To all you ladies out there, do you paint your fingernails/toe nails?
By SheliaLee
@SheliaLee (2736)
United States
June 30, 2008 6:11am CST
This is something that I used to do several years ago but got out of the habit. But about three weeks ago I decided I would paint my nails again. I have been losing weight and it has helped me feel much better and so I decided to treat myself. My husband likes the way they look too and that makes me even happier :) I want to look as good for him as is possible, so anything I can think of to do I will.
If you like to paint your nails what colors do you like to use? I like the light to medium colors in the pinks or champagne looking colors. I don't go for the glittery type but that is just me. I'm not saying that to offend anyone who likes the glittery type, that is just my personal feelings.
Thanks for listening!!
Shelia
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33 responses
@SheliaLee (2736)
• United States
30 Jun 08
Good Morning! I have always liked pink colors myself. :) When I put on my lipstick I also pick pink colors, especially during the Spring and Summer. Thanks so much for responding!!
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Jun 08
Sheila, it is sooo great that you are losing weight. Painting nails is a good reward or positive reinforcement. I get so busy that I do not do my nails, but I am this summer. Right now I am favoring a peach or coral with lots of pearly shine. I do some dark, but not bright red. I am dark haired, where it is not gray, and when I am outside I get med-dark skin. I think the coral is an excellent shade on me. I am not as good with the pale champagne shades, because they look washed out on me.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Jun 08
That weight loss is so awesome, how did you do it?
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@SheliaLee (2736)
• United States
30 Jun 08
Good Morning!!! Those colors sound very pretty!! I guess you can see from my profile picture that I am blonde. The champagne color looks pretty good but the one I have isn't quite dark enough so you can't see it that well. I probably won't get it again even though it is very pretty.
I appreciate your kind words about me losing weight. I am not proud of it, but at the first of the year I weighed 300 pounds. I'm now down to 235, YEAH!!!! That was why I started painting my nails again, I thought I deserved a little bit of pampering LOL.
Take care and have a terrific day!!
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
1 Jul 08
i don't actually... my work is a labour work and i don't see the necessity to paint my nails as i will destroy them again after i finish work... i prefer to leave my nails just like that... i also don't have the patience and time to paint my nails and wait for them to dry off before i can do something again... i guess i'm just not a lady like type of woman... take care and have a nice day...
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
1 Jul 08
In my younger days I painted my fingernails. I haven't done it in a long time. When I did, I also liked the lighter colors especially pink.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Jun 08
Okay I feel I will be the first man to respond in this manner. I myse;lf will paint two toenails ever so often. I don't know why I just do it ever so often. I use a light color, or clear so it doesn't show that much in my sandals. yeah, Grandpa Bob can and is strange at times huh?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@SheliaLee (2736)
• United States
30 Jun 08
If that is what you want to do Grandpa that is fine LOL!! No, I don't think you are strange. :) Haave a terrific day!!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
30 Jun 08
Well thanks. When I do it, it is usually the
2 baby toes only. Very inconspicuous that way.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
1 Jul 08
That is a very interesting fact about you GRANDPA BOB. Now I was wondering, why do you like to paint your toe nails? You know you just might start a fad; that is if it isn't already started. If you like it then go for it; you will satisfy yourself, put some smiles on some faces and possibly get that new fad underway!
@itsmepinky (1300)
• India
1 Jul 08
I like to paint my fingers. I like subtle shades , something light and matt. I love shades of purple and pink. I avoid glittery types of nail paints. I dont like them too much. They are very loud.
~Pinks~
@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
1 Jul 08
When spring, summer, and fall are in session I always make sure my toenails are painted because I'm much more likely to be wearing shoes that show my toes. I like bright colors and also colors like deep scarlett. I don't usually paint my finger nails unless it is a really special occasion. The reason is because I feel like I'm forever washing my hands, which makes the paint come off my fingnails faster, and then I would have to repaint and do touch ups much more often. Toe nail polish stays on much longer, so I don't mind keeping that up. I do sometimes put on a clear coat of polish just for shine. I wash my hands so much because I have an indoor dog and I'm more conscious about germs since I moved into an apartment. I have enough health problems, I don't need any caused by not washing my hands.
@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
1 Jul 08
You started to paint your toes partly because you were losing weight and wanted to do things that made you feel good about yourself. I started to paint my toes again just recently to help me feel better about myself so I might get focused enough to loose some weight. We will see how it goes as I just started a couple of weeks ago. I gave up on myself and I just started doing things like paint my toe nails , grow my fingernails and I do notice if I feel better about myself I do want to take better care of myself. Does that make sense?
@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
yes, i love painting my toenails.,and my favorite color is black or beige.,i usually change it every two weeks.,sometimes i just do it on my own but if im kinda lazy ., i treat myself and go to the parlor and have my nails and hair done.,Ü
have a nice day ahead!
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I used to do it all the time at home but I sort of outgrew it. Bending over my toes put a strain on my back, so I just go to the salon to have a pedicure every now and then. It isn't that expensive anyway and it doesn't take that much time. I guess it's less fun to let other people do it for me but at least I don't have to suffer any back pains any more. Nowadays though I'm trying to pinch pennies so I haven't had my nails done in over a month. :(
@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
1 Jul 08
Hello SheliaLee, I paint my fingernails every week and my toenails every other week an they dont need it as often. I like to use lighter shades of purple and pink.
Cheers, Tianna
@cuttie_johanna (33)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I do!!but not all the time.I paint my nails not just the ordinary manicure or pedicure thing that you can get to the salon,i do some NAIL ART!I experiment in my designs,but if im in a hurry i just paint flowers,dots,dog foot prints,and lines.
@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
30 Jun 08
I dont paint my nails,but I do paint my toe nails. I like pinks and peach and purple colors. I dont go for the gilittery type either.
@alexsis (2149)
• United States
1 Jul 08
I paint my fingernails and toe nails whenever I get a chance. I usually paint them once every two weeks. When I paint mines my daughter always wants hers painted too. I tend to paint mines with colors that are in. But I love the pastel colors and doing a french manicure.
@liuqian (476)
• China
1 Jul 08
I paint,but not very often.Now i am typing with my finger with painted fingernails!
I just found nothing to do,and the is something that i can enjoy .^^
Well,i like pure color,the same color of my nails,not too conspicuous,but a little shine.I like it.Have a nice day,SheliaLee!
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
1 Jul 08
I like to paint my nails, but it is hard to keep polish on the fingernails, so I usually just paint my toenails, especially in the summer. I tend to go with pinks and purples, with maybe the occasional red. Bright colors are nice for the toenails in summer.
@franze_jeanne (116)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
i do paint my toe nails once a month...and i go for platinum white or a transparent one...