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By Sugar
Every time I go to the nail salon, I ponder a question every client there has thought of at least once: are there any particular nail polish colors men love on women? Some people say it’s silly to plan your life around what a man likes best on you. While this is very true, if you are out in a competitive dating market like most ladies, much of the time you are trying everything you can to snag a decent guy! But regardless, what most people don’t know is that one of the first things men notice about women when first meeting them is their hands. And if you think about it, it is really inevitable if you are out for drinks or dinner because they are right in front of you. So believe it or not there are several nail polish colors men love!
1 Ruby Red
I have had men tell me multiple times that the best color on all women is bright ruby red. Ruby red can be paired with almost any outfit, especially the classic LBD or lacey white summer top. While this can seem like a big risk for more conservative women, it is definitely one of the most eye-catching and alluring nail polish colors men love. So there no reason not to take that leap of faith and see how the men around you react.
Piet correct for me...
2 Coral
Coral has been declared by many fashion experts as the go-to color for spring and summer. But as a personal favorite, even if Coral was not in fashion this season I would totally recommend it for a smashing nail color that captures the eyes of all male prospects. Men claim they love coral on women because it compliments even the palest skin tones and looks very pretty and natural. Coral can definitely be classified under nail polish colors men love because it is so endearing, fun, pretty, and subtle all at the same time.
Carol I agree!...
3 Emerald
Whether you are a true Irish red-head or not, emerald is simply one of the classy and elegant nail polish colors men love! Especially for dinner dates and formal events, emerald truly shows off those healthy skin and cuticles whenever you go to meet someone new and shake their hand. In dark settings emerald nails are perfect to give your outfit that extra fun pop and get you noticed by men who would normally not see you. While some men agree certain shades of emerald can sometimes be interpreted as gaudy, just the right tinges of dark green and gold can produce a stunningly sexy nail polish color. No wonder this is one of the nail polish colors men love!
4 Ballet Slipper Pink
The beautiful, dainty shade of pink found on ballet slippers has been magically captured into a nail polish bottle to create ballet slipper pink. It is known as one of the nail polish colors men love because it is as natural and simple as it gets without completely washing out your skin tone. Men who are usually more reserved and conservative prefer women who act similarly, thus my recommendation for this lovely muted pink. It can be worn during all important occasions and even family affairs, while still portraying a flirty, playful attitude to oncoming suitors.
5 Lavender
You can never go wrong with pretty earth tones! The opposite sex has always been known to love florals on women and the same rule works when it comes to nail polish colors men love. Lavender is superb as a scent and very endearing as a nail polish so be sure to test it out if you have not before. With the right outfit men say lavender is just charming!
6 Crimson
It’s no secret when men think of crimson red they think of drop dead sexy. Crimson definitely deserves a place amongst the nail polish colors men love because even the name itself screams VA VA VA VOOM! Crimson can spice up the nails of both mature women and young adults because of its classic versatility. I have seen some ladies sport crimson with a pair of jeans on a trip to the mall, while others pair it with lacey black evening gowns. It is very feminine, attractive and even Bon Jovi sings about it in his song «You Give Love a Bad Name». Remember the lyrics, "Blood red nails on your fingertips, a school boys dream you act so shy." Now how can you not choose crimson at your next manicure after hearing that little ditty!
7 Magenta
Most men love to be reminded that their date is tender and ladylike, magenta is the best nail polish color to do just that. It is not too bright or too subtle and it adds just the right amount of womanliness. Magenta is one of the nail polish colors men love for all these reasons and more. It is timeless and can be worn with pretty much any outfit and during all times of the year.
8 Nude
Like the ballet slipper pink, a nude polish is perfect for any occasion. It keeps your nails looking natural and simple, while still managing to look elegant. Nude nail polish is perfect for when you want to keep things low-key!
9 White
Are you obsessed with white manicures? So are guys! As girls, we all have a slight obsession with white. It's a classic go-to color because it matches with anything and everything! It's a perfect manicure color because it'll keep you looking chic and sophisticated - something your man will love. You can add some color by accessorizing with some fun rings!
10 Plum
If you think a bold red color is too overwhelming, go with a plum color. It's just as effective in the "sexy" department! I love the deep, rich color of it. It's the perfect amount of sultriness and will definitely get the attention of any man!
11 Grey
Since black nail polish can be considered a bit "harsh," try using grey instead. It's a beautiful, neutral color that'll look great with anything you wear! Men will love the simplicity of it.
I’m sure there are many nail polish colors men love. Can you think of any I missed? Have you ever worn one of these colors on a date and gotten compliments? Share your experiences!
This article was written in collaboration with editor Vanessa Salles.
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Comments
- Siga The age old premise that women should look a certain way to please men ... Very backwards thinking. I don't do my nails for a man, I do them because I like the color.
- Susan Well , it is true men look at a woman’s nails . My husband loves to look at my nails. I change my nail polish to the birthstone of the month . It is fun and if it is someone’s special day it makes them smile .
- Barry As a guy I’ve been wearing nail polish for years, I mostly wear grey or green..nobody has anything against it only had compliments
- Amanda What about any of the blue tones out there? Like navy blue
- Kristopher There are Guys who wear Nail Polish too. I am a Straight Guy who loves wearing Nail Polish. I love lot of colors on this list. Here is my list of Colors, that you can wear from Start to Finish. This is my personal recommendations and you may feel free to disagree with me. 1. Black 2. Blue 3. Pink (For Girls only) 4. Gray 5. Purple 6. Green 7. Brown 8. White 9. Red (This color is for both Men and Women with Red, however it draws the line between Masculine and Feminine.) 10. Orange 11. Yellow
- Piet #1 correct for me
- Carol #2 I agree!
- Erin Also, my friends boyfriend says he only likes red, pink and purple for nails. Obviously she doesn’t care but I had never heard a guy actually say such a thing and was so weirded out.
- Erin Does anyone know how to find these exact shades?
- Irmina I'm sure a lot of guys wouldn't be able to tell what colour is magenta if you asked them..
- Alyaa What is the sexiest nail polish color???
- Aliza the ballet pink is awesome it's so elegant and classy, and it's true that men love red on women. not only as a nail polish colour but for dresses and stuff too. coral isn't bad either :) it's super cute :)
- Ka'El Are you serious? I think most men would be more interested in seeing that your nails look reasonably groomed, healthy, and aren't such an unbelievable pain in the butt that you refuse to do any form of light manual work because you'll ruin your magenta/emerald/nail art nails. Chipping nails are not a good look on a date. Rather oddly, I was once called up on wearing polish by another woman as it seemed that I had spent more time polishing my nails than apparently learning a subject I was teaching - the guys didn't have an issue with the nails or the teaching but I hadn't done anything more than used a single coat of clear gloss! Figure that one out.
- Manya Since when do guys care bout girls wearing nail polish?!?!
- Danny @Manya: we all care a great deal
- Jae-Lin Wats the difference between crimson and red!?�
- Caro magenta is actually a really gaudy color according to some guys... Mint green is a good one!
- Gwin Coral!! :-) don't forget beige or tan! They love it too! It looks clean, according to my guy friends.
- Michelle I sure wouldn't call the pic for #7 as anywhere near magenta!
- Ezio The last one isnt magenta, or at least the picture isn't. I would say it is a shade of burgundy or as a fashionista would say, ox blood
- Monica Men love red. It is based on a scientific study. Believe me! 😁... Men love women who wear polishes because it shows that they take good care of their body. So get your nail done!
- JoAnna My guys hates red and love a neon pink or orange and always asks me to paint nails and or toes black... I'm surprised black isn't on the list, it does with everything!!
- Tanisha Men notice small things!!! Since his fav color is blue then that's what color my nails or feet would be!
- Lisa Really... Truth is....if you want a man, you do things to attract one... Believe me men notice your nail color... And I am glad because I spend enuff money on them...
- Rotem It's so funny how serious people are taking this.. This wont change equality!!! Chill
- stefanie Girls will always have strong opinions & will never completely agree on topics. ignore the rude comments. It's JUST the name of the article lol. Clearly it got everyone's attention to look at it, so I think the writer did her job.
- Espi Geez, a lot of rude people. If you don't like the article then don't read it.
- Diana @Espi: think better next time, we need to read the article to have a opinion
- Rossana @Espi Hernandez
- MJANDERSON1247 Guys calm down. Maybe she had some extra time on her hands and this is what she thought of. Maybe all you guys don't want to impress someone with your nail polish, but someone very well might want to.
- Dimple My guy loves the poppy orange on me :D
- irene Why is everything to please men.
- Hammeria Yeah.... Just like the stylem that men love, Stuff that men love You to do, how men want You to behave... Gross. I am me. Although that one might be a nice tip how to nicely surprise a boyfriend or something.... But mine pays attention to any color like a kid to jewels, haha?, the red one is most preferred, still. But if he were telling me what one hew ants me to wear and I'd like some other, I'd take my pick usually.
- Charity You don't need nail polish to snag a man. I've never once had a guy pay so much attention to my hands that he would comment on my nail colors.
- Shabadoo While I respect a writer's time, it would be nice to see something written that doesn't set the feminist movement back a few decades. And I'm entitled to my opinion. As are you.
- autum @Shabadoo I agree. Every article I've seen by her is about pleasing a man.
- SamPrender @Shabadoo How about you just keep your opinion to yourself, the writer still had to take time to think of an article to write then write it, had some respect.
- wakeupits2022 @SamPrender: They just had an opinion about the wording. I myself wouldn’t like me dressing up being all for men..
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