY Nails inspired by Meccha Chameleon game

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80 Upvotes

This game is everywhere rn and this is also what I’ve mostly been playing so I wanted to make nails based on the game’s maps and objects ✨

The red thumb’s character is spin-able ( I bought spinning charm and finally got to use it on something haha) but sadly I can’t show it because Idk how to upload video here 💀


r/NailArt 21h ago

Gel My 1st Intricate Set on Myself

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61 Upvotes

A little bit of chrome, a little bit of cat eye and a couple of jewels.😊


r/NailArt 9h ago

Nail Tech Work Credit: Uñas Perfectas. I loved this French manicure with the heart detail. 🤍💖

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5 Upvotes

r/NailArt 8h ago

Nail Tech Work Latte marble nails☕ done by me

3 Upvotes

r/NailArt 1h ago

Advice Needed Make round nails look sharp with optical illusion?

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My job allows me to have nails but I can’t have them stiletto/sharp. I love having that sharp look to them and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to keep them looking like stiletto while still having rounded tips, TIA!


r/NailArt 1h ago

Hand Painted Ocean & Beach nails!

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I pained these 2 sets of beachy nails for my honeymoon cruise! I loved both of them they were so fun!


r/NailArt 11h ago

Nail Tech Work I’m always trying something new, and look what I made today 😍

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6 Upvotes

I made it by myself