What are you wearing on your toes right now?

april_bloom

17 years ago

I'm wearing OPI Dutch Tulips. What are your faves for spring/summer?

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littleredhen
17 years ago
I'm wearing a 'new to me' color that I really like. It's called Polyester Pink Creme, and is made by N.Y.C. It's super girly!
southernheart
17 years ago
I'm wearing OPI Dutch Tulips, too! :-) It is probably my favorite (although I break out the Tropical Punch in the heat of summer).
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mirren
17 years ago
I'm wearing OPI You Rock-Apulco Red on by toes and fingers. It is my colour for the summer. BTW I found MAC Lipstick which matches really well - POWERHOUSE.
goldenpond
17 years ago
My first pedicure ever and the girl snipped downward on the sides of my toes.I asked how long she'd been doing this and she said 4 years so I thought she knew what she was doing. NOW,pain and throbbing of an ingrown toenail.What would you do?
electramerc
17 years ago
I'm also wearing OPI Rockapulco red, I love it thanks for the info on the lipstick. This is the year I'll be pulling out the bright reds and orangy reds. I find OPI to be the best and to seal the color I have my manicurist use a top coat of Nail Tec, it's a nail hardener and it helps to keep polish on longer.
mirren
17 years ago
Well I am not sure what I would do. I used to cut mine straight across as I was always told to do. But they curled in the corners and really hurt. Now the girl who does my pedicure every 8 weeks or so and has been for about five years, cuts the corners out and I have no problems. If you think she caused this, I would go back to the shop and talk to them. Show her your nails. Then I would go to you doctor. Maybe you could get some antibiotic medication.
postum
17 years ago
OPI Beets me -looked more fuschia in the bottle, very red on the toes - but I like it!
centralcacyclist
17 years ago
OPI "Polar Bare." I also wear Salley Hansen Beyond Perfect "Soothing Spice." Both are soft muted colors.
lostleaf
17 years ago
Socks.
garden_graphic_gal
17 years ago
What does OPI stand for?
goldy
17 years ago
I'm wearing artificial toe nails and they are great!
michelle_s_phxaz
17 years ago
French Manicure on the piggies as well as the fingers. Classic summer look!
wildchild
17 years ago
A reddish pink for the holiday.
foosacub
17 years ago
Sally Hansen "brick red" - seems to be the only thing that looks good. *shrug*
amy_z6_swpa
17 years ago
Bronze, it's my favorite nail color. I forget the brand, I'll have to look.

I've always cut my nails rounded (cut corners) since I was old enough to do it. If I don't cut my toenail corners, they become embedded (grow downward into the skin) and that annoys me a lot.
artemis_pa
17 years ago
Neutral American manicure on feet and hands.
centralcacyclist
17 years ago
Real Red. A bit brighter than I usually do. My daughter wanted me to have red toes. The pedicurist did a crappy job, though, and I can hardly wait to take it off! I should go in and complain to the owner but doubt I'll bother. I'll just choose a different girl next time. He has many, this one was new.

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