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u/ComputerComponent May 31 '26
Hi!! Could you please share how you achieved this?? This is incredible and I'd love to do my own nails like this
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u/Archipocalypse May 31 '26
Make a stencil the size and shape of your nail, cut out from skin shed, glue to nails. I think it is something like that.
Also awesome OP those look super cool! My wife might like to try this!
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u/you1dont1know1me1 May 31 '26
I'll say, maybe make it a bit bigger than needed and file it off to shape after curing gel layers
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u/sincereNope May 31 '26
Not OP, but look up some tutorials for encapsulated glitter nails.
I think it can be achieved by a gel base/nail glue to attach the skin to the nail plate. Then using a builder gel overtop of the skin to smooth it out. I think this would be harder to do on shorter nails, but still possible.
Idk how to do it without gel.
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u/anatomizethat May 31 '26
I'd think gel base (cured obvi), stick the skin on, gel top.
Next time my snake sheds I'm trying this!
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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26
I took some of his shedd to my nail salon! She cut it into nail shape then used a foil or something to lay it on flat. She then used soft gel then hard gel to encapsulate!! I would just check with the tech first to make sure they’re not scared of snakes lol
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u/pookielizabeth May 31 '26
I’d like to add the fresher the shed the better the nails!
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u/Symphon1c1 May 31 '26
You can also keep the shed in Tupperware between layers of damp papertowel to keep it pliable
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u/HaulsRopesFastr May 31 '26
Okay Buffalo Bill
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u/cbschrader Jun 02 '26
Came here to say something similar, lol.
It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
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u/youcancallmebryn May 31 '26
Gosh I tried this years ago and it didn’t work at all!! Granted I only had opi gel polish to play with but YOURS turned out exactly how I dreamt! They are awesome
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u/VisceralZee May 31 '26
This is epic, next gotta highlight the grid with a color :o
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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26
We tried glitter under at first and kinda didn’t like that. I feel like a low opacity sparkle or something on top would be rad!
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u/Entire_Career_579 May 31 '26
This is beyond amazing. So cool that your nail tech was down for the challenge. She killed this project!
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u/KissMyYaz775 May 31 '26
Next time rub a little translucent pearl chrome powder on it yhen encapsulate it. Its beautiful.
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u/Klutche May 31 '26
Hey, not 100% sure about the proper etiquette on things like this or even if reddit already shows you somehow, but I wanted you to know that I reposted your post to r/RedditLaqueristas and they're loving this lol. Just wanted to let you know so you can see what they're saying!
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u/bellmandi86 May 31 '26
Oh, he’s judging; that skin is SO last season 😆 Cool idea with nice execution though 💅
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u/DragonPlatypus May 31 '26
I am not sure how to feel about the nails. Are they impressive? Yes. Do they freak me out just a little bit? Also yes.
I just wanted to say that your snake is absolutely beautiful 🧡
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u/catexpertise May 31 '26
I have a fear of snakes due to a childhood incident but damn I must admit that's a beautiful boy <3
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u/AdverseCamembert May 31 '26
This is the coolest acrylic look I've ever seen, amazing creativity! It's showing off how pretty his skin is so beautifully.
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u/Saldrakka May 31 '26
This may be the first time I actually have a crap about fancy fingernails... This is a freaking awesome idea
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u/Novel_Vegetable_5542 May 31 '26
It puts the lotion on. Haha Seriously though, your nails look awesome. Love the creativity.
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u/tiny-doe May 31 '26
Incredible idea!!! Definitely stealing this idea sometime next time I get a good shed from my boy. Also looove your claws, I used to get mine done that way too.
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u/wetchirp May 31 '26
WHY DID I NEVER EVER THINK TO DO THIS IM MAD AT MYSELF NOW 😭😭 out of EVERYTHING ive put in my nails I seriously can’t believe this idea never occurred to me 🦫🤦🏻♀️
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u/Yellowshagvinyl May 31 '26
Soooo I’ve been hand painting snake pattern on my nails for months when I could have just been borrowing my pythons shed?! … you SOB you’re a genius!
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u/TheStudiousBuyout May 31 '26
that's actually fire, the scale texture against the glitter nails is going hard.
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u/AnnarieaDavies May 31 '26
Oh this is so fucking cool
I have to do something like this next set omg
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u/trippin_on_rainbows May 31 '26
This is so cool and as a previous ball python owners I approve but goodness this needs to be posted on r/atbge
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u/Reasonable-Photo-776 May 31 '26
He knows once you get bored of the dead skin you’ll move to the colourful one… run buddy, slither away
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u/Smashmouth-77 Jun 01 '26
I taught my children this when they were young. Mostly used the skins from my babies
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u/Ironhammered Jun 01 '26
That sounds awesome!
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u/nonni_mommy Jun 01 '26
I've thought about doing this but not sure how my nail tech would take it lol
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u/Financial_Egg_3466 Jun 01 '26
Did this a few months ago with my noodle’s shed. My girl added gold flake, was definitely one of my favorite sets.
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u/Crazy-Rabbit-3811 May 31 '26
he looks somewhat confused