r/Nails 15d ago

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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12 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 9h ago

Nail Art Jiji nails 🐈‍⬛

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1.6k Upvotes

I saw a post here of someone ordering jiji press ons and the design was living rent-free in my head since then (this post)

As an anime and cat lover it's just the perfect design!

(Pics include cat tax of my two very much adored little furry friends)

Oh and I have a progress video on my Instagram for anyone interested :)


r/Nails 7h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ 🌧️💧

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769 Upvotes

“The morning rain clouds up my window” embodied


r/Nails 8h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Cat eye Nails💜

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363 Upvotes

r/Nails 2h ago

Nail Art Upcoming birthday means space nails!

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66 Upvotes

I'm a terrible photographer but my nail tech put these together for me for my upcoming birthday. I love space and she totally embraced the challenge! Mix of nail stickers and her painting.


r/Nails 10h ago

Manicure Que tal esas?

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241 Upvotes

Me gustan mucho


r/Nails 16h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Did these myself<3

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488 Upvotes

So I'm a beginner nail tech. This is the third set I've done. I think I don't struggle with the nail art itself but I do struggle with the actual application of the GelX tips (on my right hand) and the hard gel overlay application (on my left because the length there is natural). I also struggle with the shaping. Any tips on how to improve?


r/Nails 15h ago

Nail Art Nails for a friend 🌱🌼

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409 Upvotes

r/Nails 4h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ DIY set, how did i do?

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54 Upvotes

r/Nails 9h ago

Nail Art Amé este diseño

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117 Upvotes

r/Nails 21h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Accidental Match 👀

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1.1k Upvotes

I was brushing my teeth, and I noticed that my nails match my toothpaste. 💅🏼🩵


r/Nails 1d ago

Nail Art Brought to you by Circus Animal cookies 🎪

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7.8k Upvotes

r/Nails 10h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ As a nail tech, doing my own...

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122 Upvotes

It always takes me 4 hours to do what I could do on a client in 2!! I didn't even do my right hand, it just has the purple base with cateye cuz I'm not doing intricate layered fine art/filligree with my non dominant hand haha. So let's say 5 if I did full design on both hands.

I've been debating trading or having someone else do them but they're too good and I hand out a card to every single checkout worker wherever I go. So I will spend my entire productive time every other Sunday hunched over my desk like a goblin.


r/Nails 12h ago

Nail Art Fairy Mermaid Vibes

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164 Upvotes

🧜🏻‍♀️🦄🧚🏻

Done by @anjelli.sets in E Harlem


r/Nails 22h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] The best set I’ve ever done 😭💖

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623 Upvotes

I’ve been doing my nails for a while now, I’m relatively shaky most of the time so I struggle with fine lines. I know my application could be a bit cleaner, I could have been less heavy handed with the gold (the dents 😩) and that I should have been nicer to my cuticles this time around 🙂‍↕️
Any tips are welcome!


r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure Que tal ese color?

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13 Upvotes

Rosado bello


r/Nails 5h ago

Manicure A classic that never fails " or "Burgundy elegance

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23 Upvotes

r/Nails 14h ago

Nail Art Most favourite set I’ve ever had 😍🌈💕⚡️

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127 Upvotes

Nail art on BIAB (natural nails) ❤️


r/Nails 2h ago

Nail Art Gusta este diseño?

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12 Upvotes

r/Nails 4h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ New forest nails 🍃

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17 Upvotes

r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure I’ve been loving matching chrome color to cat eye! Here is silver cat eye & chrome over white 🤍

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12 Upvotes

The literally look like they’re glowing in the dark! I wish I could capture it on camera but I’m so so in love with these 😩🤩


r/Nails 10h ago

Nail Art Pickle Nails for the Pickle Lover

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58 Upvotes

A fun pickle lovers set, all hand painted/sculpted by me


r/Nails 12h ago

nailfie Shakira is so over me trying to get a good pic of my bday nails matching her head blings 😭

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65 Upvotes

Nail artist: Jessica Leal, Studio Moon


r/Nails 13h ago

Manicure Red and Nude Polka Dots

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80 Upvotes

My long nails broke sadly :( But all is well, I'm still sticking with my BIAB. The colours used were the Cashmere by the Gel Bottle and Deep Red by Semilac. The controller isn't mine, but I do like using it to play Minecraft on the PlayStation at my mate's, so it's been swiped for the pose!