18 Horrid Pictures Of Nail Art To Get You Wondering If Social Media Was A Mistake

There are few forms of temporary body modification that require the level of dedication required for a set of acrylics. You give up the proper use of your hands for the sake of trying not to damage the artwork attached to them. 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 choose to do that to your poor fingers?"