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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about discovering nail designs, trying them on with AR, and finding nail salons on Nailterest.

What is Nailterest?

Nailterest is a social network built entirely for nail art. You discover nail designs in a visual feed, try them on your own hand with live AR before booking, follow nail artists, and find nail salons near you. It is free and available on the web and as native iOS and Android apps.

Is Nailterest free?

Yes. Creating an account, browsing nail designs, following artists, using AR Try-On, and finding salons are all free. Nailterest also offers optional paid features for professionals, such as promotion tools, but the core discovery and try-on experience costs nothing.

How does the AR nail try-on work?

AR Try-On lives in the Nailterest iPhone and Android app. It uses your phone camera to map a nail design onto your own fingers in real time, tracking your hand and nail shape so you can see how a color or pattern looks on you before you book a salon or recreate it at home.

How do I find nail salons near me on Nailterest?

Open the Salons section to see nail salons near you on a map, with ratings and the styles each salon offers. You can browse a salon profile, view its work, and message it directly. Discovery connects designs you love with local salons that can deliver them.

How can a nail salon or artist get listed on Nailterest?

Create a professional profile, add your services and location, and post your work. Your designs then appear in discovery and your salon shows up in the salon directory for nearby clients. See the guide on getting your salon discovered for the full walkthrough.

What languages does Nailterest support?

Nailterest is available in 23 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. The app detects your preferred language automatically, and you can change it at any time from the language menu.

What is nail DNA on Nailterest?

Nail DNA is a personalized taste profile built from the designs you love. When you first join, you swipe through designs to teach the app your style, and your feed becomes tailored to the colors, shapes, and patterns you prefer. It keeps improving as you like more designs.

Which devices can I use Nailterest on?

Nailterest runs in any modern web browser at nailterest.app, and as native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. AR Try-On is available in the iPhone and Android apps. Your account, saved designs, and follows stay in sync across every device.

Ready to find your nail vibe? Browse the feed, try a design on with AR Try-On, or find a salon near you.