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To think my manicure isn’t cute

106 replies

SpunkyZebra · 23/07/2025 14:16

What do you think? Maybe I should change it?

To think my manicure isn’t cute
OP posts:
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.

TokyoSushi · 23/07/2025 14:18

Oh I really like it! Not on myself, but it would look on somebody with that type of style.

WindyRoses · 23/07/2025 14:19

I like the fish and the stripey one. I don't like the nail shape (but that's just my opinion)

also, if I'd just paid £50 or whatever to get my nails done, I couldn't justify paying again to change it immediately because it didn't look cute...

if you didn't like it at the time, you speak up there and then don't you?

Morgenrot25 · 23/07/2025 14:19

I feel like it's a bit mismatched tbh. Sorry.

VintageDiamondGirl · 23/07/2025 14:20

Perfect summer nails!

Foreverm0re · 23/07/2025 14:21

Not keen, sorry.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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. ✌️

Lafufufu · 23/07/2025 14:24

Design is nice its poorly executed

Toddlerteaplease · 23/07/2025 14:24

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

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.

Edited

You can’t see her nail beds.

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)

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.

Edited

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

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.

Zanadoo45 · 23/07/2025 14:26

HÆLTHEPAIN · 23/07/2025 14:24

You can’t see her nail beds.

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?

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.

WildCherryBlossom · 23/07/2025 14:26

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

SpongeBobcircle · 23/07/2025 14:27

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

tartyflette · 23/07/2025 14:27

Middle and ring fingers look good.

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.

Edited

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

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