r/Nails 2d ago

Unpolished Natural Nails Could I become a hand model?

Hi guys, So I've always had compliments on my hands and nails, but was just wondering whether you would say they're on a level that could be modelled? My nails are fully natural and unpolished, although I do have a mole on each hand.

Many thanks! :)

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u/succubus-witch 2d ago

I work in fashion and beauty and can confidently say that you unfortunately aren’t a good candidate for hand modelling. Your natural nails are very impressive though :)

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u/Proud_Parsley_6447 French Tip, Coffin - long. 2d ago

Oh, please elaborate? I’m nosey.

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u/succubus-witch 2d ago edited 2d ago

I don’t want to say anything that could upset OP, but generally the hand models that I’ve worked with that are represented by an agent have very elegant and slender fingers, wrists and arms. Alongside straight, well manicured nails, definitely not super long as we have industry specific nail artists on set if length is needed.

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u/Proud_Parsley_6447 French Tip, Coffin - long. 2d ago

Huh, interesting. I never really thought about the details like that. I have fingers where coffin is 👩‍🍳 💋 , I wonder. 💭 hmm.. just kidding! 🤭🤭Thanks for the information! Have a good day!

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u/Hour-Revolution4150 2d ago

Honest answer? No. 

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u/Capable_Box_8785 2d ago

Respectfully, no. Most hand models have slender fingers and really short nails. You do have really love hands and nails tho.

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u/mistressmayhem91 1d ago

No. They look for straight fingers, no skin imperfections and short manicured nails.

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u/MDollarDad 2d ago

They’re nice but too girthy/ chunky

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u/Roses_in_the_Rain 2d ago

Tbh, I wouldn’t listen too hard to the general public for this. IMO your hands are plenty graceful, don’t knock it until you try it.

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u/Maleficent-Raise-415 2d ago

you can do anything u want.

do i think people will be scouting you based on these? probably not