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I’m going to have to paint my toenails…what colour?

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ErrolTheDragon · 26/05/2025 23:32

A bad stub means I’m currently sporting one deep purple big toenail, it’ll probably be there a while. I’ve not painted my toenails since 2019 so will have to get some new polish. Obviously need something dark and opaque enough to cover the damn thing. I don’t do fingernails, fair skin and hair, 64… any recommendations?

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50Balesofgrey · 26/05/2025 23:39

Whatever colour you choose, go for quick drying. I have tricky summer feet and use a caramel Rimmel one as it's very neutral

Titasaducksarse · 26/05/2025 23:41

50Balesofgrey · 26/05/2025 23:39

Whatever colour you choose, go for quick drying. I have tricky summer feet and use a caramel Rimmel one as it's very neutral

This sounds great...I'm looking for a neutral. What shade is it please?

Sunshineandrainbow · 26/05/2025 23:41

Hot pink or coral.
I like Rimmel super gel polish

Sunshineandrainbow · 26/05/2025 23:42

Titasaducksarse · 26/05/2025 23:41

This sounds great...I'm looking for a neutral. What shade is it please?

Maybe look at caramel cupcake

50Balesofgrey · 26/05/2025 23:47

Mine is Rimmel Caramel Cupcake. If I had nice feet I'd use a coral, but I'm sixties, and been trodden on by horses a couple of times so for me it's about disappearing my toes.

ErrolTheDragon · 26/05/2025 23:54

I should have said I don’t like pinks and definitely not coral. I’ve never tried a neutral …always gone for metallic blues but not sure about those nowadays!

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MiloMinderbinder925 · 27/05/2025 02:02

Glitter. I love glittery toe nails.

CuddlesKovinsky · 27/05/2025 04:39

Ooh, ouch, hope it's not sore!

How about that Chanel Rouge Noir that Uma Thurman wore in 'Pulp Fiction'? Love that - a classy classic - and I'm similar age to you and can remember everyone wearing it at the time.

I also wear a non-metallic navy - hard to find, I got mine in Boots, I think - bold, not 'little girlie'.

MsNevermore · 27/05/2025 04:54

I’m a big fan of a nude, coffee-ish colour at the moment!!

ErrolTheDragon · 27/05/2025 07:34

CuddlesKovinsky · 27/05/2025 04:39

Ooh, ouch, hope it's not sore!

How about that Chanel Rouge Noir that Uma Thurman wore in 'Pulp Fiction'? Love that - a classy classic - and I'm similar age to you and can remember everyone wearing it at the time.

I also wear a non-metallic navy - hard to find, I got mine in Boots, I think - bold, not 'little girlie'.

i must have been the exception to the rule re Rouge Noir.Grin

Navy otoh - yes, that might work.

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ALunchbox · 27/05/2025 08:14

Purple so it matches your big toenail - one less nail to paint ;)

ErrolTheDragon · 27/05/2025 09:07

ALunchbox · 27/05/2025 08:14

Purple so it matches your big toenail - one less nail to paint ;)

I had considered it!Grin

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Westfacing · 27/05/2025 09:12

I currently have glittery ruby red - it would hide a bruised nail nicely!

AnnParrot · 27/05/2025 10:37

I love very dark blue or very dark green for me feet, high gloss but no glitter. I never do my fingernails, but I do thing my feet look better with painted toenails.

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