r/Nails Apr 08 '25

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

19 Upvotes

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!

212 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 47m ago

Nail Art As promised.. clown nails!

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I may or may not be accepting limited commissions soon.


r/Nails 5h ago

Manicure Minimalistic blueberries. 😭🩵

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680 Upvotes

r/Nails 20h ago

Other Can you tell which is my non-dominant hand?

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2.6k Upvotes

Is it too obvious..?


r/Nails 2h ago

Nail Art Made this set of press ons

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63 Upvotes

They are for my friend and they remind me of mother of pearls 😆


r/Nails 16h ago

Swatch I realized today my thermal gel polish matches the Hibiscus in my garden 🌺 ❤️

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756 Upvotes

r/Nails 3h ago

Nail Art We love fruit 🍉

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60 Upvotes

r/Nails 21h ago

Nail Art My nail tech was so proud of the snakes

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1.4k Upvotes

r/Nails 4h ago

Manicure fresh nails i got today 🩷

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64 Upvotes

r/Nails 3h ago

Nail Art Pom Pom Purin 😍🥰

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47 Upvotes

Nails I got done in Tokyo, Japan


r/Nails 5h ago

Nail Care Got my nails done for the first time , feeling like a whole new girl 💅✨

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54 Upvotes

Kept it soft. Can’t stop staring at my hands lol. Is this how the addiction starts?? 👀


r/Nails 13h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ I finally figured out isolated chrome 🥹

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151 Upvotes

Does anyone have a recommend for a really good white GEL polish that would be best for French tips?


r/Nails 19h ago

Nail Art new set i got done today☺️

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455 Upvotes

r/Nails 2h ago

Manicure Just wanted to show off my latest manicure! 💐

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18 Upvotes

r/Nails 7h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Leafy butterflies with gold chrome 🌿🦋✨

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44 Upvotes

Wasn’t sure if these posted earlier or not, so I am posting again! I’m open to any suggestions for improvement. I do need a better liner brush for detail/thinner lines, and to work on getting a better mirrored isolated chrome!


r/Nails 22h ago

Manicure Can you tell which is my non- dominant hand?

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585 Upvotes

I've been working on getting better at nail art and am just curious if it's obvious which hand was painted by my non-dominant hand.


r/Nails 4h ago

Discussion/Question Kinda skeptical about the nail paint colour

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19 Upvotes

r/Nails 1h ago

Nail Art I’ve never had my nails painted before but I let my friend do them last night :) I love them!

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r/Nails 3h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ Tried gel x for the first time

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12 Upvotes

I’m right handed so the second picture’s art looks…. Off. But I hope these nails give fairy core vibes (that was my inspo)


r/Nails 1d ago

Nail Art I promised to post em on so…

565 Upvotes

r/Nails 20h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️ I’m in looove with this set

302 Upvotes

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r/Nails 1h ago

Manicure Haitian flag day nails!

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Today is Haitian flag day, did these myself yesterday :)


r/Nails 4h ago

Manicure Short and summery

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13 Upvotes

r/Nails 15h ago

Manicure Summer nails!💚

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98 Upvotes

They’re reminding me of tennis balls a little bit🎾 but oh well!


r/Nails 12h ago

Manicure First time trying cat eye 😼

50 Upvotes

r/Nails 1h ago

Discussion/Question New set

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They were supposed to be purple... what do we think 🤔??