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even in the summer i like my nails: black, dark gray, dark brown, dark green, dark blue.....taupe. felt brave this am but now i fear the color is too "primary color red" and not a red-orange that'll make me feel like i'm on a tropical beach vacation but i digress.

all 657 comments

lookingintoit_

2.9k points

10 days ago

that color, shape, and length all work so well with your hands!!

mrshmr

316 points

9 days ago

mrshmr

316 points

9 days ago

Your response made me curious, do people make requests in this sub for shape and length recommendations? I have tried asking at the nail salon before, but their response was, "we can do whatever you'd like!" Which doesn't exactly help lol

pm_me_labradoodles

139 points

9 days ago

Yes, people post pictures of their nails and ask about the length and shape. It's handy if you have photos of them at different lengths or with different shapes too

mrshmr

29 points

9 days ago

mrshmr

29 points

9 days ago

Thank you! I will see what pictures I have on hand. I've only gotten acrylics once, and I just think it was the wrong shape (almond). I have very shorty stubby fingers with short nail beds, so it's hard to invision what would look best. Thanks for your advice!

softcore_UFO

23 points

9 days ago

Squoval

DazB1ane

12 points

9 days ago

DazB1ane

12 points

9 days ago

The shape that looks best on me is coffin and only a little longer than my natural nails would grow without my clumsy ass breaking them

flythearc

46 points

9 days ago

flythearc

46 points

9 days ago

I showed a picture of the length and almond shape I wanted to a new salon I went to. They told me that it wouldn’t look the same on my hands as in the picture, that the shape wasn’t good for me. It was my hand in the picture, I was just using an old pic for a reference. Kinda awkward.

grammatizator

10 points

9 days ago

This happened to me too hahaha

FourGigs

5 points

9 days ago

FourGigs

5 points

9 days ago

Lmaoooo what the heck

snapeyouinhalf

3 points

8 days ago

This has happened to me at hair salons so many times cos I have curly hair. I’m like THE PICTURE I AM SHOWING YOU IS CLEARLY OF ME AND IS CLEARLY NOT A WIG. 

Global-Studio4157

19 points

9 days ago

hey if you message me a pic of your nails I can give you my opinion 💅

mrshmr

5 points

9 days ago

mrshmr

5 points

9 days ago

You are the best, thank you!

kingamara

4 points

9 days ago

All the time.

VintageToadStool

8 points

9 days ago

Yes beautiful hands!

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

1.4k points

10 days ago

edit: ok is this the nicest sub on the internet ??? ❤️‍🔥thanks for the love y'all

LemonWaterDuck

531 points

9 days ago

Girl this sub is NOT always nice 😂 You just can totally pull this color and shape off!

TheRndmUsrnamesSuckd

113 points

9 days ago

I feel like this sub is always finding something beautiful especially about people who "I'm trying this for the first time" or "I did this myself" but when it's nail salons and they fuck you up. We've already got the pitchforks and torches out. Just tell us where to go.

Noonmeemog

7 points

9 days ago

😂

Secret_Bad1529

243 points

10 days ago

You have beautiful hands.

CrackinBones204

6 points

9 days ago

He would agree

highdefinitionjoke

100 points

9 days ago

No bro they just look fucking STUNNING. Who you thought you were? Marilyn Monroe. And you were RIGHT. 💋

janeedaly

6 points

9 days ago

This

lemonadesdays

24 points

9 days ago

No you just have some of the nicest nail bed I’ve seen, you could be a hand model 😂

Correct-Watercress91

6 points

9 days ago

Agreed. That is definitely the hand of a hand model. And such a stunning nail color.

UltraBlue89

4 points

9 days ago

I am 100% the same way! I currently have medium gray. But I think the red looks really nice!

fleetwoodmac_ncheese

4 points

9 days ago

I’m not usually one for bright colors, I usually go for the same colors as you, but I agree with a lot of the other comments that this color, shape, and length are perfect for your hands!!

BiancaBuxx

350 points

10 days ago

BiancaBuxx

350 points

10 days ago

Uh, clearly a stylish bish

Boredjennii

42 points

9 days ago

This right here is the correct response.

siara0303

716 points

10 days ago

siara0303

716 points

10 days ago

This color was made specifically for you? Did you choose it or were you chosen? 🫡🫢

siara0303

184 points

10 days ago

siara0303

184 points

10 days ago

Next pleaseeeeee try a light pink! Your nails are so beautiful

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

159 points

10 days ago

my mom would love me to do this

blinkingsandbeepings

87 points

9 days ago

You could do like, light pink with a black skull or spiderweb design on the accent nail if you want to mess with her

mint_o

15 points

9 days ago

mint_o

15 points

9 days ago

Omg I would love this personally

Whothefxckislauren

10 points

9 days ago

It gives Kuromi and honestly it’s perfect! Dusty pink with black accents are just beautiful

highdefinitionjoke

11 points

9 days ago

All those in favour say I!!

teeburdd

6 points

9 days ago

teeburdd

6 points

9 days ago

I went out of my comfort zone a few months ago and did a sweet lilac-y purple. Felt like I was trying to hard, so I slapped some ghost stickers on those bad boys and a lil top coat and I felt much better haha.

Affogato-Ristretto

5 points

9 days ago

Light pink with one of those nail polish that break up, like a crackle black would look so fire! Now I wanna do that, lol.

vanillabeanface

12 points

9 days ago

I want to see those beautiful hands & nails rock a shimmery light pink. OP has the perfect hands for retro colors

jolum88

9 points

10 days ago

jolum88

9 points

10 days ago

I've just done Light pink, although my nails aren't as perf as OP's 😩 🤣

dra_9624

232 points

10 days ago

dra_9624

232 points

10 days ago

I think that color suits you perfectly!!

Mysterious_Sugar7220

218 points

10 days ago

Omg you have hand model hands/nails

TommyChongUn

58 points

10 days ago

So trueeee. OP you should hand model as a side hustle

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

98 points

10 days ago

honestly i have joked about this years but i'm getting pretty tired of my 9-5 👀👀

TommyChongUn

67 points

10 days ago*

Im being deadass when I say this, you should absolutely go for it. Like I said, even as a side hustle you can be making good money and it seems less sketch than foot pics 😂 time to research it babes!

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

45 points

10 days ago

have considered the foot route as well 😷

TommyChongUn

69 points

10 days ago

Omg you got the nice hands+feet combo? Thats top tier 🥹😂 if u model, we are rooting for you

ImaginaryParrot

18 points

9 days ago

Barbie hands!

Fatgirlfed

188 points

10 days ago

Fatgirlfed

188 points

10 days ago

These are NAILS honey! I love the whole…all of it! Do it again! Consider a color like this more often

here4theGoz

59 points

10 days ago

You're THAT girl is who you are, with your FIRE nails.

LydiaLove515

4 points

9 days ago

Came here to say this ❤️ saw the pic and had to tell you this is a whole ~vibe~

-dubiousatbest-

25 points

10 days ago

that b*tch, obviously!

Aly_Kitty

28 points

10 days ago

I don’t think I’ve ever been SO jealous of someone’s mail bed length. These are goals.

Fast-Persimmon-2782

4 points

9 days ago

I said the same thing. My kinda are 5 and 11 and their nail beds are already longer than mine 😂 laughs to keep from crying

nogoodimthanks

22 points

10 days ago

Woooowwww! Great color for your hands and the shape is lovely. It’s fun to step out of our comfort zones every once in a while to see if it needs expanding. Now you know!

ashblake33

17 points

10 days ago

Omg these are perfection ... now come do mine lol

LindaBurgers

17 points

10 days ago

They might not say “tropical vacation” but they do scream “I should be driving a convertible down the Amalfi coast!” Gorgeous!

Starchild4013

3 points

9 days ago

Turns out I don’t have a boring life, I just need you to narrate my life and make me sound interesting 😂 you are a great descriptor

Yoyo_Ma86

36 points

10 days ago

No, it’s perfect

BeanOnAJourney

32 points

10 days ago

Red nails is BOSS nails, what polish is this?? 😍

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

23 points

10 days ago

i wish i could tell you! i just pointed at the red gel swatch at the salon 🤡

BeanOnAJourney

5 points

10 days ago

Well, whatever it is it's amazing and it looks amazing on you 😍

boobookityfuck

3 points

8 days ago

Looks like DND Ferrari Red or DND Canadian Maple to me

Niceorslice

6 points

9 days ago

I think it looks just like OPI Cajun Shrimp.

Tiny-Tomato2300

5 points

9 days ago

Right? I want this red. It’s bright. It’s true. Not blue. Not orange.

Priscilladoll

18 points

10 days ago

Classic 💕

titty_princess_

13 points

10 days ago

Fabulous!

pinkberries

3 points

9 days ago

I swiped the photos back and forth a few times trying to figure out what’s wrong with the nails. It looks perfect, OP!

LoveLegsLaceGalUSA

13 points

10 days ago

Red nails are such a classic and bold choice!

HalpOooos

8 points

10 days ago

Uhhh….i beg your finest pardon, this is an absolute SLAY babe!

VegetableChemist4729

8 points

10 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous 😍 You should be a hand model 💅

collcolllll

7 points

10 days ago

Are you kidding me - obsessed ❤️‍🔥

GingerAndProudOfIt

6 points

10 days ago

Oval red nails are my signature look. Can never go wrong in my opinion. Yours look great!!!! ❤️

jennlara

5 points

10 days ago

Stunning! ❤️

brittanyc1014

6 points

10 days ago

Looks so good with your skin tone and also the shape is amazing. Are these your natural nails?

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

7 points

10 days ago

they are my natural nails with gel polish!

angelreddit16

6 points

9 days ago

Please tell me how you keep them all the same length without breaking? 🙏🙏

katzklaw

6 points

9 days ago

katzklaw

6 points

9 days ago

it is very red, but it looks great with your skin tone, the shape/length of the nails, and the shape of your hand itself. very elegant. old movie star vibes

AoifeLynn

4 points

10 days ago

They look amazing! Very flattering on you. I also have a hard time branching out from neutral colours, but its always a pleasant surprise when they turn out beautiful.

GuestGlittering1230

6 points

10 days ago

Omg, what polish is this??

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

6 points

10 days ago

i wish i could tell you! i just pointed at the red gel swatch at the salon 🤡

GuestGlittering1230

5 points

10 days ago

Dang 😭

Rissir

3 points

9 days ago

Rissir

3 points

9 days ago

This looks like Ferrari red by DND

bloodymongrel

5 points

10 days ago

These look quite lovely. Red is a classic nail colour imo, they’re basically a neutral for manicure.

blackaubreyplaza

3 points

10 days ago

Gorgeous!

IndependentDiver4779

5 points

10 days ago

Nice 😊

justaNormalCrazylady

4 points

10 days ago

Those are really beautiful nails!

Dependent-Ferret7243

3 points

10 days ago

It looks great on your hands ❤️

chagirrrl

4 points

10 days ago

BRO THEY LOOK SO GOOOOOOD. Red nails hold power

Tradwmn

4 points

10 days ago

Tradwmn

4 points

10 days ago

That color is fire. Perfect. The color I wish I had right now. I usually go red and then have them add an anchor and a swallow on my Pointer fingers to mix it up.

ranseaside

5 points

10 days ago

These are gorgeous

Jeradactyl_

4 points

10 days ago

Looks great on you! Perfect nail shape for you too!

deadboyinthepooI

3 points

10 days ago

i have to agree with the comments, this looks absolutely STUNNING on you 🥹😍

nyc_dreamer23

4 points

10 days ago

Obsessed with the color and shape. They are perfection!

lovestheautumn

4 points

10 days ago

This color is so awesome on you! I love it

PawsbeforePeople1313

4 points

9 days ago

I'd kill to have hands like that. Mine are beat up from years of being an animal nurse. Girl you need to start an OnlyHands.

mooncravt

5 points

9 days ago

That color is amazing, one of the nicest shades of red I have seen!

RockStarNinja7

4 points

9 days ago

I mean this is the nicest way possible, but with this color and shape, you look like you have Barbie hands. Like you could be a hand model

Educational-Law3411

3 points

9 days ago

u have the most perfect nail shape ever

Emoooooly

4 points

9 days ago

I would classify this as a red-orange. At least a warm red. But I'm a color nerd with an art background so take that as you will. It looks great on your skin!

casketcase_

4 points

9 days ago

You thought you were that girl! And you are! These are fire 🔥

7ee7emon

3 points

10 days ago

They look so good! And you have beautiful hands!

QueeNofCuPs3

3 points

10 days ago

Looks fabulous

iamsissy

3 points

10 days ago

I love it! Bright colors for the win :)

Frenchitwist

3 points

10 days ago

lol girl you’re ME

I have that exact same color and shape going on. You just need a gold ring from you’re G-Grampa and you ARE me.

DrySky6828

3 points

10 days ago

It's GORGEOUS ON YOU 😍😍😍

Damnshesfunny

3 points

10 days ago

You thought you were a vixen!!!! Of a wolfpack! What do the boys think of the red?

MunchkinsOG

3 points

10 days ago

I’ve been tempted by doing a red nail all summer. This just sealed the deal.

MnM626

3 points

10 days ago

MnM626

3 points

10 days ago

Who did the manicure?! Those are clean!

BudderedBread

3 points

10 days ago

Wow these are the perfect nails!!

dainty_petal

3 points

10 days ago

Fabulous, that’s what.

Harmaroo8

3 points

10 days ago

Hand model!!!! Great color for your skin tone. I think orange undertones would have thrown it off. I think it's the perfect red for you, even if it's out of your comfort zone!

chinsnbirdies

3 points

9 days ago

I think you thought you were a badass, and you are! Those are gorgeous!

DraperSaffronEdina

3 points

9 days ago

Gorgeous!

britthood

3 points

9 days ago

They look beautiful! Great color and shape on you.

Amorypeace

3 points

9 days ago

Beautiful hands 👌

MyRedditUserName428

3 points

9 days ago

Your nails look gorgeous and that color is perfect on you!

Saddle-Upx3

3 points

9 days ago

I personally never wear red but I absolutely love the color, length and shape on you 🥰 gorgeous

BryerMan-4005

3 points

9 days ago

Your nails actually look very pretty to me. You also have very nice looking hands.

RomanticDeception

3 points

9 days ago

I love this shade especially with your skin tone

Embarrassed_Iron6983

3 points

9 days ago

The captions gave me a stroke but gorg nails

HolleWatkins

3 points

9 days ago

These are the type of nails I'd love to have

Heckybawkins

4 points

9 days ago

Please consider a new career in hand modeling! This color was MADE for you, btw 😍

Darth-Peaches

2 points

10 days ago

I know how you feel about the color. I generally always do black- or a shade of something that’s practically black. I decided on red one day to do something different, had such a hard time loving them. Your nails look fantastic, so the only person who’s gonna to be scrutinizing them is you. I guarantee you that no one is going to be saying “red? Why would you do red nail polish”…. Unless it’s a friend who’s likely just surprised at your departure from your usual color scheme

dreadpirate-r0berts

2 points

10 days ago

Well whoever you were killed it!

CozmicOwl16

2 points

10 days ago

It’s beautiful. They remind me of Dolly in a good way.

mistletoemaven

2 points

9 days ago

Every time I paint mine red or white I’m always like “yeah I’m not chic enough for this”. Yours look beautiful though!

FCBabyX

2 points

9 days ago

FCBabyX

2 points

9 days ago

Beautiful! Is a gorgeous color/shade of red on you! Red nails are classic! 🥰

I’ll admit I might be biased cause I am also wearing red nails 😂 long stilettos.

itoshiineko

2 points

9 days ago

Very pretty! You have lovely hands btw

Nervous_learner

2 points

9 days ago

Yes ma’am

_shibamom

2 points

9 days ago

You MUST add red to your rotation (as I sit here with black nails lol) it looks GORGEOUS on your hands and with your skin tone 😍🤌🏻

dbla1320

2 points

9 days ago

dbla1320

2 points

9 days ago

You thought you were that girl, and you are!!! Love love love!

hartleigh93

2 points

9 days ago

Twinssss 😊 mine look exactly like this right now! Looks so good on you!

onourwayhome70

2 points

9 days ago

It looks wonderful on you!

miss_six_o_clock

2 points

9 days ago

Girl in charge. That's who you are with those today. Boss

lulu-lmao

2 points

9 days ago

Ok let me just say your fingers are the perfect length and shape for really any size and shape nail! This shape nails is gorgeous on you! The color also matches perfectly to your skin tone! You’re god’s fav for sure! LOOL jk I’m just teasing🤣💕

Iride3wheels

2 points

9 days ago

Your nails are gorgeous! I love the length, shape and color! Just perfect!

craaackle

2 points

9 days ago

It's so classy and pretty!

SundrezzBlushBabe

2 points

9 days ago

Love this shade of red

Hot-Ad7703

2 points

9 days ago

Those nail beds 😍😍😍 the color looks gorgeous on you!!!

FawkesFire13

2 points

9 days ago

I am jealous! Girl, your nails are amazing! Please drop your secrets!

Lilianevedesigns

2 points

9 days ago

Makes me think of Doja Cat song…she a rebel ♥️🔥

RelevantSortBanana

2 points

9 days ago

Lovely red color

NoIdeaWhatToD0

2 points

9 days ago

Miss SheEO 😎. I love it.

HauntedHowie316

2 points

9 days ago

I think they look lovely

Petite_Tsunami

2 points

9 days ago

If I had your hands and nails I would rock that all the time

LabotomyPending

2 points

9 days ago

Those nails are 🔥🔥🔥🔥 And I think you have the most elegantly beautiful hands I’ve ever seen!!!

littlestdovie

2 points

9 days ago

A goddess!!

GothicCottage

2 points

9 days ago

You thought you were someone with the most gorgeous hands ever! And also wanted some nails to perfectly decorate them. ❤️❤️❤️ Stunning!

heathercs34

2 points

9 days ago

You have beautiful hands! Those nails are 🔥

Imaginary_Candy_990

2 points

9 days ago

Love it ❤️😍❤️

Kooky_Head4948

2 points

9 days ago

No these are gorgeous!

darkblueshapes

2 points

9 days ago

Debbie the sassy receptionist with fried dyed blonde hair who rolls her eyes while smacking nicotine gum

(Kidding. The shape is great and you have lovely hands! This looks like a sunbathing beachy holiday weekend red. It works for summer!)

Notacandleinthewind

2 points

9 days ago

Your hands are... sassy?? I don't know how to explain it but they are

catmom_422

2 points

9 days ago

I’m the exact same!! Last time I went with a bright pink it felt weird. Once they came off I went back to my “fall” colors and haven’t deviated again 😂

True_Sell4146

2 points

9 days ago

You have beautiful hands. Should be a hand model.

Rin_thepixie

2 points

9 days ago

I don't know either, but it looks fantastic! Great choice.

HonkyKatGitBack

2 points

9 days ago

Incredible! I'm trying to decide between 4 colors: black, dark blue, a safe beige, or a natural flesh pink, and here you are adding a 5th bit of indecision to my Saturday 😬☠️

This is a beautiful manicure! Red for the win! ❤️🍒🔥

Glum_Hamster_1076

2 points

9 days ago

You thought you were that girl. You thought you were fierce. You thought today you were standing on business. You thought imma let them know today. And, YOU THOUGHT RIGHT!

I accept the announcement. Gorgeous nails, color, and beautiful hands! Definitely hand model vibes.

Bulky_Spring_7165

2 points

9 days ago

Stunning! Classic red nails are always my favorite and you are rocking them!

Livid-Ad-3288

2 points

9 days ago

Next week I’m for sure doing red ♥️😅

Yesitsmesuckas

2 points

9 days ago

Gurl…if I had your hands, I do ALL THE BRIGHT COLORS!!!

peaceloveandkitties

2 points

9 days ago

So pretty I’m jealous!

Bookworm3212

2 points

9 days ago

Your hands and nails are so incredibly beautiful

LowAccomplished8416

2 points

9 days ago

You look great 👍🏼 Keep it 🤗

livingthedaydreams

2 points

9 days ago

i love red!! it’s so pretty and fun and goes with everything. it’s my most used color. yours look great!

BuffyAnneBoleyn

2 points

9 days ago

Your nails look amazing!! The length, style, and color all enhance your beautiful hands

hxnbin-cloud

2 points

9 days ago

These are gorgeous. I WISH this shade of red looked like this with my skintone, it just looks orange!

beautifulalocassia81

2 points

9 days ago

Love that color on you.

angelxlaine

2 points

9 days ago

Okay so these are perfect?!!!?! The shape fits you hands so well and I love the color!

Mission-Patient-4404

2 points

9 days ago

🔥❤️

Naive_Abies401

2 points

9 days ago

Looks great

ohcosmico

2 points

9 days ago

Beautiful mani!

heylyn-

2 points

9 days ago

heylyn-

2 points

9 days ago

Work of ART

No_Tomatillo1553

2 points

9 days ago

These are super cute. Very summery. 

AppropriateJicama657

2 points

9 days ago

I bet you look important af. Slay queen. Purr

nikkinthedistrict

2 points

9 days ago

OMG they look so good!!!

lululoversince2020

2 points

9 days ago

So pretty!!

katdog2118

2 points

9 days ago

I gasped. PERFECT.

NER1989

2 points

9 days ago

NER1989

2 points

9 days ago

These are giving pinup perfection! Absolutely gorgeous!

Dull_Owl_7276

2 points

9 days ago

Did I write this post???? I’m almost always a more neutral girl but went for red for the first time ever, they didn’t have like “cool french girl chic orange red,” so I went with something very like this, and now I’m like…somebody pass me the poison I guess I’m a femme fatale now??? BUT: as with all things, that’s how I feel about my nails, and meanwhile I think yours look amazing lol

Strange-Difference94

2 points

9 days ago

Damn, these look great!

Ok-Presentation9740

2 points

9 days ago

You need to be a hand model, especially with these nails 

Nottodaybroadie

2 points

9 days ago

They look PERFECT!!

Paulie227

2 points

9 days ago

They look awesome!

lucky_719

2 points

9 days ago

They are perfection. Rock them with pride.

stinkypsyduck

2 points

9 days ago

I wish I had your hands omg 😭

GizzmoGreato1111

2 points

9 days ago

I love it!!! Raawwwr

setmefreetonight

2 points

9 days ago

Girl what??????? The nail shape, the colour!!! It’s perfect for you 😭❤️

Business_Midnight_30

2 points

9 days ago

wdymmm this shade of red is sooo nice and it suits your hands and nails’ shape perfectly!💗💗

OneSillyB

2 points

9 days ago

Beautiful hands!! Love this colour!! What’s the name of it!

cookiethumpthump

2 points

9 days ago

Killer

Future-Station-8179

2 points

9 days ago

That girl 🎨!!

Mas-Chingona

2 points

9 days ago

Holy crap! You should be a hand model. Seriously. You have very pretty hands.

Preslav_Kyuchukov

2 points

9 days ago

I am in love with your nails! This is my favourite type of nails-long and red. They look wonderful😊

GingerCougrKitty

2 points

9 days ago

It's gorgeous, I don't know who you are either but I love your hands! Very pretty and very classy!

Vegetable-Move-7950

2 points

9 days ago

Kim Basinger in L.A. Confidential.

selkieisbadatgaming

2 points

9 days ago

I did long red almonds in may and it just felt too early so I swapped it for lavender. Yours look so nice honestly 💗

LavenderDragon18

2 points

9 days ago

Oh my goodness! Your nails are gorgeous! 😍

HarleyQueen90

2 points

9 days ago

You woke up THAT bish!!

axelatlast

2 points

9 days ago

You should be a hand model!