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r/DIYGelNails PUBLIC
A place for DIY gel nail enthusiasts to discuss doing gel nails on yourself.
89,744 members
Created: Oct 2022
Language: EN
POSITIVE SENTIMENT
Last analyzed: Jun 04, 2026 10:01
Marketing Summary
r/DIYGelNails is a PUBLIC community on Reddit with over 89,744 members. It currently has a positive sentiment with an engagement rate of 2.2%. With a community friendliness score of 80, this subreddit presents a high conversion potential for authentic brand participation. Strict rules against self-promotion are in place, so marketing should focus strictly on value-driven community engagement.
80
Friendliness Score
2.2%
Engagement Rate
92
Conversion Potential
2.0%
Monthly Growth
Marketing Analytics
216.5
Avg Post Score
28.7
Avg Comments
25
Brand Mentions
0
Posts/Hour
Top Post Types
text
88.0% (44)
link
8.0% (4)
image
4.0% (2)
Peak Activity Hours
Times shown in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Local times are automatically converted based on your browser's timezone
10AM UTC
High
~30 active
8AM UTC
Medium
~10 active
Community Culture
Community Sentiment
POSITIVE
988
Avg User Karma of Top Posts
30%
Commercial Acceptance
Content Preferences
Moderation Patterns
Rules & Compliance
29
Total Rules
Posting Requirements & Restrictions
21
Minimum Karma
21
Min Account Age (days)
ANY
Submission Type
Enabled
Flair System
Subreddit Rules
- This sub is for all DIY gel and supporting techniques such as cuticle removal: This sub is for DIY gel (hard & soft), acrygel, full cover tips and supporting techniques, including cuticle and nail care.
- Nail lacquer (including stamping with lacquer), acrylic, semi-cured gel strips, and dip powder are not allowed here. However, embellishments such as chrome, flakes, decals, gems, 3D charms, etc. are allowed.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- Doing nails on other people is off-topic for this sub: This space is strictly for DIY (doing it yourself on yourself). We don’t allow discussions about doing other people’s nails or having your nails done by someone else.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- A complete product list must be listed for all nail photos: A full list of products is required on all nail photos as a reply to the automod comment. This includes brand & shade name/# of all gel products ex. base, builder (hard or soft), full cover tips, all color gels, & top gel. Links to products in your list isn't allowed as Reddit may remove via their spam filter. If you include links, they must be in a separate comment from your product list. You have 1 hour to add your list. Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- No insults or body shaming. Unsolicited advice is allowed but kind: There is a zero tolerance policy for shaming of any kind. Be nice or else. This includes when giving unsolicited advice. Constructive feedback is allowed but remember the reader on the other side of the screen. Always be kind. (Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- Do not ask for or give medical advice (incl. allergies): Do not ask for or give out any medical advice. If you are concerned with the health of your nails, or skin around your nails, please see a general practioner, dermatologist or an allergist. We are not qualified to diagnose or treat you for any medical conditions.
- To learn more about gel allergies [go here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/allergies/)
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- No self promotion/ BST, or affiliate links: Affiliate links or self promotion is not allowed. If you've created a tutorial for a specific technique, you are allowed and encouraged to post those tutorials, however, you may not link to your channel or page if you are also selling products (ex press ons).
- You may link other creators posts and/or videos.
- You are not allowed to B/S/T (buy/sell/trade) here.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- Product recommendations & reviews: Product recommendations and reviews of products are allowed and encouraged. Whether you love it or hate it, feel free to leave a review. Product links are allowed in comments for recommendations but Reddit Admin may mark them as spam via their sitewide spam filter. For that reason, please add links as a separate comment. Do not put them in the body of your post or in a larger comment as a link removed by Reddit admin will cause the whole post or comment to also be marked as spam.
- Minimum karma requirements: To reduce spam & increase engagement, we have added karma requirements that are specific to this sub only. To be able to comment, your account needs to be a min of 21 days, & to post you will need to gain IN-SUB karma. If your post was automatically removed by automod, this is why. If your account is 21+ days, you may engage within the community, but remember our goal is to create community. Please don't be spammy.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- No photos of cigarettes, vapes, drugs, alcohol, or anything else 21+ & no cussing in posts: Do not post photos in which you are holding a vape, a cigarette, marijuana, alcohol, or any other substances.
- Likewise, please refrain from cussing when creating posts. This subreddit is a community of all ages and backgrounds, and we would like to keep this community welcoming.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- Do not send private messages to moderators or members of this sub without permission.: Do not send private messages to any user unless you have permission to do so. This includes sub members as well as moderators. Sending unsolicited messages is subject to a temporary ban. Do not send hostile messages to members, moderators via private DM or in mod mail. You will be permanently banned for doing so.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- No Sexual Posts or Comments
- sexual posts or comments will be allowed. This includes nail photos with cleavage, crotch/upper thigh, photos in bathtubs, etc. It is not fair for people who are here to only share their nails to be privately messaged by other users looking for this type of content. Posting this type of content, draws in users from NSFW subs. To try and eliminate this from happening, this content is not allowed. Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
- Inspo vs reality/animals in posts/image quality: Photos of nail art that are not yours need to be labeled as not being your work.
- Inspo photos and photos featuring animals or other items need to be ordered last.
- Photos that are too dark, too far away, or are otherwise low quality will be removed.
- Credit your source: Please be respectful. Whenever you share information from this subreddit, please attribute it to the original contributor and the subreddit itself when reposting elsewhere.
- All rules, posts, comments, etc are subject to mod discretion: All rules, posts, and comments are subject to mod discretion. This includes recommendations of products deemed unsafe or untested as well as any comments or posts we feel don't fit the theme of the sub.
- Read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYGelNails/wiki/index/rules/)
Marketing Data Updated
Jun 04, 2026
Rules Updated
Jul 21, 2026
Compliance Updated
Jul 21, 2026
What is r/DIYGelNails?
r/DIYGelNails is a public Reddit community created in October 2022 with over 89,744 members. A place for DIY gel nail enthusiasts to discuss doing gel nails on yourself.
The community has a positive sentiment and an engagement rate of 2.2%. With a friendliness score of 80, it is considered very welcoming to new members.
Self-promotion is not allowed, so marketing efforts should focus on providing genuine value to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions about r/DIYGelNails
r/DIYGelNails is a public Reddit community
with 89,744 members.
A place for DIY gel nail enthusiasts to discuss doing gel nails on yourself.
With a conversion potential of 92
and an engagement rate of 2.2%,
r/DIYGelNails presents a
strong
opportunity for authentic brand participation.
Self-promotion is not allowed, so focus on providing genuine value to the community.
r/DIYGelNails has 29 community rules. Posting requirements include
a minimum of 21 combined karma and an account age of at least 21 days .
r/DIYGelNails has an engagement rate of 2.2%
with an average post score of 216.5
and an average of 28.7 comments per post.
The community sentiment is positive
with a friendliness score of 80 out of 10.
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