Nails in dreams indicate violence and bad things. They are often connected with fight and pain, but in some case may mean a sexual tension.
For example, if you dream of scratching someone with your nails during sex, it means you will have a passionate relationship with someone.
In other cases, nails represent some bad events and news. Especially when you dream that your nails fall off, it means that someone will try to hurt you.
Let’s see the meaning of your dream and try to read the meaning behind the symbols.
The Most Common Dreams about Nails Falling Off
Dreaming of your nails falling off
As it is said before, this dream carries a negative message. You will probably receive some bad news or something bad will happen to you.
Someone may be trying to fraud you, but you can’t seem to realize that. You are clueless about that and you don’t expect anybody to hurt you.
You have put your guards don’t, and when it’s the perfect moment, that person will use your vulnerability and take advantage of you.
Also, it may be that you will get sick soon and you have to look after yourself. Take more care about your health and try to lead a healthy life.
Dreaming of someone else’s nails falling off
This dream is usually telling you that you worry too much about someone. You can’t help them because it’s their fault for everything that is happening.
Someone you love is currently in a bad place and feels lost. No matter how hard you try, they won’t accept your advice and you will have to let them decide on their own.
Also, it may be that someone you know is hiding something from you. It can be a secret that is relevant to you but nobody wants to tell you for your own sake.
Dreaming of having no nails
If you saw your fingers without nails in your dream, it means that you will make a wrong decision that will cost you a lot.
You should be more concise about making a decision and maybe ask someone for help. Don’t rush into things you are not ready for yet.
Also, it may be that your partner is lying to you about something. This dream is telling you that you will be played and that you should pay more attention to what is happening around you to protect yourself.
Dreaming of someone without nails
Seeing a person without nails in your dream may mean that you hurt someone.
That person is suffering but you are not aware of that. Maybe you have hurt someone unintentionally but you have to realize that you need to be more careful with how you treat people.
Maybe you said something that sounded very mean even if that is not what you wanted to achieve. If you know who that person is, try to apologize and be more aware of others’ feelings.
Another meaning of this dream is that a person you care about is worried about themselves. Maybe they don’t want to tell you what is the problem because they don’t want to be a burden to you.
Dreaming of animals claws falling off
If you saw a clawless animal that means you will be open about yourself and you will finally put your guard down.
You never wanted to show your true colors, but now it’s time to shine. You no longer want to hide from the world and you are ready to start living it the way you always wanted to.
Also, you will receive some good news that will start you up and give you a boost. There are good times to come and you can’t wait for them!
Dreaming of missing one nail
If you saw your hands in your dream but one of the fingers didn’t have a nail, it means someone will betray you. It is the person close to you and you will know who that is.
Missing one nail usually suggests fraud and negative things related to the people close to you. It is not easy to overcome that, but you will have to be strong and move on.
Also, this dream may mean that you will be left out when it comes to considering something important in family meetings. That will make your feel worthless, but don’t let it control you.
Dreaming of cutting off nails
This is a really good dream because it symbolizes everything bad you will get rid of. You are slowly erasing everyone who harms you and you stopped putting everybody in the first place.
Now it is time to put yourself in the first place and stop being there for people who don’t care about you.
Maybe you ended some toxic friendships or you break up the relationship that holds you down for a long period.
Dreaming of nail polished nails falling off
This dream has a negative meaning because something you worked hard for won’t succeed.
You thought that everything is going smoothly, but you didn’t realize that you were wrong.
Also, maybe you expect things to turn out good at the end, but they look good only at the first glance. When you think through it you will realize that it is a complete waste of time.
You don’t see things as they really are and that will cost you.
Maybe there is someone who pretends to be your friend and you don’t see that. You think of them as a nice person and you have no idea that they are only using you.
Dreaming of toenails falling off
You had a plan to go on a trip, but all plans are ruined and gone. You planned to go with someone but they told you they can’t or don’t want to go with you.
Also, it may mean that you are going in the wrong direction and you will get yourself in trouble. Think about the steps you make because they seem like a bad choice.
Dreaming of scratching your skin with nails
You are definitely angry about something you did and now you want to turn back time and change everything. You don’t know how to deal with your emotions and it is hard for you to accept your mistakes.
Everybody makes mistakes and the only thing that matters is that we learn something from them and forgive ourselves. We can’t constantly criticize ourselves and expect to be happy.
Also, maybe you feel played out and you blame yourself for trusting people. Maybe something bad happened to you and now you accuse yourself of that. Stop blaming yourself for things that are not in your control.
Dreaming of cutting someone else’s nails
You are trying to have a strong impact on someone from your surrounding but you are doing it in the wrong way. Pretending to be an authority doesn’t mean that you have it.
Try to find a nicer way to approach people and stop judging them for everything they do. Nobody is perfect, so neither are you.
Dreaming of biting your nails
This is a sign of nervousness and you have problems with staying calm.
You are waiting for some news and you are nervous about them. You have no patience and you want everything right away. Maybe try to be more patient and stop making a big deal out of nothing.
This dream is a symbol of impatience, worrying and ambivalent behavior. Biting nails is something a lot of people do when they are nervous and feel anxious. So, maybe there is a problem that makes you feel that way, but you refuse to deal with it.
Dreaming of dirty nails
You work too hard and you should take a break. Your hands are tired and you need sleep. Stop doing work others should do and be a little more selfish. You put your whole self into everything you do and it is a good trait, but be careful not to become burned out.
Others don’t appreciate your work and you never get a word of empathy or simple thank you. That is not good for your health and you will soon be too tired to work.
Also, maybe you are doing too much for others and they are taking you for granted. Stop being a people pleaser and try to please yourself for once.
Dreaming of very long nails falling off
This is a good sign because you will finally get rid of something that was bothering you for months.
It can be financial instability or you will find a new job with better conditions.
It will be a relief and you will finally feel free from past and tough times.
Also, maybe you will achieve great goals and succeed in something you worked too hard for.
All in all, this is a really positive dream and is a very good sign for you.