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To think my manicure isn’t cute

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SpunkyZebra · 23/07/2025 14:16

What do you think? Maybe I should change it?

To think my manicure isn’t cute
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Cakeandusername · 23/07/2025 14:29

These 2 areas look like there’s cuts around cuticles and 2 lumps - warts?

To think my manicure isn’t cute
Kerantli · 23/07/2025 14:29

The only thing I'd change is the ring fingers smile line, it's looking very flat/straight compared to the one on the thumb.
The fish is really well done, and the star on your little finger is cute too.

SaywhatIthink · 23/07/2025 14:28

I like it looks nice.
But i never go for the cute girl look.

HÆLTHEPAIN · 23/07/2025 14:28

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:26

Around her cuticles then (which I believe is part of the nail bed and plate) are all red and broken and what are those lumps on the fish nail finger?

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The skin around the nail (called the proximal nail fold) can soon be healed with some tlc and oil/moisturiser. And the lumps look like small warts to me but I’m not an expert on those.

hmmimnotsurewhy · 23/07/2025 14:28

Looks like something my dd would like, she’s 3

EmeraldShamrock000 · 23/07/2025 14:27

WildCherryBlossom · 23/07/2025 14:26

You could try bazuka gel for the warts on your index finger.

Ffs. Why do you think that it is acceptable to be so bloody rude.
Your nails are cute, OP.

GraceUnderPresure · 23/07/2025 14:27

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:18

What are those lumps on your fish finger?

Your nail beds have broken areas and look unhealthy. I would give the manicures a rest for a while and get your own nails/nail beds healthy.

Get tested for hep B and C too.

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Am I the only one giggling at 'fish finger'? 😄

tartyflette · 23/07/2025 14:27

Middle and ring fingers look good.

SpongeBobcircle · 23/07/2025 14:27

@Zanadoo45 likely harmless warts! Did she ask for comments on them though?

WildCherryBlossom · 23/07/2025 14:26

You could try bazuka gel for the warts on your index finger.

HÆLTHEPAIN · 23/07/2025 14:26

I’m a boring old French Manicure girl so wouldn’t have it myself, but these do look cute.

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:26

HÆLTHEPAIN · 23/07/2025 14:24

You can’t see her nail beds.

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Around her cuticles then (which I believe is part of the nail bed and plate) are all red and broken and what are those lumps on the fish nail finger?

tartyflette · 23/07/2025 14:25

They're fine but i don't think yellow (on your thumb) is a great colour for nails.
Yellowish or yellowing nails look very unhealthy, especially on toenails.

runningonberocca · 23/07/2025 14:25

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:18

What are those lumps on your fish finger?

Your nail beds have broken areas and look unhealthy. I would give the manicures a rest for a while and get your own nails/nail beds healthy.

Get tested for hep B and C too.

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You are being incredibly rude as well as fear mongering. OP - ignore. You do not have to explain or answer. And Hep B and C do NOT cause bumpy fingers.
Some manicurists can be very rough and cause tears to the nail bed. Keep the area clean and moisturised and use a good cuticle oil

Cakeandusername · 23/07/2025 14:25

The design is summery. The cuticle area looks sore on one and possibly warts on thumb? Maybe have the nails taken off in a few weeks and focus on getting your hands healthy (my nails are a lot better now I’ve stopped having biab nails)

HÆLTHEPAIN · 23/07/2025 14:24

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:18

What are those lumps on your fish finger?

Your nail beds have broken areas and look unhealthy. I would give the manicures a rest for a while and get your own nails/nail beds healthy.

Get tested for hep B and C too.

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You can’t see her nail beds.

Toddlerteaplease · 23/07/2025 14:24

I like them. Although I don’t like false nails at all.

Lafufufu · 23/07/2025 14:24

Design is nice its poorly executed

Morgenrot25 · 23/07/2025 14:24

KStockHERO · 23/07/2025 14:22

I bloody love them. The fish is incredible. Life's too short for boring nails.

Even if you're not totally sold on them, they're not permanent - get something different next time.

Life's too short to care whether anyone likes my nails or not tbh. OP did ask though. ✌️

ThinWomansBrain · 23/07/2025 14:23

I don't think I'd spend money on such an eye catching manicure that's only going to draw attention to raggedy bitten cuticles.

Foreverm0re · 23/07/2025 14:23

Would be better if the star was instead a cute starfish.

Also less colours. The pale yellow, 2 different pinks and light blue is enough. Why is the thumb a totally different yellow?

babasaclover · 23/07/2025 14:23

I like it well funky. Jesus though you need a new nail tech if she’s caused all them cuts on your fingers!

neverbeenskiing · 23/07/2025 14:22

I like the fish one and the stripey one but the thumb and little finger look mismatched imo. There's a lot going on.

KStockHERO · 23/07/2025 14:22

I bloody love them. The fish is incredible. Life's too short for boring nails.

Even if you're not totally sold on them, they're not permanent - get something different next time.

runningonberocca · 23/07/2025 14:21

I really like it! Not my style and would look terrible on me but it’s really cute and fun.

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