Laquerist(a) Day* is March 25!

The tribe has spoken! Laquerist(a) Day will begin with r/RedditLaqueristas’s birthday on March 25, and the event will continue through April 1.

Based on your votes, the mani for our first ever Laquerist(a) Day* is

• Green for main color
• A different green on the ring finger (accent nail) of each hand
• Glitter on the accent nails

Honorable mention: There were suggestions to paint an “L” or “C” on the accent nails, which you’re more than welcome to do to make your look more distinct. The prompt allows for variation!

Participation is optional, of course, and I encourage using polishes that are accessible to you. If green is not your cup of tea, know that if/when we do this again, the designated mani will almost certainly be different.

I will post a reminder in March!

*Actually lasts for a week.

Initial discussion and first survey results

Follow-up survey results

Highlights from the follow-up survey:

One accent nail or two? One (58%)

Which is the accent nail? Ring finger (47%)

• Accent nail runner-up: Index/Pointer (11%)

Color/Finish for accent nail: A different green than the main mani (38%)

• A different color than the main mani green (34%)
• Same green as main mani but with a topper (28%)

Topper/Finish for accent nail: Glitter (42%)

• Flakie (30%)
• Metallic (6%)

Laquerist(a) Day Date: March 25 (29%)

• April 1 (21%)
• April 8 (12%)                                                          

I felt a bit conflicted writing a peppy message about coordinating manicures while there are scary things happening in the world. It’s strange to feel down about one thing and glad about something else at once. I’m pressing on with this project as something that can bring us together and create unity. We can have fun. Thank you for being here and making this sub a nice place to visit when life feels heavy.