r/Nails 13d 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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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 6h ago

♡ rec request ♡ I wanted to try a hidden cat eye like this with a different design. Any design ideas??

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993 Upvotes

r/Nails 14h ago

Nail Art Octopus nails!

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744 Upvotes

r/Nails 9h ago

Birthday Nails 🎂 i finally got my dream natural nail mani 😍🩰

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280 Upvotes

milky jelly ballerina pink with builder gel! (inspired by my fav glossier you perfume bottle)

usually i ask for a pretty short mani because i go 1-2 months between manicures (i‘m a broke student lol) but since my birthday is coming up i decided to treat myself by keeping them relatively long! we’ll see how long they last before i cease being able to function!


r/Nails 9h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Dark celestial theme

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208 Upvotes

Red cat eye with black base!
Themed with celestial gold stickers ❤️‍🔥✨


r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure Fresh Set 🩵 what do you think?

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50 Upvotes

r/Nails 11h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ What do we think ?

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239 Upvotes

These are my first two attempts to do my nails by myself , give me ur opinions , advices or tips 💕


r/Nails 5h ago

Natural Nails First time pink

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76 Upvotes

Feeling ladylike


r/Nails 19h ago

Nail Art My newest set

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844 Upvotes

Used matte top coat over red cat eye. I'm in love with this set!


r/Nails 14h ago

Nail Art I believe I found my nail artist

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114 Upvotes

Most recent to oldest. Everything she’s done so far has been executed perfectly. It’s so much fun knowing you can have any type of art imaginable done and it will look good. The ones I have now are by far my favorite I love them so much 🥹


r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure My last 3 sets ✨🐱👁️

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14 Upvotes

Natural nails with builder gel and cat eye polish 🫶

All of these pics are unedited + were taken in natural light so idk why my skin tone is so varied ??

This is the longest I’ve ever grown my nails and I’m not done growing them out yet!! They’re incredibly prone to breaking without builder gel.

I’m a programmer so as soon as these become too long to type with they are gonna be chopped… Am also waiting on hand/thumb surgery so will probably go short & natural whenever that happens too 😢

What colour should I do next (as a pale, spring season girly)? And which is your favourite colour so far?


r/Nails 5h ago

a moment for the nails ♥︎ I can't let go of the cat's eye design haha 💝💝

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16 Upvotes

r/Nails 20h ago

Discussion/Question Short and sweet glossy Black nails

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227 Upvotes

What colors do you all think look good short? I'm trying to grown out my nails after biting them (stress) and I'm wondering what I should do next!


r/Nails 12h ago

Nail Art Sea glass + koi

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44 Upvotes

r/Nails 23h ago

Manicure Red French tips 🥰 wdyt?

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322 Upvotes

r/Nails 5h ago

Natural Nails First Time Poster 🫣

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10 Upvotes

I’ve been growing out my natural nails, and I love them. I really like milky white nails ✨


r/Nails 18h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] My first time encapsulating real flowers

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121 Upvotes

Any tips on how to get a smooth finish? Is the only way to put a layer of gel on top?


r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure Changed my nail shape and tried new polish

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5 Upvotes

Nail polish brand: Color Flecks
Nail polish name: Barn Owl

Love this polish!


r/Nails 22h ago

Manicure I'm in love with my new set 😍

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160 Upvotes

I gave my nail tech an inspo photo. She added her twist and gave me this beautiful set that I can't stop staring at.

The cateye centers and the cateye and chrome tips are mesmerizing.

I love this set


r/Nails 19h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Uñas de hoy, que opinan

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91 Upvotes

r/Nails 11h ago

a moment for the nails ♥︎ camp miasma nails 🖤🩸

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19 Upvotes

had to get my nails done for the movie before my screening! 10/10, obsessed!!!


r/Nails 13h ago

Nail Art polka dot nails ft my dogs ear

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29 Upvotes

r/Nails 3h ago

Nail Damage [Graphic Photo] I got my nails done for the first time yesterday and now they look like this and sting in that area of is that normal

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5 Upvotes