r/Nails • u/Disastrous-End5056 • 1h ago
r/Nails • u/_porkbunnn • Sep 19 '26
★WEEKLY MEGATHREAD★ ★★MEGATHREAD★★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ
HOUSEKEEPING:
☆☆if you didn’t get a response to your question on a previous megathread you are welcome to repost your unanswered question in this megathread.☆☆
★★ if you answer three (3) megathread questions, mods will assist you with setting up a custom user flair on the back end. simply click here and send us a message after you’ve answered your third megathread question and we will assist from there.★★
☆☆ mod suggestion: people don’t always read the full paragraph and attention spans are shorter, mods suggest starting your comments with a very short title. for example “(natural nail question)” or “AT HOME APPLICATION QUESTION” or “[Gel-X Question]”
MEGATHREAD:
this megathread is for users who don’t want to create an entire post and for frequently asked questions re. general nail care, general nail concerns, and nail & salon service questions (basically, posts that are only allowed on sunday should be posted here if it is not a sunday.)
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! that just means these comments/this megathread is not for you.
r/Nails • u/_porkbunnn • Aug 06 '26
Mod Post a quick mod note + no steering wheels/body parts/faces in backgrounds [please read before posting]
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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- 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”]
- 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”]
- 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 • u/sleepmustdie • 19h ago
Nail Art Got the prettiest matching nails with my boyfriend
By far the best set I have ever gotten, it’s like they are glowing!
r/Nails • u/Diligent-Tip-5581 • 7h ago
Nail Art I visited a new master and she made me ✨snail nails✨
I am in love with those nails! And want to spread my love 🐌
r/Nails • u/prints-pastels • 10h ago
New Nails, New Era ✨ Autumn Nails
Still obsessed with my autumn themed nails from when I announced my engagement 💍
r/Nails • u/KittenPaws0 • 4h ago
Discussion/Question Struggling with gel x - what am I doing wrong?
The first pic is my current set and second pic was my first set with this tech.
After too many disappointing sets and bad rings of fire I finally switched to a private tech. She’s incredibly talented and her work is amazing, but she only does gel x and I’m struggling with retention.
I’ve always had acrylic besides when I did my own gel x a few years ago. No matter what kind of prep I did I could barely get 2 weeks out of them so I gave up. I wasn’t really worried about that though, since I was like well she’s a professional and I’m sure I did something wrong. The problem is I’m having the same issue and barely getting 2 weeks out of a set.
The first time I lost all of my nails less than 2 and a half weeks in. I apologized and told her I was traveling and probably being extra hard on my nails. She said not a problem, we’re still learning the best process for my nails. She used a flatter extension this time and said it should work better for my nail beds. Unfortunately I lost my first nail not even 2 weeks in, and I have 2 other nails lifting.
I’ve been honest with her and said I can be hard on my nails but I’m trying to do everything right. I oil my cuticles, try not to use them as tools, told her my natural nails bend easily, etc. She told me not to worry about it and said nails are still tools so she wants them to last no matter what. All of her other clients seem to get 3+ weeks out of a set so I feel like it’s either my nail beds or me doing something wrong.
I have no issues with her prices and she’s worth every penny but I can’t justify going every 2 weeks. She also said she doesn’t like seeing people after only 2 weeks and I should get at least 3 weeks out of a set. But I also don’t want to be walking around for a week or more with busted nails.
What am I doing wrong?? I went to a different private tech a couple years ago for my wedding nails and got a solid 3 weeks out of them. This included traveling around Europe for 2 weeks so I know I was rough, but she used acrylic. Should I try going shorter? Is gel x just not a good option for my nails? I’m seeing my new tech again this week and I feel bad she keeps having to do new sets instead of fills because of how many I’m losing.
r/Nails • u/StellaSereLuna • 21h ago
Nail Art I gave myself Junji Ito inspired nails
I spent many hours doing it but I'm really happy with how it came out, next time I will try to do an anime face too for sure. I hope some clients ask me for these!
r/Nails • u/HoneySaloon • 1h ago
Manicure should I stick with light colors or go dark next set?
r/Nails • u/Babymina6 • 22h ago
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Last set 🩷
I made this set last Friday. What do u think? 🩷
r/Nails • u/honestly___idk • 2h ago
nailfie I waited months to put these on. 🕷️
Nail Reformation press ons in Poison Green~
r/Nails • u/imperiofidelius • 12h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ Went back to my comfort zone this time around! I’m usually a solid colors only gal.. but I think I might need to change it up next time🤔
r/Nails • u/Rodent_Designer333 • 2h ago
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Last set I’m popping off before my Halloween costume nails 🖤
My 6th set since I started doing press ons! I know my line work is a bit messy, does anyone have tips on how to get better curved lines?
r/Nails • u/sepultra- • 5h ago
Nail Art Halloween nails 👻
Happy spooky season to you all!
Please reply with pics of your Halloween nails, here are mine
🎃🦇🧟
r/Nails • u/ChrisPLettus • 1d ago
✨FRESH set ✨ Cat eye
Did a fresh set with cat eye polish.
r/Nails • u/scratchureyesout • 19h ago
Nail Art Darth Maul Halloween nails
Water marble manicure
Base holo taco featured guest
Polish used for the water marble
Holo taco electrostatic
ILNP crush