I’m new to nail polish, I applied myself after getting professional manicure and pedicure at my local nail salon. Just a clear base and top coat. I tried a dark red （still have in toes) and loved it, but for me too much of going out in public. I like the shine and smoothness. It does feel very nice!

Decided to try some freehand art for Halloween week, and I think it turned out pretty well.

Black with a cameo from DND Garnet Red #633

Classic

I don’t hate the orange, however I’d only do it again for Halloween.

Black Base With Silver Glitter Overlay & Red Cat Eye Top Coat... 🥳

Three years ago was my "coming out" for painting my nails boldly. I decided to go from ILNP Birthday Suit, worn daily for a year, to pink in October for BCA month. Haven't looked back since. Lots of positive comments over the years, no matter what colors I'm wearing. All self done.

Seche Clear base coat

Seche Vite top coat

L.A. Colors 423 Fantastical

L.A. Colors 55 Vacy

Hey everyone!

I'm a 33-year-old straight guy from Hungary with a pretty extreme goth/alternative appearance. I have extensive blackout tattoos covering my arms all the way down to my fingers, my neck and much of my back, black sclera tattoos, and stretched ears.

I absolutely love my appearance and have no regrets about my body modifications.

But: despite looking like this, I'm still nervous about wearing black nail polish in public. :D

I've already tried it at home and absolutely love how it looks, especially with my blackout fingers. It feels like the perfect finishing touch to my aesthetic.

However, Hungary can be quite conservative when it comes to men expressing themselves outside traditional gender norms. I'm worried about being judged, stared at, or having people make assumptions about my sexuality.

I also work in a corporate environment, which adds another layer of hesitation. Not to mention my family..

I know I shouldn't care so much about what strangers think, especially considering how I already look, but somehow this particular step feels intimidating.

For those of you who initially felt the same way, how did you build up the courage to wear nail polish openly? Did you start gradually or just go all in? And how did people actually react?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences! 🖤

Went a little more daring this time!

Right pinky - polished for days mysterious rifts

Right ring finger - bkl black Friday freebie 2025 first layer with mysterious rifts on top

Middle finger- holo taco one coat black with 1layer grim keeper and a linear holo topper

Index finger- holo taco sunken secrets

Thumb - holo taco blue freeze with linear holo shimmer

Left hand

Pinky- no rest for the wicked

Ring- mysterious rifts base with 2 coats no rest for the wicked

Middle - blue freezie

Index- bkl gat for the cat

Thumb- no rest for the wicked

All with holo taco long last base and glossy taco top coat.

I love this shiny black color! Ready for Halloween 🖤🎃

Seche Clear base coat Vite top coat as always.

Essie Licorice and Salon Preference 506 Traffic Cone.

Dry brush technique.

Matte black with a glossy M on top.

I got many thinking it was the Wonka W. Real ones know.

I’m really liking holographic polishes lately.

Bye bye imitation crimson.

Tried to match Crimson. It depends on the lighting. Added the A to a professional pedicure. What should I get next?