Page 8 | To think you can’t take a man with painted nails seriously?

TheOtherAgentJohnson · 08/08/2025 15:13

Hot as hell.

To think you can’t take a man with painted nails seriously?

ObliviousCoalmine · 08/08/2025 15:12

I absolutely do not give a shit about a man with nail polish, what a ridiculous thing to have an issue with. Grow up.

TheOtherAgentJohnson · 08/08/2025 15:12

Dan Stevens fucking rocked that acid yellow suit and matching nails. Masculine, credible, fabulous.

Mustbethat · 08/08/2025 15:12

FindingMeno · 08/08/2025 14:08

Usually but not always.
Men. Never.

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Why though?

why do you take women in nail polish seriously but not men?

Mustbethat · 08/08/2025 15:11

Ohhilois · 08/08/2025 14:14

No, I just stopped giving a shit about what people thought of the things I said. I used to care, then I almost died, now I don’t.

And of either of my sons put on nail polish, I would have laughed and told them they looked daft.just like I did when my daughter had a Mohawk for a bit.

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And you wonder why your children confirm your gender bias.

would you have laughed at your dd and said she “looked daft” in nail polish?

Katieandmikeysittinginatree · 08/08/2025 15:11

It would turn me off!

WalkDontWalk · 08/08/2025 15:10

All for it. Also eyeliner.

JambonetFromage · 08/08/2025 14:46

They can do what the like to their nails without judgement from others, same as women.

Personally I like it when people have the confidence to express themselves as they wish even when it doesn’t conform with particular norms and expectations. Any context that a woman could have painted nails it should be just as appropriate for a man.

I’ve seen a growing number of men with painted nails - from a bit of chipped varnish to elaborate manicures and I’m happy to see it.

Gender equality cuts both ways. Let the men enjoy a manicure.

MostArdently · 08/08/2025 14:43

I once went out with a bloke with loads of tattoos and black nail varnish. He was gorgeous. I took him seriously. It didn’t work out in the long run but not because of his nails!

HowardTJMoon · 08/08/2025 14:39

There's being audacious by doing things other people want to do but are too afraid to, and there's being audacious by revealing yourself to be a massive hypocrite. You picked the wrong one.

DeLaRuiz · 08/08/2025 14:34

HowardTJMoon · 08/08/2025 14:27

The absolute audacity of criticising someone else's choice about what they do with their body by imagining that they're "critical of bodies".

Hypocrisy, thy name is Mumsnet.

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I do rather like being audacious. And I don’t even need to paint my nails to signal it.

HowardTJMoon · 08/08/2025 14:27

DeLaRuiz · 08/08/2025 14:17

It’s very very very unattractive indeed to see a man who has painted nails. Yuck. Compromised masculinity. Petty little vanity.. probably critical of bodies and nit picky.

But then I think women with long false nails look like bimbos.

The absolute audacity of criticising someone else's choice about what they do with their body by imagining that they're "critical of bodies".

Hypocrisy, thy name is Mumsnet.

Ymiryboo · 08/08/2025 14:26

Christ did feminism pass you by? I think any one that pays attention to others nails looses credibility and needs to read more

Treeshadebreese · 08/08/2025 14:19

I think it depends on the context. I admire artistic and creative expression in people. As I’m getting older, I think I appreciate it more and think it’s a shame that in areas of life where we spend most of our time, it is discouraged.
The only context for me to not consider a man with painted nails seriously would be for a relationship, because I am not attracted to men with painted nails.

DeLaRuiz · 08/08/2025 14:17

It’s very very very unattractive indeed to see a man who has painted nails. Yuck. Compromised masculinity. Petty little vanity.. probably critical of bodies and nit picky.

But then I think women with long false nails look like bimbos.

Hankunamatata · 08/08/2025 14:15

I couldn't care less if men wear make up and nail polish. They are still men wouldnt fuss me

Ohhilois · 08/08/2025 14:14

Marybagg · 08/08/2025 14:12

Why did you have to wait until mid 40's? Just in case your boys decided to dress up? Just interested 😄

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No, I just stopped giving a shit about what people thought of the things I said. I used to care, then I almost died, now I don’t.

And of either of my sons put on nail polish, I would have laughed and told them they looked daft.just like I did when my daughter had a Mohawk for a bit.

TheOriginalEmu · 08/08/2025 14:14

ThisSunnyBiscuit · 07/08/2025 21:27

I know people say “it’s just nail polish” but I can’t help feeling like a man with painted nails instantly loses credibility. Whether it’s in a corporate setting or just in everyday life, it gives off a certain vibe that makes it hard to take him seriously.

It’s not about being closed-minded, it’s just that some things don’t translate well across genders. Am I being unreasonable or do others feel the same?

Of course it’s closed-minded and sexist.
A man who wears nail varnish is no less credible than a woman who does.
it’s 2025, I thought we were past this bullshit.

Marybagg · 08/08/2025 14:12

Ohhilois · 08/08/2025 13:35

I think it’s fucking ridiculous. But I had to get to
my mid 40s before I could say that aloud.

Attention seeking bullshit.

Why did you have to wait until mid 40's? Just in case your boys decided to dress up? Just interested 😄

DiscoBob · 08/08/2025 14:12

It depends on their look in general.

Like if there was a guy wearing an expensive three piece business suit and tie, but was wearing pink sparkly nail polish it would look odd.

Or equally someone resembling Onslow from Keeping Up Appearances would not really suit it.

But a young ish, alternative guy who's quite attractive facially and physically fit...I think it could look quite hot.

Maybe not pink sparkly. That doesn't really suit anyone except a nine year old girl.

MyQuirkyTraybake · 08/08/2025 14:10

HeadNorth · 07/08/2025 21:55

I’m not a big fan of nail polish on men or women - I don’t like long pointy nails. So yeah, shit look, but not gender based.

This. Especially the long fake nails. They restrict your movement, I'm unsure why you'd pay money and spend time to make your hands worse?!

Same with paint, if you have a life it just chips and I'm sick of people complaining how hard gel is to get off. Just don't put unnecessary chemicals anywhere.

FindingMeno · 08/08/2025 14:08

Mustbethat · 08/08/2025 14:05

Do you take women wearing nail varnish seriously?

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Usually but not always.
Men. Never.

missmollygreen · 08/08/2025 14:07

ThisSunnyBiscuit · 07/08/2025 21:27

I know people say “it’s just nail polish” but I can’t help feeling like a man with painted nails instantly loses credibility. Whether it’s in a corporate setting or just in everyday life, it gives off a certain vibe that makes it hard to take him seriously.

It’s not about being closed-minded, it’s just that some things don’t translate well across genders. Am I being unreasonable or do others feel the same?

And you wonder where toxic masculinity comes from?

Mustbethat · 08/08/2025 14:05

FindingMeno · 08/08/2025 14:02

Well I can't take them seriously.
And noone can make me.

Do you take women wearing nail varnish seriously?

winzomm · 08/08/2025 14:04

UsingAMansNameInAWomensWorld · 08/08/2025 14:01

That's ok. He wouldn't want to date such a close minded bigot either

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Thank God for that!