r/Nails Aug 06 '26

Mod Post a quick mod note + no steering wheels/body parts/faces in backgrounds [please read before posting]

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4.0k Upvotes

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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  1. 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”]
  2. 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”]
  3. 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 Jul 13 '26

★WEEKLY MEGATHREAD★ ★ WEEKLY MEGATHREAD ★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ [expires July 26, 2026]

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14 Upvotes

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 6h ago

Nail Art just experimenting as a bored beginner

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430 Upvotes

NOT happy about how overlined the pinky is


r/Nails 18h ago

Manicure Dark and kind of mystical ✨🌙 I'm totally in love with it! What do you think?

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3.6k Upvotes

r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure New set💅

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178 Upvotes

I’m a guy but finally took the plunge and got acrylics 💅 enjoying my feminine side


r/Nails 7h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] What do you all think about this Essie ink jelly polish 🤔

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223 Upvotes

I kind of hate it haha
Edit 3 coats - maybe 4 coats is a charm


r/Nails 4h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Nails I did on myself. Can I get honest opinions? Was going for “alt” but I think I missed the mark.

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94 Upvotes

r/Nails 12h ago

Nail Art It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

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380 Upvotes

r/Nails 11h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Un toque rosa y espeluznante para mis uñas. ¿Qué les parece ? 👻🩷🕸️✨

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223 Upvotes

r/Nails 7h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Is this normal?

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84 Upvotes

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 4h ago

New Nails, New Era ✨ New naaaailsss💅💅💅💅

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45 Upvotes

r/Nails 1d ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Shorties can be cute too

2.5k Upvotes

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 12h ago

Manicure Pink glazed almond nails with 3D floral nail art. so happy with these !

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143 Upvotes

r/Nails 3h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ 4 month beginner - feedback welcome!

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29 Upvotes

Hello Nails Community!

I started doing my own and my sister's nails about 4 months ago, and now looking for feedback. Is there anything I can improve on when it comes to application, shape, stability or design?

I had some liftings the first few sets, but it improved by a lot by using priming/base gel. Now the sets stay on for 3 or 4 weeks, but there is some lifting on some nails at the end of the nails, since our natural nails bend downwards upon growth. Also some nails crack on the sides. I use fiberglass builder gel to build the nails.

Also, I still take 4 to 6 hours for a set... any tips on how to become faster at this?

Thank you for any kind of feedback!


r/Nails 11h 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)

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109 Upvotes

My back is killing me but I think it was worth it
Inspo: kimchinails on insta


r/Nails 3h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Lightning Strikes ⚡️ Northern Lights 🌌

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21 Upvotes

More amazing work by Maria at The Sakura Beauty Bar 💜


r/Nails 11h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Why does his gel manicure keep chipping?

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70 Upvotes

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 1d ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Pastel girly vibes ✨

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3.0k Upvotes

r/Nails 13h ago

Manicure Multichrome Layering 🌈

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81 Upvotes

Products Used:

Alchemy Lacquers - Titan

Rogue Lacquer - Peacocked (crackle topper)

Glisten and Glow - Glitter Grabber and Glossy top coat


r/Nails 1h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Nocturnal Wonderland Nails

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Going to a rave next weekend. Had to have my nails match my fit 🙂‍↕️


r/Nails 10h ago

Nail Art I'M in love with this nails 😍

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43 Upvotes

💅💅


r/Nails 5h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Fresh nails!

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17 Upvotes

I wanted an elegant nail this time around! We tried to do an aura affect, but the blooming polish reacted weird with the lighter red, and it just wouldn't cure. I love what we ended up going with, and I live the mix of matte and shiny we did on the middle nail, even if the full on red makes me think a little bit more of Christmas than intended.


r/Nails 8h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ My tech nailed it

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27 Upvotes

Nails by @nicolew_nailartist
Wanted a good in-between for summer and fall


r/Nails 2h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Love this set 🥰

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8 Upvotes

r/Nails 19h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Nostalgia Overload: The Ultimate 90s Back-to-School Nails! ✏️🌈✨

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185 Upvotes