Tammy Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I was in line at Petsmart....and noticed a guy in front of me with painted toenails....they were painted with a very dark color.... Is this the new thing? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Don't look at me. I keep trying to tell the lead singer for Greenday that he's older than me and therefore TOO old for all that dark eyeliner. I'm not sure he's getting my message through my tv though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My friend's 18 year old son has started wearing eyeliner. I don't know why, It isn't really flattering on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I love a man who will let his wife/girlfriend paint his toe nails. It's so sexy when they are man enough to let us do it. Mine won't let me, but he knows that my dd and I can't wait to do the baby's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I can't imagine anyone wanting to draw attention to their TOES, LOL! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I haven't noticed painted toenails, but I have seen quite a few guys with fingernails painted black. They usually have those hole things in their earlobes or spiked dog collars around their necks, though. I haven't noticed painted nails on any guys who dress more conservatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My 2 yo ds has his painted. And some of the rest of his toes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fingers and toes both fairly common around here. Generally, it's dark colors for the fingernails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I haven't see the toenails (ick!) but I have seen the plucked eyebrow. I think when they over pluck it look really feminine, I don't get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy in Va Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Haven't seen any around here; but that doesn't mean there aren't those who do it. Anything is possible at out local high schools. Apparently it's a fad among people who are into Goth and Emo. I think some skaters are do it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I was in line at Petsmart....and noticed a guy in front of me with painted toenails....they were painted with a very dark color.... Is this the new thing? . I wonder he's just being EMO?? :confused: http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/docs/Emo_Fashion:_Your_Basic_Guide_to_Looking_Emo http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=EMO&gbv=2&aq=f&oq= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My boys have never painted their toenails! Not to say that my oldest wouldn't - he's had every hair color there is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I don't know about men, but one day I was walking down the hallway between dressing rooms. It was summer, and all the ladies were standing in their bare feet - I was looking under the doors for an empty room. I was the only woman without painted toenails. I felt almost naked. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria/ME Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think when they over pluck it look really feminine, I don't get it? If you're a 80 year old man, that is entirely different. I know a few who SHOULD pluck their eyebrows. Among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Perish the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've seen some guys with painted toe nails. Usually they lean toward the emo-goth style but hey, I live in Vegas. Metrosexual men are very common here. I saw a guy today getting a pedi at the superwalmart (they have a nail salon there inside-eww). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Kind of gross! Men need man feet ... not girl feet. Perhaps they shouldn't look like those of a Hobbit... but still those of a guy. I can't imagine my Paw-Paw picking cotton & plowing with the mule in the old LIberty overalls & painted toe nails.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I saw this and had to jump in! My husband LOVES to get pedicures, but doesn't have his toes painted. He does it to avoid getting crud on his heels. Gotta love my man with soft feet:) Of course, dh won't tell my father, a former football coach, who says that more men need to get in touch with their masculine side.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I didn't think that nail polish came with gender restrictions. Besides, my dh let my girls paint his toenails once or twice. My ds has let girls paint his nails. The reasons for the nail polish might not be something you could make a generalization about. I don't personally like dark nail polish on anybody, but nobody ever asks me about whether or not they should wear nail polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnfun Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Don't look at me. I keep trying to tell the lead singer for Greenday that he's older than me and therefore TOO old for all that dark eyeliner. I'm not sure he's getting my message through my tv though. ha ha ha I just told dh that same thing today!! And thanks to Billie Joe, I had to tell my 13 yr old that no, I don't care its the last day of co-op, you're NOT wearing liner & fingernail polish. Hes a really good kid, wants to make mom & dad happy, respectful & protective to siblings, even reads tinkerbell chapters to 6 yr old when mom can't but why does he have to think black hair, eyeliner & fingernail polish is cool? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Like Kalah, I live in LV and it's pretty common here. I think it is more of a counterculture/subculture thing still, rather than the norm. I can't say I like it, but I guess it's better than having a coke nail, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hope not, but this would fall under my classification of A SLAVE TO FASHION!:001_huh: Man feet...uck, gag sputter should not be accentuated. I was in line at Petsmart....and noticed a guy in front of me with painted toenails....they were painted with a very dark color.... Is this the new thing? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I had <male> friends in high school who painted nails / wore eyeliner... maybe it's just coming back like turned-up collars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Gag. I'm glad my dh isn't that type. I like men to be men and women to be women. I prefer his cowboy hat and boots to eyeliner and painted toenails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy in Va Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I prefer his cowboy hat and boots to eyeliner and painted toenails. No disrespect to your dh, but when I read this I immediately had an image of one of the Village People. I can picture it now, cowboy hat and boots with eyeliner and painted fingernails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 No disrespect to your dh, but when I read this I immediately had an image of one of the Village People. I can picture it now, cowboy hat and boots with eyeliner and painted fingernails. Not exactly. Not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 My 5 yr old painted my DH's toenails once. (All it took was..."Please Daddy!"...he couldn't resist.) He didn't know we didn't have any remover at home, either! But, he though no one would notice because it was winter and he always wore socks/shoes. But then he went on a business trip, and his associates all went to the pool/spa one night.... and they've never let him live it down. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherLynn Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Haven't noticed toes yet, but black, blue, green fingernails, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my3starsofthesea Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Gosh, I hope not. But, then again..there's guyliner..so it's not surprising! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba2nite Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hummm that's a new one to me...being close to san francisco I guess if they are "light in the loafters" maybe it is a subtle way to send out a message.... No polish for boys in this house... they run at the sight of it! Now the girls..... that is a whole other story...more like how many colors can be put on.... 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) When I was about 8 or 10 years old, I was at some sort of Bible club meeting held by a child evangelist*. And his fingernails were all painted a dark color. It looked like black. This would have been about 1970 -- long before metrosexuals or goth. It really weirded me out. I still wonder -- why???!!! This guy went to our church, and our "corporate culture" called for guys all with short hair and wearing ties, women all wearing below-the-knee skirts. A man could probably have been put out of the church for wearing an earing or a tatoo. Goodness, even facial hair would have been shocking! So I have no idea why this guy wore dark fingernails to Bible club that day. If it wasn't fingernail polish, what on earth else would it have been? ETA: *The child evangelist was an ADULT to ministered to children, not a child who was an evangelist!! Edited May 25, 2009 by Cindyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 My 12.5yo LOVES that look as well! He is growing out the front/top of his hair to have an "emo" haircut like Adam Lambert's. But I told him there will be no jet black dye (ds is blonde), guyliner, or nail polish. I also told him I think the guyliner and nail polish is for an "onstage" look; these guys don't go around like that in everyday life, do they? Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I was in line at Petsmart....and noticed a guy in front of me with painted toenails....they were painted with a very dark color.... Is this the new thing? . It's just...creepy. What is with men wanting to look like women? Ew. Stay out of our make-up. Stay out of our nail salons. Stay out of our underwear drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I see it once in a while. But I also live in a neck of the woods nicknamed "Boys' Town." Today I saw Steve (aka: "Cathy") wearing bright red toenail polish. And heels. And a short denim skirt. And pink sunglasses and bright lipstick. Carrying a purse. I see men getting pedi's at the nail salon now and then. It doesn't bother me much. Too many men have nasty, gnarly feet. I'm *trying* to persuade DH to try it, but he's not having it. A friend's DH does it once in a while. He started doing it when my friend was sick with a brain tumor, and her medication didn't allow her to drive. So as long as he was taking her to the nail salon, he sat in the chair next to her (but he skipped the polish). Interesting thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I see it once in a while. But I also live in a neck of the woods nicknamed "Boys' Town." Today I saw Steve (aka: "Cathy") wearing bright red toenail polish. And heels. And a short denim skirt. And pink sunglasses and bright lipstick. Carrying a purse. I see men getting pedi's at the nail salon now and then. It doesn't bother me much. Too many men have nasty, gnarly feet. I'm *trying* to persuade DH to try it, but he's not having it. A friend's DH does it once in a while. He started doing it when my friend was sick with a brain tumor, and her medication didn't allow her to drive. So as long as he was taking her to the nail salon, he sat in the chair next to her (but he skipped the polish). Interesting thread! I see you are in Chicago! You were my sister's neighbor a couple years ago. She loved living there! I only WISH my dh would get a pedicure!!! :lol: Maybe then I wouldn't be so disgusted by FEET! Now, if he wanted to wear nail polish or eye liner, I don't think I could handle it. But, a pedicure? Sure!! Soft feet against mine at night - GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Tazzie (4) loves getting his toenails painted. His Daddy twitches every single time he comes home and all the kids have new nail polish on, and Tazzie's yelling, "Lookit my pretty toes, Daddy!" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 My 5 yr old painted my DH's toenails once. (All it took was..."Please Daddy!"...he couldn't resist.) He didn't know we didn't have any remover at home, either! But, he though no one would notice because it was winter and he always wore socks/shoes. But then he went on a business trip, and his associates all went to the pool/spa one night.... and they've never let him live it down. :lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Oh man!! That's just too funny in a tragic kind of way! LOL Poor guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 My friend's 18 year old son has started wearing eyeliner. I don't know why, It isn't really flattering on him. No, no! It's GUYliner!:lol::lol::lol: Should I tell you about the trip to the drug store where my 16yo ds was helping me pick out makeup?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 My MIL used to shop at a high end store in Ladue, MO (I probably butchered the spelling). They had a guy that was selling polish for men and women. MIL had an interesting conversation with him. BTW, this was approx 13yrs ago. So yes, there are men that paint their nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I haven't meet too many teenage males that would turn down their girlfriend painting their toe nails. I have also met many a father who had a hard time turning down their young dds. Personally I am quite impressed with a man that is secure enough in his masculinity to agree to something so trivial simply for the sake of pleasing his girls (be they girlfriends, wives or daughters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've only seen it done at the gym. There was this really intimidating cro-magnon type fighter with painted black toenails. He was explaining that it was a courtesy to other fighters to disguise "flaws". It was a pet peeve of his to train or fight people with unkept, poorly cared for, ugly, or diseased toe nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest but3leftsdo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) I wonder how many of you naysaying ladies own and wear jeans and other traditionally male garments? How many of you sport tattoos (even small ones)? Why is that acceptable and a man painting his toenails is considered strange? I am a 54 yr old grandfather with a home-schooled 9 yr old son at home (two families). I am a solid conservative Christian man who loves his wife exclusively, and I have no weird sexual predilections. I am an engineer, deacon in my church, and Cub-master. Would it surprise any of you to learn that I have been wearing my toenails painted with color for the last 3 years, and openly at that? I do it because I like the way it looks. Since I was a teenager I have admired how women who take good care of their feet many times top it off with color, and how really nice it looks. I always wondered what it would be like, but was deterred by biased societal norms that allow for double standards that favor women. That was until my niece wanted to paint my nails at a family party just before her wedding. I had foot surgery a few months before and had just had a pedicure (as part of my therapy), so my feet looked nice without the polish. But when she painted a nice dark maroon color on my nails, it was like WOW! My wife even said WOW! It really looked nice. It was then that I realized that there was really nothing wrong with it. Guys feet, if we take care of them can look as nice as or, in some cases better than ladies feet. And it doesn't mean we're gay, emo, goth, or any other epithets that society wants to pin on us. I get regular pedicures. I got hooked when I was having therapy, and I will continue to wear color openly. When I do I often get really positive comments, specially from women. As a matter of fact, in the three years I have been doing it I have only had one negative comment, and that was from a young lady that was obviously jealous of the fact that my feet looked better than hers. Guys either don't notice or are afraid to say anything. Painting ones toenails, whether you are male or female, is no big deal. It's only paint, and it comes off, try doing that with a tattoo. It is a cosmetic thing and in my case has absolutely nothing to do with my sexual or societal orientation. As I said before, it just looks nice. And what is wrong with someone doing something harmless that makes them feel good? It doesn't change who I am and how I view things. I am comfortable with who I am, and don't much care what anyone thinks, but will take the opportunity to try and educate folks who are closed minded on the subject, and that is what this forum is about anyway, isn't it? PS. I wear kilts too. Edited April 7, 2011 by but3leftsdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstitches Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 It's just...creepy. What is with men wanting to look like women? Ew. Stay out of our make-up. Stay out of our nail salons. Stay out of our underwear drawers. I agree; it creeps me out. It also reminds me of this song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pn3zxwTUWA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetstitches Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I wonder how many of you naysaying ladies own and wear jeans and other traditionally male garments? How many of you sport tattoos (even small ones)? Why is that acceptable and a man painting his toenails is considered strange? I am a 54 yr old grandfather with a home-schooled 9 yr old son at home (two families). I am a solid conservative Christian man who loves his wife exclusively, and I have no weird sexual predilections. I am an engineer, deacon in my church, and Cub-master. Would it surprise any of you to learn that I have been wearing my toenails painted with color for the last 3 years, and openly at that? I do it because I like the way it looks. Since I was a teenager I have admired how women who take good care of their feet many times top it off with color, and how really nice it looks. I always wondered what it would be like, but was deterred by biased societal norms that allow for double standards that favor women. That was until my niece wanted to paint my nails at a family party just before her wedding. I had foot surgery a few months before and had just had a pedicure (as part of my therapy), so my feet looked nice without the polish. But when she painted a nice dark maroon color on my nails, it was like WOW! My wife even said WOW! It really looked nice. It was then that I realized that there was really nothing wrong with it. Guys feet, if we take care of them can look as nice as or, in some cases better than ladies feet. And it doesn't mean we're gay, emo, goth, or any other epithets that society wants to pin on us. I get regular pedicures. I got hooked when I was having therapy, and I will continue to wear color openly. When I do I often get really positive comments, specially from women. As a matter of fact, in the three years I have been doing it I have only had one negative comment, and that was from a young lady that was obviously jealous of the fact that my feet looked better than hers. Guys either don't notice or are afraid to say anything. Painting ones toenails, whether you are male or female, is no big deal. It's only paint, and it comes off, try doing that with a tattoo. It is a cosmetic thing and in my case has absolutely nothing to do with my sexual or societal orientation. As I said before, it just looks nice. And what is wrong with someone doing something harmless that makes them feel good? It doesn't change who I am and how I view things. I am comfortable with who I am, and don't much care what anyone thinks, but will take the opportunity to try and educate folks who are closed minded on the subject, and that is what this forum is about anyway, isn't it? PS. I wear kilts too. I also want to say that I think that people should do what they want, as long as it's not immoral, so bravo to you for being brave enough to wear your polish. Who am I to judge (after all I have a nose ring. ;)) It's just not "my" thing on guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 My DH let my' (then 3 yr old') DD paint his toenails bright sparkly pink' (her favorite color') because it was winter and he thought...I'll have socks and shoes on so no one will know. Unfortunately, he forgot about it later that week when he went on a business trip, and he decided to take advantage of the hotel's pool & hot tub. His co-workers had a field day w/ it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest but3leftsdo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 It's just not "my" thing on guys. No problem. I think we can all respect each others choices, even though we may not necessarily agree with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I actually tried to get my 15yo ds to get a pedicure this past weekend because the rest of us (all females) were doing it and I didn't want him to be bored. And even though I told him that didn't mean he had to get them painted, he wouldn't go for it. So no, I don't think it's that big in the male world...yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I wonder how many of you naysaying ladies own and wear jeans and other traditionally male garments? How many of you sport tattoos (even small ones)? Why is that acceptable and a man painting his toenails is considered strange? I am a 54 yr old grandfather with a home-schooled 9 yr old son at home (two families). I am a solid conservative Christian man who loves his wife exclusively, and I have no weird sexual predilections. I am an engineer, deacon in my church, and Cub-master. Would it surprise any of you to learn that I have been wearing my toenails painted with color for the last 3 years, and openly at that? I do it because I like the way it looks. Since I was a teenager I have admired how women who take good care of their feet many times top it off with color, and how really nice it looks. I always wondered what it would be like, but was deterred by biased societal norms that allow for double standards that favor women. That was until my niece wanted to paint my nails at a family party just before her wedding. I had foot surgery a few months before and had just had a pedicure (as part of my therapy), so my feet looked nice without the polish. But when she painted a nice dark maroon color on my nails, it was like WOW! My wife even said WOW! It really looked nice. It was then that I realized that there was really nothing wrong with it. Guys feet, if we take care of them can look as nice as or, in some cases better than ladies feet. And it doesn't mean we're gay, emo, goth, or any other epithets that society wants to pin on us. I get regular pedicures. I got hooked when I was having therapy, and I will continue to wear color openly. When I do I often get really positive comments, specially from women. As a matter of fact, in the three years I have been doing it I have only had one negative comment, and that was from a young lady that was obviously jealous of the fact that my feet looked better than hers. Guys either don't notice or are afraid to say anything. Painting ones toenails, whether you are male or female, is no big deal. It's only paint, and it comes off, try doing that with a tattoo. It is a cosmetic thing and in my case has absolutely nothing to do with my sexual or societal orientation. As I said before, it just looks nice. And what is wrong with someone doing something harmless that makes them feel good? It doesn't change who I am and how I view things. I am comfortable with who I am, and don't much care what anyone thinks, but will take the opportunity to try and educate folks who are closed minded on the subject, and that is what this forum is about anyway, isn't it? PS. I wear kilts too. Good for you! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 It's just...creepy. What is with men wanting to look like women? Ew. Stay out of our make-up. Stay out of our nail salons. Stay out of our underwear drawers. What is up with women looking like men? I agree 100% with but3leftsdo. It's all so stupid, IMO. Women paint, pluck, shave, etc. and make ourselves as fake as all get out yet that is normal; a guy does it and it's weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneeK Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Yuk-men should look like men and woman like woman. I am ok with woman wearing jeans-I sure love mine jeans. Just think I never have time to paint my nails anymore-sigh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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