r/DIYGelNails is a subreddit with 100k members. The community frequently discusses nails, struggling, art, halloween, and gel, and they frequently recommend/review top coat, coat, and polish, and the most common flair used is diy soft gel, diy gel manicure, diy hard gel, diy full coverage tips, and nail mail!.
A place for DIY gel nail enthusiasts to discuss doing gel nails on yourself.
Popular Topics in r/DIYGelNails
#1
Nails
116 posts
#2
Struggling
27 posts
#3
Art
26 posts
#4
Halloween
24 posts
#5
Gel
20 posts
#6
Set
20 posts
#7
Fall
15 posts
#8
Design
13 posts
#9
Spooky
10 posts
#10
Nail Art
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/DIYGelNails
Flair Used in r/DIYGelNails
#1
DIY Soft Gel
: "✨Fresh set 💅🏻✨"
11 posts
#2
DIY Gel Manicure
: "Coral chrome"
8 posts
#3
DIY Hard Gel
: "Needed varying angles and lighting for this beaut"
6 posts
#4
DIY Full Coverage Tips
: "Individually placed beads and gems!"
4 posts
#5
Nail Mail!
: "Spill your splurge!!!"
2 posts
#6
Other Gel Discussion
: "how to clean pilling on neck of no cleanse top coat?"
2 posts
#7
DIY Press Ons
: "First set I've actually put on"
2 posts
#8
Community Discussion
: "Weekly Nail Chat"
1 post
#9
DIY Nail Prep
: "What sunscreen do you use before curing to prevent sun damage and discoloration?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/DIYGelNails
Yearly
+37k members(58.4%)
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Last updated: September 17, 2026