Painting fingernails black...

[scleaves]

Surprisingly, a lot of people are against me, a male, painting my fingernails black. Women have expressed that it is a turnoff. The funny thing is, a lot of women, I have found, find tatoos and earrings to be a turnon.

I have a theory though. A theory that it only sounds weird and then I will do it and people will be like, "Oh, it does look better."

What are your thoughts for a straight male painting their fingernails black?

[Janszoon]

I associate it with an annoying roommate I had in college but other than that I'm prett neutral on the subject.

[Plankton]

I see nothing wrong with it. Steve Stevens (Billy Idol guitarist) has been doing it for like... ever.

[The Batlord]

No offense, but aside from rednecks and old people I don't think a whole lot of people actually care.

[Paul Smeenus]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

No offense, but aside from rednecks and old people I don't think a whole lot of people actually care.

I'm old and I don't care

[Cuthbert]

Painting your nails black > earrings > tattoos

Go for it.

[djchameleon]

Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

Painting your nails black > earrings > tattoos

Go for it.

More like painting your nails black goes along with earrings and tattoos. If you don't fully commit to that style then just don't do it.

Most likely that's why it's a turn off for the women you are approaching and you are probably approaching the wrong ones.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Originally Posted by djchameleon

More like painting your nails black goes along with earrings and tattoos. If you don't fully commit to that style then just don't do it.

Most likely that's why it's a turn off for the women you are approaching and you are probably approaching the wrong ones.

That's bullcrap. I paint my nails black and have no tattoos or piercings (other than my ears and bellybutton which you can't see). So suddenly I don't fit into your ideals of what goes with a particular look? Sorry to disappoint you but people have the right to dress, wear make-up and paint their nails any colours and styles that they want.

The only pet hate I have in regards to style is when girls wear clothes that clash ridiculously, but even then if that's what they want to look like it's their decision and I'm happy for them.

[Cuthbert]

Na, that's just my opinion on painting your nails black. It doesn't look as stupid as ear piercings and tattoos.

I used to have earrings, they looked stupid so I took em out.

[GuitarBizarre]

I've rarely seen anyone male with black fingernails who didn't either look like, sound like, or act like, a complete prick. Don't risk it, there are better ways to try and look cool.