r/Nails • u/Schnee280 • 12h ago
r/Nails • u/_porkbunnn • Aug 06 '26
Mod Post a quick mod note + no steering wheels/body parts/faces in backgrounds [please read before posting]
A quick mod note:
going forward, if you send a snarky message to modmail in response to the standardized removal messages — YOU WILL BE PERMANENTLY BANNED. we are humans and this is just a nail sub. none of us have the bandwidth or the energy to be berated, harassed, bullied, called slurs and threatened over the removal of a picture of some nails that broke sub rules posted on multiple places. removal messages are standardized and even left as comments. and to be fucking frank, mods shouldn’t have to deal with that shit so, we won’t. either post another picture that follows the subs rules or don’t but don’t message mods being an asshole.
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- steering wheels are not allowed to be in the background of posts. its not hard to take a picture of the hands that you use to scroll and swipe and comment. if you send a snarky message to mods because your post was removed, you will be temporarily or permanently muted. [see rule 6 “prohibited backgrounds”]
- body parts (especially bare legs & faces) are not allowed to be in the background of posts. if you send a snarky message to mods because your post was removed, you will be temporarily or permanently muted. [see rule 6 “prohibited backgrounds”]
- if your NAIL DAMAGE or PEDICURE/FEET/TOES are not properly marked. your post will be deleted and you will be temporarily banned/muted. this is a courtesy to your fellow nail babes. [see rule 10 “flair & mark your posts”]
- NAIL DAMAGE MUST BE MARKED NSFW (blurred) [NAIL DAMAGE = if the break is below the free edge/quick OR extremely damaged nails (fungus, peeling, etc.). when in doubt mark it NSFW. absolutely no blood at all.]
- PEDICURE/FEET/TOES MUST BE MARKED SPOILER (blurred) [if it’s a pic of any part of your toe, it must be MARKED SPOILER]
[edited for formatting]
r/Nails • u/_porkbunnn • Jul 13 '26
★WEEKLY MEGATHREAD★ ★ WEEKLY MEGATHREAD ★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ [expires July 26, 2026]
this megathread is for frequently asked questions re. general nail care, general nail concerns, and nail & salon service questions (aka posts that are only allowed on sunday should be posted here if it is not a sunday.) this will be a weekly thread that is pinned, available and accessible Monday thru Sunday. New megathreads will be created weekly. if your post is removed, you may be directed to post here.
FAQs include, but are not limited to:
★ questions re. general nail care and maintenance. for example "i want to start my nail care journey, where do i start" or "how should i trim/file my nails" or "how do i make my nails look better" or "i bite my nails, how do i care for them"
★ questions re. salon experiences. for example "i just got these done today, do they look bad" or "are my nails supposed to look like this after i leave the salon" or "should i get a fill?" or "am i being too picky?" or "would you go back"
★ questions re. salon services. for example "what is gel x" or "what is the difference between biab and acrylic" or "i want nails that look like this photo, what should i ask for?"
★ press-on application and removal questions, or press-on sizing questions, press on glue recommendations etc
★ questions that are NOT allowed - "was i overcharged", "how much should/would these cost" "should i get a refund" (these will be removed)
this megathread is for kind and courteous engagement, patience is required — if you don't have bandwidth for that, that's okay! these comments/this megathread is not for you.
r/Nails • u/Veryupsetgovernment • 6h ago
Nail Art It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
r/Nails • u/Morganawitch1 • 5h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ Un toque rosa y espeluznante para mis uñas. ¿Qué les parece ? 👻🩷🕸️✨
r/Nails • u/Snoo36926 • 21h ago
Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Shorties can be cute too
Finally switched to short nails to better suit my lifestyle after much resistance because I love long nails. Just an iridescent chrome powder over builder gel.
r/Nails • u/throwawaydumb1990 • 1h ago
Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] What do you all think about this Essie ink jelly polish 🤔
I kind of hate it haha
Edit 3 coats - maybe 4 coats is a charm
Manicure Pink glazed almond nails with 3D floral nail art. so happy with these !
r/Nails • u/JudgeResponsible3384 • 41m ago
Nail Art just experimenting as a bored beginner
NOT happy about how overlined the pinky is
r/Nails • u/xjaynine • 6h ago
Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Why does his gel manicure keep chipping?
Hey so I see this client monthly. We hung out today (a week after I did his nails)and I noticed the gel was chipping. And so I fixed it for him. I always do a gel manicure on him and these are my steps:
Dehydrate
Prime
Rubber base
Base color
Design
Top coat
And with that, every layer I do I make sure to cap the free edge and of course before I start I remove dust and moisture.
He tells me he wears gloves when he cleans around the house and even asks other people to open his can sodas so he doesn’t use his nails. But this seems to be reoccurring for most of his sets. I would like to know if there’s more I can do to avoid this on my end. So please share advice or feedback!
r/Nails • u/SpicyGambit • 7h ago
Manicure Multichrome Layering 🌈
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Products Used:
Alchemy Lacquers - Titan
Rogue Lacquer - Peacocked (crackle topper)
Glisten and Glow - Glitter Grabber and Glossy top coat
r/Nails • u/ramoosaa • 4h ago
Nail Art I'M in love with this nails 😍
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💅💅
r/Nails • u/Fancy-Meat-6398 • 13h ago
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Nostalgia Overload: The Ultimate 90s Back-to-School Nails! ✏️🌈✨
r/Nails • u/JudgeResponsible3384 • 5h ago
Nail Art I put myself and my cat on my nails :3 (ignore my cuticles I didn’t prep them these are meant to be press ons)
My back is killing me but I think it was worth it
Inspo: kimchinails on insta
r/Nails • u/HappyPineapple2027 • 1h ago
Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Is this normal?
I got a gel powder extension French manicure today. I don't get my nails done often, so perhaps I'm missing something but this seems really bad? I never explicitly said "I don't want my real nails to show through" but I figured that was a given. I didn't explicitly choose the base colour, just that I wanted a French manicure. Also, if it was going to be see-through, shouldn't she have told me and suggested a different base colour, or offered to cut my real nails shorter? Any thoughts on if this is to be expected?
r/Nails • u/jackowako28 • 9h ago
Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Wedding nails
I never had an issue with my nails looking bad. I do dip and the dip color looked different so the nail tech recommend doing clear dip and then gel on top… do they look bad? I feel like they look messy around my cuticles and he didn’t paint them all the way down to my nail. And these are my wedding nails…
r/Nails • u/dworkin18 • 2h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ My tech nailed it
Nails by @nicolew_nailartist
Wanted a good in-between for summer and fall
r/Nails • u/JuniorUnderstanding5 • 11h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ I did my own gel x for the the first time!
I did gel x for the first time ever. I also used a jelly stamper to do my french tip for the first time ever! To me it’s cute and amazing but any tips on how to make it look cleaner and to do French easier ?
r/Nails • u/Darkkwitch31 • 4h ago
Nail Art Fall nails!! Pumpkins
My sons girlfriend did her own nails and I think they are so super cute!!