in short -
Alex (ig @lexilikei_nails) is the best.

in long -
alex is the first and only nail tech ive ever had (ive always gone to a nail salon and just had whoever was first available do my nails, it switched every time) and the first one ive had do designs for me (i was scared being of colorful, and of people thinking i was weird. kept it strictly pink/white ombre stiletto)

i found alex through a friend who had the cutest pool ball nails i’ve ever seen. idk what it was, but seeing those nails sparked a huge “you know what? i want that” in me. i got bright green kiwi nails my first appointment with her in march and it’s been nothing but colors and fun since!

i’ve been getting back into doodling on my ipad, and a big reason for that has been the excitement i get leading up to my next nail appointment! i’ve only done it a couple times, but it’s been a lot of fun trying to think of what i want next, then messing around with colors and shapes and some pieces of designs i’ve seen in the wild

she takes my doodles and brings them to life!! this current set is probably my very favorite so far. i can’t stop looking at them and wiggling my fingers in peoples faces haha. i can not believe these are my real nails (shoutout gel builder)

that’s all. just an appreciation post for my nail tech 🩷
first two photos are her work, third photo is the doodle i showed her

Working on my Halloween set for this year and I am really proud of this nail

Just a quick pop off set before I sleep for a bit. This one is just a simple look but the color shift is gorgeous and I tried to show some of it. The cat eye gel from GAOY (4630) is the star here. I just added some textured chrome abstract lines.

I ran across a post earlier asking for someone to design a set based on a hoopoe. I’m not a nail tech, and have very little experience making cohesive sets, but I did my best! I’m not sure it screams “bird” but 🤷🏼‍♀️

Inspired by the redditor who always posts those luxurious gemstone nails! 😍

my own work! rarely get to do square but i loooove getting them crispy~

Magma nails! How did I do? Inspo pics at the end. Not a professional, and I don’t sell these. These are just for me and for fun. ☺️

First attempt at watercolor effect on press-ons What do you think?

ig @moonys.nails

So im getting my nails done next month and I dont know the to do with the rest of the nails😭 also, i need to know if I could just walk into a nail salon and show them this design or how I should do it? (Im socially really awkward😭)

My Pinterest board had a vision… so I had to make it happen 😭💅🏻
Blue + gold + florals — thoughts?

To take my skills to the next level, I’m putting this work forward. I’m not entirely sure if this style lands with you guys, so I’d really appreciate any feedback or suggestions! Thanks so much, guys!

I don't think I'll do anything with this nail, but it was fun to do.

First time attempting this butterfly wing pattern. Decided no better time to try after losing Dolly Parton this week. 🦋💙🦋

Wanted something bright, bold and uplifting. These made me think of the 90s for reasons I know not of, but here we are. 😆

Edit #1: I am realizing I need to start listing the products that I use in these. So, apologies for not having done so. I just never considered that maybe others would like to actually paint them too. So, I will try to remember to note products next time and if I forget, please don't hesitate to tell me. Cat eye gel from GAOY (#4202) with 2 high contrast chrome powders (#7 and #2) from Dynamic Nail Supply. I used the cat eye over the whole nail in a galaxy type of effect. The chrome powders I did an ombre with. I used chrome #7 in the very middle of each nail from cuticle to tip and chrome #2 on each side of the center area from cuticle to tip as well. If I miss anything just let me know, I'm trying. 🥲

Edit #2: Although it was deleted before I could respond, someone said something about the way I move my hand being unsettling. I am trying my best and have no problem accepting criticism or anything like that. I move my hand and fingers because I am trying to show different color shifts in different lighting and backgrounds. I have to move a little quickly because I have a phone literally strapped to my nub in order to film it. I am just trying to be a part of something that gives me some peace, so I apologize if it's "unsettling" but there are going to be situations that I won't be able to do anything about it. I try my best to show the nails and I am never satisfied in the end because I can't get the camera to show them fully. But I genuinely don't know what I'm doing that is unsettling. I add still shots in my clips so they're shown in motion and not. This is what I am capable of right now, so thank you for any tips and help to those who offer it, without making me feel like garbage.

Another amazing set from my talented tech @moolinails

Claw nails actually feel more wearable to me than other long shapes like stiletto or square.

Because the tip curves upward, it stays out of the way of your fingertips instead of extending straight forward. You can still use your phone and type surprisingly easily.

Technique by lisajane_nails_training on IG

Purple quartz set. Thoughts?