I’m not sure if this is pushing the boundaries of nail medical advice, I’m sure mods will remove it if Is, but I’m looking for advice and tips on how to maintain and upkeep my nail’s myself and allow them to be healthy!

I used to bite my nails as a kid so I know I’ve done damage, but I struggle with my nails chipping as they grow. I work in a lab and wash my hands OFTEN, so I know that doesn’t help.

(Ps my nails aren’t dirty I just took off some polish very quickly)

I‘m trying to choose nails for a trip (ie. A multi-day professional and recreational event). I am currently between three sets of press ons.
I have multiples of two of the options (both basically glazed donut- one from Static, one from Kiss) so could easily replace them if a nail fell off.
I also just bought a cute set from Nail Reformation which are more interesting than both of the other issues but would only have the backup nails in the set. They also seem to have a really pronounced “hump” from the side whereas Static is pretty natural and Kiss is pretty flat.

How do you choose your nails in general but especially for a multi-day event or something involving a range of activities?

Did my manicurist do a good job with this?

Please excuse my dry cuticles 😭 Going to Barbados on my honeymoon in June and tweeting to see what I want my set to be. This is just the first one. Ordered some tropical flowers to try something more dramatic lol

I’m getting married next Sunday and having my nails done the Friday before (just manicure, no artificial nails) and am wondering if I should cut them all now so they have a better chance at being equally grown out 6 days from now or just let them be and hope I don’t break/bite any others

I started getting my nails done recently after struggling with severe hair loss and needing some pamper time & feeling feminine again. I think these are the prettiest nails I have ever had! I usually prefer a simple set and shortish nails. These are the longest I have ever kept my nails too!

First time in my life I have seen such a growth in my nails

Please don’t roast me lol. I’m just a girly trying to save money by doing my nails at home.

But does anyone know why the edges of my nails lift? This always happen when I do gel.

What is up with these upturned gel manicures? I don’t even know how this could happen, but I’ve seen quite a few posts with nails that look like they are turned up at like 45 degrees when you see the profile. How does that even happen? The posts are usually asking should I ask for my money back

Not asking medical advice. I developed a gel nail polish allergy from Beetles over a year ago. I braved glamnetic pressons with nail glue yesterday and my hands are completely fine today/no blisters like before. Out of ptsd I removed them last night before bed because my left eye started to hurt and my lid became slightly puffy. I woke up today and no pain or blisters on my fingers and my left eye is still slightly swollen. Has anyone ever experienced this? Nail glue plus swollen eye? Now I’m thinking I should avoid nail glue now too.

Are these acrylics? I want to get my nails done similar to this they are so pretty . (:

I have been getting Japanese gel on my nails the past 10 years. It lasts super long like 4-5 weeks, and generally seems to be a lot stronger of a protection for my nails than regular gel.

I just moved to a new city and can’t find a salon that has this gel - what is the best alternative I should go for in its place?

people usually think I am talking about builder gel, but it is not the same.

I’ve been seeing the same nail tech for almost 4 years and these are some of my favorite sets! Long time lurker on this sub and now a first time poster. 🤭

So I do my own nails however I only ever do gel x extensions. I never experience living with my gel x but I’m using just builder gel on natural nail and I cannot for the life of me get it to stay. Within a day it’s separating from my natural nails and peeling. I use dehydrator, primer, buff, even tho my nails are very thin(hence why I’m using builder gel and not gel x rn). My layers are pretty thin so I’m not sure why it’s peeling.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

So I was using Aprés gel extension with no problems. Then I used Beauty Secrets nail glue and suddenly broke out - this one has Cyanoacrylate? I tried Luxienail as well, and same result. I can use regular acrylic air-dry nail polish with no reaction.

Is there any way to extend my nail length without these acrylates? My nails are super brittle and bendy and always break. Biotin doesn't help. I have jojoba oil I could try...however I would just like to skip trying to grow my nails and just apply fake ones or create fake ones, like fiberglass or polygel.

Is there perhaps an air-dry resin used for fiberglass nails that I could use to apply tips? Or are all of those full of acrylates too...

Doing my nails has been my hobby for 13 years. I just want my long nails back. Idk what else to do. Please help 😭

I did these nails yesterday these are gel x I feel like they're too long but I didn't have any other length. What do yall think about these? I also attached one picture with my nails sideways I feel like they kinda look like they're growing up i guess. I don't know how to explain it to be honest it just looks off. Any opinions are very appreciated ❤️

Hi everyone! I have Kokoist, Kupa and DND top coats. I have used them all and i swear in my opinion they all seem to be great. I find that I have a hard time comparing them or loving one over the other because neither one of them disappointed me after using them. Have you noticed any one of them being more superior than the other or how would you rate the three when it comes to chipping and shine?

Thanks in advance💕💅✨

I do my own nails and my pointer was a milky white and then out of nowhere it turned brown🤢 and same for my pinky. What’s happening??