/r/RedditLaqueristas
The C was sold to pay for polish 💅
Welcome to r/RedditLaqueristas!
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RULES
1. Be nice.
Be kind with constructive criticism; don't comment anything that is needlessly rude or hurtful. Our community is built around supporting and appreciating nail art, no matter the artist's current skill level.
Critiques or comments including harassment, slurs, and -isms are not allowed. Engaging in the same type of behavior in retaliation is also not acceptable. Report inflammatory comments.
2. Content must relate to nails.
This subreddit is about nails: your nails, others' nails, nail art, nail care, nail issues, nail progress, nail product reviews, tutorials, etc. Not nail related posts are not allowed.
3. Credit the source of your content.
If a pic you post isn't your own, you must use the ~Inspo~ post tag AND either credit the original artist or specify you don't know who the original artist is. Please cite the source of your reference and credit the original artists, including a link to the original source if possible.
Cross-posting from other subreddits is allowed as long as the content follows these rules - rule #4 applies here and a list of polishes and products must be included in the cross post (please do not direct us to the main post).
4. List polishes and products used.
Include a list of polishes and products used with your post. Posts without lists will be removed after 12 hours. Include the products in the post title, text body, or a separate comment after posting. Brand names and shade names/numbers are required.
Product list should detail each of the main items used; for example, if you used a collection of polishes, each polish should be named. Base and top coat is not necessary to list, but helpful. Number of coats is also helpful, as is spelling out the name of the brand rather than using an acronym.
In the title -> Polish Brand - Polish Name
In the description or as a comment below your post -> “This is Polish Brand ‘Polish Name’ in two coats.”
If you are a professional nail technician posting your own work, a product list is still required.
If your nails were done by someone else or at a salon, describe what you had done best to your ability and tag the post as “Salon Work.”
5. ADs must be clearly tagged [FTC].
Sponsored posts* and ADs must be clearly tagged using the appropriate subreddit POST FLAIR (listed below) and your relationship with the brand must be explained (USER FLAIR). This is required by the FTC (see: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers).
Subreddits, including their mods and users, are required to abide by the rules of Reddit TOS, and Reddit communities fall under American Consumer Protection rules; as such, this is the law. Mods will intervene for posts that fail to make their relationship or sponsor with a brand clear to the community. Mods will add the AD tag to posts that appear to fall under these guidelines, and will remove posts that fail to update their posts for clarity.
Sponsored Posts are considered *advertisements** (ADs) - sponsored means paid or compensated to post. Any content featuring an item that was given in turn or with compensation is considered an AD. In the nail polish world, the “PR” tag is often used to denote sponsored content - “PR” stands for “public relations” or “press release”, thus the item or content becomes a “PR product.” The FTC guidelines say to be specific and avoid jargon, so we are adding “AD” to all sponsored flairs and any post that falls into the following categories for clarity.
POST FLAIR: We require flair on all user posts’ and sponsored posts must be tagged appropriately using the flair options listed below. Posters should also clarify sponsorship details in text when posting, such as whether the product was given freely, a prototype gift, paid content, and so forth.
- MAKER PR (AD) - When you are the brand sharing about your product and gain monetary benefits from exposure. This includes nail polish brand owners, nail technicians selling sets, small businesses, Etsy shop owners, etc.
PAID PR (AD) - When a brand pays you to post ("paid PR product").
USE THE REDDIT BRAND AFFILIATE TOGGLE WHEN POSTING Need help? https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/23972085214484-What-s-a-brand-affiliate-tag
GIFTED PR (AD) - When a brand gives a person an item ("gifted PR product") and that item is used and reviewed and shared publicly.
SELF-PROMO (AD) - You are an influencer, such as a nail technician, sharing your work, but you do not gain direct monetary benefits from exposure.
USER FLAIR: Blogger, Swatcher, and Brand Owner user flair tags are available to make your brand relationship very clear. You can change your user flair on the subreddit sidebar, by your username.
Note: Affiliate links are not allowed. Posts for deals/discounts/and sales on behalf of a brand or as a brand must also be tagged as AD. By nature, these are advertisements and must be tagged as such.
6. No explicit/pedi posts, this is a SFW subreddit.
Appreciate nails/nail art WITHOUT mentioning explicit, graphic, or sexual terms. Referring to things as hot, sexy, etc. is not allowed. Please report any explicit or harassing behavior that you see in this subreddit.
Pedi posts are allowed on DISCORD ONLY; POSTS HERE WILL BE REMOVED AND REDIRECTED. http://discord.gg/redditlaqueristas
Pedis are level-locked on our Discord; users must participate in order to “gain XP” (karma) before they can post pedi pics. There is too much of a communal risk to allow pedi pics openly on our subreddit.
Use cannabis and paint your nails? Come on over to our companion subreddit, /r/laquerENTstas
7. No injury posts; no medical advice.
No injury posting. Bare and broken nails (both together) must be spoilered; nails with an injury in general should be spoilered if very mild or otherwise not posted. Just bare nails do not need to be spoilered, though some members of the community request/suggest that you do.
No seeking or giving medical advice. We recognize that nail care can be difficult at times and intimidating for new hobbyists; however, we are collectively strangers and not medical professionals, and cannot assess/diagnose/assist with hand or nail related injuries and concerns.
The following are examples of posts we cannot allow:
- I am new to gel polish and have heard about “HEMA”...or concerns about gel…
- Does this look like (allergy/fungus/whatever other medical issue)?
- I have a gel allergy, can I use (anything that isn't regular polish)?
- As a comment or response: “This looks like (contact dermatitis/eczema/psoriasis/whatever).”
We cannot field these questions, we can only ever direct you to consult a medical professional or see a doctor.
8. No BST posts.
Please take buy/sell/trade/ISO (BST) to our companion subreddit, r/RedditLaqueristaSwap.
9. No soliciting users.
No tolerance policy for people who DM or message our users soliciting them inappropriately. Report inappropriate or uncomfortable comments or DMs and we will act accordingly (ban).
User caution: Anything that gets posted to this subreddit is available for anyone on the internet to view. It is not necessary to be a subscriber or have a Reddit account to view images posted here. If you receive a DM via your post in our sub, please read this moderator announcement before you engage in any way.
10. No AI.
Unless you're asking in the post title if a pic is AI generated, no AI pics are allowed..
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This glowy shift is unreal!
00:54 UTC
Skittle mani for the first day of (Australian) Summer! ☀️☀️
Wanted something bright and fun with temperatures reaching 35°C/95°F later this week.
Mani rundown 💅💅
Base - Herome
Polishes thumb to pinkie - Butter London Fruit Machine, Essie Mint Candy Apple, Butter London Kerfuffle, Essie Bond With Whomever, Butter London Jasper
Top - Vinylux Top Coat
23:52 UTC
Similar frosted metals to Holo Taco’s?
I’m currently fixated on frosted metallic shades similar in finish to Holo Taco’s Favorite Sister or Cheap Champagne, or any of their frosted metals line. Are there other companies (indie or mainstream) that have similar formulas? I feel crazed and need more in my collection 🤣
Thank you in advance!
23:50 UTC
Can’t stop staring
Base and top coat: Kbshimmer
Polish: Sassy Sauce Polish- Slots of fun (PPU Nov’24)
23:48 UTC
Dark Winter Skittle
Pinky & Thumb- Zoya "Lael"
Ring- ILNP "Fir Coat"
Middle- LINP "Moondust"
Pointer- Zoya "Payton"
23:31 UTC
Tell me about your storage systems
I want to see how everyone stores their polishes and nail care products/tools! I currently have everything in a makeup bag, and my collection is on its way to busting out of the bag😂 I ordered a nail polish storage case from Amazon that holds 48 bottles, it should last me a while because my collection isn’t too big yet and I don’t see myself getting to above 50 for quite some time, if ever.
I also want to start swatching my polish collection! But anyways, would love to see y’all’s storage setups. I don’t really want my polishes out on display, I’d like to keep them hidden away.
23:22 UTC
Your Favorite 'Beetle-esque' Polish?
I've been looking for a good christmas gift for a friend, who loves everything to do with beetles.
Looking for something shifty and metallic, like you'd find on the elytra of a beetle! I'm not sure which brands has good metallic polishes, so something with as less streaks as possible would be ideal. I've included a picture to show what I mean. Thank you!
And feel free to show any 'beetle-esque' manis as well— I'd love inspiration to pass on!
23:22 UTC
So this is love.
The minute I opened the package I knew this was going to be my new favorite.
2 coats of sassy sauce fierce mojo. No base or top coat because I was too excited to wait.
I also ordered exxxpose and entanglemint. Sassy sauce has officially changed my attitude about magnetic polishes. The other magnetics I’ve used disperse by morning and thought it was my fault, but this polish looked great the next day. Not as sharp, but still a clear edge.
23:03 UTC
It finally happened...
Despite my best efforts I duped myself. LynB Designs Trouvaille (pinky) is a dupe for Mooncat Root of All Evil. I almost didn't order ROAE but at the last minute pulled the trigger! I need to take a nail polish buying hiatus...
22:55 UTC
What top coat do you use and how long does it take on average for your polish to fully dry? Also, is there a fool proof way you’ve found to test the “dryness” of your polish without ruining your manicure?
I realized I used 6 total coats of nail polish (2 coats of ridge filling base, 3 coats of polish, 1 topcoat) for today’s manicure and it took 3+ hours to fully dry. Guess I can’t really complain about the dry time since I used so many coats.
22:44 UTC
Pale lavender on this crisp fall day
22:36 UTC
What’s the deal with Starrily?
I've been into polish for maybe 3 or 4 years now, and when I started Starrily was my hands down favorite brand. They are stupidly expensive, but every polish Ive ever purchased from them has been flawless. The formulas are buttery, their glitters are ridiculously sparkly, their cremes apply so smoothly and are highly pigmented, and the jellies-OH THE JELLIES. Squishy, super shiny, jelly-riffic perfection. But now in the last year plus I hear virtually nothing about the brand. The drops seem sporadic and the collections are pretty redundant. I never thought I'd be one to complain about blues and purples, my collection is heavily dominated by blues and purples, but damn, when they do put out the new rare line it will seemingly be the same thing in a few slightly different shades of blue, purple, and blurple. I was hoping they'd do more cremes because yes it's a lot to pay for a creme but the formula is just so perfect I'd love to have the entire rainbow in it. Same with their glitters and jellies.
Is it just me or does it seem like the brand is just fading away? Or did I just miss some lacquer drama again that's going to make me trip all over guilt and regret?
22:17 UTC
How do I know if any of these are vintage?
Going through my moms old polishes and was curious on how to date them or if it’s even worth it
22:05 UTC
Best Lighting/Lamp?
Anyone have recommendations for lighting/lamp to use while doing nails? I have seen the half moon lamps, anyone have any experience with those? There is an overhead light above my desk that just doesn't cut it. I have a small desk lamp that I can angle but I'm still finding that there is always a shadow on one place or another. Would appreciate any suggestions.
21:33 UTC
Looking for a dark green jelly
I can find plenty of gel polishes in this shade, but not a regular one!
21:27 UTC
Terrazzo topcoat?
I've been trying to do terrazzo nails and I give up! Does anyone know of a topcoat or polish that gives that terrazzo or broken mosaic look? I know of the ORLY one but it's not available where I live. Thanks!
20:40 UTC
Slots of fun Sassy Sauce
It's my first time trying a thermal and the brand Sassy Sauce for that matter. I've not had the desire to try thermals since I have short nails and don't get that fun, dual effect that longer nailed people might get. Since I was drawn to both colors in both states, I took the plunge and bought it from November's polish pick up. My hands are in a constant state of cold at this time of year, so it's fun to see it change subtly when my hands are actually warm. I will be happy which ever state it "dies" in. I may have to try some more of Sassy Sauce in the future.
Used: Kbshimmer Fillin groovy base coat, Slots of Fun Sassy Sauce, Kbshimmer Clearly on top top coat.
20:35 UTC