Why do girls paint their nails?

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I have seen so many girls do it but i just never understood why

Faye4ever · Accepted Answer

Are you asking why do girls like nail polish? I personally think for every gender there are two beauty standards: the male standard and the girl standard. And part of the female ideal of beauty is fingernail polish.

Lets say your trying to impress a guy, you'd wear something that shows your curves, shows some legs, some heels and look like your wearing "no makeup" and your hair is down or in a ponytail. (this could be right or wrong I don't know its just an example)

So if your trying to outshine another girl or a group of girls, you would wear some intricate nail polish, more dramatic makeup, intricate hair style, some flowy non form-fitting outfit, or androgynous outfit.

A lot of women think if women think they look great to women, guys think they look great too. But both genders do things that aren't per say "a big deal" to the opposite gender.

I'm sure there are things guys do that they like that don't make a girl look twice at them. But he's super cool to his guy friends.

So think about it.

Like which gender would be impressed by a sexy black bikini? And which gender would gender would be impressed by a super colorful retro swimsuit?

Though don't get me wrong there are always exceptions.

helloitsmethere · Accepted Answer

Because it is pretty :)

lumos · Accepted Answer

I do it very rarely since my job requires me to have clean nails (don't want any chips to land in the food). But when I do, I do it because it's fun and kinda relaxing. It's especially nice to do in the summer and you can pick out some nice pastel colors to paint your nails with :)

Loveherbut · Accepted Answer

Looool i like the discerption paint their nails. I bet it make them feel feminine

Applefan1 · Accepted Answer

Because it looks nice. Also not all girls do paint their nails either.

BellePepper · Answer

Because it's relaxing, fun, interesting, and they come out so pretty.  These ones look like little birthday cakes.

SarahsSummer · Answer

We like to feel pretty. It started with only the most affluent like Cleopatra of Egypt from thousands of years ago in an effort to feel more beautiful and that same interest holds true today. But also with modern paints and laquers they help strengthen and protect our nails.

Sarahkf · Answer

we girls like cute and colorful things. I think by painting our nails they look more feminime and pretty that way :) it's just like you shave your beard a personal choice nothing more

LaVilaine · Answer

My nails are very soft so I paint them to make them bend and break less.

Kaylyne · Answer

Usually I just have a clear varnish on mine, however for special occasions I will paint them but only in a light pink or red.
Am definitely not into all this nail artwork which seems to be the in thing these days.

Masamii · Answer

I like painting my nails. It occupies my time for a little bit and I like how they look once they are done. I think they look sexy

menina · Answer

Because they look better when they are painted. Plus, some girls are good at nail art, so painting their nails it's easy and fun.

PaulAH2000 · Answer

Because it makes them feel pretty and gives their nails abit of colour

Shmoopsie · Answer

I paint my nails because I like the coloUrs on my nails.  It's better than looking plain.

06CuriousMind · Answer

I wear my nails natural... I'll paint them if I have a big event or something but usually they're natural.

xoxo_jane · Answer

I paint my nails because it makes them nicer looking and it's fun to do :)

skinningk20 · Answer

To protect there nails or to look cool  I actually don't know why

anonman32 · Answer

i dont think it has a practical purpose. i dont understand either.

Anonymous · Answer

It's awesome in my opinion. And I hate those shitty job policies that tells women to not paint their nails. It's really ridiculous.

AzureGirl · Answer

I paint mine because it helps me not to bite them.

Anonymous · Answer

They like it and it makes them feel prettier. I don't really like it unfortunately.

Cmasterson · Answer

Just looks nice I suppose.

RJGraveyTrain · Answer

Because pretty colours.

mooky06 · Answer

Because plain natural nails are to mainstream.

justbanANNAz · Answer

becawwwwzzee it's saaahhh prettayy! :D

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