Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 103 Location: new orleans
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: French manicure and/or pedicure for guys?
What do you think of aFrench manicure and/or pedicure for guys. I like the way they look. They are not too overtly feminine like a bright color would be, and it looks neat and clean.
I've been thinking about going to a salon and requesting one or both, but am a little nervous. What are your thoughts?
Go for it and please let us know how it is. I (28 yo guy) really want to do this but am chicken. Maybe if I am in another town I will do it but don't want to get busted by my male friends. I would love to go and get it done with a girl.
Theres a place in Glasgow - forget the name off the top of my head - but essentially its a Men's Grooming Parlour where you can all sorts done - Hair, Shave, Nails etc.
I had my nails done there and it was ok, nothing fem of course, i've always been lousy at cutting them etc and so it made sense to me to let someone else who knows what they are doing sort them out. Their books are always busy...
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:42 pm Post subject: french pedicure
I got mine done again yesterday and yes it looks great. Everybody knows I am vain about the looks of my toenails and I almost always have them painted. Women either love it or wonder what is wrong with you. Guys just take a peek and usually look away. I have never had a problem and none of the many salons I have been to have thought that it was a big deal at all. You may be nervous to get it done but you will usually make a new friend at the salon and your feet will look great. Kevin
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject: confidence
katie w wrote:
go for it....i'd love it if my b/f done it!
I have one and Im a married male. I love women that can respect this and not feel threatened. Now, I won't let my family or clients know about this. My french pedicure is mainly for me and the inside of my house. Sometimes I will do this in another country. They are more accepting there, plus you never see them again... I would love a world that could accept a french manicure for men. But, I can't go that far. Give it 80 more years... WE have come a long way. Heck, Im a conservative republican too.
Hmmm... Let's not continue to foster ancient misconceptions that the liberals love. Conservative does not equal republican, nor religious (you can be one without the others), and political conservatism is just intelligence and understanding history and the world around you, it has nothing to do with personal style.
Truly good friends won't be pushed away, or push you away, for something you like to do. They might be shocked, hell, maybe even creeped out by it at first, but they should be sophisticated enough to let you do your own thing. And likewise, if it really does creep them out, then give them the same respect you'd like and don't flaunt it in front of them. It's no big deal to wear enclosed shoes, or strip off polish when hanging out with your buddies if it really puts them off that bad.
As for your wife, that's another issue. If you do it "around the house", I assume she doesn't mind it too much. If you haven't done it already, definitely talk with her about it and see what her feelings are, and why, and see if you can address them (she may be worried about bi feelings burbling beneath the surface, and if that's not true, then you may be able to re-assure her of that and have her be ok with it) - unless of course she's already expressed her approval and encouragement.
And in both cases (as well as the general public - but that really only matters to single guys as they (we) have to keep our options open if we want to change our status lol), starting small is the way to go.
I was horrified at the notion of wearing sandals in public just a few years ago. And even once I got past that, I was terrified to let people who knew me for a long time see me in them because it was such a radical change. I thought for sure they would give me a hard time about it - only because it was so different from what they would expect from me. But slowly, I found that they, like everyone else, really just didn't care. I even went out in public with my nails (but only toes) painted before, a couple of times. Nobody ever said anything negative. At most I got a few "WTF?!" type facial expressions and double takes from women (lol), but I also had one very attractive woman standing behind me in line stare at me with an intrigued expression on her face, the entire time we were in line. Once she saw them, she stopped arguing with her boyfriend and just focused on me.
So basically, it's not a big deal. Your friends will get past it, and if they can't, they shouldn't ostricise you if they are really friends (and likewise you shoudln't force it upon them if it really does bother them), and your wife should be understanding of it too. It's really not a big deal.
I'm rambling... lol sorry. Basically just take it slow. Sandals first. If you have that down, then manicures with nothing special. If people know about that, or even just get used to seeing your feet exposed and looking good and know you keep after them, adding a ring, or an ankle bracelet (if you'd care to) wouldn't be a big deal or surprise, and then you could add matte finish polish, and even try gloss a time or 2, then finally bust out the french style (hell, mine sorta look frenched but they don't have any polish on them at all).
If you just hit them with everything all at once they will really be taken aback and that could cause problems. In stages, they probably wouldn't even notice, and wouldn't care even if they did (notice). Also, you'd have time to gradually acclimate to being seen in the various stages as well. That really has a lot to do with it. If you are uncomfortable, it shows, and people look for why you seem weird, and when they find something like that, they pin it on that and think of you as even more weird than they did at first. It sounds crazy, but it's true, you really have to rock it, but if you do, you can pull it off and people won't notice or care.
All things within reason of course - going all out with polish can be bad if you're single. lol But at the same time, if you're with a woman who likes it, you'll find many others with an interest in you too. lol
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:09 am Post subject: french manicure on guys
I have had a french manicure for about the last 2 years. I am married and my wife and I go together every other week to get our nails done. I find it very relaxing as does my wife. I have gotten a few strange looks over the years but most people compliment me on how neat my nails look. Do it and be proud of it. Dont let others decide on what is right for you.
My wife and I go often together. And the girls in the Spa get such a kick out of it as well. They have even suggested that I get my legs waxed because they all know that I shave them. Maybe someday? For now I'll just enjoy the pedicure, and manicures.
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 103 Location: new orleans
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject: french pedicures
Since I initially posted this question last year, I have had French pedicures on a regular basis. What I found was that I had to find a good nail tech that made me comfortable. The first time, I went to a day spa, I liked the girl and she did a great job with the pedicure (exfoliation, massage, shaping nails, etc.) until the very end. I asked her about the polish and she said men don't get polish. I told her when I made the appointment, I specified a French pedicure. She thought that had been a joke so she had just ignored that. I told her that was what I wanted, so she did it. I was sufficiently embarrased so I never went back.
The second time, at another day spa, basically the same thing happened. This time the girl just started laughing and kept saying "you've got to be kidding"...Again I was sufficiently embarrased so I never went back.
The third time, the girl was a nice as could be, did an excellent job and was more than happy to do the French tips. After the second or third time she even said that eventually she wanted me to try some colors, maybe brownish shades at first and once I was comfortable with that she wanted try more adventureous colors. So far I haven't tried any colors.
I like the French pedicure and I am now very comfortable with it even when I wear sandles. I don't find it too overtly feminine, instead I think it makes my feet look very neat and gives a well cared for appearance.
One time, on a Saturday morning, I had my nail tech give me a French manicure. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the look. I kept my nails that way all weekend. But, alas, before going to work on Monday morning I trimmed off the white tips...So I guess I still have a ways to go!
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:30 am Post subject: Re: French manicure and/or pedicure for guys?
jlynn wrote:
What do you think of aFrench manicure and/or pedicure for guys. I like the way they look. They are not too overtly feminine like a bright color would be, and it looks neat and clean.
I've been thinking about going to a salon and requesting one or both, but am a little nervous. What are your thoughts?
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: French manicure and/or pedicure for guys?
. wrote:
jlynn wrote:
What do you think of aFrench manicure and/or pedicure for guys. I like the way they look. They are not too overtly feminine like a bright color would be, and it looks neat and clean.
I've been thinking about going to a salon and requesting one or both, but am a little nervous. What are your thoughts?
One time, on a Saturday morning, I had my nail tech give me a French manicure. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the look. I kept my nails that way all weekend. But, alas, before going to work on Monday morning I trimmed off the white tips...So I guess I still have a ways to go!
why did you cut them off?
im a 27 y/o guy. i married a girl 4 years ago who is a nail tech. she was the one who first talked me into it. so about 2 years ago it started with my toes, which ill admit i was a bit apprehensive about at first. but after she did them, i grew to love them, and now almost always have them done in a french.
then a little over a year ago she mentioned doing my fingers with french tips. at first i was dead set against it. but after listening to her for about a month or so, i finally said "what the hell, ill try it" and gave in. again i wasnt sure what to expect or how others would view it, but right away i loved it. since then i have my nails done with short french tips (no more than 1/4 inch from the tip of my finger) more often than not. at first i got some starnge looks and comments, but i guess since then most people have come to accept it. my wife loves them, and shes the one who does them for me.
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After the second or third time she even said that eventually she wanted me to try some colors, maybe brownish shades at first and once I was comfortable with that she wanted try more adventureous colors. So far I haven't tried any colors.
