r/Nails • u/_porkbunnn • Sep 19 '26
★WEEKLY MEGATHREAD★ ★★MEGATHREAD★★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ
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 • u/_porkbunnn • Aug 06 '26
Mod Post a quick mod note + no steering wheels/body parts/faces in backgrounds [please read before posting]
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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- 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”]
- 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”]
- 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 • u/Correct-Register5132 • 11h ago
Manicure I’m a guy who started my nail journey a little over a year ago, wanted to share my favorite colors so far!
r/Nails • u/Ok-Explanation-8056 • 4h ago
Nail Art Third and final spooky set for the year!! 👻🪿
Added the other two, which is your fave spooky set of 2026? 🤩
r/Nails • u/Distinct-Stay-2152 • 3h ago
✨FRESH set ✨ Reason 1000 of why you should go to a small business nail tech
Refill
Design
Gel x
Chrome
Gems
30$ +20$ tip
50$ total
r/Nails • u/Gloomy-Pack-3242 • 7h ago
Nail Art Cat eye with stickers
NAYISI suspended realm cat eyes with stickers!
This is my dominant hand so I didn’t want to get it too close to my cuticles, thus the gap! But stickers are turning out way better than I thought.
r/Nails • u/Shad0wDrag0n_06 • 52m ago
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome] The only time I went all in while paiting my nails
I think I like sharks……..👀😁🦈🪸
r/Nails • u/Poshspice24 • 15h ago
Manicure Spent FOREVER trying to find a fall color I wanted - looked over and another nail tech had left this in their spot. I’m in love!
It’s called “Christmas Cherry” funnily enough, but it’s the perfect vampy color! Felt like kismet 🧛🏻♀️☺️
r/Nails • u/mullet_girl713 • 1d ago
Nail Art Obsessed
Did my nails for an Oddities and Curiosity expo and Halloween, I usually hate my nails but I love these 🤡 also tried curved tips which goes against what I've practiced for years but Im feeling it
I rarely do art anymore bc I dont feel like doing it after doing other people's nails all day lol
r/Nails • u/sinfulbrand • 21h ago
Manicure Cat eye is so gorgeous you cannot tell me otherwise
The colour is Elixir Garnet Glow from Luxorise.
r/Nails • u/InfiniteCalendar1 • 4h ago
Manicure Kuromi Nails
I’m really happy with how these turned out
r/Nails • u/Cool-Cycle1797 • 5h ago
Manicure Brown and Blue ⭐️
I kind of love this combination. These are over 1 week old!
r/Nails • u/omgitsdyc • 15h ago
a moment for the nails ♥︎ Queen of Hearts ♥️👑/Halloween Nails
I had to share my Halloween nails with you guys because they are not getting enough appreciation in real life and my friend/nail tech but her whole soul into this set 👌🏼💋
r/Nails • u/paellagirl420 • 15h ago
a moment for the nails ♥︎ fall nails x pumpkin patch
obsessed with this lil photo shoot we did for my new fall nails
r/Nails • u/Shad0wDrag0n_06 • 46m ago
Manicure Which look best on me
I think this all the times I ever got my nails done
r/Nails • u/paellagirl420 • 11h ago
Birthday Nails 🎂 lobster party themed bday nails!!
Nail tech absolutely ate down on this set for my lobster themed birthday party 🦞🦞🦞
r/Nails • u/trippintuesday • 10h ago
new nails, who dis? Halloween nails
Haven’t gotten my nails done in a while as I broke the fuck out of one and was letting it grow out. I LOVE these
Nail Art Halloween but *cutesy* 🎃👻✨
Also did this as a set with peel off base so I can switch them sooner lol. 😅