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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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cravingthelook · 16/07/2021 10:49

Loving all the Gel Bottle fans on this thread

Shmithecat2 · 16/07/2021 10:53

@cravingthelook

Loving all the Gel Bottle fans on this thread
Their range is amazing, and their BIAB is so good, my manicures have never looked so good or lasted so long. My nail tech is brilliant. I let her chose my colours mostly, she loves playing with the new collections TGB keep releasing.
viques · 16/07/2021 10:54

Brightest red in my collection! Can’t remember the name, it’s a nice Dior one. I have stubby little toenails on my little toes so a French is impossible. I hate blues and dark purples/black on toenails. Always looks as though something heavy has been dropped on them.

(What I really hate though is people who let their toenails grow longer than the end of their toe. It really makes me heave. But that is just a personal thing)

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BestZebbie · 16/07/2021 13:07

I tend to match the accents in summery tops/bags etc so lime, turquoise, orange, bright pink etc (not at the same time). I don't bother in winter, but I'd probably just match my hands if I was going to.

I had a phase of metallic toes, especially silver (I have silver sandals) but while I thought they looked great people kept asking me if I had a bruise...I think gold toenails look fab on my 6yr old DS though, very ancient egyptian.

JoanDarc · 16/07/2021 14:19

I’m a creature of habit, always coral in summer (Essie Sunday funday) and a deep plum burgundy in winter (OPI black Cherry chutney).

XingMing · 16/07/2021 15:05

I have a fluoro orange on my toes at the moment, but also like white toes with tanned feet. Chavvy to some perhaps, but it's surprisingly pretty and very chic on olive-skinned women, one as old as me.

Nearly47 · 16/07/2021 17:45

I go for a redish brown. I have brown skin.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 16/07/2021 18:00

I'm weird and love a flattering nude. Then a deep, dark red or Chanel Rouge Noir on fingers.

No deviation although if I'm feeling wacky I may switch them round.

Proper nutter, me Grin

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 16/07/2021 18:01

[quote IggyAce]I usually choose this one
www.opiuk.com/shop/lincoln-park-after-dark.html[/quote]
Oooh that's lovely

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 16/07/2021 18:02

@dottyaboutstripes

I have this pink at the moment - I tend to think the brighter, the better on toes!
I like your flip flops!
DeathMetalMum · 16/07/2021 18:03

I currently have grey, but cycle between a glittery light blue, navy, dark purple/plum.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 16/07/2021 18:05

After seeing many a rave review here I got Essie Ballet Slipper a few weeks ago. Looks dreadful on me and very streaky when applying Confused

Also agree Dior Nail Glow especially if you're lazy like me is excellent to slap in finger nails. Very forgiving and worth every penny

VanillaAndOrange · 16/07/2021 19:41

If I could only ever use one colour it would be a deep wine red but I like to change it around a bit now and then. At the moment I've got a very bright, almost neon pink (it was a freebie with Red magazine but you couldn't see what colour you were getting). My feet are slightly brown at the moment and it looks quite good on them. I also do taupe, bright red, peach, bronze, blue and occasionally multi-coloured (just dot on lots of colours with the brush). The colour I've liked least on my feet was a lightish yellow - I thought it would be great fun for summer but I just noticed it all the time and thought it looked out of place somehow.

FuckinGoddess · 16/07/2021 20:22

Reds/corals/bright pinks/oranges OR chavtastic white which I’m sporting at the moment

French pedicures always, always look gross - like your toenails are in desperate need of a trim 🤢 never a good look.

Yellows and greens remind me of a fungal infection. Cool toned dark purples and blues look corpsey.

Turquoise and sky blue can look lovely.

Gotthetshirt23 · 16/07/2021 20:31

Sensationail- sparkles !
Pink / coral for a really summery look

DamsonJammyBastard · 16/07/2021 20:34

Red or plum or plum or red.

I love a bit of variety.

4PawsGood · 16/07/2021 20:43

@Germolenequeen

Bronze or Gold depending on my wardrobe at the time 🙂
@Germolenequeen which bronze one do you have? Im trying to replace a discontinued one with no luck.
Germolenequeen · 16/07/2021 21:14

@4PawsGood

Mine has just run out & I threw it away - think it was No 7 🤔

Tomasinabombadil · 25/07/2021 09:54

@Bigoldmachine

Red forever!

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

Same for me have tried others, always return to OPI Big Apple Red on my toes & plain/clear on short finger nails.
What's the best colour for toe nails?
What's the best colour for toe nails?
Ginandplatonic · 25/07/2021 10:00

Usually black, occasionally grey for a change. Sounds awful but I like it!

Nohomemadecandles · 25/07/2021 11:55

Always the clichéd Rouge Noir type for me.

Anything grey or taupe or bluish , I look like a corpse.

I regret every other colour!

VerbenaGirl · 25/07/2021 14:44

I like orange, electric blue or a red so dark it is almost black.

dementedma · 25/07/2021 14:47

Pale pink on toes, none on fingers