There are very few forms of temporary body modification that can be done at home, and there's probably a good reason for that. When it comes to DIY-ing nail art, you give up the proper use of your hands for the sake of trying not to damage the artwork attached to them, and to be honest, some people shouldn't be trusted with it.

Nail art is a beautiful form of self-expression for many people, but some can't help but take it too far. The subreddit /r/Awfulnailart is all about cataloging the worst offenders to ever leave the salon, which are as horrifying as they are creative. The examples below will make you skip straight from asking "How do you perform everyday tasks with nails that long?" to "Why would you willingly do that to your poor fingers?"