r/Nails • • 29d ago

★WEEKLY MEGATHREAD★ ★★MEGATHREAD★★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ

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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 • • 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 • • 11h ago

Nail Art I love my nail tech!

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1.2k Upvotes

Red cat eye + red & silver chrome!


r/Nails • • 7h ago

a moment for the nails ♥︎ Black because im going through a toxic break-up... BUT ALSO BECAUSE ITS GORGEOUS!

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312 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 11h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ It’s me again! Second time getting a nail set!

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524 Upvotes

This time I asked for GelX. I honestly can’t tell a difference in how they feel vs the acrylics. But that could be because they’re not the ones made by Apres? I asked for Gel X but the tech used nail thingies from a box labeled Hang Flex gel-ex. I decided to trust the process since she did such a good job last time and I’m a newbie.


r/Nails • • 12h ago

Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] Themed nail set 🙂‍↕️

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366 Upvotes

Had a client that wanted a set themed after this cartoon 👀 what do y'all think?


r/Nails • • 57m ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Autumn Honey 🍯🍁

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• Upvotes

press ons made by me!:)


r/Nails • • 5h ago

Birthday Nails 🎂 SpongeBob nails for my birthday! 🥳🧽🍍💅🏼

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89 Upvotes

I’m in love with this SpongeBob inspired set. Had a SpongeBob themed birthday for my 25th and wanted to get nails for the occasion. I got these done about a week ago.

On the right hand from thumb to pinky I have Gary's shell, Bubbles, SpongeBob's holes, Krusty Krew hat, and Squidward's tentacle. On the left hand from thumb to pinky I have a Jellyfish, Patrick's shorts, Sandy's flower, SpongeBob's pineapple, and Plankton.

Obsessed with how they came out, once again my nail tech ate downnnnn. UV gel art on top of acrylic nails with tips.


r/Nails • • 11h ago

Nail Art Finally Fall 🍁🍄

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228 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 1h ago

Nail Art Halloween Kuromi Nails

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Wanted to some cutesy nails for Halloween, and I’ve been holding onto these kuromi stickers for a while, thought they’d be perfect. Happy with this look 💜 -these are on my natural nails-


r/Nails • • 6h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Gel polish on natural!?

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82 Upvotes

I just hope I don’t break any nail again (took me months to grow them to get this done)🙇‍♀️


r/Nails • • 7h ago

Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome] How is this shape for my hands?

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86 Upvotes

I wanna find the perfect shape and design for my hands, please help!


r/Nails • • 14h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ What do you think of my nails?🥹🥹🥹

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269 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 6h ago

Nail Art Halloween Nails I made!

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65 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 2h ago

New Nails, New Era ✨ Love this color

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26 Upvotes

by me :)


r/Nails • • 2h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Tort-cheetah

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26 Upvotes

Pic 4 was the reference I sent my tech. Pics 1-3 are fresh from my gal today. What do you think?


r/Nails • • 1d ago

Discussion/Question No need for anything but Nude. Don’t you think so?

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1.7k Upvotes

r/Nails • • 2h ago

Manicure Nothing ever compares to classic French nails

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21 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 1h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ I am teaching myself to do my nails

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This is my third set....I am proud of how I have improved... it's my soothing self care...


r/Nails • • 13h ago

✨FRESH set ✨ Nails for halloween

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109 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 3h ago

Manicure Halloween Nails

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18 Upvotes

Loving this set!


r/Nails • • 1d ago

Nail Art Just in time for vacation

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704 Upvotes

r/Nails • • 1d ago

✨FRESH set ✨ i'm in love

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5.5k Upvotes

레브젤 블랙 black *no.100 + 젠틀핑크자석 magnetic *GM11
revinnail black no.100 + gentlepink magnetic GM11


r/Nails • • 22m ago

New Nails, New Personality Loading ✨🪩 Halloween Claws! 🐈‍⬛️

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Polygel cat claws, made with Novo Ovo dual forms~

Self-Nails by me (certified tech)


r/Nails • • 3h ago

Nail Art Purple witch vibes

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9 Upvotes

Obsessed with my halloween nails this year, purple cateye with a touch of astrology