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Are white toenails the only 'in' colour right now?

109 replies

closeyourpies · 07/08/2021 12:29

I'm going for another gel pedicure today and just wondered if I should change from white to something else

I do like the white, I like white anyway. But I also have it as it appears to be the height of nail varnish fashion right now Grin

Is this actually true? Everyone seems to be painted white at the moment

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CornedBeef451 · 07/08/2021 12:37

Doesn't it make your feet look dead?

Get something fun!

closeyourpies · 07/08/2021 12:39

No, plus it goes with everything really

I have tanned skin so it looks good against brown if that makes sense

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closeyourpies · 07/08/2021 12:39

They need redoing but this is what they're like

Are white toenails the only 'in' colour right now?
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ufucoffee · 07/08/2021 12:42

Sorry, but I think it looks like people have been decorating and got paint on their toes. I think coral looks lovely with a tan.

LizzieMacQueen · 07/08/2021 12:42

When my nails are white I think 'fungal infection'.

I had no idea it was fashionable ( right now or that nail colours could be ).

So, obviously, don't take my advice, but dark colours make a tan 'pop' more IMO.

Horehound · 07/08/2021 12:43

I didn't know tou had to colour toes by what was on trend. Never heard of white toenails being a thing and seeing the photo I'm not a fan

Here's mine I had done 2 weeks ago
.I was worried it was toooo luminous but actually they looks so good in real life.

Are white toenails the only 'in' colour right now?
Horehound · 07/08/2021 12:43

Yes just realised it looks like you've tip-exed your toenails!

TheFormidableMrsC · 07/08/2021 12:45

I use a Barry M shade called Iced Latte which is a warm cream. It's not as harsh as white but looks fab with a tan. Otherwise it's Chanel Rouge Noir.

penguinwithasuitcase · 07/08/2021 12:50

I've got a coral colour on my toes right now - nice with a tan.

Fancymice · 07/08/2021 13:15

What about sky blue? Great with a tan

Topbird29 · 07/08/2021 13:17

I quite like turquoise with a tan. I think with a tan you can get away with bolder colours. Or maybe a metallic shade.

ActonSquirrel · 07/08/2021 13:18

@Fancymice

What about sky blue? Great with a tan
Ooh yes. That would be lovely
Mellonsprint · 07/08/2021 13:26

White is very in at the moment. Seconded by pale pink. My toes are bronze at the moment, which isn’t fashionable but I wanted a change.
I’m about to get white gel polish again on my fingers with a gold ‘dust’ over the top.
I think blue, bright pink and coral also look good in summer.

Miseryisabutterfly · 07/08/2021 13:27

Painting your nails according to fashion sounds like a load of nonsense to me. Wear what suits you surely?

ActonSquirrel · 07/08/2021 13:28

@Miseryisabutterfly

Painting your nails according to fashion sounds like a load of nonsense to me. Wear what suits you surely?
Exactly. I think the white looks like tippex or paint. It's quite ugly.
DariaMorgendorffer · 07/08/2021 13:28

Love white on toes, but very very pale icy pink or a nice blue would also look great with your skin tone.

FuckingHateRats · 07/08/2021 13:29

I didn't know there was such a thing as fashionable toe colours!!

I always go red.

LivingLaVidaBabyShower · 07/08/2021 13:35

Its certainly a look.
It wouldn't be for me.
I go for french polish on my toes. Every. Time.

Anything else is just weird. Red is also fine but only on other peoples toes Grin

flossisboss · 07/08/2021 13:35

Well if it's in fashion it's totally passed me by! I've used the same shade of orange/red on my toes for years now (Maybelline orange attack). It's very flattering to most skin tones and doesn't go an 'off' colour between applications.

Ivy48 · 07/08/2021 13:41

Coral or a bright peach are in right now as well as a pale baby pink. Both look fab with a tan. Also baby blue/mint

pinkcattydude · 07/08/2021 13:47

Ha mine are Nails Inc Walkers Court. A neon orange I swear they actually glow

Shapesorted · 07/08/2021 13:50

I don't like it at all sorry. Looks like tippex. Can't say I've seen it as a trend either, most just have natural toes or a nice bright summer colour.

ElBarstardoMonkfish · 07/08/2021 13:57

Yes, white is very popular right now. Especially in my age group (early 20s)… Another popular colour is bright orange

StCharlotte · 07/08/2021 14:00

I went on a hen night last week and almost without exception everyone had solid pale pastel or white toenails except me. Mine are dayglo pink Grin

DustySpringboard · 07/08/2021 14:05

The pale colours don't suit me at all, I need a strong colour-rouge noir is fab.

Ds's gf (22) had a french polish recently with a thin gold line where white meets pink-looked great. Apparently french manicures are back in so that's what I'll have in a couple of weeks. Still going for a dark colour on toes though