Do you paint your nails or keep them natural?

United States
October 13, 2009 1:23am CST
I paint my nails. I love to do this because it is fun and it gives me something to do. I have many different colors of nail polish so I can paint my nails the color of the outfit I am wearing. I like to be different and experiment with different colors. Nail polish was a awsome invention for the fashion industry and current trends. I am into fashion and I love it.
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26 responses
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
11 Dec 09
Hi, tuckersheri. I wear mines natural. I don't polish them like I used to. I have stopped polishing them for about three years as of now. I wear closed shoes so, I won't have the chance to show my toes off. But, I do love matching my nail polish with my church clothing. I like being creative.
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
2 Dec 09
I always have nailpolish on my nails (both toes and fingers). I feel so naked without it. I rarely use colorless. I mostly pick beige, black, red and colors that close to it, tan, and gray.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
16 Oct 09
I like to paint my nails and toes sometimes too. It never stays on long though. I have always got my hands in some kind of cleaner or water and it takes it right off so I usually leave mine natural unless something special comes up.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
22 Oct 09
I paint my nails only for special occasions, and get them clean very soon. Although the nail decorations are so appealing, they might cause problems in the long run. As we know, our skin also functions as a breathing part of our body. I believe so are the nails. Anything against the natural rules is to damaging the health. The fashion industry is making new inventions, but we need to take care which are positive, and select only those good for health.
• United States
19 Oct 09
I dont bother painting them generally every once in a great while I will paint them because I get bored but normally they are natural
@GaryJoule (211)
• China
14 Oct 09
Painting nails is your freedom. If you like it, just do it. But I'll never do it, coz I'm really afraid the nail polish might poison my health. Who's able to insure these colorful nail polishes have not any poisonous element?
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
hello tuckersheri, not really but my wife did it to me twice and made me her model last summer. she cleaned my fingernails and have it painted but with natural color. it's just fine though and it's clean to look at.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
Yes I do paint my nails and love them painted with the same colors of my apparel. I think painted nails are lovely to look and women should really paint their nails to look more sophisticated. Nevertheless it is necessary that nails are given time to breathe as well. We can't always keep them painted otherwise they'd grow yellow and dull. So resting the finger nails from polish for at least 2 days in a week is what I normally do and it has been helpful.
@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
14 Oct 09
When I was younger I used to paint my nails either pink or peach color. When I started working I just never took the time to paint them much anymore. The only time I did paint them after starting work was if I was going to a special event. When I got home I would use nail polish remover on my nails.
@shhheila (1845)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
i like natural, i dont like coloring my nails...
@junmae (1586)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
I keep my nail in naturl color I dont put nail polish because I wash my clothes with my hands and the detergent and bleach got only damage the nail polish. Also i am the one who wash the dishes more often so its hard to maintain my nails polished because it can easily failed.
• China
14 Oct 09
I never paint my nails. I think it mainly because of I am too busy to do so. I trim my nails regulary, and keep it neat. By the way, do you think the nail paint are nontoxic? Is it necessary to clean it everytime when we prepare our dinner? I have a baby son to take care, I feel hesitate when I use cosmetic. Thank you for your post and have a great day.
• United States
14 Oct 09
Natural is for me. I like to do my nails for special occassions and that is about it.
• United States
14 Oct 09
I don't really paint my nails a lot because the paint just seems to peel off after a couple of hours. However, I love to buff my nails and make them really shiny. They look really good then. Also I use Sally Hanson hard as nails polish because my nails are really brittle and it keeps them from breaking. Plus, fingernail polish is messy and I always get it all over my fingers.
@brisk123 (2823)
• India
13 Oct 09
Most of the time, I never paint my nails.I like to keep it natural but only on few occasions like if I have to go out for some party or festivals then yes, I love to paint my nails and experiment with colors which fits my outfit as well.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
14 Oct 09
I have very short nails because I have a bad habit of ripping my fingernails off when I am upset or nervous, so, I don't wear any nail polish at all. When I do actually have nails, I still prefer not to wear any polish on my nails for the simple fact that when you have polish on your nails, you are preventing thsm from getting oxygen. In moderation, it won't do much damage, but over time, it can.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
13 Oct 09
I paint my toe nails because i like to wear shoes with open toes. So i prefer my toe nails to be presentable. I dont paint my finger nails though because i just like natural color. And i think sometimes it doesn't look right.
@zzyw87 (1254)
• Philippines
14 Oct 09
I am not really a beauty and cosmetics fanatic. That is why I don't often use nail polish. I usually just put on nail polish once a month, especially if there is a special occasion. Until recently, I always chose the neutral or the natural shades of nail polish. Recently though, I have been experimenting with more bold colors like red. I think I like red. People even tell me it suits me.
@baybay3 (65)
• United States
13 Oct 09
Hey! For the most part my nails are usually just natural. However, I love painting them. I just don't have enough time to do so. But I think nail polish can add just the extra touch you were looking for in an outfit!
• United States
13 Oct 09
I always have mine natural. As much as I love the look of painted nails and I too am into fashion and beauty, I am just too darn lazy to paint them. I also tend to bite my nails (bad habit, I know) so the manicure doesn't last long. I also do a lot of household chores on a regular basis and they get ruined fast. It just seems pointless to me.