**this megathread is for frequently asked questions re. general nail care, general nail concerns, and nail & salon service questions (aka posts that are only allowed on sunday should be posted here if it is not a sunday.) this will be a weekly thread that is pinned, available and accessible Monday thru Sunday. New megathreads will be created weekly. if your post is removed, you may be directed to post here.**

***FAQs include, but are not limited to:***  
★ questions re. general nail care and maintenance. for example "i want to start my nail care journey, where do i start" or "how should i trim/file my nails" or "how do i make my nails look better" or "i bite my nails, how do i care for them"

★ questions re. salon experiences. for example "i just got these done today, do they look bad" or "are my nails supposed to look like this after i leave the salon" or "should i get a fill?" or "am i being too picky?" or "would you go back"

★ questions re. salon services. for example "what is gel x" or "what is the difference between biab and acrylic" or "i want nails that look like this photo, what should i ask for?"

★ press-on application and removal questions, or press-on sizing questions, press on glue recommendations etc

★ questions that are NOT allowed - "was i overcharged", "how much should/would these cost" "should i get a refund" (these will be removed)

***this megathread is for kind and courteous engagement, patience is required — if you don't have bandwidth for that, that's okay! these comments/this megathread is not for you.***

★ WEEKLY MEGATHREAD ★ nail care & salon questions + FAQ [expires june 30, 2026]