hey! i'm jaclyn, the person behind hey buddy nails :) here's a bit about me —
✿ i'm non-binary and use they/them pronouns
✿ i'm a gemini (yes, all the allegations are true)
✿ i live in nyc with my partner of 14 years, our dog Jameson, and our adorable son Ian
✿ i love a good meme
✿ i recently closed my digital marketing business working in music and am going to grad school for social work in the fall
✿ i love making press-on nails so much, it's truly my happy place
✿ i'm glad you're here :)
(post idea from @frankandaugust 💌)
realized i never made a static post about these nails and i'm very proud of how they turned out! recreated @shapedxsaphyre 's floral spring time design for my son's nanny because she's amazing and incredible and we love her 💕
products used:
- @apresnailofficial gelx tips in short stiletto
- @esvynails rubber base in poetic
- @lavisnailofficial soft serve palette
- @yogurtnail.usa syrup.63, syrup.56, color.20, & mg.17
- @jelandgel_usa mg-046
- @functionofvex ggg glue
- @jinb_korea crazy top thick
- @yogomayo_korea milk jam sculpting gel & glass top coat
had some fun with cateye swirls, blooming gel, and been loving this "dalmatian" print i'm seeing everywhere. shoutout to the cateye spiral queen herself @nailsbyluaa for inspiring me to climb that spiral mountain, no matter how maddening it was. 😮💨
products used:
- @esvynails xxshort round tips (older version)
- @yogurtnail.co.kr color 20 (magenta solid)
- @jelandgel_usa mg087 (satin blue cateye)
- @dvok_official dm40 (blue/red cateye)
- @yogomayo_korea ymb 02 (milky ivory); glass top coat
- @gaoy_official_ gel color in black
i can't be the only one who struggles with that double-sided tape....
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fierce fawn been on my mind so i had to create her!!! 🦌 thinking i'm gonna add these to the shop??
products used:
- @apresnailofficial gelx tips in short almond
- @esvynails rubber base in teddy bare; satin chrome powder
- @luxie_nail foil transfer gel
- @functionofvex fine print liner in bone; gelly gem glue; silver chrome
- @lavisnailofficial sepia palette
- @gaoy_official_ gel color in white and milky white
- @yogomayo_korea glass top gel
i've been super obsessed with pierced flower artwork lately, so naturally i had to create a set inspired by it. i really took my time sculpting the flowers and i'm so proud of how it turned out!
products used (oh boy i used a lot...!)
- @apresnailofficial gelx tips in short stiletto; iconic structure gel
- @gaoy_official_ gel color in black, white, and burgundy (2387)
- @bornprettyofficial thermal cateye in empty dream (MY295)
- @dvok_official DM-23, DG-34
- @yogomayo_korea milk jam 3D gel; glass top coat
- @lavisnailofficial painted petals and bubblegum breeze palettes
- @yogurtnail.co.kr syrup 57 & 81, color 20
- @functionofvex silver chrome; gelly gem glue
a bit of balletcore for Thida! i really loved making this set and am in love with @esvynails satin chrome 😮💨
products used:
- @apresnailofficial gelx tips in medium coffin
- @esvynails rubber base in perfectionist, satin pressed chrome
- @yogurtnail.co.kr color 13
- @yogomayo_korea glass top coat
lavender blooms for Thida! these are so cute and so spring and i'm really pleased with how they turned out 🤗
products used:
- @apresnailofficial gelx tips in medium almond
- @esvynails rubber base in perfectionist
- @yogurtnail.co.kr syrup 60
- @cris3dshop patpat palette for art
- @vettsystore pearly swirly mermaid 01
- @amingoofficial gragel in GB12 & GB09
- @yogomayo_korea glass top coat
