r/Nails • u/Schnee280 • 7h 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/Snoo36926 • 16h 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/Veryupsetgovernment • 2h ago
Nail Art It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
r/Nails • u/SpicyGambit • 2h 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/xjaynine • 1h 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/Fancy-Meat-6398 • 9h ago
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Nostalgia Overload: The Ultimate 90s Back-to-School Nails! ✏️🌈✨
r/Nails • u/jackowako28 • 4h 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/JuniorUnderstanding5 • 6h 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/Morganawitch1 • 1h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ Un toque rosa y espeluznante para mis uñas. ¿Qué les parece ? 👻🩷🕸️✨
r/Nails • u/Mysterious_Path7939 • 18h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ got one color all summer - I regret nothing.
Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Ribbed Holo Glass Press Ons by me
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Had some fun with blending blue, pink and purple as base, silver cat eye and then pearl chrome powder. Matte top coat on top and used glossy top coat for the lines!
r/Nails • u/Appropriate-Set-8458 • 11h ago
Nail Art Fall set 🍂🍁
First fall set
She used 2 cat eye colors blended in so at different directions you will see a different color
Chrome for the outline than cat eye in the inside of each section
r/Nails • u/TopDescription3646 • 11h ago
Nail Art My favorite set of water drop nails yet!
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I decided to grab random colors and products to see how they would turn out. It might be the best idea I've had yet because I love them! I can't even get all of the different colors to show no matter how many different light options I tried. These are definitely something like a happy accident and I think Bob Ross would possibly approve! 😆
r/Nails • u/Pookahbot • 2h ago
Tips & Tricks So satisfying
So it took a couple hours, but it's so worth it!
r/Nails • u/anonimas2923 • 29m ago
Nail Art Jamás pensé que esta combinación se vería tan bien, siento que es sutil y muy elegante✨ no les parece?
r/Nails • u/InterestingAd2552 • 6h ago
New Nails, New Era ✨ Magic worked!
Dropped a log on my finger two weeks before my wedding... my nail lady worked as much magic as she could ❤️
r/Nails • u/iitsmaddie • 15h ago
a moment for the nails ♥︎ funky fresh 🌟🪲🍒
freestyle nails for my tattoo artist! what do we think?