Gorgeous nail Image credit r/Aculed200, will post their product list in a comment.
Seeing the recent Palestine collection from Glitch Laquer 💖 made me reflect on other socially progressive collections and specifically the various LGBTQ+ Pride collections I’ve seen released.
Most of them are SO low effort; like wow, you gave us 6-8 cremes or glitters in rainbow colors, something we definitely couldn’t have bought on our own. They also allow especially more mainstream companies to do some rainbow-washed advertising without actually engaging in any meaningful statements, like signalizing direct support for more marginalized segments of the community.
Don’t get me wrong, I was born right before Reagan became president. I’m glad they exist at all.
But it’s 2025 and Trump is president, trans people and documented immigrants are fleeing the country, and we need that “Pride was a ri0t” energy way more than we need gogo dancers and “we’re just like you, only more fashionable” -style messaging.
So here’s my request. I’d really like to see an indie maker dig deep and create an artistic collection based on the actual history and culture of sexual and gender minorities, not just pretty colors.
Anyone else? Maybe we can low key pressure some companies who actually care to give it a shot this year.
PS I chose the image specifically for this post because Aculed’s nail art images don’t stop at rainbow; they’ve done sets for Pride featuring most of the different LGBTQ+ sub populations and in a way that actually represents their communities, not just the least controversial aesthetic.
by ProfMooody
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Sorry for the typo! Image credit is u/Aculed200
ETA: [Aculed200’s post with this mani](https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditLaqueristas/s/0IWrkeRNGX)
Product list from that post:
🖌 Freehand & 💦Watermarble
💪@findingfeatherslacquer … “Balance Bond Base Coat”
🏳️🌈 @pluslifelacquer … “Invisibility Potion” “Extra Fizz”
🏳️🌈 @sally_hansen … “My Cabanana” “Pink Blink”
🏳️🌈 @zoyanailpolish … “Tanya”
🏳️🌈 @colorclubnaillacquer … “French Tip” “Chill Pill”
🏳️🌈 @holotaco … “Oh My Gourd” “Modest Mustache” “One Coat Black” “Electrostatic” Burnt Bridges” “Toe Beans” “Aquamarine” “Resting Witch Face” “Red Licorice” “Orange Drink” “Lemon Sucker” “Green Taffy” “Blue Freezie” “Purple Slushie” “Rainbow Snow”
💪 @glistenandglow1 🐐Quick Dry Top Coat🐐
LOVE THIS! Most of my favorite brands, including the majority I use in my pride flag series the last two years donate their Pride collection profits to LGBTQIA+ charities as well. The louder they are in support of human rights, the more business I throw at them. Especially with the recent failures of brands like ORLY and other indie brands tied to questionable backgrounds…seeing more brands go hard-core into ACTUALLY supporting queer communities during June (and definitely beyond) along with plenty of other minority communities in need would be fantastic!
Oooh I could totally see Doom Loop coming up with something great! But I agree, I’d like to see more brands getting creative and outspoken with their Pride collections.
Out in 2026:
– performative allyship
I would also love to see this