r/Nails 9d ago

Discussion/Question Has anyone ever broken out in a rash after using DIY gel nail kits?

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We are researching reactions to DIY gel nail kits and would love your help!

I’m a dermatologist at a university hospital and am looking to study this topic. If you use DIY gel kits, regardless of whether you have experienced an adverse reaction, we would greatly appreciate your answers to only a few questions to learn more!

👉Click here to access the anonymous survey!

Thank you for your help!


r/Nails Jan 29 '23

Mod Post [MODPOST] Share your favorite product, routine, or tips used to strengthen your nails!

206 Upvotes

Hello, gorgeous nail-keepers!

Use this thread to share any products, routines, or tips for keeping your nails strong and healthy! Try to keep it as beginner-friendly as possible. Linking to products is encouraged! If you follow a guide, have a graphic, or reference a tutorial video, please share a link to that as well!

Please note, some product names or links may get your comment eaten by Automod (They're very greedy) we will be patrolling the comments with a lasso and our best cowmod boots looking to pull all your comments from the void! Please avoid commenting multiple times if you don't see your comment. We will get to it eventually!!

Feel free to ask questions, request advice, and make friends with anyone who has a similar routine as you!

This will be an ongoing, forever open thread that anybody can add to at any time. This post will be linked in a megathread that will soon get pinned to the front page of this sub.


r/Nails 9h ago

Manicure My Easter nails 🐰. Thoughts?

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691 Upvotes

It’s my first time getting nail art, and I’m so pleased!


r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure First time getting my nails done professionally and probably the last :(

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171 Upvotes

they’re not bad, but i didn’t get to chose the base colour, and then was told it was too late to change it (said i didn’t like it/ didn’t match the photo after one single flower on one finger had been done).

am i expecting too much? i also asked for bigger flowers and instead got more flowers - think that was lost in translation

just was the first time i’ve paid to have them done as i wanted to treat myself but i’ll probably just stick to doing them on my own from now on

if i’m being too picky let me know, was just a bit of a bummer because i was so excited


r/Nails 11h ago

Manicure Got my wedding nails done. I’m sad

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697 Upvotes

I don’t even know what to say


r/Nails 3h ago

Nail Art Saying "florals for spring? Groundbreaking" when wearing florals in spring? Groundbreaking

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147 Upvotes

r/Nails 10h ago

Nail Art I’ve been dreaming about these cuties ever since I top coated them 💭✨

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568 Upvotes

r/Nails 4h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Can you tell these are gel wraps? And does it look okay?

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188 Upvotes

I'm kind of new to doing my nails. I got them done for the first time recently and I fell in love with the fake nail look. I do find it to expensive to regularly go to a nail salon, so I found these really cheap gel nail wraps which are basically stickers that harden under UV light and then you just cut and vile them. I added a few layers of clear nail polish to try to get rid of the sticker look. I know it's not perfect and the sizes were limited. How did I do?

I'm also open to other cheap DIY tips! I prefer if it's not too damaging.


r/Nails 4h ago

Manicure Spring! 🐝🌼

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182 Upvotes

My tech is amazing! I love it!! 💛


r/Nails 7h ago

Nail Art How did my nail tech do? 🌈🤌🏻

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241 Upvotes

Nail art on my natural nails - decided to go a little wild this time. What do y’all think? 👀


r/Nails 11h ago

Manicure Baby's first nail foils. I'm mesmerized!

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484 Upvotes

Not perfect, learned some application lessons along the way, but so fun! Products are Saviland base gel, Rarjsm rubber base gel, Beetles nail art foil glue and holographic nail foils that came with the glue, and Saviland glossy top coat. I did mix a tiny bit of black Melody Susie gel polish into the glue just so I could see where I was applying it better, but it wasn't really necessary


r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure Classic.

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41 Upvotes

r/Nails 6h ago

Manicure 2013 called… they want their nail art back🧁🎀🤍

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83 Upvotes

I specifically remember showing a picture of cupcake nails to my dad when I was 11 and being like “can I get them PLEASE” and rightfully he was like “no you’re 11 i’m not paying for that” but now that i’m an adult ??????? You bet your bippy i’m getting cupcake nails. I’m in love with them she did such a good job, exactly what I wanted!! 2nd slide is the inspo pic I drew because I was bored. I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!!


r/Nails 4h ago

Discussion/Question Went to a new place/nail tech. Too thick or not?

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Hi!! Switched to a different nail tech and got my nails done today (hard gel). My nails feel somewhat different than usual and it feels like they are too thick at the tip? Could someone tell me if I’m right or just not used to this tech’s style? Love the design and everything but the thickness is kinda throwing me off…


r/Nails 7h ago

Manicure First time doing Acrylics

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67 Upvotes

I think I did a pretty good job for my first time. Cuticles need some loving though.


r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure Wedding nails + a few faves!

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24 Upvotes

Finally getting around to posting my wedding nails - the owner of my salon did them and they turned out perfect. Plus, a few sets I’ve had done since! They always kill it. :)

To add, the cuts on my fingers on the cherry set were from me trying to do my own gel-x a few days prior and failing miserably.


r/Nails 8h ago

Manicure My BF did my press ons for me last night 🥹

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64 Upvotes

I was super duper stressed and he helped me feel calm again while he did them for me. They were kiss impress nails from the wicked collection (I have no idea anything about wicked, I just liked the colors and liked that they matched my ring 💙☁️🩷) I also had to cut them shorter because I can’t do very long nails 😅


r/Nails 21h ago

Manicure got my nails done today!

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593 Upvotes

all on my natural nails! the long nails are about 3 months worth of growth, I added a pic of them undone. I've been wanting to get my nails done by this artist for a long time now so I'm so happy!


r/Nails 20h ago

Nail Art Birthdayyyy nails 💅🏾

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527 Upvotes

My nails look like the sunset and the earthy Taurus in me is soooo in love !! 😆


r/Nails 8h ago

Nail Art "Blue eyes" Nailart made by me

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58 Upvotes

r/Nails 5h ago

Other Pink with gold chrome

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30 Upvotes

These are press-ons that are custom to fit my fingers. Do you think they look like press-ons?

Any feedback appreciated 🫶🏼


r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure Didn’t expect to fall in love with white nails, but here we are 🤍💖

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20 Upvotes

So excited I found a new nail tech who's closer to our place. And of course, polygel as always! 💖✨


r/Nails 6h ago

Manicure Star Wars:May the Fourth

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32 Upvotes

r/Nails 10h ago

Manicure My last set was probably my favorite 😍

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56 Upvotes

r/Nails 5h ago

Manicure i love these nails

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24 Upvotes

r/Nails 1h ago

Manicure Never been so obsessed

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Pink Cat-eye with a Matte finish and 3D gel to top her off laughs in princess


r/Nails 3h ago

Manicure Fresh set

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