Painted Toe Nails

[Roy]

Jake....Well said my friend. Many think this but never say it as good as you have here. This is a good thread and fun too. Right now I have on a brown and will be walking in the Race for The Cure against breast cancer. That is why I paint my toes. It's in support of my lovely lady that is a 4 year survivor. Paint on

[Guest]

Roy, I am actually running in a Komen race this Sunday to help raise funds for breat cancer. But, I am wearing a lighter pink on my toes and this time, my fingers, since it is the official color of the race against breast cancer. I normally don't paint my fingers, but in this case, you really won't be able to see my toes (until after the race when I switch to sandals), so I made an exception. My friend Tony was my inspriation on this one since I learned of him wearing pink polish for a previous race.
My wife will of course wear pink; pink polish, pink shirt, pink shorts, pink socks... I am being a bit more conservative I think.

I also really like brown for my toes too. Currently, I am wearing a color called "Stone Age" from China Glaze. It's probably the most masculine color I've ever seen. It's a gun-metal gray with a hint of blue in it. I think that even guys who have not tried color before on their nails would really like this one. It doesn't even look that great on women, so I think that's why it's so awesome for men! You can find China Glaze at 8ty8 Beauty _.

Hey, thanks for helping to keep this discussion inviting and open. I really appreciate the free dialog!

[Roy]

Pink it is!! I have worn the bright pink before to support my wife. It makes a statement. I normally wear blue, black, or brown but I have worn greens, reds, pink, and whatever color strikes me. I don't do fingers unless it's something special like Halloween or if I'm in a play. People just don't understand that men can paint their toes for all reasons and still be masculine. They are mostly afraid of what people would say or wose think. At this point in my life I don't really care. After my wife got cancer we both decided life is too short to worry about what people think. So have fun at the race. Show your wife how much you love and support her. I'll do the same.

[Jake K]

That is actually how I first got 'into' this! It was my wife who playfully teased me with it a few times when she was painting her nails. I backed off (as most men would do) saying that I was not the kind of guy who would be caught dead wtih nail polish on my feet! She persisted (I really don't think she thought I'd give in) and I got tired of it and finally just let her paint them. It was a deep maroon creme. It wasn't half-bad. We both paused to consider it (a good sign...) and then we decided that maybe I should try it for a while. I wore it for a few days and then forgot about it. I was removing my shoes at my sister's house and she saw them and remarked "oh, I see your wife got her way!". Apparently the two had talked about it before (maybe it was a dare...?). Then she also said she liked the look.

Long story, but as you can see, this was not something I had planned from day-one. It sort-of grew on me, and now after wearing them painted for more than three years, it just a part of me like a new earring or tatoo might be (I have neither) for some - new at first, but then comfortable.

I now feel odd if I don't have polish on my toes anymore. And like Roy, I mostly wear what I consider more masculine colors like black, brown, blue and gray. But that doesn't mean I don't dress them up with something more colorful now and then! Lucky for me, my wife has a pretty decent collection that she's not opposed to share.

And yes, RED is a color I have worn on occasion too!

Honestly, it's not something most men would even consider trying. And one reason you might not want to start it is because you might really end up liking it! So becareful...

[Roy]

Oh I have worn pink and red and purple. I like all the colors. I just had my first pedicure and it was great. The girl massages your feet and calve and then paints your nails. I felt like I was walking on air after that day. My nails look great and my feet feel wonderful. Any guy out there that is shy about getting a pedicure...try it. She said a lot of men come in and also get their toes painted. Worth the time and money. I will be going back!!

[MilesLix]

I have been using clear acrylic off and on for years. Usually two or three coats gets the desired shine. I shave my legs because it feels much better than being hairy. I've been married for 24 years and my wife loves the look.

[Ming]

OK, it's not toenails, but it's quite funny...

A colleague of mine in the US is colour-blind. His daughters recently painted his fingernails translucent pink when he was asleep one evening and he couldn't work out why people were giving him funny looks in a client meeting the next day.

[Guest]

I don't get the metrosexual thing. I take good care of myself, clip my finger and toe nails regularly, get a haircut about twice a month, see the doctor and dentist every year and six months, repspectively, and have excellent hygeine, bathing regularly and dressing sharply. I love being a man. I have hair on my chest, arms, and legs (none on my back), and don't shave. I think that is just unnatural, sorry. Personally if a woman likes the feel of soft, hairless skin, then maybe, just *perhaps* she might not be as straight as she thinks. I wouldn't shave for any woman and rather like the masculine look I possess--and so do the women I have been with, including even some casual affairs over the years.

Seeing a man with a shaven chest and shaved legs, glistening nails and all prettied up makes me wonder just how straight on the narrow he is, which is fine if he isn't, but that is the image that gets evoked--and I am certainly not alone in that.

A man can be clean-cut and sharp-looking without having to sacrifice his masculine appearance. I can understand men that have hairy backs wanting to get them shaved or men with unslightly hairy toes getting them waxed or wanting to go even get their feet done if they are really a mess. But if men trim their nails regularly and get a haircut regularly and have good hygeine, I think that is what most women like and are attracted too.

As I have gotten older now, I find I am growing a bit of hair on my shoulders and one annoying stain of hair on the outside of my earlobe! LOL But nothing a trimmer cannot take care of easily. Like I said, I like being a man and looking like one, but the hairy shoulders and one-hair-strand-on-the-ear deal is just too comical looking to ignore, so they get trimmed.

On a someone unrelated note, why is it that when men and women get older they start loosing things where they want them and gaining them where they don't? Ever notice how men and women get shorter over the years but yet their noses and ears seem to grow bigger? Or how they start to loose hair on their heads but then grow it out of their noses and ears? LOL What is up with that?!

[Usquanigo]

Guest,

Think about what you just wrote - you agree with male back shaving/waxing, pedicures, and ear and nose hair trimming.

When you really think about that, especially in the context of also urging impeccable upkeep on nails, hair, skin (as far as cleanliness goes), etc - it's really all the same thing, and absolutely no different than what you label as "metrosexual".

That term has been much malligned and so widely used, that nobody really knows what it means. Arguably, you ARE "metrosexual", simply because you ARE concerned about your appearance and put effort into keeping it at a certain level.

It doesn't mean getting your whole body shaved, or looking feminine. At it's most basic and universal level, it means taking pride your appearance and making an effort to look as good as possible, however you want to do it.

I would be considered "metro" as well because I perform DIY pedicures to keep my feet in top condition, even occasionally lightly buffing my toenails, wear a toe ring, an ankle bracelet, and sandals (usually flipflops/thongs) as often as possible, while taking time to put gel in my hair and style it a certain way and using moisturizers (whenever I remember it) - and I am super picky when it comes to my clothes, and when I want to "go out" I really put thought and effort into an ensemble that really looks good. That means thinking about what works with what, including glasses or contacts, how my hair is done, what shoes I'm wearing, where I'm going, etc.

But.....(!), I'm not only totally straight, every woman who has seen me has (and/or would) seen me as totally masculine. I love metal, hockey, weapons, UFC, video games, sci-fi, computers, and cars. I drive a beast of a car with a big V8 and a loud growl exhaust note. I think of my (summer) style as "CyberPunk", but it's also been called skater, or goth-like surfer. I'm 6'2", 230lbs with a large frame, I love to wrench on cars, am very competitive, chivalrous, and can't keep my eyes off the ladies.

I trim the boys, but do not shave my legs or chest (rather hairy chest actually).

Women love my chrome (jewellery), and my style. It gets me looks all the time, and my girlfriend is always clinging to me in public and pointing out all the women who are checking me out (she's actually quite afraid to lose me because of how much positive attention I draw from women all the time whenever we go out). The day we met, I was all done up, hair, contacts, flipflops, ankle bracelet, toe ring, the whole nine. She fell for me the moment we met and it's only gotten stronger ever since. She even helped me pick out some new gear that was more "casual" for when we go out.

[sean²]

I am a 25 year old male that is a metrosexual.

You know... I wrote a blog about this and what every metrosexual is going through when they choose to dress a certain way. The blog is as follows...

There seems to be this under lying rumor or thought in my family, that I am some sort of homosexual. While one could argue the accusations due to my characteristics, I feel I should make it clear that I am in no way, interested in men at a sexual or relationship level.

However, I am a metrosexual. Not many people know about this small subculture, so I am going to do my best to enlighten you. Please realize that there are a vast variations within this subculture, each with there own definition of what it means to be a metrosexual. The regulations I am talking about here represent the majority of metrosexuals.

* First and foremost, a metrosexual is not gay. They like women as much as the next heterosexual male. Any person who claims to be metrosexual but likes other men, is not a metrosexual.

* Second, a metrosexual does not follow the standards defined by society based on sexism. This means that female car mechanics can be as skilled as male mechanics, while male cosmetologist can be as skilled as female cosmetologist.

* Thirdly, metrosexuals do not follow the set standards in society in terms of fashion. Metrosexuals follow a fine line in terms of fashion as they are known to incorporate womens fashion and accessories into there wardrobe. Everything from makeup to skirts, is in the wardrobe of a metrosexual. However, clothes that accentuate the females breast are never apart of the metrosexual's wardrobe as that would constitute as transvestism. Anything with feminine characteristics undergoes a transformation to be more masculine. Please note that these standards differ in the metrosexual community, as the underlying struggle to mate is an important factor.

* Lastly, a metrosexual likes the same things as women do, apart from being interested sexually in men. For example, they liked to go shopping and to party, yet they can also curl up to a romance novel like most women. They can also be scene at nail and hair salons.

These are the most important facts, however, there are a few connotations that stereotype metrosexuals. Please make a note of these, as they are important.

* A metrosexual is not gay. Seriously, this is a huge problem for metrosexuals, and while the old saying of "looks like a duck, quacks like a duck" comes into play, this is clearly not the case in this issue.

* Not all metrosexuals talk with a lisp or move a "certain way". This ties in with the reason metrosexuals are stereotyped as gay. The majority of metrosexuals, already struggle in a sense to not be prejudged as this would interfere with mating. However, there have been times when acting gay has resulted in passionate love making.
Note: look up "seductions methods"

* Metrosexuals do not lack masculine traits. This is very important as even the frilliest of metrosexuals will show off there masculinity. They are not above fighting or drinking hardened drinks in a bar. They are known to like sports just as much as the masculine man. However, please don't stereotype all metrosexuals as being the same as each one varies in terms of how much masculinity they possess.

While the ideas and definitions were accurate, please note that not all meterosexuals are the same and each one will have his own definition of what it means to be metrosexual. The most common and agreed upon trait among metrosexuals is that we are not gay.

_sean²

When I wrote this, I didn't restrict the metrosexual standards to just America. I went global.

Let's face it, in the back of every metrosexual's mind, is the need to mate. Women basically keep the metrosexual in check by keeping there legs closed to the metrosexual that has become too effeminate. This is why there are conflicting views in the metrosexual community as what is too "gay" or not. It's simply competition. Don't fool yourselves ladies.

A Movement

Ever look at a Sears catalog? The sections divided between the men's wear and the woman's wear is ridiculous. Many of the same clothes for men can be found in the woman's section.

I don't mind the mix of fashions, but I also don't think it should be one sided. Women increasingly wear clothes that are men's wear, re-tailored for them. Why not do the same for men? Give them the masculine equivalent of a skirt; a pair of "his" heels. I don't see any problems with nylon. They already make them for men. Why not make it mainstream culture?

You see what I'm getting at? Anything designed for a women, can be made for the male. The more women increase there grip on men's fashion, the more men will pour out between there fingers. Your basically gripping at sand.

Myself, personally...

I don't follow societies view of what is designated as men's or woman's fashion. Clothing is either anatomically correct or it's not. ie: I have no breast so I wear no bra. I modestly wear both genders of clothing for my own personal and non-sexual enjoyment. I wear makeup regularly, wear my hair long and I try to keep my entire body as smooth as possible at all times.

If all this effects my chances with women, that is perfectly alright with me. I'm only interested with women that like me for who I am inside, and she can only find that out when she has known me for a while. Not by prejudging me. I'm not a skirt chaser nor am I out there to see how many women I can sleep with. I have dealt with my sexual desires through unadulterated masturbation and it is perfectly alright with me, until I find the right one.

I'm also financially stable and go where I want, when I want, with nothing tying me down. Life is good. Women are not a necessity.

[sean²]

Oh yeah, I paint my nails too. Colors always coordinate with the outfit I'm wearing as well as the makeup and the color of my hair.

[Guest]

Any guys out ther paint their toe nails???

I started painting mine a few months ago and do it all the time now, they look so much better imo.

And no im not gay.

Anyone else down with this???

black or blue any other colour is abit feminine

[Guest]

i have been painting my toes for a very long time i think it looks good

[J.J.]

I just had a french pedicure for my nails this past weekend and I loved it.... will certainly do it again. They look so clean and neat!!!][size=18

[Roy]

Toes look great. Now work on the hair....