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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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    HELP!!! pain from over buffing 😭

    hi y’all! i’ve been doing my own gel polish at home without any problems for a few months now, but yesterday i used a new buffer and definitely buffed too much. my nails are THROBBING and feel inflamed. everything i read says to avoid gel but i had already put gel on before i realized i had damaged my nail beds. what do i do now? i dont think i can get this gel off without more damage/pain, but i dont want them to get worse with gel on them.

    also, how long will this pain last? advil is helping but when it wears off the pain is so bad and very distracting. i keep reading that it will take 4-6 months to fully heal but i truly cannot deal with this for that long. i’m completely panicking and self-loathing for having done this😭 pls help me!!!!!!!

    7 Comments
    2024/12/01
    13:31 UTC

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    Drugstore Chartreuse

    Base: Rival de Loop Protection Base Coat. Colour: Catrice Mystic Forest LE 03 Woodland Magic
    Top: Frankenpolish made of several half-empty topcoats

    3 Comments
    2024/12/01
    12:56 UTC

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    PPU Monthly Megathread

    The place for any and all questions/comments/concerns relating to this month's PPU.

    Posts of manicures featuring PPU polishes are allowed outside of this thread, everything else goes here.

    PPU Homepage: https://polishpickup.com


    Note: This subreddit and its mods are not affiliated with PPU in any way.

    0 Comments
    2024/12/01
    11:01 UTC

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    No more holding the magnet

    If you’re like me and prefer holding the magnet above the finger. For some reason, using a bar by itself didn’t give me a crisp enough line, so I’ll be using one of my wands instead.

    I searched for “nail polish magnet stand” on Amazon. Some polish sellers also have them (KBShimmer for example). Definitely regretting not buying the 3 pack lol.

    Magnetic is Roulette by ILNP. The other is Bring Me the Teal topped with Flakie Holo Taco, both by Holo Taco.

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    09:18 UTC

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    Polygel/builder - best way to lenghten/strengthen natural nails?

    Been using regular soft gel (brand Ménail) but despite using about 4 coats (base, 2x color and top) my nails stay very bendy. On top of that, the process to soak them off and file off the remainders causes my nails to be more fragile and being even more prone to the free edge tearing, also when wearing strengthener…

    I’m considering another method; lenghtening either with fake nails or lenghtening my natural nail with polygel or builder. I did hear about air bubbles causing allergies or something like that when using polygel or builder (?) and would Very much like to avoid that.

    Any recommendations are welcome!

    3 Comments
    2024/12/01
    08:39 UTC

    490

    Unintentional twins fr 🍒

    I’ve been off my nail game for a while but noticed my left hand was getting kinda….long 😏😏

    UNT peel off base coat, Zoya’s Suzie, Essie speed-setter top coat.

    Ps this color got me feeling expensive 💅🤭

    9 Comments
    2024/12/01
    06:54 UTC

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    KBShimmer Gel Cuticle Remover and tool recs?

    Does anyone have any experience with KBShimmer’s cuticle remover? I have the Sally Hansen one (blue bottle) that is often recommended on this sub but it doesn’t seem to work super well for me. Wondering if cuticle remover is like polish in that different brands work better for different people, or maybe I just need to leave it on a bit longer to work?

    Also, does anyone have a recommended brand/tool for removing cuticles? I have a basic manicure kit that I‘d like to upgrade (though I did purchase a glass file earlier this year and that’s been a game changer!)

    EDIT to clarify that by “tool” I mostly mean a cuticle pusher/scraper(?) but I do sometimes get hangnails so appropriate nippers or other suggestions for those would be great, and when I say “cuticle” I do mean the dead skin on my nail, not the proximal fold.

    5 Comments
    2024/12/01
    06:46 UTC

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    Mooncat Question

    I'm new to Mooncat, and I have a question! How often are Sold Out polishes restocked? Specifically these three. I know I probably won't get them for the sale, but hopefully soon? As long as it's not never. ☹️

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    04:55 UTC

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    Found discontinued topcoat Revlon

    I found my fav topcoat Revlon quick dry topcoat at Marshall's for 3 or 4 dollars. Since they don't make it anymore nor sell at major stores here in USA anymore I was excited. They even had the base coat too but I mainly wanted the top. It works very well on me.

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    04:30 UTC

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    feelin like a fairy 🧚‍♀️✨

    base coat: Orly bonder

    2 coats: Fancy Gloss purple lava lamp

    butterfly glitter: L.A. Colors social butterfly

    top coat: some random old top coat i'm trying to use up

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    04:07 UTC

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    Multichrome pigment question

    I feel like something has changed in the pigment world in the past year. I've always been a multichrome lover, but recently, there seems to be a new breed of multichrome that's so much more saturated. I first noticed it in Night Owl's JalepeĂąo Face (PPU). The current Kathleen & Co and last summer's Cuticula releases are good examples. Pigments aren't home lab made, polish brands big and small are purchasing from companies none of us have heard of. Anyone here that can educate me, or confirm that some new type of pigment has hit the market in the past year or so?

    ** I originally asked this in another thread about "beetle polish" and then 30 seconds after posting I realized that hijacking that thread was a dick move.

    6 Comments
    2024/12/01
    03:17 UTC

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    Do Zoya polishes wear longer than others?

    How long?

    9 Comments
    2024/12/01
    02:56 UTC

    51

    Wicked Skittle Mani

    Elphaba side Mooncat ~ Through the Wormhole, Emo for Life, Fool's Gold, Access Denied, We're Back, Witches, Tyrannosaurus Hex Orly ~ Kelli's Emerald Holo Taco ~ Lost in the Woods

    Glinda side Noodles ~ You Complete Me Dam Nail Polish ~ Serious Slumber KB Shimmer ~ Feeling Good Monarch ~ Twilight Wings Holo Taco ~ Cloud Nine, Cosmic Unicorn Skin

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    02:21 UTC

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    Poseidon's Prize

    My mooncat order came in today and I'm in love. This is definitely my new favorite. I also got Moonfairy, Your Heart's a Black Hole, Twilight Sonata, and Fool's Gold Topper.

    Apologies for my cat's insistence on being in the video (sound). She was mad I spent so much time magnetizing nails instead of petting her.

    5 Comments
    2024/12/01
    02:17 UTC

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    Regular polish French tip node

    Hi everyone I’m taking a step away from gel polish I’ve just got into nails but am uneasy about gel and would rather get into regular polish; I’m looking for a nice nude pink. I’m looking for something that’s drug store friendly as I’m a uni student and is quick dry as I’m the most impatient person 😂😭. Also open to top and base coat recommendations I’ve just bought sally Hansen insta dri top coat in the red bottle which comes soon so I’m very excited to try that with my insta dri polishes. I’ve also include a photo of my crusty thumb to get an idea of my skin tone and undertone so that it can help with any recommendations y’all have. Happy painting 😝

    2 Comments
    2024/12/01
    01:43 UTC

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    This glowy shift is unreal!

    7 Comments
    2024/12/01
    00:54 UTC

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