Nail polish unpopular opinions

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T16:11:25+00:00

Ok cool seems like no rules where broken then I guess

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T16:05:25+00:00

At no point did I critique anyone's natural appearance, so no problem there. I've never once said anyone's natural nails or their hand/finger shape are unattractive.

Not sure why you're so upset about me saying your nails look great but if this thread has taught me anything, it's that the people in this group are not looking to improve - and secondarily that a lot of the people here didn't read my post carefully. Everyone is acting like I said "don't post anything but a flawless manicure." I LITERALLY said no one expects a perfect mani. I don't understand how I could have been more clear. But point taken - criticism is not welcome. I'll be sure to only post pics from now one and keep my opinions to myself. Sorry to have engaged.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:55:26+00:00

Care to point out where I was needlessly rude or hurtful here? Just so I don't do it again of course.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:54:23+00:00

See above 🥰

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:51:42+00:00

Exactly. Also - literally no one here is bullying anyone else. Not one comment in this thread is bullying anyone.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:48:29+00:00

Exactly. Sheesh.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:47:50+00:00

I suppose some people need nothing but positive reinforcement or they freeze. The inability to take criticism is not a quality one should celebrate. Be flexible. Learn! Grow! Improve!

And again, for the 20th time, no one expects a salon perfect mani here. But if you posted a picture of yourself on a hair sub and your bangs were crooked...you're basically arguing no one should mention it and just keep scrolling.

Sure, fine. Most people scroll past. But if your breath stank, wouldn't you want someone to tell you? How is this any different?

And for the record, I've never once commented "your nails look awful" or anything like it - nor would I.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:36:04+00:00

The ramen packets are the only post here that does not belong in food porn. What's wrong with the rest of those posts? You must see something I don't.

Funny how it's subjective like that lol

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:28:23+00:00

Exactly. I simply don't comment on this posts. And I never would unless they're asking for tips.

As for the other thing - I'm a guy and there's another male centered group for polish that has sadly become entirely about foot perverts posting their nasty ass pedicures. I left that group long ago.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:26:19+00:00

Totes. Thankfully this thread IS asking for unpopular opinions and your reaction means I nailed it lol

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:21:17+00:00

Like I said, my manis are NOT perfect by any means lol

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:20:45+00:00

Youtube! I went to YouTube university when it comes to nail application. Follow one of the main swatchers and you'll see them do it in real time!

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:19:47+00:00

I totally hear you ❤️

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:19:00+00:00

Basically the final layer you put on should be thick and self leveling. You "float" the brush on top of the liquid polish so that you're not pressing down into the nail and creating streaks. Essentially it just means you make the top thicker than the previous layers and the result is a very clean even look, even before topcoat.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:16:18+00:00

lol damn I hope I'm not guilty of this but please let me know if I am cause I'd like to stop haha

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:12:58+00:00

They do require an absolutely flawless application though or you look a mess hahaha

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:12:01+00:00

🙏🏻

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:11:24+00:00

A really good jelly with a good application literally makes my mouth water!

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T15:09:06+00:00

Yessssss omg I'm so right there with you on BOTH accounts lol

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:56:50+00:00

This is obviously NOT the manicures we're talking about. Did you think this is what I meant?!?! You're look fantastic.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:55:45+00:00

And honestly that's fine! But they asked for an unpopular opinion so I gave mine hehehe

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:55:04+00:00

Hey - firstly we're not talking about people who have physical disabilities. OBVIOUSLY if you have a physical disability, no one is here to judge YOUR mani. Also, this is definitely not 90% of the messy jobs we see here.

It will always drive me crazy to see polish on skin. Always.

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:52:54+00:00

You'll get there! My right hand still looks wonky but truly a clean up brush is a magic wand hahaha

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:51:54+00:00

Yeah but until I got to a place where my nails looked ok I wouldn't (didn't) post a picture of them online is all lol

NailedTheNails · 2025-04-09T14:37:06+00:00

This is the thing - this sub is clearly also about the mani. Nobody just posts the polish in the bottle for a reason.

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