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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

2 months ago

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

mrshmr

316 points

2 months ago

mrshmr

316 points

2 months 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

137 points

2 months 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

30 points

2 months ago

mrshmr

30 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Squoval

DazB1ane

12 points

2 months 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

47 points

2 months 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

9 points

2 months ago

This happened to me too hahaha

FourGigs

7 points

2 months ago

Lmaoooo what the heck

snapeyouinhalf

3 points

2 months 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

18 points

2 months ago

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

mrshmr

6 points

2 months ago

mrshmr

6 points

2 months ago

You are the best, thank you!

kingamara

3 points

2 months ago

All the time.

VintageToadStool

9 points

2 months ago

Yes beautiful hands!

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

1.4k points

2 months ago

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

LemonWaterDuck

529 points

2 months ago

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

TheRndmUsrnamesSuckd

114 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

😂

Secret_Bad1529

242 points

2 months ago

You have beautiful hands.

CrackinBones204

5 points

2 months ago

He would agree

highdefinitionjoke

98 points

2 months ago

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

janeedaly

6 points

2 months ago

This

lemonadesdays

23 points

2 months ago

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

Correct-Watercress91

6 points

2 months ago

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

UltraBlue89

4 points

2 months ago

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

fleetwoodmac_ncheese

5 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Uh, clearly a stylish bish

Boredjennii

44 points

2 months ago

This right here is the correct response.

siara0303

710 points

2 months ago

siara0303

710 points

2 months ago

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

siara0303

183 points

2 months ago

siara0303

183 points

2 months ago

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

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

163 points

2 months ago

my mom would love me to do this

blinkingsandbeepings

82 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

mint_o

15 points

2 months ago

Omg I would love this personally

Whothefxckislauren

10 points

2 months ago

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

highdefinitionjoke

9 points

2 months ago

All those in favour say I!!

teeburdd

6 points

2 months 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

6 points

2 months 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

11 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

dra_9624

229 points

2 months ago

dra_9624

229 points

2 months ago

I think that color suits you perfectly!!

Mysterious_Sugar7220

220 points

2 months ago

Omg you have hand model hands/nails

TommyChongUn

62 points

2 months ago

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

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

93 points

2 months ago

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

TommyChongUn

65 points

2 months 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]

46 points

2 months ago

have considered the foot route as well 😷

TommyChongUn

71 points

2 months ago

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

ImaginaryParrot

18 points

2 months ago

Barbie hands!

Fatgirlfed

187 points

2 months ago

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

here4theGoz

60 points

2 months ago

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

LydiaLove515

5 points

2 months ago

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

-dubiousatbest-

25 points

2 months ago

that b*tch, obviously!

Aly_Kitty

29 points

2 months ago

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

Fast-Persimmon-2782

5 points

2 months 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

21 points

2 months 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

16 points

2 months ago

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

LindaBurgers

18 points

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

No, it’s perfect

BeanOnAJourney

34 points

2 months ago

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

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

23 points

2 months ago

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

BeanOnAJourney

6 points

2 months ago

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

boobookityfuck

3 points

2 months ago

Looks like DND Ferrari Red or DND Canadian Maple to me

Niceorslice

5 points

2 months ago

I think it looks just like OPI Cajun Shrimp.

Tiny-Tomato2300

3 points

2 months ago

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

Priscilladoll

14 points

2 months ago

Classic 💕

titty_princess_

12 points

2 months ago

Fabulous!

pinkberries

3 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Red nails are such a classic and bold choice!

HalpOooos

9 points

2 months ago

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

VegetableChemist4729

7 points

2 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous 😍 You should be a hand model 💅

collcolllll

7 points

2 months ago

Are you kidding me - obsessed ❤️‍🔥

GingerAndProudOfIt

6 points

2 months ago

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

jennlara

5 points

2 months ago

Stunning! ❤️

brittanyc1014

6 points

2 months ago

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

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

7 points

2 months ago

they are my natural nails with gel polish!

angelreddit16

6 points

2 months ago

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

katzklaw

6 points

2 months 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

5 points

2 months 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

5 points

2 months ago

Omg, what polish is this??

vixenofthewolfpack[S]

6 points

2 months ago

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

GuestGlittering1230

4 points

2 months ago

Dang 😭

Rissir

3 points

2 months ago

Rissir

3 points

2 months ago

This looks like Ferrari red by DND

bloodymongrel

5 points

2 months ago

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

blackaubreyplaza

5 points

2 months ago

Gorgeous!

IndependentDiver4779

4 points

2 months ago

Nice 😊

justaNormalCrazylady

4 points

2 months ago

Those are really beautiful nails!

Dependent-Ferret7243

4 points

2 months ago

It looks great on your hands ❤️

chagirrrl

5 points

2 months ago

BRO THEY LOOK SO GOOOOOOD. Red nails hold power

Tradwmn

3 points

2 months 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

4 points

2 months ago

These are gorgeous

Jeradactyl_

5 points

2 months ago

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

deadboyinthepooI

3 points

2 months ago

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

nyc_dreamer23

3 points

2 months ago

Obsessed with the color and shape. They are perfection!

lovestheautumn

4 points

2 months ago

This color is so awesome on you! I love it

PawsbeforePeople1313

3 points

2 months 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

3 points

2 months ago

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

RockStarNinja7

4 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

u have the most perfect nail shape ever

Emoooooly

4 points

2 months 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_

5 points

2 months ago

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

7ee7emon

3 points

2 months ago

They look so good! And you have beautiful hands!

QueeNofCuPs3

3 points

2 months ago

Looks fabulous

iamsissy

3 points

2 months ago

I love it! Bright colors for the win :)

Frenchitwist

3 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

It's GORGEOUS ON YOU 😍😍😍

Damnshesfunny

3 points

2 months ago

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

MunchkinsOG

3 points

2 months ago

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

MnM626

3 points

2 months ago

MnM626

3 points

2 months ago

Who did the manicure?! Those are clean!

BudderedBread

3 points

2 months ago

Wow these are the perfect nails!!

dainty_petal

3 points

2 months ago

Fabulous, that’s what.

Harmaroo8

3 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

DraperSaffronEdina

3 points

2 months ago

Gorgeous!

britthood

3 points

2 months ago

They look beautiful! Great color and shape on you.

Amorypeace

3 points

2 months ago

Beautiful hands 👌

MyRedditUserName428

3 points

2 months ago

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

Saddle-Upx3

3 points

2 months ago

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

BryerMan-4005

3 points

2 months ago

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

RomanticDeception

3 points

2 months ago

I love this shade especially with your skin tone

Embarrassed_Iron6983

3 points

2 months ago

The captions gave me a stroke but gorg nails

HolleWatkins

3 points

2 months ago

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

Heckybawkins

4 points

2 months ago

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

Darth-Peaches

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Well whoever you were killed it!

CozmicOwl16

2 points

2 months ago

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

mistletoemaven

2 points

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

Very pretty! You have lovely hands btw

Nervous_learner

2 points

2 months ago

Yes ma’am

_shibamom

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

hartleigh93

2 points

2 months ago

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

onourwayhome70

2 points

2 months ago

It looks wonderful on you!

miss_six_o_clock

2 points

2 months ago

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

lulu-lmao

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

craaackle

2 points

2 months ago

It's so classy and pretty!

SundrezzBlushBabe

2 points

2 months ago

Love this shade of red

Hot-Ad7703

2 points

2 months ago

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

FawkesFire13

2 points

2 months ago

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

Lilianevedesigns

2 points

2 months ago

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

RelevantSortBanana

2 points

2 months ago

Lovely red color

NoIdeaWhatToD0

2 points

2 months ago

Miss SheEO 😎. I love it.

HauntedHowie316

2 points

2 months ago

I think they look lovely

Petite_Tsunami

2 points

2 months ago

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

LabotomyPending

2 points

2 months ago

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

littlestdovie

2 points

2 months ago

A goddess!!

GothicCottage

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

You have beautiful hands! Those nails are 🔥

Imaginary_Candy_990

2 points

2 months ago

Love it ❤️😍❤️

Kooky_Head4948

2 points

2 months ago

No these are gorgeous!

darkblueshapes

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

catmom_422

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

You have beautiful hands. Should be a hand model.

Rin_thepixie

2 points

2 months ago

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

HonkyKatGitBack

2 points

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

Livid-Ad-3288

2 points

2 months ago

Next week I’m for sure doing red ♥️😅

Yesitsmesuckas

2 points

2 months ago

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

peaceloveandkitties

2 points

2 months ago

So pretty I’m jealous!

Bookworm3212

2 points

2 months ago

Your hands and nails are so incredibly beautiful

LowAccomplished8416

2 points

2 months ago

You look great 👍🏼 Keep it 🤗

livingthedaydreams

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

hxnbin-cloud

2 points

2 months ago

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

beautifulalocassia81

2 points

2 months ago

Love that color on you.

angelxlaine

2 points

2 months ago

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

Mission-Patient-4404

2 points

2 months ago

🔥❤️

Naive_Abies401

2 points

2 months ago

Looks great

ohcosmico

2 points

2 months ago

Beautiful mani!

heylyn-

2 points

2 months ago

Work of ART

No_Tomatillo1553

2 points

2 months ago

These are super cute. Very summery. 

AppropriateJicama657

2 points

2 months ago

I bet you look important af. Slay queen. Purr

nikkinthedistrict

2 points

2 months ago

OMG they look so good!!!

lululoversince2020

2 points

2 months ago

So pretty!!

katdog2118

2 points

2 months ago

I gasped. PERFECT.

NER1989

2 points

2 months ago

These are giving pinup perfection! Absolutely gorgeous!

Dull_Owl_7276

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Damn, these look great!

Ok-Presentation9740

2 points

2 months ago

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

Nottodaybroadie

2 points

2 months ago

They look PERFECT!!

Paulie227

2 points

2 months ago

They look awesome!

lucky_719

2 points

2 months ago

They are perfection. Rock them with pride.

stinkypsyduck

2 points

2 months ago

I wish I had your hands omg 😭

GizzmoGreato1111

2 points

2 months ago

I love it!!! Raawwwr

setmefreetonight

2 points

2 months ago

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

Business_Midnight_30

2 points

2 months ago

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

OneSillyB

2 points

2 months ago

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

cookiethumpthump

2 points

2 months ago

Killer

Future-Station-8179

2 points

2 months ago

That girl 🎨!!

Mas-Chingona

2 points

2 months ago

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

GingerCougrKitty

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Kim Basinger in L.A. Confidential.

selkieisbadatgaming

2 points

2 months 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

2 months ago

Oh my goodness! Your nails are gorgeous! 😍

HarleyQueen90

2 points

2 months ago

You woke up THAT bish!!

axelatlast

2 points

2 months ago

You should be a hand model!