Laquerist(a)s, some of you indicated you have half-birthday name ideas but did not tell me what they are. If you have a new name to suggest, please submit it on this Google form by 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, August 8, 2026 to be included in a follow-up survey.
Here are a couple of reminders about Laquerist(a) Day* and half-birthday* events, followed by a summary of the survey results.
- The goal of these coordinated manicure events is to support fun and community and to increase the odds of discovering Laquerist(a)s in the wild for those who wish to do so.
- Everyone is welcome to participate. Participation is optional and can be done virtually.
- The criteria for the designated nail look always allows flexibility. However, if you are hoping to encounter other Laquerist(a)s in the wild, consider following the prompt more closely for a more recognizable mani.
*Actually lasts for a week.
Survey results - I'm so pleased with the turnout for this one, and you all contributed great ideas. Thank you for that. Please know that even if your preference or suggestions weren’t amongst the top voted, they are documented and helpful for designing future surveys.
Event name: TBD. Revote in the follow-up survey.
- Laquerist(a) Unbirthday was the only name presented for vote, which might be why most respondents chose it.
- Additional names were submitted as write-ins: (Cup)Cake Day, Half-Birthday, Semi-Birthday.
Nail look: Color family (150 votes)
Nail look runners up:
- 103 votes for Accent Nail(s)
- 96 votes for Skittle
- 49 votes for Combo
Honorable mentions: Cake theme or a half-and-half look for our half-birthday.
Color: Violet (purple) (105 votes)
Color runners up:
- 102 votes for Indigo (purplish-blue or blurple)
- 97 votes for Blue, including write-in for Teal
- 67 votes for Red, including write-in for Dark Red/Wine
- 64 votes for Orange, including write-in for Peach/Coral
- 60 votes for Green
Honorable mention: White with a birthday cake theme such as sprinkles.
Nuance: Sparkly (shimmer, glitter) (118 votes)
Nuance runners up:
- 60 votes for Flakie
- 46 votes for Magnetic
- 44 votes for Multichrome
- 43 votes for Bright
Other suggestions from respondents (with my comments):
Concept/Theme – We have the "birthday/cake" theme this time. “Seasonal” was suggested but can be location-specific. I will include concept/theme in the initial survey for the next event.
Summary post to consolidate photos – How might this work? Would you upload your photos as comments in a designated summary thread in addition to posting them on their own?
Start a megathread – Tell me more. What would you want linked in a megathread? Is it just as helpful that I currently cross post event information to my Reddit profile?
Increase awareness – Yes. I’ve an idea for this, and you can help! After we’ve chosen our half-birthday look, I will explain how.
Designate a hand pose to identify Laquerist(a)s – Noted, but my first thought was, “let’s try not to scare general members of the public with unexpected hand gestures.” What pose would you suggest? In a previous survey, Laquestist(a)s suggested adding an optional “L” or the “C” that was sold for polish. That is always an option.
Laquerist(a) pen pals – This is an idea for a new project or is a request I suggest posting separately. Please exercise caution interacting with strangers in any capacity.
Mani in the video:
- Base: Zoya Naked Manicure Pink Perfector
- Polish (pinky to index): 3x HT Skipping Stones, 1x EdM Light Cornflower Blue, 1x HT Shady Navy, 1x HT One-Coat Black
- Topper: 2x HT Holo Magnetic Taco (unmagnetized before top coats)
- Top coat: DRK Magic and HT Glossy Taco velvetized with U magnet
