I tried to go for abstract Christmas with these. I really like them, but I had someone else randomly tell me the were ugly and sloppy. I was kind of taken aback by the comment. Do you think they look ok?

by sassy194689

18 Comments

  1. nibblesthesquirrel on

    I think this look is hard to execute, but you did great and I think they look awesome.

  2. Products used

    Fancy gloss Milk Bath
    What’s up nails cherry bration
    Fancy gloss fernlea
    Cirque colors Silver lining
    Uno mas thicker than a bowl of oatmeal

  3. Ambitious-lil-slug on

    I love these. They ARE abstract Christmas, kind of giving new years too? And fire-y!

    I also don’t understand why people make comments like that. It makes me want to shoot back with a “wow that’s hurtful, I’m wondering why you felt the need to share that?” Because really, what is their end goal? You don’t like a nail design? Don’t put it on your nails. 😤😤😤

  4. liberrystrawbrary on

    They look cool! Whoever said they’re messy has a sloppy attitude.

    Next time, I’d go with green instead of red for more contrast, but I love the swipe effect layered with the glitter like that.

  5. I like them a lot but maybe different colors ? At first glance I thought your post was a picture of some kind of injury- but I could just be bananas. Very pretty once i slowed down to really look.

  6. The internet had given everyone a complex that their opinion matters and should be said out loud. If YOU like the mani, that’s all that matters. Fuck that person for stealing your joy.

    Because you asked for opinions from us, I think itnlooks great. Totally pulls off the abstract looks with commonly used and identifiable techniques, well done. If it’s not theirs, or anyone else’s taste, they don’t need to wear it. At least your middle finger is beautiful manicured to display to them 😝

  7. People should keep their opinions to themselves unless asked, jeez. Sorry you ran into that person.

    Since you did ask, I will go against the grain and say on first glance I did not think this worked. On second glance I think it’s because the pinky is coming across sloppy instead of deliberate. The rest of the fingers pull it off.

  8. All that matters is that you like your nails. They’re your nails, you should be able to do what you want. It’s a shame someone felt the need to offer an unsolicited negative opinion.

    Since you are specifically soliciting opinions, I will offer a counter opinion to the others here. When I first saw this, I thought it was an old nail design that was growing out and chipped. The part of the nail closest to the nail bed on all nails is mostly a milky color that looks like new nail growth, since the red and gold in the design are focused at the tips and center of the nail and doesn’t reach that high. Also, all elements of the design being lightly saturated makes the brush strokes harder to see. The pinky in particular has the design ending before the tips of the nails, which makes it look chipped on the corners. I love the idea but don’t think the execution worked. Greater contrast in saturation would help make the brush strokes pop and bringing the colors up a bit closer to the cuticle line and ends of the tips of your nails could make it look more deliberate.

  9. WeDepressedMusic on

    Chiming in to basically co-sign with everyone else your goal was abstract Christmas design and I think that this nailed key elements. I really like it because I find it to be a unique and refreshing spin of the traditional Christmas themes.

  10. heckyeahcheese on

    They remind me of lunar new year with the gold and red! I love them! I’ll be using them as inspo for the upcoming lunar new year.

  11. EarComfortable8834 on

    Do you. “Unless they paying your bills, pay those bitches no mind” is the motto I like to live by. I think they are beautiful. Like an abstract art. The most important question to ask yourself is, “do I like my nails?” And if the answer is, “yes” then go on with your bad self! Life is too short to be concerned with what others think. You’ll never enjoy anything if you let others decide for you! Enjoy those nails, OP! They are a fine art piece! 🥰

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