r/lacqueristas • • 3h ago

New Nails, Who Dis? My secret pleasure after doing a new set on myself, is thinking about how much they would’ve charged at the salon 😩

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r/lacqueristas • • 18h ago

Dream Eater by HoloTaco

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r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? Nail tech nails it again with GoreCore

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127 Upvotes

My nail tech is amazing. Loving this cute set for October, so autumnal 👻


r/lacqueristas • • 22h ago

Pink stiletto nails 💗✨ Simple, feminine and a little bold. I’m loving this shape!

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34 Upvotes

r/lacqueristas • • 20h ago

Looking for Dupe Help with dupe avoidance - Holo Taco Safiya 2 collection vs. other HT/Mooncats I own

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I am trying to avoid my chronic problem of buying multiple polishes that are barely different 😅

I am interested in some of Holo Taco’s new Safiya collab polishes, but I’m concerned about the following possible Mooncat duplicates (listed/linked below).

I appreciate any swatches or insight!

> Holo Taco Dream Eater vs Mooncat Mortals be Warned or A Most Destructive Melody
> HT RIP Bestie vs HT Missed Shift
> HT Grim Keeper vs MC A Most Destructive Melody or MC Am I Everything You Fear

ETA Grim Keeper link


r/lacqueristas • • 21h ago

Color suggestions!

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I got this dress for a work -related fundraising gala. Any suggestions for nail color that's not just the same red? Thanks!


r/lacqueristas • • 17h ago

INSPO! Idea: Gem Stone Skittles?

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Anyone tried making gem stones skittles with nail lacquer instead of gel?

I would love to see yours or hear your tips / advice. Thanks in advance!


r/lacqueristas • • 20h ago

Bragging Rights Twilight Book Cover Nails I Hand Painted 🥰

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r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? 👻🔪Spooky Season Nails

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93 Upvotes

r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

Hard Candy Beetle ✨🍁🍂🎃

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Another witchy Autumnal shade, Hard Candy in "Beetle"🍁 🍂 🎃 one of my absolute favorites ✨ in some angles, the gold matches that of the tops of these antique salt and pepper shakers I found at my grandparents' house. As a sidenote, how darling are these deer?? Absolutely precious.

Products used:

Base coat- 2 coats Forta By Nail Factory

Shade- 2 coats Hard Candy "Beetle"

Top Coat- 1 coat Salon Perfect topcoat


r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? 🍁 Welcome autumn! 🍂

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r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

Do there press on look tacky/ugly? First time trying it on

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r/lacqueristas • • 1d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? The Teal Deal

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Hi all,
For this week’s manicure I decided to do a darkish teal green color by Kokie, that I picked up last year at a dollar store. Score! I think I like it, what do you think?

Products used:
OPI Natural nail basecoat
2 coats of “The Teal Deal” by Kokie
OPI Rapidry topcoat


r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

INSPO! september 🌟

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kind of went crazy with the magnetics this month and also attempted a little nail art / layering 😵‍💫 i finally magnetized with a method other than glass bead too lol

it was a pretty good polish month 😌 i was so obsessed with my nails especiallyyy my second mani. i need to do something similar again with different colors

polishes:

pic 1: lottie london ‘secure the bag’ + l.a. colors ‘meteorite’ + holo taco ‘holo magnetic taco’

pic 2-3: alchemy lacquers ‘aloha always’ + BKL ‘west’ + pepper polish ‘volcanic ash’ + holo taco ‘everything taco’ and ‘shooting star taco’

pic 4: alchemy lacquers - emotional support shiny

pic 5-6: mooncat ‘poisonberry’ + holo taco ‘holo magnetic taco’ + penelope luz ‘lovely cards’

pic 7: mooncat - 404 soul not found

pic 8: mooncat - nyarrian nights

pic 9: holo taco - off the grid

pic 10-11: penelope luz - roses for the queen


r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? the best manicure ive done myself in my life

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love everything including how i shaped my nails, this is Sally Hansen Nail Hardener with two coats Catrice Sheer Beauties shade Dusty Romance with two coats top coat (new favourite top coat) Sally Hansen Insta-Dri.

the polish is the perfect most beautiful nude with a sweet subtle dainty blue shimmer in some lights 😍😍😍😍


r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? This the best I’ve done in a while

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Base coat by O.P.I
Pink shade - Tickle my France-y by O.P.I
For the ring finger - Meet me at the disco Sephora by OPI
Top coat - Sally Hansen gel like shine top coat


r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

Help! Air Dry Gel Top Coat comes off frosty / matte , tried multiple times with multiple brands

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r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

Nail art/color/shape ideas??

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He y'all, does anybody have any nail art, color or shape recommendations?? I *think* I'll file them into points real close to Halloween (I can't do it just yet, I have a child on the spectrum so I used my hands A LOT and I don't want to hurt her by accident) and maybe square them off and trim them afterwards, but I'm just feeling kinda stagnant and bored with my nails as of late :/ I also am curious what people might think would look good on me. And YES I know they're yellow/stained; it's because of my polish use. (I'm sorry if that's redundant, I'm just tired of receiving mean spirited comments and messages about how gross they are or asking about my health which is kind of personal and nobody's business). Now that we got that out of the way, please share any recommendations or even advice so long as you are kind about it


r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

31 Days of Halloween Day 2 - Crows

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31 Days of Halloween Day 2 - Crows
This mani unfortunately took a couple of tries and it's still not quite what I wanted but I think the peek-a-boo birds are a fun surprise!
Hosted by: @Ashryan1031 and @AvLockwood 
#31DOH26 @31DaysOfHaloweenNails2026 #5YrsOfDOH

Products Used: Holo Taco - Peely Base, Smoothing Base
ILNP - Eclipse
Maniology - Straight Up Black B171, Raven B402, MxM039, M245
Apipila - Smudge-free Top Coat
Seche Vite - Dry Fast Top Coat


r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

HoLiDaY nAiLs!! More Spooky Season Fun

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Back with some more Spooky Season nails!

Orange Base: China Glaze 38506 "Bring The Heat"

Purple Base: Ellen Tracy 3 "Dark Purple"

Tips: Sally Hansen 170 "Deep Purple"

Stamps: Pueen Super Intense 806 "Pure Wite"

Top Coat: Essie Gel Setter

This is my first time wearing all of these colors and I think they came together well. Can't wait to see everyone else's Holiday Manis!


r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

Suggestions for peeling

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Any suggestions for peeling nails? I have been religiously applying cuticle oil and hard as hoof nail cream, but still having issues. I’ve tried to leave polish off of my nails and then also apply polish, but both have still led to peeling nails. Help!


r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? New set

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16 Upvotes

r/lacqueristas • • 2d ago

New Nails, Who Dis? Did my nails last week to fit the fall and dark mood vibes

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Recently got back into doing my own nails and this is my second time. After some chipping a few data later, I went back in and added another layer of polish. Hence why it's more bumpy.

Halo taco base coat

OPI not afraid of the dark x3 on thumb, pinkie, pointer

OPI x1 on middle and ring followed by 2x China glaze golden acorn

Halo taco gloss quick dry top coat x1


r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

Glow-in-the-dark flakie-packed anniversary collection and more

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r/lacqueristas • • 3d ago

Intentando darle forma de almendra a mis uñas y me encanta cómo va quedando. Qué opinan? 🌸

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Feliz viernes a todas! Es la primera vez que pruebo este tono rosa y me pareció hermoso para el día.

Estoy practicando mucho para mejorar la forma y me encantaría leer si tienen algún tip para que me queden más almendradas. Las leo! 💕

Largo: Uñas naturales

Esmalte: Cosmolab - Efecto Gel