r/Nails is a subreddit with 4.1M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses nails, looking for, gel polish, nail color, and nail tech, and they frequently recommend/review nail polish, nail polish brands, and glue.
r/Nails: A place to show off your beautiful nails
Popular Themes in r/Nails
#1
Advice Requests
: "How can I get better? Gel X, self taught"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Give me tips to make my Gel X cuticles not suck!"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "as a former nail biter, I'm super proud of my nails"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much would you pay for these?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Nails
#1
Nails
: "Finally decided to try blueberry Nails"
79 posts
#2
Looking For
58 posts
#3
Gel Polish
9 posts
#4
Nail Color
5 posts
#5
Nail Tech
4 posts
#6
Nail Salon
4 posts
#7
Press Ons
4 posts
#8
Color
4 posts
#9
4th Of July
: "4th Of July Nails with DIY decals 🤍❤️💙"
4 posts
#10
Nail Polish
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Nails
Nail Polish
89 reviews
#1
ILNP
5.0★ from 11 reviews
#2
Essie
5.0★ from 9 reviews
#3
OPI
4.7★ from 7 reviews
Nail Polish Brands
28 reviews
#1
Essie
3.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Orly
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Zoya
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Glue
21 reviews
#1
Kiss
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Nailene
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Beauty Secrets
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/Nails
#1
Manicure
: "Fourth of July (but in a liberal way) lmao"
43 posts
#2
Nail Art
: "Cartoonish nails"
35 posts
#3
✨FRESH set ✨
: "As festive as I’ll get. Happy 250th, America. Sorry your admin sucks."
24 posts
#4
Discussion/Question
: "Coffin or almond?"
15 posts
#5
Constructive Criticism Welcome ✔️
: "Are men allowed in here? 😅"
9 posts
#6
Nail Art [Constructive Criticism Welcome]
: "Press-on sets I’ve made as a beginner!💅💅"
9 posts
#7
new nails, who dis?
: "wanted to try soft colors"
8 posts
#8
Manicure [Constructive Criticism Welcome]
: "Y’all is this bad?"
7 posts
#9
Manicure [NO CRITICISM]
: "Simple pink 🌸"
4 posts
#10
Nail Art [NO CRITICISM]
: "American Summer nails"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/Nails
Yearly
+168k members(4.2%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026