139 Best Nail Quotes, Puns & Sayings [Instagram Images]

Are you looking for good quotes about nails?

Then you’ll love this list of nail quotes and sayings.

Nails are the cherry on top for any look. They add a certain touch of pizazz that jewelry & makeup just can’t compete with.

Maybe you’re a nail tech or just a nail lover. In any case, the nail puns and quotes I’ve collected here are funny, inspirational, and perfect to use in Instagram captions, for a nail salon business card, or on a wall poster.

Now. Sit back. Grab your nail polish & file. Let’s get started.

Nail Puns & Funny Nail Quotes

Kicking things off with a smile, I want to dedicate this first section to nail puns & funny nail quotes.

Upon searching the web for relatable & funny nail quotes, I realized that there were a plethora of funny sayings to choose from. These particular quotes I have chosen are a mix of relatable quotes for nail techs & everyday people who just enjoy adding a splash of color to their fingers! From nail mishaps to jokes only a true nail guru could understand.

These are some of the best nail puns on the internet.

You think I’m listening, but I’m really just planning my next nail design in my head.

Funny nail quotes
Funny nail quotes - nail designs - fake nails in background

Nails before males.

Nail puns

Funny nail quote - nails before males - woman with pink nails

You know you’re a nail polish addict when you know the name of nail polish someone’s wearing before they tell you.

Funny nail pictures
Funny nail polish quote - woman with red nails and gold rings

I’m only helpless while my nails are drying.

Nail sayings
Funny inspiraitional nail quote - woman holding cup with flower designs

Ahhh, love is in the air!

Oh wait, it’s just the smell of nail polish.

Quotes about nails
Funny nail polish quote about love - woman with dark nails

I make nail contact before I make eye contact.

Nail quotes
Funny quote about nail techs - woman painting womans nails

It’s all fun & games until someone breaks a nail.

Nails quote
Breaking a nail - funny nail quote - woman with decorated nails

When all else falls, at least you’ll have nice nails!

Nail quotes sayings
Nice nails quote - woman with pink & silver nails holding cup

Nails are one thing you can get into shape without exercise.

Nail sayings
Relatable nail quote - pink nail polish bottle

My nail polish collection is complete. I don’t need another bottle. – Said no woman ever

Nail captions
Funny quote about nail polish - relatable for nail lovers - woman with pink gloves painting nails

Chase your dreams in a killer pair of heals & perfectly painted nails.

Nail puns
Women relatable nail and heel quotes - red nails with brunette hair

Sure, my life isn’t perfect, but my nails are & that’s all that really matters.

Nail relatable sayings
Perfect nails inspirational quote - woman with red nails getting nails done

The Doctor said I need to start buying more nail polish. Also, I’m calling myself “The doctor” now.

Funny nail quote
Funny nail quote about nail polish - womans hand - pink background

I don’t always buy new nail polish, but when I do… who am I kidding, I always buy new nail polish.

Nail polish quotes
New nail polish quote - funny relatable quote - woman holding cup with blue nails

Life is short, but your nails shouldn’t be!

Quotes about nails

Short nail quote - relatable nail quotes - women with green and red nails holding hands

eat.

sleep.

nails.

repeat.

catchy nail phrases
eat sleep nails repeat - funny nail moto - red, silver, & gold bottles of nail polish

Doing nails is my cardio.

Relatable nail quotes
Doing nails is my cardio - woman with blue nails holding blue cardigan

Great nails don’t happen by chance. They happen by appointment.

Great nail quotes
Great nails dont happen by chance - nail salon quote - woman with pink nails writing

My nails are so long you could land a plane on them.

Big nail quotes
Long nail quotes - woman holding cup - black nails & purple sweatshirt

It’s ok to love your nails more than you love most people.

Nail love quotes
Nail love quote - colorful nail polish in background

Nail Polish Quotes & Sayings

We all know a girl that lives and breathes nail polish. And if you don’t, that girl is probably you.

Truth be told, nail polish is kind of a big deal. With so many different colors to choose from and designs you can create, it’s no wonder it’s become so widely sought after and admired. And with popularity comes hundreds of quotes and sayings dedicated to this.

For some people, collecting nail polish has become a lifestyle. It’s kind of like a cookie – you can’t have just one! For this reason, I’ve included a section all about nail polish that I know a true nail guru is going to love. So, if you’re ready to laugh until your sides hurt, continue on for some of my absolute favorite nail polish quotes.

Life is too short to wear boring nails.

Nail polish quote

Boring nails - nail quote relatable - blue nails & green decorated nails

A woman is helpless only while her nail polish is drying.

Nail polish saying
Funny quote about nail polish - pink nails - reading book

Keep calm & paint your nails.

Quote about nail polish
Keep calm and paint your nails - green nails holding cup of matcha

Nail polish is like the icing on the beauty cake.

Nail polish saying

Nail polish motivational quote - beauty - woman with blue nails & black lipstick

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy nail polish and that’s kind the same thing.

Nail polish pun
Nail polish and happiness quote - nail polish in background

When life gets tough there’s always nail polish.

Funny nail polish quote
Motivational funny nail quote - nail polish with flower in background

When he compliments your nail polish, he’s the one.

Funny nail polish quote
Funny nail polish quotes - hes the one - woman with sharp nails

I’m high on life & nail polish remover. But mostly nail polish remover.

Funny nail polish remover quote
Funny nail polish remover quote - woman with pink nails holding cup

Nail polish without a sparkle is like a cake with no frosting!

Quote about nail polish
Sparkly nails motivational quote - pink background

Surround yourself with nail polish, not negativity.

Inspirational nail quote
Funny nail polish quote - nail polish in shopping cart

I don’t like plain nails. I get sad.

Funny nail quote
Funny nail quotes - plain nails woman with red nails, red lipstick and brown hair

So many nail polishes, not enough fingers.

Funny nail polish quote

Funny nail polish quotes - red nail polish

Don’t judge a polish by its first coat.

nail polish quote
Relatable funny nail polish quote - first coat - green nail polish bottle

Don’t let anyone with bad nail polish tell you anything about life.

Funny nail polish quote
Bad nails funny nail quote - woman painting nails with red background

You know you’re addicted to nail polish when you’re eating a meal out & think, “I could’ve bought more nail polish with that money.”

Funny relatable nail polish quote
Funny nail polish addiction quotes - woman eating cupcake

I used to think there was only 7 colors. That was before I started shopping for nail polish.

Funny nail polish color quote
Funny quote about nail polish colors - 3 bottles of nail polish with flower

Being a nail addict is never being satisfied with the amount of nail polish you own.

Nail addict quote
Funny nail quote - nail polish spill - pink background with spilled nail polish

Don’t ask for my mood, just check my nails. They say it all.

Funny nail quote
Funny quote about nails - woman reading book

Once you go Shellac, you don’t go back.

Relatable nail quote
Funny gel nail quote - shellac - woman with blue nails

Nail Tech Quotes & Sayings

I want to dedicate this section to nail technicians.

Let’s be honest, we all have a special place in our hearts for that special nail person. This person is someone hardworking, who inspires us every session through their passion and love for each individual nail and person they meet.

From inspirational, funny or even relatable quotes, this section is dedicated to you.

Stay tight with your nail technitian. They know everyone’s secrets.

Nail tech quotes
Funny nail tech quotes - woman painting nails

My hobbies include:

Doing my nails

Doing other peoples nails

Planning my next nails

Buying nail supplies

Manicurist quote
funny nail quotes - hobbies - blue nail polish

Great nails require a great nail technician. A great nail technician requires passion.

nail tech saying
Great nail quotes -great nail technician quotes - woman with red nails

I do nails. What’s your superpower?

Quote about nail power
Funny nail tech quotes - woman with red nails holding Sandisk

I never dreamed I’d grow up to be a super cool nail tech, but here I am killin’ it!

Nail tech relatable quote
Inspiring nail tech quotes - woman with red nails and rings.jpg

Always be yourself unless you can be a nail technician. Then be a nail technician.

Quote for nail techs
Inspiring nail tech quotes - woman with pink nails

Your nails should be as dope as your nail tech.

Nail tech relatable quotes
Inspirational nail quote - woman with brown & white nail art

Nail techs bring color to your world.

Inspirational nail tech quotes
Inspiring nail tech quotes - woman with pink nails

Woohoo, it’s Friday! Oh wait, I’m a nail tech.

Funny nail tech quote
Funny relatable nail tech quotes - woman with blue and white nails holding bowl

I don’t do drama, I do nails!

Manicure quote
Red hails - manicure - funny nail quote

Anyone can do nails, but it takes an artist to be a nail technician.

Artistic nail tech quote
Nail technician artist quote  - woman looking at nails

I can’t change the world, but I can change your nails.

Pretty nail quote
Nail change - inspirational nail quote - woman typing on computer

I am magical. Something like a unicorn. Except I’m a nail tech.

Funny nail tech quote
funny nail tech quote - woman with blue nails holding cup

Nail technician. Because freaking badass is not an official job title.

Awesome nail tech quote
funny nail tech quote - job quote - woman holding flowers

Nail techs do it on the table.

Nail tech pun
Funny nail tech quote woman with teal nails covering face

“It is a hard decision, nearly permanent. And yes, everyone will care what color is on your toe nails.” – Said no nail technician ever

Nail technician relatable quotes
Funny nail tech relatable quotes - toes in the rocks

If your nails aren’t becoming to you, then you should be coming to me!

Catchy nail tech quote
Nail tech motto - woman with pink nails

Nail techs rise, shine, wake, pray, & begin the day with a nail slay.

Motivational nail tech quotes
Nail techs inspirational quote - painting nails pink

First I drink coffee, then I polish your nails. It’s all in a days work.

Funny nail tech quote
Funny nail tech quotes about work - woman drinking coffee

Everybody relax, the nail technician is here. The day will be saved shortly.

Relatable nail tech quotes
Nail tech super hero quote - woman with purple nails in front of hedge

Nail techs add polish to the world.

Inspirational nail tech quote
Inspirational nail tech quotes - woman with purple nails holding cactus

Nail techs totally nail it!

Punny nail tech quote
Catchy nail quotes - funny nail quotes - woman with gold nails holding glasses

You have a hair girl & a make up girl already. Let me be your nail girl.

Nail girl quote
Let me be your nail girl - inspirational nail tech quotes - woman in wedding with white nails

Nail Salon Quotes

A nail salon is a magical place where beauty is born and creativity is expressed through beautiful designs and creations.

This truly is a place of magic and there’s something special about it that keeps us coming back. So of course, it was worthy of its own section.

These quotes are a mixture of fun and relatable sayings that are perfect to use on a business card or for a catchy promotional sign.

Here are my all-time favorite nail salon quotes.

Your nails are a way to speak your style without having to say a word.

Nail salon quote
Nail quotes about style - woman with green nails holding cup of green matcha

What happens at the nail salon, stays at the nail salon.

Nail salon pun
What happens at the salon stays at the salon - woman with paints fingers and hands in green room

Beauty comes from inside the nail salon

Funny nail salon quotes
Funny nail salon quotes about beauty - woman with pink nails

I like long romantic walks to the nail salon

Funny nail salon quotes
Funny quote - romantic walks to the nail salon -  woman getting nails done

Choosing my nail color & design will be easy! – Said no one ever

Nail color quote
Funny quotes about women choosing nail design - woman with pink nails

No honey, you don’t have gel nails, you have acrylic nails with a gel top. There’s a difference.

Gel nail quote
Funny nail quotes -gel nails - woman painting gel on

Pretty nails make me smile.

Pretty nail quote
Pretty nails make me smile - inspirational nail quote - woman with teal nails and black lipstick

May your monday be short, your coffee be strong, & your nails get compliments.

Funny nail quotes
Funny monday nail quote - woman with blue and pink nails holding coffee

Nail salon: where the true magic happens

Inspiring nail salon quotes
Nail salon_ where the true magic happens - photo of nail salon

Forget Disneyland, take me to the nail salon for some real magic!

Magical nail salon quotes
Funny Nail salon quote - disneyland - woman with pink nails

On a bad day, there’s always the nail salon

Positive nail salon quote
Woman typing on computer - inspirational nail salon quote

Your hands and feet never take a day off so make sure you treat them at the nail salon.

Self care nail salon quotes
take care of your hands and feet - mani pedi - quote - makeup brushes in background

Nice nails ain’t cheap & cheap nails ain’t nice!

Cheap nail quote
Nice nails quote - red rose on top of towels

My hobbies include: doing my nails, doing other peoples nails, planning my next nails, & buying more nail supply

Nail hobby quote
funny nail quotes - hobbies - blue nail polish

Manicure Quotes & Sayings

There’s nothing quite like getting a good manicure. What many people don’t understand is how empowering a manicure can really be.

A manicure isn’t just getting your nails done, a manicure is something that can lift your mood and make you feel powerful when done correctly.

It’s something that is inspiring, uplifting and all around makes you feel beautiful. With that said, I had to include some of my absolute favorite manicure quotes that we can all relate to.

These quotes are powerful, funny and just make you feel good. So, without further ado, let’s get going and get our manicures on!

Nothing improves your mood like a new manicure

Manicure quote
Inspiring nails quotes - woman with frehs red manicure

I believe in manicures

Manicure pun
Manicure quotes - woman with sharp yellow nails - nail quote

You’re never fully dressed without a good manicure

Manicure quotes and sayings
Inspiring manicure quotes, woman soaking dark red nails in water

You can’t buy happiness but you can get a mani and pedi and that’s kind of the same thing

Manicurist quotes
You can't buy happiness - funny nail quote - mani and pedi - green nails

Having a manicure pulls a look together. Hands are the first thing people see after your face. 

Manicure quotes
Inspiring manicure quotes - woman with fake nails holding phone.jpg

You know you’re a nail polish addict when you start matching your manicure to your outfits.  

Manicure quotes
Nail polish addict - funny nail quotes - blue manicure

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisures and wearing lipstick.

Quote about manicures
Inspirational manicure quote about dressing up & looking your best - woman with blue nails

You’re incredibly important to me almost like my manicurist.

Manicurist quote
Funny manicurist quote - woman with dark nails with hands on table

The happiest girls always have the prettiest nails.

Quote about getting manicures
Happiest girls have prettiest nails - woman with pink nails - motivational quote

Any woman can wear a great outfit, but it’s her nails that make the statement

Manicure nail quote
Funny quotes nail statement - woman with red nails

Sparkle nails. It’s not a preference, it’s a way of life.

Motivational nail quote
Quotes about sparkle nails - blue sparkly nail polish bottle

A manicure can help reduce anxiety & improve your mental health.

Mental health nail quote
Funny quotes about manicures - anxiety

Stressed, blessed, & nail obsessed.

Funny manicure quote
Nail obssessed - funny relatable quotes - woman with green nails and dark hair

There’s no better feeling than getting your nails done.

Getting nails done quote

Nail quote - red nails with candy cane

Can we just skip to the part where I’m getting a manicure?

Funny manicure quotes
Funny manicure quotes - woman covering face with red nails

There’s nothing a beautiful manicure can’t fix!

Positive nail quotes
Inspirational Manicure quotes - different fake nails on table

Even tough girls need pretty nails.

Pretty nail quote
Relatable nail quote about tough girls - woman getting nails done

Life is too short to wait for your nails to dry.

Funny nail quotes
Funny quotes about nail drying - woman getting nails done

A girl without beautiful nails is like a night without stars.

Beautiful nail quote
Inspirational quotes about beautiful nails - woman with red nails

There’s no better feeling than getting your nails done.

Getting nails done quote
Getting nails done motivational quote - woman holding bricks

I just love making other people feel beautiful. So I became a nail tech.

Nail tech quote
Inspirational nail tech quotes - woman holding lip balm

Live well, laugh often, & wear gorgeous nails.

Inspiring nail quote
Motivational nail quote - blue nail polish in dirt

Pedicure Quotes

There’s no mani without the pedi!

This section is dedicated to all things pedicure and toes! Anyone that specializes in nails knows that a pedicure is more than just getting your nails done. A pedicure is a way of life.

On top of being incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating, a pedicure is empowering. It’s something that will make or break those open-toed shoes, or give you that extra confidence boost when exposing your feet.

Think of pedis as a vacation for your feet, and a frequent vacation is definitely necessary. Here are some of my top quotes all about pedicure life.

You know it’s time for a pedicure when you can exfoliate one foot with the other.

Pedicure quotes & sayings
Funny pedicure quotes - woman with red toenails surrounded by water and flowers

A great pedicure can be as soothing to the soul as well as the sole!

Pedicure quotes & sayings
Motivatioanl pedicure quote - self healing - woman with red toes and blue dress

When the going gets tough, the tough gets a pedicure

Funny pedicure quote
Pedicure quotes - 3 nail polish bottles on blue background red  blue & silver

All I want is world peace & a pedicure

Inspirational pedicure quotes
Funny pedicure quotes - blue red & orange nail polish bottle

A girl should have two things: beautiful nails & fabulous toes!

Motivational pedicure quote
Woman with red nails & black shoes - motivational quotes

No girl, pedicures are NOT optional.

Funny pedicure quotes
funny pedicure quote - woman with red nails in heels

I don’t shave my legs for my boyfriend. I shave my legs for the woman who does my pedicure.

Funny pedicure quotes
Funny pedicure quote - shaving legs - woman shaving

They lied to you. Money does buy happiness. It’s called a nail appointment.

Funny nail appointmenet quotes
Funny nail appointment quote - salon supplies

Pedicures are cheaper than therapy.

Funny pedicure quotes
Funny pedicure quote - woman with anklet and brown toes

Do I get a discount for my pedicure if I only have 9 toenails?

Funny pedicure quotes
Funny nail quote - pedicure discount - woman stretching & holding feet

Let’s love & serve our community. Then get pedicures.

Motivational pedicure quotes
Motivational pedicure quote - woman standing over pool

There’s a time & place for everything. For example, right now would be perfect for a pedicure.

Funny pedicurist quote
Funny pedicure quotes - woman with pink nail polish

Pedicures: the ultimate stress reliever

Pedicure quote
Inspirational pedicure quote - stress revliever - woman getting foot massage

I don’t care how cold it is. I’m wearing flip flops to show off this incredible pedicure.

Fun pedicure quote
Funny pedicure quotes - laying in grass with pink nails and flip flops

Pedicures are the cure for everything. That’s why they’re called pedi-CURES.

Pedicure quote
Funny pedicure quote - woman with rocks on her toes

“Using a ped egg is so much better than getting a pedicure.” – Said no one ever

Ped egg quote
Funny pedicure quote - relatable quotes - woman getting foot massage

My condolences to whoever gets stuck doing my pedicure of the season. Yikes.

Funny pedicure quote
Pedicure quotes - funny pedicure quotes - woman getting foot massage

Leave a sparkle whereveer you go. Get a sparkle pedicure

Sparkle nail quote
Sparkle pedicure - red, silver, & gold nail polish bottles

Quotes About Red Nails

Red is a color that has been empowering women for centuries. Whether it’s in the form of red lipstick, red heels, or a red dress, the color red has got it going on.

Here are my absolute favorite red nails quotes empower.

Don’t underestimate the power of red nail polish.

Red nail polish quote

Put on some red nail polish & live a little.

Red nail quote

Beauty is truly about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red nail polish.

Red nail polish empowering quote

Murder scene, or just me trying to remove red nail polish?

Red nail quote inspiring

Nothing says confidence & elegance like red nails

Inspirational red nail quote

There is a shade of red nail polish for every woman.

Powerful red nail quote

I was born to wear red nail polish.

Red nail polish quote

Nail Art Quotes & Captions

The last section I want to include today is all about nail art quotes & captions.

Have you ever delve a little too deep into nail art at one time or another? Whether that be with sparkles, crazy designs, or a mix of crazy colors. Now it’s time to reminisce on it.

From inspiring to punny, here are some of my favorite quotes all about nail art & miscellaneous nail related quotes I wanted to include for this last section.

Nail art because girls just wanna have fun!

Fun nail art quote

Girls just wanna havefun - nail quote 0 woman with red nails and lipsticks

Nail art is one way to add beautiful colors to your life.

Nail art quotes
Nait art quote - motivational quote - woman with pink nails holding cup

Nail art is like a vacation for plain nails.

Funny nail art quote
Nail art - funny & motivational quote - woman reading book

Nail art does not need a complicated design to be beautiful.

Inspirational nail art quote
Nail art motivational quote - woman holding chest - red nails

A girl without beautiful nail art is like a night without stars.

Relatable nail art quote
Motivational nail quote - fake nails

Imagination is the only limitation when it comes to nail art.

Creative nail art quotes
Nail art imagination quote - woman holding phone with dark nails

Nail art is choosing to be different.

Inspirational nail art quote
Nail art quote - woman with red nails and brown hair

Nail art does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be you.

Inspiring nail art quote
Nail art quote - woman in black holding pumpkin

Never ask a woman with nail art why she’s late.

Funny nail art quote
Funny nail art quote - woman holding candle

Nail art does not stay in on a Friday night.

Funny nail art quote
Funny nail art quote - woman holding flowers

Friends don’t let friends have ugly nails.

Nail art quote funny
funny quote about nails - friend quote - nails getting done

Love is when you see your nails while typing on your phone.

Funny nail quote
funny nail quote - woman typing on phone

It’s not just nail art. It is ART.

Nail art quote
Nail art quote

Hell hath no fury like a woman who smudges her new manicure.

Funny manicure quote
blue nail quote

If life gives you nail polishes, make nail art.

Nail polish quote
nail art quote

Conclusion

I hope you’ve enjoyed the funny nail quotes and inspirational nail sayings today.

I wanted to pull them together to help you come up with good Instagram captions for nail pictures or to use wherever you want to surround yourself with some inspirational nail sayings.

If you want more quotes about beauty quotes to use on your social media you can check out my collections of beauty quotes, spa quotes, and hair quotes.

If you’re a salon owner and plan to share the quotes on your Instagram, I’d also recommend you read my guide for how to write good salon Instagram captions here.

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