Are they curled or thick? "Corn kernal" sounds like a fungus.

No, they're not thick. I was just trying to think of something that is as small as they are. They are smaller than the smallest kernel of corn you'd ever see on a cob. Like...nothing there to paint!

I have had nail attachments put on my toenails when they were tiny like yours. The same as having liquid nails put on. They can build them up, paint them, and they look great. Make a few phone calls in your area, I bet you can find someone to do this for you. A lifesaver for sure!

Trin

A high school reunion and a "pool event". LOL! Shouldn't even be used in the same sentence.

I agree with breenthumb. Some Man is planning this reunion. Or some women who wants to show off Botox, Implants and new Tummy Tuck. LOL!

Just wear Swim Shoes. Say your feet are to "delicate" for the pool bottem. Or slide sandlals with closed toes.

My toenails are similiar to yours. Over the years of Pedicure they have been able to increase the nail bed by pushing back cuticles each time I get a pedicure.

I have a crooked toe. LOL! Great conversation piece and brunt of jokes. Doesn't bother me. I "is" what I "is". Take it or leave it.

I would just joke about getting into a swim suit. Something like, hey, ya wanna go blind, I'll put on my swimsuit.

I have extremely weird toe nails on my pinkie toes. They are tiny and grow straight up. I have corns or warts on the outside of each pinkie toe too. I get a pedicure at a Japanese place nearby about once a month. They do their best but these toes I still look ugly. The other four toes are normal. I remember both my Mom and Grandmother had disgustingly thick toe nails in old age. I figure I'm doomed.

I think a pedicure will make a big difference and you will be really happy with the results. Your toe nails have cuticles too which they will push back. I would get a pedi now just to enjoy it and then another one before the reunion.

Redcurls-I have to tell you, I get pedicures regularly and I have seen all kinds of toes in there! From really really awful and ugly to beautiful! I don't think they care! lol I'd start getting one now and maybe your toes will look better. Mine always feel better afterwards!

Jannie-I too have the weird pinkie toenail!! I joke with them that I should only be charged for 8 toes instead of 10!! They usually just paint a dot of polish on that toe to be done with it.

I'm a retired hairdresser and was trained in all aspects of beauty :) (some are only trained in one area now)
This is my regime:
While in the shower I always use a pumice stone on my entire foot. All around the toes included.
When I get out of the shower/bath and before the foot is entirely dry, I'll push back the cuticles and clean out the foot ush under and all around my toe nails with the "knife" part of the clippers.
When I'm due for new polish I remove the old, lightly go over each nail with a medium texture professional file to get rid of any ridges. (Especially the baby toe) I don't press hard, just lightly and I might not do it each time, just depends if they need it. Then I'll buff the nail bed with one of those white sponge buffers (light textured).
This smooths any scratches left from the file.
I rinse my foot, dry and apply my polish.
I prefer a french manicure as I think it has a clean appearance.
My polished toes look glassy smooth.
In order for my toes to look good, I'll make sure there is no dead skin around the nail EVERY single time I shower.
I've always been proud of my feet and kind of have a fetish about them looking nice :)
We used to tease my sister and mother about their "chicken" toe nail (the baby one)and in the years I've shown them how to do there own pedicure, those nails have become quite nice looking. Still small, but smooth and a bit wider.
I hope this helps:)