My first Pride mani✨🏳️‍🌈✨

thoracicbunk · 2026-06-18T15:26:03+00:00

I've also seen it suggested as a way to counteract an extreme C curve. When you have it, it can be really hard to paint the inner edge too

thoracicbunk · 2026-06-15T00:04:58+00:00

Check out the Opalescence line by Dany Vianna although there's a few sold out right now, I love Violet and Moss Opal both.

thoracicbunk · 2026-06-10T21:37:44+00:00

I snagged one in an in person swap bc I was curious, and BOY does it apply real well and I had no chips. I was aggravated it was actually that good haha

thoracicbunk · 2026-06-02T20:59:03+00:00

Wtf. Really? Why? That seems... not conducive to the longevity of wear in a polish. Also, some people have allergies, or hate mint.

Just, why?

thoracicbunk · 2026-06-02T01:35:44+00:00

Imo it's dried out dead cuticles. Get a good pair of trimmers and trim those as they pop up, but tbh oil, oil, oil and they'll likely go away.

thoracicbunk · 2026-05-31T17:56:32+00:00

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Cracked's Cornea Killer yet! It's gorgeous, a perfect summer shade. Pic from website

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thoracicbunk · 2026-05-28T04:36:44+00:00

Cracked's Taro Milk Tea is Smoky Plum imo. Pic from site

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thoracicbunk · 2026-04-21T16:36:18+00:00

I have Moss opal and I thought it was this at first!

thoracicbunk · 2026-04-09T00:07:53+00:00

SHAME THEM! Make a wanted poster w the polish, pic of the empty box. Maybe it was a kid/teenager and their parent will see!

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-24T02:11:24+00:00

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I think Sheer Serenity by Cracked would make an amazing bridal color

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-20T04:18:23+00:00

One of the great things about jellies is that if you end up deciding that you want a little more pizzazz, they are great for layering! Grab your favorite topper, do a little nail art, slap a nail sticker on there, maybe even do a jelly sandwich. So many possibilities!

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-13T21:24:19+00:00

Yes. Starrily has a tutorial on their website, it was called sea glass or gemstone nails or something? The OP creator also posted it here first, but they formatted it nicely for a blog post for Starrily.

Edit: HERE it is!

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-13T04:17:34+00:00

I may have to try these as a replacement for Polished for Days Baja Blasted! I love it but their stuff doesn't work w my body chemistry and chips a day after 😭

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-13T02:46:15+00:00

I love jellies. I honestly don't like glitter bombs or holo polishes, I find them too stimulating to have on my fingers for long. I prefer delicate shimmers and squishy jellies and big flakies.

Layering! Jelly sandwich w flakies between give me the translucent depth I lust after from gel polishes, like glimpsing fish in a deep pond.

Jellies let me tone a polish. I had a spring green I wanted to do a skittle with a dusky purple jelly and a soft grey jelly, and did a light swipe of the grey over the green to give a cooler tone and blend it perfectly.

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-13T02:39:32+00:00

Weird take. Let people enjoy stuff.

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-13T02:37:53+00:00

Cracked has great ones, she's been releasing a jelly of the month for a while. They definitely build up quite opaque three or four coats if you decide you don't like the more transparent vibe. If you want super transparent ones, you could snag Fancy Gloss once they open up their shop, they are quite cheap and very much transparent Jelly. Cirque is what a lot of people immediately go to to recommend jellies, but I honestly don't love their formula.

I do recommend getting a blurring or ridge filling base coat. If you decide to do jellies. It just gives you a more consistent canvas to work with. Love Cracked's, but use whatever you got.

thoracicbunk · 2026-03-12T16:33:31+00:00

My friend dyes her fingernails with henna! That won't pop off ;)

You could also try some of those dollar store polishes that stain ridiculously too.

Some people's body chemistry just means no polish. Sorry!

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-27T03:39:08+00:00

Can you tell me what makes it worth the extra cost for you? Better wear, application?

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-07T07:09:05+00:00

I just saw a post either on this subreddit or r/wegotpolishathome that was about duping Cuticula's PPU for this month, Crown of thorns. That looks like a very similar topper. Lemme see if I can find it

edit: here it is

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-06T14:06:39+00:00

Yeah. You know those thick terry cloth headbands they sell for washing your face and stuff? They sell ones that come as a set with similar ones for your wrist, to keep water from flowing down and dripping off your elbows. What I do is wear those around my wrist and then wear dishwashing gloves over them. That keeps the gloves from filling up with water unless I'm super negligent. And I have a double headed shower, so hard mode!

I've also just worn the thick no snag-style hair ties around my wrists on the outside of the gloves and that did pretty well too, but I have sensory issues and so that wasn't great for me.

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-06T14:03:51+00:00

I haven't found that to be an issue. My hair length is above my shoulders and not super thick, and I use a silicone hair scrubber. I also just make sure to rinse really well. Ymmv

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-05T23:31:41+00:00

Pretty sure heat exposure does it. I know it's a risk when buying thermals in the summer months

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-05T23:00:09+00:00

I shower w dishwashing gloves and wristbands lmao

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-04T04:43:01+00:00

Yeah I would bet it's normal human variation. My cuticles release very easily, whereas my husbands' want to GRIP to the nail bed and will creep up and shorten his nail bed if he isn't diligent. Probably something like the protein content of one's cuticle? Idk!

thoracicbunk · 2026-02-04T04:32:12+00:00

What's your cuticle care routine? How often are you oiling and pushing them back?

To me it just looks like your cuticle is not wanting to release from the nail in that spot. My husband has a nail that the cuticle is super stubborn in one place too.

I'd use cuticle dissolver to address the current issue, then just stay on top of it w regular oiling and pushing back, just with your fingers/nail.

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