Meet the Long Nail Goddesses

At First Zion Hill Baptist Church, everybody is somebody. First Lady Tammy Dunmore is somebody who rocks long nails and fascinators, rather than the short nails and big hats typically associated with pastors’ wives. Every week, Tammy visits long nail technician Maria Ortiz, who provides stunning, intricate work and a place for all Long Nail Goddesses to gather. Together, they’re creating a community based on love and claws.
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[@colortempo4516]

I don’t really like long nails but I like the society that is very friendly.

[@tommybro5313]

That would be the furries.

[@aliciamunoz3266]

Same not a nail fan but those ladies are amazing ppl!!!!

[@BratBustersParenting]

Sure not into long nails but love the sisterhood and sense of community they've built to support one another.

[@susanstebbins1211]

A group of women supporting each other, no matter the reason, is a magic and holy thing. There is such power in gathering female spirits. Brightest Blessings to all.

[@TheMotherofBirds]

When my acrylic nails grow out a little it bangs into shit! I can't imagine having them 20 times longer 😖

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

I wonder how they manage to do their daily tasks

[@ackmandesu8538]

I mean I don't judge but I bet handicapping yourself for beauty won't help you find any jobs. This woman looks like she's a stay at home mom(?) with no job and who values looks a tiny little bit too much.

[@carpo719]

They dont.

[@ndbd9drn]

ikr? How they even manage to wipe their butt is beyond me.

[@10aDowningStreet]

Obedient, gullible partners.

[@scooty77punx]

@@ackmandesu8538 Watch the video. She explains everything.

[@Native-Kitty]

They’re not hurting anyone. They’re happy and they have their community where they belong. Great for them!

[@CAT-ub7jq]

Damn she nailed it

[@DicedPotato]

CAT HAHAH

[@shopliftingcentral]

GET OUT NOW

[@faleeqxafran3002]

Haha

[@do-not5649]

I was going to make a nail pun but i thought about it and didn't do it

[@LisaMichele]

Game-winning layup

[@zuko1569]

If Pokemon can learn the move slash, so do they also scratch, fury swipes and etc.

[@seahalberd4434]

or... DRAGON CLAW!!!

[@lsdpepe3516]

Night Slash

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

*Plot Twist:* It's Wolverine's Mum

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

If it's a superhero's mum, she dead

[@JeikobuNippon]

Wolverine has blades coming out of his knuckles. Hardly the same.

[@myassispixelated4942]

@@JeikobuNippon r/woosh

[@vanessacowles-turner8703]

The sound of All their nails clicking creeped me out in a way I cant understand

[@Erudessa22]

Might be a misophonia trigger?

[@kittykittymeow260]

I love their passion and energy, they are doing what makes them feel happy and feel like they belong to a community. I appreciate this very much.

[@enzosw]

I've seen like 3 different videos on long nail Goddess at this point

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

Having the power of a Mom and Nails of Freddy Krueger, every child's worst nightmare

[@AzlianaLyana]

Omg! This is hilarious! hahahahahaha I still can't stop laughing hahahaha Damnnn... you're funny!

[@kylehayden3113]

You kidding? They could try slapping you and half the length of their hand would snap off

[@ayea28]

How do they wipe themselves in the restroom?

[@rosamelandro]

Bidet

[@kaassaus4230]

They probably got a man slave.

[@WALKUREX]

We b thinking same thang

[@kaassaus4230]

@10000000000000089798 thanks i guess.

[@10aDowningStreet]

@@kaassaus4230 to lick it clean?

[@IntoBlackHouse]

They seem like an amazing community

[@ic1628]

The things we do for beauty seem quite asburd, but as long as theres a certain pleasure derived from what we do, then thats cool.

[@TiVo2Go]

But she is a First Lady of the Church doing that for beauty, which is hypocritical because her Bible talks about vanity.

[@ic1628]

Well as much as i wouldnt approve of that, it is up to God to judge.

[@dtv2031]

Love watching people being themselves and supportive of each other.

[@holly939]

"It's a community of love." That's good enough for me. Thank you for sharing your story and your message.

[@faroshscale]

These ladies are fabulous! Thank you GBS for these wonderful documentaries. ♀️♀️

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

It's nice to see these folks happy and brought together.

[@girliboi]

Came for the 'shock' value, but ended up inspired... Curse you, GBS!!!

[@seeingstraightthrough]

Maria hooked those nails up. Blessings to you all ❤️❤️ and I love the clacking noise of the nails!😋

[@ethanielclyne5810]

2:08 that noise haunts my dreams

[@Hellzic]

They're not hurting themselves or anyone else and it makes them happy. Why are so many of you bothered?

[@Taikamuna]

This is life on hard mode

[@treenut5046]

Taikamuna lol no comments (except mine)

[@1zkuro]

Mine is on Hardcore

[@shaneman1114]

If you see this woman in your dreams...start running

[@yeah3771]

Shaneman1114 No, she seems like a sweet lady.

[@wafflegamer2647]

@@yeah3771 It's a Freddy Krueger reference.

[@yeah3771]

Waffle_ Gamer264 I know

[@Stephanie.hall5154]

It's seems like a ministry for the Ladies. More power to ya.

[@unhapppysmileface]

this is sooo cute. loved this the whole way through ☺💅🏿💗

[@c.lramok8551]

I don't know why but it doesn't look alright.

[@DervTheHusky]

I wouldn't be able to do anything with nails that long, so I'm curious, how do you all manage?

[@deniseruffin4343]

Enjoyed so much!!

[@madisongannon6830]

I'm going to let my nails grow out so I can be in such a loving community

[@astonishinglydee]

I saw these girls on another interview and they are all amazing and seem sooooo nice, keep it up ladies

[@kamiyabritton7098]

I love their community

[@jaredthegamer614]

Its actually awesome.

[@katherinewolfe9976]

Wow! Respect!

[@abirmef9510]

What a great topic ...

[@mariaortiz7181]

Very inspiring

[@Isitclearyet]

Love this. I’m documenting my nail growth on my channel.

[@delaniedobish2515]

When those nails of hers were growing like that I'm wondering if she used that clear polish that strengthens your nails or if she just was very careful with not breaking them or something cause those nails of hers look thick.

[@zeltrosz4101]

Can't wait for one of them to make an ASMR nail tapping video

[@Zakyrie]

This was a fun story! These charming ladies inspire me to be myself!

[@10aDowningStreet]

They inspire me to cut my nails

[@xsrox420]

Topic is not a Great Big Story but your videography and editing quality is just too good!!

[@TheUnchartedLegacy]

So u telling me they just that lucky to not break a nail?

[@lxy315lxy]

They uses nail hardeners that makes their nails stronger, more durable and more resistant to breakage.

[@Hexagy]

Yo the purple profile picture is so much more inviting and lovely

[@queenlove3985]

Beautiful 😍...... Amen

[@vianneyharduin523]

very beautiful long nails.i like

[@ABC-wm2qo]

GID DAMN THOSE NAILS

[@contactwide]

The nail salon must be making bank

[@ilikememes1402]

why is there dislikes thats too much

[@riseeuterpe2838]

Was a little confused with the part about tradition not defining a person and calling yourself a goddess, but going to church.

[@riseeuterpe2838]

Just to clarify why do you do anything for church? Coming as you are.. You are unworthy and unclean. Of course you have to change and you yourself cannot save anyone's soul.

[@nimrat1372]

But how do they change the nail polish without breaking them??

[@10aDowningStreet]

Pay someone to do it for them, probably like everything else in their lives

[@nimrat1372]

@@10aDowningStreet yea but thats still a very tricky thing to do

[@FixedFace]

how do they wipe their a55?

[@tommybro5313]

A55 sounds like a gun.

[@lovemagicfantastic]

Omg Maria is so beautiful

[@mdolly71]

very nice❤️❤️

[@yeul_ameer8706]

How do they even.... toilet

[@franklintangelo3456]

How do you even wipe?

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

I love the long nails!

[@justaiko2262]

How do you keep the nails from chipping my nails chip all. The time

[@thiquegal8088]

My free edges are 2 inches long and I am sad when one nail breaks. I wonder how the fell....

[@phillypoobear]

I love your nails , pls help me where can I find gloves to cover my nails I work in a. Restaurant my nail is Phyllis.

[@nomad7374]

Lovely ladies. Amazing nails

[@xgamergamer7282]

•no words•

[@delaniedobish2515]

These ladies sound like nice people one of those ladies i wish that i could meet them they sound nice to me.

[@naomimallett6139]

I still don't get how this got started or why there called "Goddesses" can anyone help explain?

[@ellenavia7339]

Love it! I support you guys because this is inspiring.

[@sheygaf]

Elle navia *inspiring.

[@snazarix1055]

She could put contacts on with those long nails?! Wow lol it takes me an hour per eye lol

[@fbrrr.]

oh my god IMAGINE the asmr these women could do!

[@loveanimeforever9115]

Why the color change from RED to PURPLE?

[@michaelephgrave794]

Hello 👋!!! Long nails ❤️❤️🤟morning I love!!!

[@t.j1301]

But why ? Yes I watched it all

[@franklee538]

....they said it makes them happy....

[@ssssalt]

I prefer red than purple.

[@missmeme6672]

3:35 those are kinda short if you think about it

[@veecr4675]

Sisterhood!

[@NanetteNette]

Whatever works. No one should be looked down upon for having something that makes you happy and doesn't hurt anyone.

[@studiosraufncingr6965]

Doesnt hurt anyone??? Pretty sure those could kill you if she grabs you xD

[@10aDowningStreet]

It just says to me "self centred, probably lazy and dependant others, as well as very self indulgent" not qualities I think are good in others... so I will judge.

[@NanetteNette]

@@studiosraufncingr6965 Most likely she'd break a nail. They look delicate after a certain length when they start to curl. The shorter nails that are straight like daggers are the ones I'd look out for lol

[@NanetteNette]

@@10aDowningStreet what does it give you to judge others like this? Sincerely asking and not for a friend.

[@Itschimp157]

Could you imagine trying to pick up a toonie damn that shit would be hard

[@youngsour3801]

Wow

[@VinhNguyen-xb8ld]

How do they not break while they sleep

[@atbeautyshouse5733]

Yes yes yes

[@meilinnao3146]

Well, to each their own

[@marcellabutay1090]

Now make a video on Long Beard Gods

[@bt2555]

Does she pick it out if she can't wipe? At a push she could smoosh.

[@willcookmakeup]

Every week?! Damn that must get so incredibly expensive

[@purplekloss1587]

Why is your logo purple

[@kaassaus4230]

Are they all real?

[@Juhheli]

Why purple?

[@elliemills4376]

They are beautiful I like long nails. I wear nails but not so long but I love nails long or short it’s beautiful to me . ❤❤❤

[@diannal.5180]

Where's La Rue???

[@SandraMartinez-fy5jq]

2:09 was a asmr moment XD

[@iamnotjadetettrazinni]

How would you blow your nose?

[@juno9023]

why is their profile picture purple now??

[@yaksha.3494]

how do they wipe their... u know, when they go to the cr

[@jacemull9815]

What happens when they get hang nails

[@AzlianaLyana]

Honestly...I read all the comments down below and I still can't stop laughing! Ooohhh! This really made my day! Thanks everyone.

[@c.lramok8551]

U find happiness in place u don't expect:)

[@jonathan1104_]

Damn, does that make me a long nail god then 😅😂😂

[@DawsonsMemes]

Why is the logo purple

[@DawsonsMemes]

I know now it’s woman’s day

[@AlexAnder-384]

They all use a bidet definitely

[@zeltrosz4101]

*Freddy Krueger has left the chat*

[@kymnam1934]

how can they do their basic hygiene 😦

[@kaassaus4230]

They dont. You dont want to know what is under there nails.

[@10aDowningStreet]

There must be all kinds of crusty, bacteria infested debris rotting away under them 😩🤮

[@kymnam1934]

@@10aDowningStreet this is sad

[@kymnam1934]

@@kaassaus4230 hello 💩 did someone calls me

[@GodzillaKaijuGK]

"Your nails don't grow your skin just retracts"