Manicured Nails NV - PEARL SHIMMER
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 208 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Name: Manicured Nails - PEARL SHIMMER 3. 1 ( http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=43958 ) Version: 3. 1 Date: 09-22-2011 Category: Models & Textures Requirements: none Author: Humannature66 =================================================================== =================================================================== =================================================================== READ THIS FIRST: This mod is basically a matter of taste, and not lore-friendly! i don\'t need opinions nor senseless or critisizing comments!! if u don\'t like this idea or mod, just go without leaving a comment ! i will report every flame, insult or bad comment ! =================================================================== =================================================================== Description =========== Re-Upload of my Manicured French Nails, but now with shiny \"PEARL-SHIMMER\" !!! these nails could be used for several of the Ladies on the strip for example ! >>>> i will add soon the possibility of using them on your own babe only ! <<<< It is NO BodyReplacer needed ! these nails work on every body, even vanilla; This is a variant of Dimon99´s Female Small Hands mod; the fingers are shaped a bit thinner than in Dimons orig. smallerhands-mod, just my personal taste; if u dont like it, dont use the mod. you get 3 variants of nail-shapes: -Vers. 2. 2 - long slim nails; -Vers. 2. 5 - long spadeshaped nails; -Vers. 2. 8 - shorter spadeshaped nails; and u get 4 shiny colors to choose from: -black -blue -red -white (french) i also added optional Normal-maps (handfemale_1st_n.dds and handfemale_n.dds) to provide dull skin on the hands. Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. create the required folder structure, as you find it in the mod-pack. 3. Copy the meshes into the designated folders; >>>choose one (only one!) of the versions from the The NAIL-SHAPES-folder, here\'s an example: ... Data\\meshes\\characters\\_male\\femalelefthand1st.nif ... Data\\meshes\\characters\\_male\\femalelefthand.nif ... Data\\meshes\\characters\\_male\\femalelefthandpipboyglove1st.nif ... Data\\meshes\\characters\\_male\\femalelefthandpipboyglove.nif ... Data\\meshes\\characters\\_male\\femalerighthand.nif 4. copy the textures into the designated folders; >>>choose the content of one (only one!) of the ColorSets, here\'s an example: ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale_1st.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale_1st_n.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale_1st_sk.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale_m.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\female\\handfemale_n.dds ... Data\\textures\\characters\\fem
Manicured Nails NV - PEARL SHIMMER is a cosmetic mod for Fallout: New Vegas that adds a shiny pearl shimmer effect to the author's previously released French manicure nail textures. It's a simple texture replacer for players who want polished, glamorous nails on their character. With 675 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 675 endorsements and over 12k downloads
- Simple cosmetic upgrade that adds a touch of glamour to your character
- Lightweight texture mod that won't impact performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so may not be compatible with all current mod setups
- Only affects nails, so it's a very niche cosmetic change
- No screenshots or detailed installation instructions provided in the description
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to add a bit of polish to their character's appearance, especially those who enjoy detailed cosmetic customization. If you're looking for gameplay changes or major visual overhauls, this isn't for you—it's purely about the nails.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture replacer, make sure to place the files in your Data folder and enable the mod in your load order.
- If you use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex, you can install it with a single click.
- Check if you have any other nail or hand texture mods that might conflict—this mod only changes nails, so it should be compatible with most body replacers.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- humannature66
- Version
- 3.1
- Downloads
- 12,181
- Endorsements
- 675
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/18/2011
- Updated
- 9/21/2011
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