r/NailArt • u/Beaglund • 5d ago
In the last year, I have had 8 patients that developed allergies to tooth colored (composite) fillings due to gel nails. This means that cannot get tooth colored fillings or tolerate most of the most efficient ‘cements’ for veneers or crowns. The only solution is changing out tooth colored fillings for metal. That means silver fillings. (I am oversimplifying terms so those unfamiliar with dentistry understand).
So how does this happen?
If gel polish touches your skin enough times or for long enough, your body flags it as invasive. Our bodies then elicit an immune response against the foreign invader. Think of an army of immune cells fighting that gel polish. Here’s the thing: immune cells have memory. So the first time they attack the gel, they send a small army in and you may not notice. But they tell their buddies back home. After the third, fourth, 100th time, they have a full army that now attacks anything in the body that looks similar. This is a heavily simplified analogy but I don’t think it’s something that is explained to people well enough.
So consider this, when you get gel polish. You may never be able to get tooth colored fillings or veneers again.
So what do you do if you still want gel nails?
Find someone who is talented enough to not get it on your skin.
Dont push back or cut your cuticles the same day
If there is any bleeding, dont do gel
These are recommendations from the American dental Associationb.
r/NailArt • u/ComprehensiveCat754 • May 24 '26
Hey all! Mod here. We have noticed an insane influx of bot activity in our sub lately and know a few of you have also noticed. This is something we are trying very hard to combat as it is inundating our queue and making it tough to monitor regular traffic here.
Why do you need to know? Well because a few of you have already reached out regarding it and we wanted to a) let you know that we know and b) thank all of you for helping to keep this community safe.
What are we doing to fix it? We have turned up crowd control settings and enacted bot bouncer on our sub. This does not fix the issue entirely but it helps us see who could possibly be a bit easier.
The issue with this is that regular users are getting caught up in our filters and either banned by us on accident or banned by bot bouncer. If this happens, don’t panic! You’ve done nothing wrong but we do need you to message us via modmail and let us know you’re human! We’ll unban you right away, promise.
Thanks for your patience, understanding, and help during this! We appreciate you all.
- Mod Team
TLDR: bots are taking over! If you get banned by accident, let us know and we’ll fix it asap.
r/NailArt • u/Limp-Bike-9364 • 2h ago
Not sure if I want to keep the spikes on the pinky, (also they slid in the lamp 🫣) but I'm beyond happy with these ones as a fairly new diyer ☺️
Also, does anyone have any tips on handling little chains? They were a pain to get in the right place 😂
r/NailArt • u/M33rkatn1p • 9h ago
These were probably my favorite set this year. The isolated jelly on top of a matte nail is peak. What do you think?
r/NailArt • u/TopDescription3646 • 12h ago
I had started a set and had an idea. Unfortunately my brain just couldn't see it through or remember what it was. 😆 Basically, had a rough day and spent more time dropping my brushes and cleaning messes than actually creating something enjoyable. So, this is what I ended up with. I do think it's pulling off flickering flames, so I am still considering these a win. 🔥😆
r/NailArt • u/lily_a_richards • 1d ago
Inspired by @allthedeeetz and @shawneylylesart on instagram!
r/NailArt • u/foxyboxy89 • 18m ago
My tech did it again! Insta: @nailsby.hanastorm 🔥
r/NailArt • u/lanansodne • 8h ago
Actually squeezed in two fun sets! The pochaco and pooh I painted on a ziploc to make DIY stickers. I fear I may never go back
r/NailArt • u/Plenty_Average_ • 21h ago
r/NailArt • u/CoyoteMaleficent9107 • 18h ago
Spooky szn baby 👻🎃
r/NailArt • u/No_Reporter2873 • 17h ago
Estoy aprendiendo a hacer uñas por gusto y personalmente pero en un futuro me gustaría trabajar de ello, la técnica que uso es la más sencilla para mí es Soft Gel y pinto con gelish ya que me gusta su acabado, son las primeras que he hecho
r/NailArt • u/uncomfortablepeach • 1d ago
Went to Vegas, saw some stuff. Made it to the Grand Canyon and had a great time.
Thanks for lookin.
r/NailArt • u/Brief-Midnight8959 • 22h ago
here’s the finished set first ✧ and then the process behind it, because this one changed so much while I was making it.
it started with shaping and prep, then a soft translucent pink-lilac base with that glassy aurora shift. I honestly loved how dreamy it looked at that stage, but I wanted to take it somewhere a little stranger.
from there I started building the darker details by hand, without planning every nail too perfectly. then came the raised lines and chrome ❖ stars, curves, drips and little abstract shapes slowly took over the soft base.
for the final look, I wanted the silver to feel almost liquid — like molten chrome moving over glass, while still letting that aurora glow show through underneath. every nail ended up a little different, and the two hands don’t exactly match, but they all belong to the same weird little world 🩶
Nail tech: me, done on my own nails.
r/NailArt • u/alleyyy420 • 23h ago
Everything is Dynamic Nail Supply. Let me know if you have any questions!
r/NailArt • u/Cammie7 • 23h ago
For the next Animal October Theme, we got tortoise print! This took a few layers, but it was definitely worth it!
Hard gel: IBD
Base color: 5084 by Venalisa
Brown: JJ by O&J
Black: E+M by O&J
Cover color: 5084 by Venalisa
Top coat: Apres
r/NailArt • u/forgottenreminders • 18h ago
Love love love what Damaris did for me for Halloween 👻 🎃 🍂
If you’re in Conroe TX go see Damaris Gonzales and check out her other work on insta at damarisg_nails
r/NailArt • u/DotsBeauty • 1d ago
Guys, I did my own acrylic nails. I am just practising currently. Should I start a business? Or should practice more? Hows the finishing? And what can be the pricing per finger? It’s pink cat eye with chrome.
r/NailArt • u/chicken_nugget38 • 1d ago
Did these on myself. Not the best but I love them!
r/NailArt • u/almostagirl_ • 1d ago
From Anna @ Venom Creatives, Bristol, UK
r/NailArt • u/Barra1992 • 1d ago
Done this set on myself and I absolutely love them!!
r/NailArt • u/WolfMoon1019 • 1h ago
I was thinking of using this as reference photo. Is that a terrible idea and would it even be possible to get it done?
r/NailArt • u/Silver_Fly_3062 • 2d ago
My boyfriend requested clown themed nails for halloween so I delivered 🫡
r/NailArt • u/Popupnails • 1d ago
I had such a fun time making this set! Thing took years to sculpt but was well worth it. 🤭
r/NailArt • u/itsyabaeshae • 1d ago
Had fun doing this one 💚🖤
