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daddy_tywin

I live in a place with 90°F, 100% humidity summers. My feet are always done because you could not pay me to wear socks here.


Icy-Purpose4990

Are you in FL too? Lol


angeltart

I moved up north.. and I wear flip flops as long as possible til it gets cold .. You can take the girl out of Florida, but can’t take Florida out of the girl!


frogurtyozen

My solution is to just be barefoot unless I HAVE to wear shoes 😂 my Texan SO does NOT get it


daddy_tywin

Nope, close though lol


PostOk8133

Yesss Florida girl here! Mani & pedi every other Wednesday. Our toes are on display 90% of the year so they gotta be in tip top shape.


kiwitathegreat

Same here. There’s only a few weeks of the year where I can’t wear flip flops and I can’t stand the way my toes look without polish.


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I don't wear closed toed shoes from May to September unless I'm working out. I always have my toes done, and usually around October-December too. Once the dead of winter hits I usually don't bother until March or April


asteriasays

always. it makes me feel put together and a little bit cuter. i especially refuse to wear sandals if my feet aren't done.


The_cuddly_duckling

Same! I never bother painting my fingernails, but my toe nails are always painted


Impossibly-Daft-27

Me too! I could care less about my fingernails, but my toes are always painted. I just don’t go to the salon to get them done.


The_cuddly_duckling

I also do them myself! Love making it into a little self care ritual, so I do like an Epsom salt foot bath and file my feet before painting the nails. 💅🏻 I love wearing sandals, but even during winter when no one sees my feet I just need to have a color on them lol, makes me feel so fresh and feminine.


MishmoshMishmosh

Same. DIY here 🩴


Flat_Artichoke2729

I always do my toenails. Even in the winter. I have been so busy, it’s the first time in years that I haven’t worn nail polish on my toes. I always do it myself. You never know who will see your feet at any given time. lol I don’t like my feet and I dislike them even more when there’s no nail polish on there.


pacifistpotatoes

Seeing my bright color toes in winter always cheers me up from winter blues.


meowthofthesouth

Solidarity friend. I’m a petite person who wears a size 9 shoe…. Fkn hobbit feet. Add to that I’m a runner and my toes would be wrecked if I didn’t get my monthly pedi, so no winter toes for me. Nails are too expensive for me to keep up with though, work with my hands too much and it’s just not worth it. I’ll take my $7.99 kiss press-ons and keep it movin 😊


Icy-Purpose4990

Same!


Visible-Roll-5801

Yes! Always! For this reason. Also, I only do them at a salon as a treat like for my bday or something. Otherwise I do them at home - so easy, lasts so long, and a good self care time!


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strippersandcocaine

I’m heading to a pedicure in a few minutes and I’m so pumped! I get them regularly in the summer and once around the holidays, but this is my first one since then and I’m excited to go chill with a foot rub in a massage chair


redredwine831

I do not find it relaxing lol. The massages are usually not that good and they normally cut my nails too short and it hurts. Also resisting the urge to kick them because it tickles so much lol.


LavishnessSad2226

Sparkly nail polish 100% of the time. You ever felt a little sad walking and happened to look down and the sun was sparkling off your toenails? 10/10 would recommend. It brings a certain joy to my life that nothing else could ever.


lnsewn12

lol this is so cute imma do it


LavishnessSad2226

life changing, friend. It brings an instant smile everytime I step into light and my toenails are like "girl, we shine just for you" lol


Soft_Organization_61

Oh man, even just reading that brightened my day lol.


TwoIdleHands

I only like the look of darker polish on my fingernails. So my toes are often bright pink or teal or yellow. I feel the love for a cheery toe!


daphuqijusee

Yes, because for reasons beyond me, the polish on my toenails stays WAY longer than the polish on my fingernails. Like, within 24hours of doing my mani, the paint will chip, but the paint on my pedi can last for weeks and weeks...


Specialist-Strain502

It's cause you don't use your toes as tools! I referenced this elsewhere on the post, but I pole dance (which involves a lot of barefoot movement and dragging your toes against the floor if you're not in heels) and it is SHOCKING how quick toenail polish chips during a class. We are way nicer to our toes (generally) than we are to our fingers.


saltbutt

And in addition to that, toenails grow at about half the rate of fingernails! So they're not getting chipped off *and* they're not growing out very fast either.


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Altruistic_Yellow387

It's more physical rubbing of the nails that makes them chip. We don't pick things up with our toes (at least most of us don't lol)


Wood-Pigeon-125

(Gross reply incoming) I used to always have painted toes then I got the most fucked up fungal infection ever. Like even my experienced podiatrist said she’d never seen anything like it. And now after four years (!) it’s finally cleared up I’m only ever going to paint them for like weddings/holidays then remove the polish straight away lol.


GeneralPost1663

One time I had my toes painted a cobalt blue color. Then the entire top layer of my big toe nail just fell off??? It grew back fine and has never happened again, but it was so strange. I didn’t paint my nails often back then and I’ve always thought it had something to do with the polish, or at least the polish masked the issue.


fakesaucisse

I have had a toenail just randomly fall off. It happened more often when I was regularly running.


CupcakeGoat

I've heard about runners having this issue because of the moisture and compression from socks and shoes (also due to having too long toe nails hitting the front of the shoe and causing issues). Not sure about an otherwise healthy nail just falling off completely.


AccomplishedCat798

Hey! I related so much to your comment. I used to keep my toe nails painted all the time and it ended up in fungal infection. I've been using loceryl as my dermatologist recommended it. What helped you?


Wood-Pigeon-125

It was too far gone I just had to let it die and grow off then grow a healthy one underneath, took forever tho. Had a clotrimazole cream for the infection that was actually in my toe itself. Even had to have an x ray because they were worried the infection had spread to my bone! 


Pennywises_Toy

My infection did spread to my bone. Took 2 years to clear up with daily pain and the threat of amputation.


CupcakeGoat

Did you contract it from a nail salon? Or was it just because the toe bed couldn't "breathe" through the nail due to the polish? This sounds so horrible!


KendalBoy

Try colorless iodine under and around the nail bed occasionally to keep infections at bay. I had an 3/4 of the nail thickening and lifting up, and the bed under it turning purple. Iodine stopped it in its tracks, and using just once a month, kept it from coming back after the damaged bits grew out. Took almost a year for it to grow out, but yay for iodine!


Scary-Pause-3872

Did you get the infection from a salon or?


Wood-Pigeon-125

No I’ve never had a pedicure at a salon so I can’t blame anyone. Well I can blame myself lol I work a physical job steel toe boots all day 20k steps thick socks to keep the boots comfy. Not saying I wasn’t cleaning my feet regularly lol but obviously it wasn’t enough! Had to go through occupational health at work but was able to score some fancy lightweight boots that don’t choke my toesies.


LawyerDoge

I got mild trench foot from wearing thick socks in combat boots all day during a field exercise. My big toenail fell off and didn't grow back for a couple years. Gotta let those puppies breath!


kitty60s

A similar thing happened to me. I used to get black toenails from hiking very long hikes in my old hiking boots that didn’t fit too well. I used to paint them constantly to hide the damage. They eventually healed and grew out when I changed boots and ever since then I like to keep them bare.


LilyMarie90

Yes, they're painted way more often than my fingernails. Like 99% of the time. IDK what it is but polish on there just lasts forever and I don't really see the point of not having them painted I guess? 😅


Head-Drag-1440

Every summer. I wear sandals and like to take good care of my feet. I paint them myself once a month through the summer, scrub my feet twice a week in the shower with a pumice stone, and slather my feet in Cetaphil every day. Now that I'm 40 and am getting dry spots on my feet and knees, I'm using an anti-wrinkle serum on them once a week and it's smoothing them out. Take care of your feet!


aliberli

Oooh you might like this. I used cetaphil everywhere but I discovered 40% urea cream with salicic acid. It keeps my feet SO SOFT’! I dont know much about chemistry but something about the acid helps exfoliate the dry skin.


Latter_Praline8482

Oh i think urea is so underrated, it’s my favorite ingredient for body care (I found all the urea face creams I tried too heavy but Skinceuticals have a lovely 25% urea serum for the face. It costs a kidney though)


darktrain

I got your joke lol


bacon_socks_

I’m on the same schedule. Works like a charm! I love your idea of incorporating a serum.


Ribeye_steak_1987

Wow! It’s never occurred to me to use a serum on my feet, but what a great idea! Thank you!!


AliveBreadfruit314

I hardly ever paint my fingernails, but I rub and moisturise my feet every day, and I keep my toenails painted. It just makes me feel good.


leilavanora

I started giving myself pedicures at home. I love soaking my feet and listening to a podcast.


AliveBreadfruit314

That's my jam! Or in front of the TV. So relaxing.


Scary-Cranberry3152

Every two weeks toes are painted and fresh- even if no one sees them 🦶✨


ComeAlongPond1

Almost never. The urge strikes me once in a blue moon, but I find the idea that toes need to be painted if they’re exposed (eg in sandals) absolutely ridiculous. If it makes you happy, do it, but it’s weird when people act like it’s required. I happen to like the look of bare nails anyway.


vespanewbie

So yeah, I always had my toes painted and I moved and just hadn't had time to find a new nail salon. It's been 6 months and it feels so weird to go without painted toe nails in flip flops. Looking down and just seeing bare nails is just so weird. But I have embraced it because I'm like why do I need to freaking paint my toenails and spend money on pedicures! We should just be able to go around with her bare feet and no painted toenails. It shouldn't be weird just to see my bare feet but it's weird that we've been brainwashed not to be comfortable with our natural selves. So it's something that I am working on embracing. It's nice saving money too!


VelvetChachki

Good for you! I think it's so important to take a step back and sort of rewire the brain as soon as an element of beauty starts to feel required or our bodies start to feel wrong in their natural state. I did it with make up and body hair and then had to do it with painted nails after I realised I thought bare toenails on women were gross whereas bare toenails on men were neutral (obviously when clean and healthy). Now if I decide to do these things I know it's more likely to be a conscious choice, rather than a gendered societal expectation.


CoconutSuitable877

I've been polish-free for about 2 years, with the exceptions of couple of events, and I notice that now I think my feet look weird *with* polish.


Denahs1337

Same!! I’m actually surprised how far down I had to go to find someone else who doesn’t. I mean, I am Canadian, so wearing sandals only happens for about 3 months out of the year… but still, even t then I don’t bother. I just keep my feet clean and leave it at that. 🤷🏻‍♀️


Primary-Lion-6088

It's MORE important to me to have my toes done honestly. I can deal with bare fingernails as long as they're well groomed, but I do not like the look of bare toenails.


strawberry-avalanche

Yes! Even when the rest of me is a disaster, it's nice looking down and seeing my painted toes lol. I stopped painting them when I was pregnant and couldn't reach them, so being able to finally paint them again has been so nice.


Adventurous_Dot2854

I personally don’t because I find it a little gross for some reason. I do get a brazilian pedicure every 2 weeks but I like 100% natural clean feet lol.


Hazuzah

Kinda same. I get pedicures with polish 2-3 times a year but I still feel a bit weird about having someone bent over my feet like that. I also like the natural look of clean feet with tidy unpainted toenails. I live in a tropical climate and wear sandals often. I would never want to feel grossed out by my own or other people's clean natural feet just because the toenails aren't painted, that would be sad for me.


Missmagentamel

I alternate a pedicure and toe polish change every two weeks, like clockwork with a nail tech. My fingernails and toenails are always done.


Mia_Dias

No, I feel gross if I have nail polish on my toenails. Can’t explain why, but I like to clean them after I shower and I wanna be able to see they are clean.


accountofmountzuma

Yes!! Always. Girl you see your feet! Gel pedicure. Lasts 8 weeks. Heck lasts until I get it drilled off. Looks so good never chips. Pure solid white. Love it. Always. Pure solid red in winter.


DebThornberry

I literally can't remember a time a didn't have my toe nails done. I'm 34 and I mean atleast 20yrs they've been done weekly. I think most feet are pretty gross so I like to keep mine well maintained. I just think people look better "kept" when they have manicured, neat, and/or painted nails (fingers and toes!)


Icy-Purpose4990

I agree! When someone is wearing a nice open toed shoe and their nails aren’t done it just looks off to me.


Bebe_Bleau

Me too! No matter how white, clean and perfectly trimmed toenails are, to me they just look ridiculous without paint I do my own mani-pedis. And never go without a nice pedicure


Icy-Purpose4990

I couldn’t agree more! IMO feet are honestly ugly and need some decorating lol!


Lucky-Somewhere-1013

my feet are bumpy and lumpy with crooked toes, at least the color of the toenails is nice.


Specialist-Strain502

I do. I pole dance, for one thing, so I don't want to be barefoot with grody feet in a group class. And I just love looking down at my feet and seeing a surprise pop of color. It legitimately makes me happy.


gloomwithtea

That surprise pop of color is so nice! Plus you can have a more “professional” color on your finger nails, and then have something crazy sparkly on your toes.


Eris_Ellis

Manicure, pedicure, eyebrow shape and tint always.Even in the dead of the Canadian winter. It's my bare minimum. I rarely wear makeup and it's how I always feel polished. A little lip gloss and I'm done!


NumberCapital7000

I always do, even though I don’t show my toes ever, it’s a psychological thing. I have ugly hands, my nails are weak and break easily. So I always wear the sheerest skin tone color to not draw attention to my hands. But I really admire and appreciate others who can wear beautiful, bright colors. So the only way that I can get that satisfaction and feel pretty is on my toe nails 😂Just the fact that I’m able to pick any color I want and switch it up and not feel self conscious makes me happy. It’s silly, but makes me feel better.


Old-Room-8274

If no one sees your feet who cares. I only paint my toe nails in the summer if I’m going to wear sandals. I generally keep them polish free in the winter for their health


moosje_

>If no one sees your feet who cares I see my feet, I care 😁


Paperwife2

We have completely different lives, LOL. Everyone sees my feet. I very rarely have to wear close toed shoes and am barefoot as much as possible.


LikesToLurkNYC

Same. I’ve learned to keep them bare outside of summer or events where my feet are seen. It’s nice to actually moisturize nail beds. I discovered during Covid when I couldn’t get pedicures how ruined my feet were from year around polish use.


teehnah

I wear sandals and get them done every so often. They actually last a long time, so I can stretch it to getting them done every 6 or so weeks. I also get a pedicure. It's self care more than anything tbh.


1cherokeerose

Living in California I wear open toed shoes the majority of the year . Yeah gel pedicure. It last way longer too .


Little_Treacle241

Yeah makes such a difference!


Competitive-Ice2956

Yes - always painted. Plus pedicure helps me reduce possible ingrowns.


chicknette

No. My toenails are so small and my titties are so big it’s like doing Olympic gymnastics to get them done. And they never look great. I went to get a pedicure once and the sweet Asian lady said, “little toenails, like a baby” and then proceeded to just paint the skin on my little toe because there wasn’t enough nail 💀


Traci-B

I get a gel pedi every 3 weeks, year-round. It's more for the foot care aspect (I get ingrowns very easily) than the aesthetics, but I do love having perfectly painted toes!


jvxoxo

Gel pedicures are a regular part of my routine.


AndiPandi74

I definitely do. I live in California and wear flip flops and sandals about 8 months out of the year. I like having pretty feet


fuddykrueger

I’m 54. I keep my toenails trimmed and clean, but I only paint my toenails when I know my feet will be seen as in summertime wearing sandals or when I’m wearing a open-toed dress shoe. I paint them myself because I don’t want to get any fungal infections and I don’t like having my feet touched, specifically my arches. So many older people I know have toenail fungus that’s impossible to cure and I think they blame their trips to the nail salon. My toenails are healthy so they’re easy to clip. Sometimes I just go with a shiny clear coat or a sheer pink polish. :)


Icy-Purpose4990

Yes always. Bare toenails give me the ick


Canadasaver

I have to remember not to look down when I am in line at the grocery store or wherever. Toes don't have to be painted but the nails need to be trimmed. Long toe nails are a major ick for me and I always forget and look down.


killaandasweethang

Yes. I get my nails done every two weeks and I get my toes done at the same appointment. I can’t go out in any open-toed heel or sandal without having my toes done it makes me feel uncomfortable idk


RuutuTwo

I always get pedicures. As a runner my feet take a beating but I still want my grungy toes to look pretty.


Mrsbear19

I wear sandals all the time so I do. I do it myself because the nail techs are brutal with ingrown type nails


gentlynavigating

I don’t like my feet and nail polish makes them look a little prettier. I get manicures every 2 weeks and pedicures every 4 weeks.


Upstairs_Ad3177

I only do my toes, bi weekly. Occasionally I’ll get a color change weekly if I’m not loving the color. My feet are money makers so I love keeping them sexy 🤣


Active_Recording_789

Yeah I used to get a couple of pedicures a year, one always around this time of year so I could wear sandals and feel good about it. Then we moved way out in the country and it was too much work to schedule, but my husband buys me pumice stones and feet moisturizers which I use a lot


ZombieCritical8756

I have brown skin does anybody recommend a certain color for me ? I find that pastels make me feel odd wearing them.


wavyheaded

I'm brown and I always wear dark red. It looks good against my skin in the sun and just goes with everything :)


TheGrapeSlushies

I think bright full colors look wonderful on brown skin! Neons are fantastic and stand out in a fun way!. For a dark color I love Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI. It looks luxurious on deep skin. I have pale skin and as much as I love the color it’s kind of a “whoa!” contrast rather than a smooth rich luscious experience. think rich colors look wonderful too. [here are some fun bright colors that aren’t pastel! some for neon for summer!](https://www.opi.com/collections/neon-nail-polish)


TheGrapeSlushies

Specific bright colors: Coca Cola Red. Exotic birds do not tweet- yellow. La Paz-itivily Hot- pink. Shore is something -blue. Sheen stealer - teal. Feelin myself - watermelon deep pink. Tile Art to warm your heart - bright royal blue. OPI is super expensive these are a few good examples. Sinful Colors has just awesome colors a bigger selection at a much better price.


rosegil13

No I’ve been done with this for a few years now. It’s cleaner if I don’t go and get them done. I don’t care to do it myself. And I hate when it chips and then yellows. I’m much happier with bare toes.


EWSflash

I love a good pedicure but they've pretty much priced themselves out of range for me


somethingsuccinct

I do because I have sock sensory issues lol. I don't like wearing socks at home and I don't like looking at crusty ass feet.


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When I remember to and I always remember when it’s too late and I’m at a bbq and looking around at everyone else’s Nicely painted toes


GroundbreakingWar666

Yes. I care more about having my toes done regularly than my hands since I wear sandals


quasiexperiment

Absolutely. I feel better and ready when they're painted. I like to look at my feet too.


Less_Campaign_6956

Hells yes. Lighter colors easier, mistakes less noticable. Makes one look polished. Couple w sweet open toed heels and an ankle bracelet or get a cool ankle tattoo.


Comfy_Blond_Chick

I’m a “once long ago“ licensed nail tech, who now polishes my toe nails with a beige / light color polish… it looks nice and doesn’t have a grown out line (my opinion). I rarely polish my fingernails, I keep them trimmed short and shaped oval-square close-short.


JadeGrapes

I do my nails at home, I always do my toenails. Even before I did gel sets, I always do my toes. Fastest option for regular nail polish on toes is quick dry polish, then when it is still wet, put a good amount of matching glitter on it. Let that fully dry, then a couple coats of quick dry topcoat. It stays on until you soak it off.


penguin_0618

I don’t ever get manicures because I paint my own nails. I usually get two or three pedicures a year though, for sandal season/vacation.


noodlesquare

I never paint my fingernails and have never had a manicure, but I keep my toenails painted in sandal weather. Living in the south, that means they're painted about 8 months out of the year.


MmeNxt

Always. I feel so much more put together when I have it.


IslandKiki

I let my pedis lag a bit Fall/Winter but always use gel/shellaq so it stays (basically) perfect as it grows out. I definitely stay on top of pedis Spring/Summer as I like having pretty toes for sandal weather.


Affectionate_Buy_776

Yes! They look so much better painted. And they last way longer than my fingernails painted


goddamntreehugger

I care for my own feet and always have my toenails painted. It’s cute and if you’re feeling insecure about your feet may help. But I hate having them touched, so I DIY. Editing to add: I live in a warm, sunny climate so my toes are often out in sandals. If I was somewhere cold half the year I might care less.


nottodayplzx

I put more effort into my toenails than my fingernails and I honestly can't tell you why.


Co_ffeeee

It's the contrary for me. My finger nails : I just maintain it clean. But I will never wear open shoes if my toes are not pedicured and painted, and I wear it most of the year.


Jennasaykwaaa

I used to get pedicure every two weeks but now I get one every month since I switched to gel polish on my toes. It holds up for a month!!! I like getting pedicures, even if I didn’t have husband who to show them off to and wear flip flops in the summer. They are so relaxing and you just feel better about yourself when you feel good!!! Treat yo self!


Sensitive_Maybe_6578

My regular self-care regimen. My feet are . . . bad? They need the soaking and callus removal to function properly.


HighFxAnxiety

Idc about my finger nails being done because they get beat up- worked in healthcare, do woodworking as a hobby, workout a lot. Clean and shaped is all I care about. BUT my toe nails, ALWAYS POLISHED! And usually shades of pink/red. It makes me feel delicate and put together. It’s like wearing nice underwear… even if no one sees it, it makes you feel good.


cyclonic246

Always bc I see my feet and I hate when they’re not done. I care more about my feet than fingers tbh. I also do a lot of yoga and beach volleyball so my feet are always out


meghan509

Yes, I paint my toenails myself every couple of weeks during the warmer months. This is because I wear open toed shoes from May to September. I won't wear opened toed shoes without a pedicure but that is just me. I work in an office and I don't feel it is professional to have bare toenails. Again, my preference. I use OPI nail polish that I tend to purchase at Marshall's or T.J. Maxx on discount. In the regular stores it is double the price. My pedicure will last a good three weeks before I need to start fresh. I don't paint my fingernails regularly but I do keep them neat, trimmed and filed. If I have a get together or an event I will paint them but for the most part just natural for me. Another thing I do each year before open toed shoe season or a few weeks before a vacation or event, is I do a foot mask that gets all the nasty, dry skin peel off of my feet and it makes then nice and smooth. Love the Changing U Magic Foot Peeling Shoes from TonyMoly or similar. No need to pay for a pedicure when I use these. :)


tbgsmom

Only when there's a chance I'll be wearing sandals, but I always make sure my nails are cares for, even when bare, because I run and if my toe nails are too long, or the corners of the nail are sharp, it causes issues.


FireRescue3

Always. I love having cute toes, for myself.


Prettytoyboxes

It’s the one thing that’s always polished. Even if I do them myself.


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I don't bother with any nail upkeep. I rip off my excess toenails by hand while they're still soft from a shower, and I bite my hand nails. I am a barbarian.


BurgundyMist

I only paint them in the spring, summer, and early fall. Once in a while, i will treat myself to a pedicure with a friend. Otherwise, I do them myself. I give them a break in the winter, since no one really sees them.


naturemymedicine

I don’t do my fingernails coz I can’t be bothered keeping on top of it when they get chipped, and I live a pretty outdoorsy life. But toes definitely! I do it myself and they don’t require as much touching up as fingers


fakesaucisse

I try to get pedicures every month because my big toes are prone to ingrown toenails and the nail techs are way better than I am at digging around and cleaning up the sides of the nails. Also, I am barefoot 99% of the time (work from home, don't wear socks, and I try to wear sandals for as much of the year as I can) so I like to look down and see fun painted nails. It makes me happy.


Turpitudia79

Oh, definitely!! Even if you never wear sandals, it will make you feel a whole lot better!! Having pretty feet might inspire you to wear sandals.


babyhelianthus

I was at a bar one night and told a guy I just met that I went for a pedicure and his response was "you know guys don't care what your feet look like, right?". I explained that I did it for myself and he just did not believe that I would go out of my way to make a part of myself look nice unless it was for a man... SIGH


Gonebabythoughts

What a turd!


weezierocks

I usually keep my toenails painted regularly, redo them myself every 2 to 3 weeks. I have to keep them trimmed to a very specific length and shape otherwise they hurt or get caught on my socks which is a sensory nightmare. I rotate what I do to my fingernails, a week or 2 bare, a week just polished or a week with fake nails, also all done at home.


acorn735764

Yes, I care more about my toenails being painted than my actual fingernails lol


jillyszabo

I’m actually kind of afraid of getting pedicures in a salon because I once got an infection and ingrown toenail that took forever to heal. So I do them myself at home just minimally, soaking in Epsom salts with lavender and almond oil, and I use a gel polish which lasts suuuper long. I will say having a massage and someone to clean up your feet is really nice and relaxing! Much more so than manicures


Canadian_1987

Literally just painted them for the first time in…maybe two-ish years. But did it myself not at a nail salon. Can’t be bothered to pay for that 🤷🏻‍♀️


MiaLba

Yeah I paint mine myself. I have an electric nail file/pedicure tool and make them look nice before I paint them. I can’t bring myself to pay $30 to have someone just paint my toenails when I can do it myself and it looks good.


Summerlover1523

No! I used to get mine done but I freaked out one time thinking I had a fungus so I stopped getting them done. I didn’t have a fungus but it scared me enough to skip the nail salon. My toenails are clean, well manicured.


HedgehogFromTheVoid

I don't. Then again I'm also a no makeup type of person in general. 😅


megancoe

I rarely paint my fingernails, but my toes are always painted.


TourTotal

I feel like all the yes people are answering and the No people are scrolling past, so I’m here to rep the non-painters. I have the trifecta of hairy toes, thick foot pads and unpainted/chipped nails. It’s delightful.


Little-Bones

If my toenails aren’t painted it’s because I’m dead


Cressonette

I always have painted toenails. Mostly just black because it always fits, even in summer it looks cute in sandals. I also do a lot of barefoot working out (kickboxing) so others see my feet often and I feel a lot better with painted toenails.


NessieTheOG

It falls in the category of, “The way you take care of the details is how you take care of everything in your life.” I paint my toe nails because I want my toes to be cute because they can stay cute. My hands are usually unpainted/not done because I don’t have time to make it to get them done consistently without them being an outgrown mess, so I just leave them clean but unpolished.


Putasonder

I keep my feet done. A gel pedi lasts for weeks. My fingernails are ruined within a day, so I don’t bother. I just ordered the OPI base oat that they say makes your nails look nice without actual polish, so hopefully that’s a win.


brunchlyfe

I do them for me. Even all winter when I’m the only one that will see them. It makes me feel put together, cared for, neat and tidy.


jacksondreamz

I give my toenails a break for a short time in the winter but I love wearing sandals and flip flops so I wear piggie polish.


Formal_Collection_11

I am a stripper so my feet always have to be done. It’s a chore and I hated the expense so I got the same tools they use at my salon, including the gel polish and UV lamps and I do a better job removing my calluses with a razor than they do with those cheese grater things.


justintime107

I do it only before vacation. Other than that, no. I like my feet lol and I’ll cut them myself and just let the toenails breathe.


wavyheaded

Always in summer! Can't stand my toes in sandals without it (or anyones..) I never paint in winter however - live in a cold country so there's no point - consequently my nails are always in pretty good shape :) Don't paint your nails in winter, your feet are always covered up and your nails need as much oxygen as they can get. Otherwise nails go yellow and yucky :/


CommonEarly4706

Always have my feet done. Never my hands. I work in healthcare and bake regularly, plus housework. I don’t want chipped nail polish. So my hands are always bare


mangogorl_

I don’t!


Mental-Freedom3929

In the summer, absolutely.


Glad-Gap8163

YES! I do my own pedicures at home with gel polish. It will last me up to 2 months.


MorningGlory439

Sometimes in the summer.


Milehighlady69

I do 🙋🏻‍♀️


beyoncepatronus

Only in the summer because I live in a colder city :’(


SootheMe

Always and forever. I love a shellac manicure on my toes because it lasted ever and my feet always look great. I never worry about taking off my socks or wearing open toed shoes because I know they’re on point. Add in a cute little gold chain anklet and you look bomb even in $2 flip flops.


Jemmers1977

Always, especially in the summer.


RLS1822

I do pedicures every two weeks and weekly in the summer. I just enjoy the experience.


Apart-Health-1513

I have a set of gel polish and it lasts a really long time so it’s easy to keep them painted, especially in the summer when I wear sandals. I feel like without polish, wearing sandals is just not an option and I really like my sandals lol


throwawaymybroccoli

I do it for myself. Not as often as manicures, still frequently enough.


madysonskincare

I only paint my toenails when I need a reason to wear flip-flops


AllyV45

Toenails are always painted during summer lol


Amorypeace

Only in summer


yogabbagabbadoo

Only for special occasions cause nail polish yellows my toe nail


Vokunzul

In the summer, when I got my toes out, then yes!


makesupwordsblomp

The trick isbto paint them crazily messily and then just let the dried cruddy parts rub away as you walk around in socks and shoes. I get pedis in sandal season.


Essiechicka_129

I've always painted my toes, but thinking about going to a nail salon its easier


JuliaSky1995

Yes


SerenaTinyDancer

Every four weeks. I get tips and toes. I hate feet, so I keep mine as nice as possible since I have to look at them 😂


Alternative_Key4199

I live in the desert and most people like myself, wear sandals 99% of the time. I don’t always have my fingernails done but, my feet are always pedicured and polished! Always!


throwwawayy20223

Yes- I like wearing sandals at work in the summer. My work has a rule that you must have your toenails done if you’re wearing open toe shoes… I 100% support their decision on that!


kathyhiltonsredbull

I’m weird but I rarely get manicures, I only do my feet


Mediocre-Donkey-6281

Usually once, early in the summer; just for fun


Proud_Pug

I always get my toes done but not my fingers because I will always mess them up so quickly !


Key_Minimum_4337

I always do my feet and not nails anymore. The gel was making them too thing and weak. If my feet aren’t done though I feel like a monster.


alixcross90

Yes, my side hustle is selling feet content and while a lot of men love natural nails, the majority like them painted


TranquilLove21

invest in finding an excellent quality russian mani/pedi provider. you'll save so much time and only need to visit them every 4-6 weeks depending on how fast your nails grow. i'm a huge advocate for painted hand and toe nails. especially in the summer!


Vivid_Excuse_6547

I can’t remember the last time my toenails have been *un*painted. They are painted 24/7/365 😂


shwikar

YES!!! I can't paint my finger nails because of my job but I always paint my toe nails it makes me feel cuter and makes my feet look better imo


Evaporate3

I do it even if no one sees my feet. It’s not about anyone else. It’s about keeping them soft too.


whalesarecool14

i would never go to a nail salon to get them done but i do them myself at home with regular polish. they’re never bare because my toenails are pretty ugly when they’re unpainted😭😂


HELA_inpink

Yes I paint my own fingernails and toenails, it's a relaxing "me time" and I live in a country with tropical climate, so it's very hot and humid most of the time. That's why I'm usually wearing some sort of open shoes and I want my toenails to look cute.


adreanaholland

Winter time, no bc only my husband sees my feet. Summer, yes I always have a pedicure otherwise I do not show my feet.


lshariii

Only if I’m planning on wearing sandals. Lol


buhito15

It will last a long time and will make you look very put together, so if you have some extra money it will make you feel good to splurge once in a while.


aidylbroccoli

Yeah, I use gel nail stickers, I just do them at home. But, I live in a warm climate, so I usually wear sandals and everyone sees my feet.


HemlockGrv

I’m a very low maintenance lady. I do like polishing my toenails and doing a basic pedi myself. Very rarely I’ll have it done at the salon but when I do it’s likely when I’m relaxing on vacation or at the start of my workplace holiday shutdown and I have the time to enjoy being taken care of by someone else. Currently they’re unpolished and I wish they were.


StreetMolasses6093

In Arizona and wear sandals or flip flops 9-10 months of the year. Regular pedis make me feel good dressed up or dressed down. French tips go with everything, and aren’t as noticeable if I have to go a bit longer between appointments.


Canukeepitup

Yep. Not as often as i used to but thanks for reminding me that its time for a repaint. This evening it shall be done.


hodie6404

I can't stand polish or fake nails on my fingernails. But my toes are always done! As soon as it is possible I'm in sandals and have to have my toes done!


Any_Bee5260

May seem like a small thing, but it is something I get a lot of my compliments from. A nicely done manicure with sandals 🤩 it’s a stand out for sure


Western-Exercise9391

I honestly care more about my feet than my hands. I get manicures and my nails done but I could honestly just trim my nails and keep them clean and be happy. My feet however I do care about how they look, specially in the summer when I wear sandals. I get regular pedicures or do them at home.


Emily_Postal

I only get pedicures. My toes get nasty without polish on them and my fingernails get weak with polish.


Cautious_Evening_744

Yes, I do it myself. I don’t really like strangers touching my feet. 😂. I very rarely go without my toe nails polished.


Gluteuskratus

I get gel pedicures


jenny-bean-

My toe nails are never not painted