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What's the best colour for toe nails?

102 replies

CupoTeap · 15/07/2021 18:24

I always go for red on my toes, any other colours I should consider?

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HelenHywater · 15/07/2021 20:25

I like that colour @IggyAce. Navy looks lovely imo - but depends what your skin tone is I think. I've got a very dark red at the moment but I have olive skin so look a bit ridiculous with white or orange toes.

PurplePansy05 · 15/07/2021 20:27

Honestly, anything but the chavtastic white.

Other bad choices include blues, greens, yellows and pearly colours, but I think white is the absolute worst.

Apart from that, I think most colours are fine.

TomorrowIsAnotherDae · 15/07/2021 20:29

My favourite for my toes is orange, I use a NailsInc one but not sure of the exact colour (it doesn’t say what the colour is on the bottle) it was a freebie with a magazine and not a colour I would have chosen normally. It makes me feel summery.

Bigoldmachine · 15/07/2021 20:29

Red forever!

I keep trying different colours but nothing looks as good as red.

StCharlotte · 15/07/2021 20:29

I had a dark blue once. Lovely colour but made my feet look like a corpse. Had to go back a week later to get it changed!

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 15/07/2021 20:31

I tend to stick with shades of pink or red on my toes. I find they are flattering and versatile.

Currently a stick of rock pink. My favourite is raspberry but I have run out. I don't like to go too pale on my toes so no lighter than candyfloss pink. Happy to go for a deep wine or berry though. Pale looks great on darker skin or with a tan though.

Coral looks good, and I had a bright orange for a holiday once which looked great with a tan and white sandals.

Gold and silver can look good depending upon your skin tone and providing your feet are well cared for.

Purples, blues and greens I think need more care, they can look a bit like you have manky feet or bruised nails if you aren't careful. Likewise black or grey.

It depends a bit whether you are having a regular professional pedicure and have beautiful feet or whether you slap something on quickly at home and struggle to keep your feet tidy.

Ninkanink · 15/07/2021 20:31

Always a dark red for me.

moynomore · 15/07/2021 20:41

I always wear darkish read on my hands. Would a coral or orange then work on toes? I know it "shouldn't" match, but I feel my hands are pretty classic and worry about going too flashy on toes at the same time.

Flambola · 15/07/2021 20:48

@moynomore

I always wear darkish read on my hands. Would a coral or orange then work on toes? I know it "shouldn't" match, but I feel my hands are pretty classic and worry about going too flashy on toes at the same time.
I have Big Apple Red on my fingers and Down to the Core-al in my toes… don’t really care if it goes but I think it looks nice!
moynomore · 15/07/2021 20:49

@Flambola will check those out!

dottyaboutstripes · 15/07/2021 20:49

I have this pink at the moment - I tend to think the brighter, the better on toes!

What's the best colour for toe nails?
Bluntness100 · 15/07/2021 20:50

[quote IggyAce]I usually choose this one
www.opiuk.com/shop/lincoln-park-after-dark.html[/quote]
That’s the exact one I use too or a deep bright red.

CambsAlways · 15/07/2021 20:51

Bright coral on fingers and toes, hot pink looks nice too

moynomore · 15/07/2021 20:52

My favourite for hands and feet is Chick Flick Cherry. But probably a bit safe.

chipsandgin · 15/07/2021 20:57

Think it entirely depends on skin tone - the last time I had a manicure the woman next to me was having a cherry red which looked gorgeous on her (she also happened to look like Rihanna so probably could have got away with any colour and looked fabulous), but on my pale Irish feet it would have looked terrible (but if you do happen to be so pale you’re almost blue too OP I’d recommend this one:

www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/neon-2019-nail-polish-collection-orange-you-a-rock-star-nln71-15ml-p27489/s35065?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=opi-neon-2019-nail-polish-collection-orange-you-a-rock-star-nln71&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjwub-HBhCyARIsAPctr7wDU2QdtIGYZ1t3FnbUjrHOr_Ab8nAd--mmbMC9DRsRRBuMPV_AHI8aAnDGEALw_wcB

Kdubs1981 · 15/07/2021 21:20

Hot red. Always

CupoTeap · 15/07/2021 23:00

Wow so many responses thank you.

My white days are long over, but will be looking through the rest.

Defo go lighter on finger nails in the summer. When toes are covered anything goes!

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BaronessBomburst · 15/07/2021 23:04

I like teal green. Looks great with a tan

AsCoolAsKimDeal · 15/07/2021 23:04

Bright orange or pink when it's sunny, classic red when overcast, dark red in the winter

noblegreenk · 15/07/2021 23:15

I like all shades of red, usually darker in winter and brighter in summer. Bright coral is universally flattering and I love it for summer. I also love this browny, pinky, red colour at the mo:
www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Nails/Nail-Polish/Gloss-Nail-Polish/Sally-Hansen-Insta-Dri-Nail-Colour---413-Expresso/p/800422?gclid=Cj0KCQjwub-HBhCyARIsAPctr7wSsyOyg9225jdpakdnCcg2SxImFEIRpPnHxLxp2cM4X9GPB8VxfnkaAlhXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

JaceLancs · 15/07/2021 23:22

My toes are currently purple glitter
Previously they were turquoise
I don’t match them to my hands!

username18702 · 15/07/2021 23:45

The one I use on my toes is something like this:
www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/45-second-speedy-gloss-nail-polish-collection-parading-around-primrose-hill-14ml-12412-p34186

ShrikeAttack · 16/07/2021 00:15

I've got Nailberry Raspberry on my toes at the moment, though looks a bit scruffy and needs a re-do. On my hands Dior Nailglow.

So PP is right!

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What's the best colour for toe nails?
TaraR2020 · 16/07/2021 00:18

Blue or black everytime.

StarlightLady · 16/07/2021 04:30

I think toes should change colour regularly. You don’t wear the same colour top all the time do you? The same logic should apply.