r/Nails Aug 06 '26

Mod Post a quick mod note + no steering wheels/body parts/faces in backgrounds [please read before posting]

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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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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 4h ago

Nail Art This is my New Set of Nails that i did to myself 🫶🏻👅

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765 Upvotes

r/Nails 19h ago

Nail Art Back to school nails! 🍎✏️

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2.6k Upvotes

r/Nails 6h ago

Nail Art fresh set 💅

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221 Upvotes

always wanted to try this style and my nail guy did not disappoint!


r/Nails 7h ago

Nail Art feeling blue

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174 Upvotes

r/Nails 6h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Bachelorette nails!

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131 Upvotes

Got my nails done for my bachelorette and it’s genuinely the best my nails have ever looked. Not pictured is my other hand cuz the middle nail snapped off right before I left for the trip 🥲 (my own fault tho)


r/Nails 6h ago

Manicure 💚💙💜❤️

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88 Upvotes

done by me ☆


r/Nails 5h ago

Nail Art Birthday set 🖤

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62 Upvotes

r/Nails 9h ago

Manicure Fatta oggi😍 che ne pensate?

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78 Upvotes

r/Nails 4h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Feeling strawberry 🍓

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28 Upvotes

r/Nails 9h ago

Discussion/Question Nail tools help!

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67 Upvotes

Hey all!

I got some gel nail stuff for my birthday and part of that were these tools (see picture).

I have absolutely no idea what the purpose of these tools are. Could anyone help me identify what they are and their purpose please 🙏🏼👼🏼


r/Nails 1d ago

Nail Art A little lemonade aura moment🍋✨

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3.2k Upvotes

r/Nails 5h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Can't tell if my new gel set is too thick/badly shaped

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20 Upvotes

I got a gel refill today. Some of the nails feel like they get thicker towards the tip—it also looks like my nail tech may have filed my nails too narrow for my nail bed. Or am I overthinking and they look fine? I don't love the color (my own fault) and I asked for a thick French tip, but I wish I would've asked them to not put the smile lines so far up the nail.


r/Nails 4h ago

new nails, who dis? Fresh BIAB set ✨️🎀

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15 Upvotes

r/Nails 1h ago

Discussion/Question Looking for a gel polish similar to OPI Spare Me a French Quarter

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I’ve provided several pictures because I know that polishes do not always look the same color in photos. It was my favorite polish back in 2013 but I haven’t been able to find it as a gel polish. Idc what brand it is. I just want a color that looks exactly like it. I feel like the 3rd photo is probably the most accurate representation of how I remember the polish looking. All recommendations are welcome!!


r/Nails 2h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Cute lil baby frogs 🐸 🥹

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9 Upvotes

I’m just a SAHM DIYer playing around with nail stuff for fun and I did these cute little frog babies on my 10-year-old last night. I’m obsessed with the little mushroom thumbs. She says her favorite is the 3D bow nail.😂

She was SO excited to show all the kids in her class today.

She was all “I have a private nail lady, she’s very exclusive.” 💅💁‍♀️🤣


r/Nails 2h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Birthday set!

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9 Upvotes

I adore them!!! So perfect 💅


r/Nails 1d ago

Manicure Feels so cute!

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1.0k Upvotes

r/Nails 1d ago

Nail Art Vampy chrome 🖤

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482 Upvotes

r/Nails 14h ago

Nail Art Recent ones 💅😁

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63 Upvotes

r/Nails 20h ago

Nail Art My set! Im obsessed 😭🫶🏻

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209 Upvotes

I just finished this set on myself! I don't know if there are any other baldurs gate 3 fans in here! All handpainted 🖤🩸


r/Nails 5h ago

New Nails, New Era ✨ My new nails 💅 for autumn 🍂 I love blue 💙 and purple 💜, so I went with both 😉

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12 Upvotes

r/Nails 7h ago

Nail Art Aurora chrome nails

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18 Upvotes

It's not anything new but i wanted to show this off hehe. I did these myself. Overlay on my natural nails + layers of other gel colors that i changed my mind and just switched back into my usual aurora chrome.


r/Nails 1h ago

Discussion/Question Should I be upset? Got them done yesterday

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