Should Men Get Pedicures?
April 13, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Grooming, Tips & Tricks
The answer to the question Should Men Get Pedicures? is both a Yes and a No. It really depends on who the guy is, and his lifestyle. I suspect most Metrosexual guys like Ryan Seacrest do get pedicures. Heck, I remember my own Dad getting pedicures.
Should Men Get Pedicures?
Since I’m being honest here, I might as well share that some of my girlfriends give their husbands pedicures, respectively. There’s nothing wrong with getting your toenails cut, filed, and buffed. Or your feet rubbed, massaged, and scrubbed with callus stones.
I think the major misconception when someone mentions Men’s pedicures is that Men getting their toenails painted. I know a few Men who has done that, except with clear coats. Nothing in bright colors like pink or red like Women do. I could assume that Punk Rockers get their toenails painted in black but that might be generalizing in my part. I’ll take this opportunity to apologize if that’s the case.
Like I said from the beginning, it’s really up to who the guy is. There is nothing wrong with a guy getting a pedicure. Consider it as part of your foot grooming routine and just go for it.
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hear hear!
i think it’s proper hygiene.
Many men do enjoy pedicures for similar reasons that women do – it feels great and makes their feet look much better.
And, is becoming more common for men to wear polish on their toes as well. One nail polish company recently introduced a mens line of masculine colors, BB Couture. This kind of acknowkledgement by a major nail polis company is a sign that it is becoming more mainstream for men to show some style and diversity.
The mens polishes are available from http://www.overallbeauty.com
Men, today are realizing that they need to take care of themselves. I think any man that has style and cares about proper hygiene appreciates a good pedicure.
I am a guy and I get a pedicure every two weeks in a nail salon. I always wear red polish on my toes and get many compliments on the choice of color. After all, women wear all articles of men’s clothing and there is nothing off-limits. If men have pretty feet, there is no reason that they shouldn’t get pedicures and wear nail polish in all colors including red and pink. After all, women wear black, blue, gray and other colors that are considered masculine. We need to stop creating these stupid gender-based boundaries that really have no purpose. My favorite color is OPI Vodka and Caviar which is a really pretty red that leans toward a bluish-tone. It is very pretty and I love it especially with my red sandals. I get so many compliments on this color and it is a lot of fun when both my wife and I are wearing it and we have matching toes.
Jamie
I say yes! Guys need to be doing something with those nasty feet and nails. With all of the info I’ve seen lately on the net about guys getting pedicures, and or painting their nails. I decided to go into a nail place to get a pedicure. I have to say women really have it figured out! It was a great experience!! I am sold, and now go in on a regular basis. Guys have been missing out.
I have a super nail tech, and my nails and feet have never looked so good. She even applies a very sheer white polish that has a matte finish. It’s just an added touch that makes my nails look even better. Nobody really knows my nails are polished (just looks like clean, healthy nails), except you ladies probably can tell (knowing about nail polish).
I am a straight 37 year old contractor, so if I can walk into a nail salon and get this done, you other guys out there should give it a try.
I have had a few pedicures and enjoy them very much. My feet end up looking and feeling a lot younger and smoother afterwards. I have tired polish as well (a nail tech suggested I try silver because it was a ‘gender neutral’ color) and I loved it! I had never really liked the way my feet looked before – just plain, but with the silver polish, I am now wearing sandals more often and enjoying my new-found freedom with it.
So far, feedback has been all positive too!