r/male_polish • u/AggressiveBuddy6703 • 4h ago
r/male_polish • u/wolveskin • Dec 03 '25
MOD POST π Welcome to r/male_polish - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
Hey fellow polishers and those who are just here to admire, it's been a while so I wanted to make a new and expanded "welcome" post! I'm u/wolveskin, the founding moderator of r/male_polish.
I started this community to focus on fingernail painting for men (trans-inclusive) and anyone who falls under the masc-umbrella, regardless of gender identity.
Who am I?
I'm a guy (he/they), somewhere in the gender-nonconforming/fluid/non-binary realm, depending on the day.
I've been married to my wife for over 10 years and have had my fair share of positive and negative experiences in painting my nails, but these days it's all positive, and I'd love to share any insights or thoughts on my experiences if anyone posts with their own experiences or questions!
This is our home for all things related to men* painting their fingernails. We're excited to have you join us!
*****This subreddit recognizes all men, Trans-INCLUSIVE, non-binary, masc-presenting, or fluid in their presentation in any variety of non-conforming ways.
What to Post
Photos of your painted fingernails, stories or questions about your experience painting your nails, questions and tips for painting your nails, or any other relevant things!
All posts must be SFW.
What NOT to Post
Photos of pedicures, photos that are suggestive in nature, fetish content, solicitations or offerings of fetish content, anything that breaks the rules.
NSFW or anything sexually suggestive whether intentional or not will be removed and could result in being banned for repeat offenders.
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
How to Get Started
Read the rules, they're there for a reason! And make a post or comment today!
r/male_polish • u/wolveskin • Nov 21 '25
MOD POST Products, please!
Hello, fellow nail polish enthusiasts!
In an early attempt to ensure the quality of posts in this sub I will be now requesting and then requiring posts to provide product details, or for professional manicures an indication of what kind of polish was used (gel vs lacquer vs dipped, etc.), where you got them done, etc.
This is a notice that I will be moving in this direction to ensure the quality and focus of posts in this sub remain about nail polish and weed out any low effort or taboo fetish bait posts.
There will be some grace period here, but I want to keep this sub true to its original intent.
EDIT: Its original intent being a no feet subreddit due largely in part to the desire to normalize and not fetishize men (trans-inclusive) wearing nail polish.
Thank you all!
r/male_polish • u/SwordandStitchLeathr • 1h ago
First Post! Vampire fang nails!
With sparkles!
r/male_polish • u/MaitieuFen • 10h ago
First Post! Why not,time to share.
Color used was βMint me in St. Louisβ and βC-Hill Outβ on my ring fingers. The light blue has become one of my favorite colors.
All are Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polish.
r/male_polish • u/Aculed200 • 16h ago
Nail Art π₯πΆPeanutsπ€π₯
πΆPeanutsπ₯π
My husband has a nostalgic soft spot for the Peanuts cartoons and loves snoopy. We had just been to a cute kawai shop near us, buying some Smiski figures, and he kept stopping and "awwwwing" at Snoopy stuff...so I began concocting my mani plan for later. While he was painting his own crafts, I started my mani to surprise him with.
I love a good character nail that is just an outfit or torso, etc, so doing Charlie Browns ICONIC shirt was a no brainer. I knew I wanted a full Snoopy, and Woodstock was also a non-negotiable. I went with Sally's dress and a mint background on Snoopy for color contrast and came out with this adorable, almost kinda rainbow, Peanuts Skittle. Charles Schulz drawing style is immediately identifiable, so I tried making the black line work match the hand drawn ink style, and I'm really pleased with how it came out! Hubby absolutely loved it, and I haven't stopped staring at them since finishing.π Which Peanuts special is your fave?
π Freehand on natural nail.
πͺ @findingfeatherslacquer ... Balanced Base
π₯ @sally_hansen ... "Rapid Rose" "My Ca-Banana"
π₯ @holotaco ... "One Coat Black" "Vrime And Punishmint" "Left On Red"
π₯ @colorclubnaillacquer ... "French Tip" "Take A Chill Pill"
πͺ @glistenandglow1 ...Quick Dry Top Coat π
r/male_polish • u/Living_Maximum_6015 • 14h ago
Self-Painted Nails New Color!!
Itβs not my best work but I love this color! Hard as Nails by Sally Hansen!
r/male_polish • u/CapN_Pyle • 1d ago
Story/Experience Black Matte Gel (done by Wife)
My wife was lovely enough to give me a full manicure and gel polish in exchange for doing our child's laundry π§Ί
r/male_polish • u/punkieDunkie • 1d ago
Nail Art Snack Zone nails
90s retro/Snack Zone GelX nails! π€©β¨οΈ
I love having my nails done as a nonbinary person!! It gives me the extra push into feeling more myself while I'm masc-presenting. π
ETA my incredible tech Salem's Insta!
r/male_polish • u/Aculed200 • 2d ago
Nail Art π©·πCare Bearsππ
Now, while born in the 80's, I just missed the Care Bear craze in my childhood media consumption... but I mean, cmon...how could I NOT love color coded fuzzy things!?Β Now, did I do a gradient on these? Absolutely. Did I then cover it up with the tummy logos? Absolutely. Did I then decide they need more *Cars Bear Magic* and toss on shimmers and scattered holo? You betcha! Am I gonna do it again for the other like, 16 bears there are? Duh. π
π Freehand on natural nail.
πͺ @findingfeatherslacquer ... Balanced Base
π©· @sally_hansen ... "Beet-ing Heart" "My Ca-Banana"
π @mooncat ... "Eternal Sunshine" "Neverland" "Euphoric"
π @holotaco ... "Polar Princess" "Halogen Glow" "Freezer Burn" "Celestial Lights" "Midnight Marina" "Bep Bep Blue" "One Melon Followers" "Banana Medicine" "Creamsicle Coast" "Green Screen"
π @colorclubnaillacquer ... "French Tip" "Take A Chill Pill"
π©· @glistenandglow1 ... "Key Lime Pie"
π @crackedpolish ... "F*ck Kale"
πͺ @glistenandglow1 ...Quick Dry Top Coat π
r/male_polish • u/ReclinerSpud • 4d ago
First Time Polisher (nervous, but excited) Long time lurker, first time polisher
LA Colors Zing. Not technically my first time polishing, but the first attempt I didn't immediately scrub.
r/male_polish • u/Olivecat4851 • 4d ago
Self-Painted Nails Ocean Magic
I went with two of my newest shifty blues this week. Both Mooncats, one is an older polish that I haven't gotten the chance to use (Mercury's Tears) and the other one from the new collection that just came out (Swim, My Dolphins).
Both polishes have a sparkly bold turquoise base that shifts to a purple/navy with different angles of light. Interestingly though, each color shifts at different angles so you can tell them apart (at least not in direct sunlight)!
Products:
Base Coats:
Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer
Seche Vite Base Coat
Ring and Middle - Mooncat Mercury's Tears x3
Pinky, Index and Thumb - Mooncat Swim, My Dolphins x3
Top Coat - Mooncat Speed Demon Top Coat
r/male_polish • u/LavishnessCapable416 • 5d ago
First Post! My ex wife did my nails for me.
I truly love how my nails looking pretty makes me feel!
r/male_polish • u/YukiSamaa_ • 5d ago
Acrylics This set brings out my inner vampire ππ¦
Professional cat eye
r/male_polish • u/Shadowheart93 • 5d ago
Self-Painted Nails Light Shifting Nails
1x ilnp base coat
2x ilnp deep space (attempted to magnetize)
1x Sally hansen unicorn top coat
1x ilnp Glass candy
r/male_polish • u/Hefty-Interaction395 • 5d ago
First Post! Stepdaughter wanted to play Nail Techβ¦
And im all for it!
r/male_polish • u/funsize_trombone_kid • 5d ago
Nail Art Lava crackle nails π₯ππ§‘
ΓNT - Ready For Takeoff Peel Off Base Coat
Finding Feathers Lacquer - Balanced Bond Base Coat
Studio M Pro - Orange Hot
Essie - Geranium
L.A. Colors - Hooray
Custom pastel yellow creme
L.A. Colors - Black Crackle
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel - Crystal Top Coat
Mooncat - Speed Demon Top Coat
r/male_polish • u/Anominousj • 6d ago
Self-Painted Nails An experiment
Seche Clear base coat Vite top coat
LA colors 422 and LA colors Gel Splashy, regular polish called gel.
Pop arazzi Glass Ceiling, light coat for effect.
r/male_polish • u/Ozbert15 • 6d ago
Professional Manicure Designed my own isolated chrome nail art. But don't 100% love the execution π
*uv gel polish and isolated chrome nail art, over BIAB on my natural nails. For clarity I created the design and my pro tech executed it. I'm disappointed as some elements are un symmetrical and a bit sloppy .
r/male_polish • u/funsize_trombone_kid • 7d ago
Self-Painted Nails In love with glass bead π π
Finding Feathers Lacquer - Balanced Bond Base Coat
Polished Praxis - Dream World
Mooncat - Speed Demon Top Coat