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Explore the origins of Roblox's enigmatic nail salon figure
Lana, also known as the “Nail Lady,” is a haunting figure in the Roblox sensation “Dress to Impress.” Her backstory is laced with eerie diary notes and the mystery of her replacement, Lina. Even if you haven’t encountered her in-game, her tale is well-known. Ready to dive deep into Lana’s past, from her troubled youth to her entanglement with the sinister Agamemnon? Here's the full story.
Lana’s Story in DTI: A Summary
Lana plays a key role in “Dress to Impress,” a Roblox favorite. As a child, she was poisoned by a dark force named Agamemnon, which led to severe illness. Burdened by medical bills, she took a demanding job at the in-game nail salon. From there, Agamemnon used her as a pawn in his dark schemes—eventually cloning her to spawn twisted doppelgangers.
How It All Unfolds
Meet Lana in “Dress to Impress”
Lana is a nail salon NPC in Roblox’s “Dress to Impress.” She’s been part of the game since its October 2023 launch. Known for her signature brown hair in a bun, white turtleneck, white mini skirt, and matching heels, Lana’s presence was instantly recognizable.
- Although always in the game, her official name—Lana—was only introduced in the April 1, 2024 update. Until then, fans simply called her the “Nail Lady.”
Where Lana’s Story Begins
A twist in Lana’s tale surfaced on April Fool’s Day 2024. During a game update, Lana appeared crying, and a diary placed on her desk revealed her growing resentment toward her never-ending salon job and the players who ignored her identity. The diary hinted at vengeance and her intent to destroy the nail salon.
- Next to the diary sat a list of random player names and developers of DTI, including its creator, Gigi—interpreted by players as a potential hit list.
- Three missing person posters near her station showed Roblox users submiscy, DiarBenOfficial, and M0T0PRINCESS, rumored to be DTI developers.
Lana later claimed she was replaced. A new update on April 20, 2024, changed her diary entry, alleging that the Lana seen in the salon was a doppelganger and the real Lana had been abducted by a game developer. The diary entry provided a Roblox user ID: 5759585595, urging players to track down the real Lana.
- The impostor Lana exhibited glitchy, unnatural movements and wore belted white pants instead of her trademark mini skirt.
- The entry linked the fake Lana to the mysterious disappearances referenced in the earlier missing persons posters.
Lana’s profile revealed clues and a shadowy organization. Tracing the Roblox user ID led players to Lana’s account, lanadoesnails, where they found cryptic messages pleading for help. The profile linked to a mysterious Roblox group called Saudade and a YouTube channel named “Lana Does Nails.”
- Videos like “awakening.mp4” suggested Lana was under the control of a sinister entity named Agamemnon, who threatened her if she exposed the truth to DTI players.
- The April 20, 2024 diary hinted that DTI was ruled by a dark group called The Awakening. In response, Lana formed Saudade and invited players to join her rebellion.
Deeper Lore in Lana’s Custom Games (Forest, Questionnaire)
The Forest game revealed Lana’s tragic motivation. In this maze-like experience on Lana’s profile, players walked through a crimson forest filled with messages unveiling Lana’s past. She had survived a terminal illness as a child, which plunged her family into debt. To repay it, she took a nail tech job offered by DTI creator Gigi.
- Completing the Forest rewarded players with a stitched dress and a string of binary code. When decoded, it warned that Lana’s journey was far from over.
Lana shared cryptic answers—and executions—in Questionnaire. In the livestream-based game Questionnaire, players interrogated Lana about The Awakening and Saudade. Her answers were contradictory: one moment she claimed The Awakening experimented on players, the next she insisted they weren’t evil.
- Saudade group posts during this time hinted someone else had hijacked Lana’s account. Later, Lana sacrificed three Saudade members in a ritual within the game.
- In the final server, two Saudade members killed Lana’s avatar. But a video titled “thelastserenade.mp4” teased her return and hinted she had unlocked a new dimension.
- Players who entered a portal in Questionnaire reached The Fortress, where cryptic writings unveiled more pieces of Lana’s hidden history.
The Vanishing of Lana and the Rise of Lina
Lina took Lana’s place in DTI’s nail salon. Following the August 30, 2024 update, Lina appeared in Lana’s former spot. The nail salon showed signs of Lana’s sudden departure—tipped furniture and packed boxes hinted she had left. Lina wasn’t a clone, but a distinct character.
- She sported glasses, long black hair, a white tank top, jeans, and black shoes.
- Lina has her own Roblox account: @LinaDoesNails.
Lana was discovered imprisoned beneath the salon. By walking through a seemingly ordinary shelf, players dropped into a hidden dungeon. There, they found Lana confined in a cell, surrounded by scribbles on the walls wondering if she’d been swapped with yet another double.
The Lana Lore Quest: Uncovering Her Past
Chapter 1 unveiled Lana’s troubled youth. Introduced in DTI’s Halloween 2024 update, this minigame put players in Lana’s childhood home. She shared memories of being poisoned, doubting her identity, and fleeing her family.
- Inside the home, players encountered a grotesque two-headed creature, believed to symbolize her parents.
- Fans linked the poisoning to a cursed apple seen in Lana’s older YouTube content and believed Agamemnon had coerced her into abandoning her family.
Chapter 2 took players to Lana’s hospital stay. Set in the eerie Home of the Doves Medical Center, players uncovered details of Lana’s illness and her time in care. The hospital held clues about her poisoning and Agamemnon’s manipulation.
- Players were pursued by the monster Nurse Julie, who was once Lana’s friend. Old tapes scattered through the game revealed Julie’s tragic transformation after Agamemnon’s influence.
Chapter 3 wrapped up Lana’s current storyline. Set inside the nail salon, this part of the quest challenged players with a maze and a showdown against Lina—now transformed into a demonic version of herself. Lana remained trapped in her cage, and only by defeating Lina could players set her free. In the final cutscene, Agamemnon loomed over a sleeping Lana, promising that her saga was far from over.
- Agamemnon referenced the Olympian gods in his monologue, fueling fan theories—backed by in-game hints and videos—that he’s tied to Greek mythology.
Steps to Unlock Lana’s Stitch Dress
Sign into Roblox and launch the Forest game. Visit Lana’s Roblox profile at @LanaDoesNails (User ID: 5759585595). Under the Creations tab, locate and click on Forest, then press the green play button to start.
Head to the portal with three other players. You’ll spawn in a glowing red forest. Navigate through it—jump over lava, dodge enemies, and use Shift to run when Lana’s doppelgangers attack. After passing the giant floating hands, look to your left for the portal.
- The portal is a round platform with a mirror and four outer circles. Each of the four players must stand on a separate outer circle to activate it.
- Once all spots are filled, the portal opens and sends you into a dark maze.
Navigate and complete the maze. It’s pitch black, but you can light the way by pressing the “1” key or clicking the red circle at the bottom of your screen. Stick close to others for better visibility. Follow Lana-themed paintings to guide your path, and touch the door when you reach the end.
- As you near the exit, Lana’s doppelgangers will ambush you. Use Shift to sprint past them. If caught, you’ll respawn at the maze entrance.
Return to Dress to Impress automatically. After reaching the door at the maze’s end, a cutscene plays out. When it finishes, you’re instantly transported back to the DTI game. Upon arrival, a message confirms you’ve received the Lana stitch dress along with 1500 in-game currency.
