Nails: Newark Nail Goddesses

A brief overview of the Newark Nail Goddesses, a look at the challenges of having long nails, critical opinions as they relate to body shaming, and the joy of the club.

[@ANG676]

I’ve never understood the stereotype that long nails are nasty or ‘witch like’. We do not judge people who grow their hair to their ankles or individuals with porcelain skin. If these ladies are taking care of themselves, mindful of what they touch, & properly clean their hands & nails frequently, what’s the issue??

[@ReneeandJimmyG]

Everyone has their thing. These nails are a creative outlet. These women are having fun expressing themselves. I love anyone who is able to feel free and confident to do what makes them feel good. Beautiful girls!

[@Stephanie.hall5154]

I like your hair and nails.

[@H11X11N]

I hope to someday meet a long nail goddess for sure!! I love these beautiful women!! ❤

[@XxHarmony63Xx]

I wear my nails between 2 to 3" & it's just part of who I am. I experience the same things you discussed but politely hold my own. They have no business being rude if you don't like long nails thats fine, but it didn't give you permission to be unkind to people. You lady's look beautiful!❤💕

[@jessicapherson2359]

Awesome, good job. Very interesting to learn that their nails actually had less germs than the average person's. I think they look cool, but could never deal with having nails like those myself!

[@jpatino786]

Thank You

[@Multimedia_PC]

Thank you for your kind feedback.

[@MorganASpencer]

I love these ladies. I am from a small town in Wisconsin and I wish I had a sisterhood like these ladies have

[@eksovas]

Maria's group is amazing and all her ladies are beautiful divas)))

[@peterjackson2666]

Ladies, they are absolutely beautiful. Thank for growing them so nice and showing them to us.

[@montibella]

A well edited video! Beautifully done!

[@Multimedia_PC]

Why do people judge each other based on their appearance? The Newark Nail Goddesses provide an important lesson about first impressions. Watch the video and ask yourself "who am I?". Am I the person who is open minded, non-judgmental, or do I have opinions about topics that I may not know much about? If you are honest you might be surprised at the answer. I was. The Newark Nail Goddesses video helps me get in touch with the humanity in all of us and brings to mind the old adage "live and let live".

[@lauralei6963]

The people on the street were approached and asked their opinion. We all judge, as do each and every one of these women.

[@CalmAtHome]

It's pretty difficult to be accepting of someone as a person overall when you're horrified or sickened by how they look in some way. These nails are absolutely disgusting looking, no matter how well the technician does the art work on them.

[@Multimedia_PC]

@@CalmAtHome You certainly have a right to have an opinion and I’m sorry that you feel so strongly about them. As a filmmaker I find it fascinating because I realize that my reality is based on my interpretation of things. Show me what somebody is looking at and I’ll tell you what they see. .I’ve met all of the women and they’re absolutely wonderful. When I see them for who they are as people what they look like becomes irrelevant. The point is they’re doing something that makes them happy. We all should be allowed in this world to do what makes us happy regardless of what other people perceive. Could you agree to that?

[@sil1598]

As a nail tech I would LOVE if she’d make more videos about doing long nails. I love long nails! I’ve had them since I was 16. My nails where always clean and I took better care of them then my hair.

[@itsmiaxox]

Wow these ladies are amazing!!! Thank you for documenting their strength and beauty!

[@djholliday4413]

Who raises these people that literally just say these hateful & disrespectful things to strangers?? These women TAKE CARE of their nails MORE SO than the normal person. I struggle to grow nails, but I love the Nail Goddesses! This is an amazing group of beautiful ladies. I would love to hang & be friends with them.

[@laruedrummond6852]

I love love love My NailSisters Yessss❤❤❤❤❤

[@jpatino786]

LaRue I Miss You And The Girls

[@djholliday4413]

Ms. Drummond you are AMAZING!! You are such an inspiration. I love your patience & dedication with your nails, and the style of them. 💕

[@ladydeanna3775]

I love your nails! I just finished watching your other video and you inspire me to grow my nails long. God bless you

[@LadyChaChing]

THIS IS AWESOME AND WELL PUT TOGETHER. I KNOW THESE LADIES AND THEY ARE ALL THE BEST, SO ALL YOU HATERS MAKE YOUR PAWS PRETTY OR SHUT UP, LUV U

[@therealt9182]

I think it’s rad af, it’s bringing uniqueness to the world, if we were all the same, shit would be boring af. Keep doing your thing ladies!

[@myjuicysteak]

Screw all those rude, disgusting, disrespectful human beings who shame these long nails goddesses. There is something seriously wrong w you if you think these women don’t work hard. The long nails and community makes them happy, makes them feel good OBVIOUSLY otherwise they wouldn’t be doing it so how can somebody shame them for being happy. Foh. YOU GO GIRLS. LOVE IT. 💕

[@sunneepeace]

Hi Maria. I truly love and admire you and the Long Nail Goddesses!! You all are beautiful and strong and the art that you bring to this world is incredible!!! I hope that you and the wonderful ladies get National attention via one of the TV documentaries. Much love and appreciation!!! ❤️💕❤️💕💯💯💯💯❤️. And I’m a guy who loves long nails!!! 💕👌🏾

[@Lasirenagirl]

Actually it totally makes sense that their nails are cleaner, more space to get the dirt out Anyway good for them! Keep doing you ladies

[@jpatino786]

Thank You Richard this is so nice i love it

[@annadavinson6634]

I love the sound of the nails clicking against eachother .

[@ericb2397]

I applaud 👏 you and all of the ladies for being true to themselves and not letting others deter you from what you like and want. Haters will hate, buy I think they are all Beautiful and their bails also!!

[@ladylovesherlord]

I love the designs!

[@angelasnyder2478]

God Bless all of you beautiful ladies and your absolutely stunning nails!!

[@deebo5475]

Love their sisterhood 🖤

[@yvette8250]

Beautiful women! Continue being your authentic selves and shine bright with you beautiful nails. Haters are gonna hate but that's THEIR insecurities NOT yours. 🤗🧡💅

[@teebooch8630]

Love this, so informative! I applaud these women for not listening to haters... beautiful works of art!!

[@mythoughts1763]

DO WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY, YOU GET ONE LIFEEEEEEEEEEE PEOPLE.

[@lyndysimpson1272]

You are so sweet Maria thank you so much

[@marijanetarot9843]

Why they didn’t ask other POC what they think?

[@marijanetarot9843]

I think I’ve found the group for me. How does one sign up???

[@jamillaslife3696]

I want to know how she get the card out. When I have mid short nails I still struggle.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Multimedia_PC]

Jjr Succeed nail clippers

[@adonia2275]

*Janeen Reed: OMG SAME!!! My Dad wouldn't even let me draw on my skin with pen. Couldn't date unless he was full blooded native. And when I was 21 lol*

[@JackieGQueen1]

I love maria she’s amazing 😻 ♥️🌻😍♥️😻

[@Udontsay948]

Am wondering if the blonde lady with the eyeliner might have a thyroid problem. Graves Disease…. Just a suggestion to get blood work arouthat.

[@crazybunimama]

I love their nails n sisterhood!!!!!💃💃💃💅💅💅🥰🥰🥰

[@reinacolon9873]

Love u maria!!! I grew up with this women doing my nails i live a block from here shop and she is just a beautiful person. Nd no im not into long nails at the moment bcuz i have a newborn i dnt want to scratch but when i go to her i always get them long.

[@Miababy267]

I love that they are there each other and why do they care who says what .

[@ladydeanna3775]

I can’t even grow nails as soon as they get a quarter of an inch past my skin they break. I’ve always wanted strong beautiful nails.

[@ourmagicalmess4649]

Fantastic!! I love their nails!♡

[@retroreceptionist7571]

I miss my long nails and I’m starting my journey again!!!

[@missingajrigsbynixon3410]

I love you all keep showing an where your nails you all inspire me very much I don't care what people are saying be you that's why I love you all long nails are the best it's beauty💎✨💙💜😍💚🔥🌟💰💳💸🐐👑💪😊😇🙏

[@ninjanana8730]

How can they work with these claws?

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

What I don't understand is that these ladies grow their nails to ten, twelve, sixteen inches, whilst if my nails grow a millimetre too long, they separate from the nail bed and I develop onycholysis! I can't go much longer than an inch, cuticle to free edge.

[@sil1598]

If you’re wearing acrylic, gel or anything on your nail when this is happening it’s most likely your allergic to something in the products. Otherwise it’s caused by injuries to the nail bed.

[@amd02148]

I really can’t understand how their nails don’t break, mine get a half an inch they break.

[@sil1598]

Nails are an accessory not a tool. You also grow them out from a shorter length typically. It’s really not that hard.

[@raquelr.416]

Que bellas y extraordinarias mujeres y que paciencia 😊

[@carmenjonesrose3]

Saying her hands look like feet was not an insult but inspiration. I just love this! They inspire me because bite my nails since a child and now I’m trying to let them grow. ☺️

[@alexbryant2796]

I love the long nail goddesses!! 💅😍

[@DidasRoom]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Jenn_Garrison0505]

Their nails are artwork.

[@RavenMobile]

Almost all men dislike overly long nails, not sure why women keep doing this to themselves. It is not attractive. Even worse if it's fake glued on nails.

[@staceyadams2272]

LOVE IT!

[@markwake3943]

I wonder how they turn wet washing inside out surly their nails would get tangled in the clothes

[@MrJohnblaine]

We love Maria.

[@HellsKitchenMichelle]

She could never take care of me! What if you have to bath someone?

[@longnails592]

Maria very beautiful long nails extreme! Love long nails 😍❤️😘💖

[@BlackR0SEproductions]

Now I want my nails done.

[@moochtoreal6335]

I love all there nails very beautiful IV been growing mines out sense I first seen these videos 2 years ago

[@sooboese3211]

Ist cool to be special I tell it my girl every day make up hair styling and nice nails are just a way to express your self

[@doublestitchtwins]

love this!!!!!

[@jacquesejones37]

This so beautiful. #nailsddicts 💕💕💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vernawittykitty611]

I love your nails

[@yurlincarley8410]

If they happy so what and that's what it's count ❤❤

[@sammieIII]

Her nails were all in the food omg

[@traynay2405]

Not the toes wow

[@latoyamorris9251]

Beautiful I have long fingernails

[@amychisholm4962]

I like mine average length. Hard to work with. Open a can a pop.

[@XxglowslyxX]

How hard is it for you ladies to pick up a penny ?? Ahh ? I can barely pick it up with regular sized nails.

[@ShermtaF]

Just wow

[@tammyauger7346]

You Are Such A Beautiful Woman I Watched Your Episode When You Told Your Clients That You Are Transgender I Was Like Know Way In Hell 🥰 You Are Absolutely 💯 Woman

[@Bigfreakinsword]

I find it interesting that the majority of the long nail goddesses are women of colours, and almost all the critics were white women... I wonder if that says something.

[@None-gm4yk]

😀

[@arhontiapap4211]

Συγνώμη κανείς δεν έχει δει τα παραμορφωμένα άκρα τους;

[@traynay2405]

Are we talking about duties of a women or a disability! You can do you can’t do you can! This type of energy should be towards God

[@HellsKitchenMichelle]

I Guess you can't wear gloves, COVID

[@traynay2405]

It’s no judge it is nasty just like you will not do certain things that’s nasty

[@samanthajackson8510]

It’s A bit too much

[@tkelly2329]

No shade but I'm not eating food from any of them 🙄

[@keichiagilyard5285]

Study to be quiet and mind your own business 👾🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@aizaischannel8425]

me: ur nails are so long

[@kerplunkety]

Something very sexy about long nails, I can't put my finger on it!!

[@heathercoffman6945]

People act like they never heard a soap and a nail brush. Wearing 1-2 inch nails I hear these stupid statements all the time. Sometimes even from the nail tech. Y'all gorgeous! I'd be happy to get a plate. I bet you ladies can throw down in the kitchen.

[@traynay2405]

Arthritis is going to be hell for them look how deformed their hands are!

[@jpatino786]

Richard please call me when you get a chance or msg me

[@Multimedia_PC]

Sorry just saw this. Everything OK?

[@jpatino786]

I can't talk here are you at Rutgers University? I can stop by

[@winterxj9]

Why is it most the nail Goddesses are black but all the ladies you interview and got opinions from were white. 🧐 Not a good poll. Gotta be diverse

[@jpatino786]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@dvn.pod.2023]

Exactly, I noticed that too! That threw me off. Everything black women do is criticized by non-black women! We really don't need this.

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

I saw nails in food, knocking over plates. 🥴

[@traynay2405]

Poop is in the food

[@sammieIII]

Lol

[@traynay2405]

Witch craft is in those nails don’t get it twisted

[@HellsKitchenMichelle]

gross!

[@traynay2405]

Are we talking about duties of a women or a disability! You can do you can’t do you can! This type of energy should be towards God