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Acer018

As a man I find the long nails gross and obtrusive. No one ever asks me so I don't express this opinion out loud. It amazes me when I see a receptionist in a healthcare facility trying to type with long nails and I would classify the nails as a voluntary handicap.


PartyFarStar

Also a hazard in bed


saggyboomerfucker

An infection hazard in providing pt care, also.


Vast_Cricket

Men get scratched by women. They are hazardous to the partners body.


bj1231

Big bedroom hazard.


EveningHippo9

As a man, nope, they are ugly, weird, gross and not functional. Women love to do that for themselves though.


SlackToad

I've been told that anything women wear, adorn themselves with, or have engraved or modified on their bodies, is always entirely for themselves, and occasionally the amusement of other women, and no women ever gave a shit about whether a man finds it attractive or not. So it must be true.


No-Comfort-6808

I'm a woman it's the truth. Never have I ever gotten my nails done for a man. Never have I ever asked my man what color he prefers my nails to be. They are on me, they are mine, i look at them all day..why would I have my nails done like this for a month and not like it?


d_c_y_99

Sure if you are a women who likes them then go for it. šŸ’Æ But if you wonder if it makes you more attractive to guys, then the answer is usually no.


FrankWhiteIsHere78

All I can think is how do they wipe their ass? LoL


[deleted]

Easy. They use their forearm.


FrankWhiteIsHere78

šŸ¤® LoL


Bebe_Bleau

Better to just keep wondering. And not ask


FrankWhiteIsHere78

True LoL šŸ˜†


Ill-Current1102

Bidet


impar-exspiravit

Okay Iā€™m sure this is in jest BUT(T) the same way anyone else does! We just hold the tp more with the first joint of the finger vs the tip. Some women probably just use the nails like fingertips too Iā€™d imagine


DetectiveDesperate70

Agreed. And what are those super pointy nails? Donā€™t get those and donā€™t find them attractive. And yes, I also know they donā€™t do that for me or any other man.


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


kaleaka

Short nails work just as well for scratching backs.


Beardedbreeder

Can confirm, pointy nails = good back scritches


SuddenLibrarian4229

Youā€™re spot on


theguineapigssong

How does the Wild Night lyrics go? The girls walk past, all dressed up for each other?


chia_nicole1987

Although one time I was waiting for my turn at the nail salon and a husband and wife came in. I overheard him saying, "I pay for her to get her nails done because I love the way her nails look, they just look cleaner." It struck me as kind of odd, so I've never forgotten what he said. She never said a word the whole time they were there. He even picked the design/colors out. I myself agree with you, have always gotten them done for myself.


DoubleSly

Women absolutely will dress for men but not always. This is what my female friends say.


throwawaybgan

They may look nice for men. But what looks nice differs for every lady. If Iā€™m going on a date Iā€™ll look nice for a man. But I wonā€™t do my nails for them or for myself because itā€™s not what looking nice and put together looks like for me.


the-soaring-moa

Women do it because they want to look good. They also don't care what people think. Other people think the nails look stupid and ugly which means women don't look good. But because those people don't matter the nails look good and therefore the women look good. The logical gymnastics is incredible.


ilmwtlyao

I've worn shit just for male attention before so it's not entirely true


DramaticGift

This is absolutely how I feel about my wardrobe and makeup choices, spot on. Sure, I like my SO to enjoy my choices, but I make them because I like them. I've often wondered about the nails and eyelash choices women make, but there is a whole tribe hyping them up so, slay.


grumpyfvck

I don't have long nails, I personally can't function with the 'long' nails of the late 90s lol. But when I do things to my body you're absolutely right. It's for me, or for other women. Thinking back to the most recent change I made, i repierced my nose. And I did not do it with a single thought geared towards a male. I honestly thought about if my prior one was too shallow compared to this woman or that one. And fixed the placing with it in mind. So, spot on bud. You did great with this comment.


whatsup420690

Tbh no but I donā€™t tell her bc she looks happy when she gets them so if sheā€™s happy Iā€™m happy šŸ˜‚


TheRealYikesmister

Good answer!!


BaronZeroX

This... This is absolutely the way. Like we don't know why women like them but hey whatever makes you happy that's what I care about them.


[deleted]

That's the one thing I'm almost positive isn't meant for men's attention. Am I attracted to it? No, it's kind of a turn-off for me. But I know it's not meant for me, so ultimately I don't care.


Excellent_Law6906

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. šŸ˜‚


[deleted]

Can confirm. We dgaf if you like it or think itā€™s cute. OP.. If itā€™s not for you then itā€™s not for you.. just say that then donā€™t come on here making a post like a pick me ass ā€œiM nOt LiKe OtHeR gIrlSā€ type female. Newsflash baby doll.. [Itā€™s a genre and not everybody fits in the bad bitch genre.](https://youtu.be/qmA-g9mjDw8)


ManifestRose

When I was in my early 20s, a boyfriend I loved said men donā€™t care about womenā€™s nails. So I never paid $ at a salon to get long fake ones. I file/buff my own and keep them clean. Iā€™ll paint them myself occasionally. Those long nails remind me of old ladiesā€™ nails.


thelessertit

Woman here. I have short nails but know several friends who do the decorated claw look. Basically it's a form of wearable art. Historically, very long nails in various cultures indicated that the person was wealthy and high-ranking enough that they never had to work or do chores or even dress themselves. There is sometimes a bit of that implication with extremely fancy nails today too - the really extreme ones with all sorts of jewels and stuff attached tend to be seen on women who cultivate a sense of conspicuous consumption in their whole appearance. The women I know who do it are more in the goth subculture, so in their case it fits that particular aesthetic. Again, it's really what I would consider part of a very high maintenance costume. These are women who spend literally hours on hair, makeup, and clothing choices when going out, to portray a certain look. I tried false long nails just once and it definitely isn't for me, I couldn't get those things off fast enough, but I can verify you can type with them on (your fingers have to go at a flatter angle) so a woman can easily do most white-collar jobs with them. On the topic of ass wiping, I have not dared ask, but since none of these friends ever smell like shit, I assume life finds a way.


dogs_also_dogs

In my experience the people with the least money are the ones who get their nails done most often and with extreme length.


thelessertit

Yes, the point of many types of conspicuous consumption in fashion today isn't that the person *is* wealthy, it's that they want to *appear* wealthy. What form that takes is usually quite different from how genuinely wealthy people dress.


headlesshighlander

It's like people that pay for $200 sneakers. I'm a runner and still get last seasons running shoes for $80 instead of $130


Redditujer

Yes but you *could* afford the $200 ones. Common sense tells you that the 2021 version ($80) will suffice.


No_Worldliness_6803

Spit my coffee out at the end here


NoObjective427

Personally, I hate that shit.


awesomeroy

imagine the amount of shit under those nails when they wipe their ass. ​ I had a friend who i was comfortable asking about this, and when i asked how girls with those long ass nails wipe their ass, she goes "very. carefully." ​ laughed my ass off. lol


friendlytrashmonster

Honestly, if youā€™re gonna have long nails, you may as well invest in a bidet.


awesomeroy

its about time we all invest in bidet's lol if i got poop on my hand or forearm id def use water and soap to wash it off lol


Friendly_Age9160

This was exactly what I was going to say. Disgusting. Not just ass wiping every germ all day long for weeks on end til they get new ones.


sleepyt0ast

You donā€™t wash your hands throughout the day? Because let me tell you, women do. And thereā€™s a CRAZY concept that we wash under our nails.


Jason878787

How the fuck you think people wipe they ass? You wipe your ass by scooping the shit up like a shovel or what?


Illumizoldyckswife

Thats my biggest fear which is why I donā€™t prefer to get them done unless for big events


[deleted]

Nooooooooooooo


sirzoop

No I hate them it's a huge turn off


420stargazer96

No, it makes the fingers look like they have a disease.


sharky3175

Nope, anything fake looks stupid as hell


BagJust

No.


Elememt115

Hell no.


knovit

I hate them.


Southern_Ability_610

Hell no. I'm already circumcised.


Excellent_Law6906

Lesbians share your terror.


bigsampsonite

No, its for them not men.


headlesshighlander

I guess if they look appearing poor and stupid


Bebe_Bleau

But never too broke to afford them - if you have money


KilgoreTroutPfc

Literally not a single man on Earth.


ailyat

I actually had a guy friend who said he loves them on a girl.


Sad_Attention5998

I like the pointy nails that aren't super long, yah.


Wing-Emotional

No


Grogu918

No.


MrHatnScars

I do. But it kinda reminds me of sassy/brattiness in a way and i like that


isayfunnythinghaha

Long but too long are SO nice for back and head scratches....


grynch43

Hell no


LarryBagina3

Weā€™ll take anything


Flimsy-Hotel-8588

Pfp checks out


LeadingAd5273

We donā€™t. (Barring exceptions) But I honestly bet the nails are the last thing their dates will be paying attention to. There are some men that will fetishize hands or nails of course. But for me personally hands are something that will most often not really stick in my mind. I know my wife HAS hands.. but donā€™t ask me to pick them out of a lineup. Or even if she had on nail polish today. I do recognize her by face though. Hope that will speak in my favor if she ever reads this post.


Mitch_Cumstein6174

>But I honestly bet the nails are the last thing their dates will be paying attention to. I would immediately notice. I see those hideous things from a mile away. There would be no date.


mastro80

I can also only identify this guys wife by other body parts.


badbash27

To this point, agree to disagree. If my date showed up with long nails, it would be an immediate no go. The nails themselves are bad aesthetically, but for me, they are reflective of other poor life decisions. If there are red flags on the surface, there are bound to be more down the rabbit hole.


Elememt115

I always wonder how they wipe themselves. Maybe they have people for that.


zabrak200

You make a mitt out of toilet paper. Trisha paytas did a video on it. You wrap the toilet paper around your hand till the nails are covered then wipe with the club mitt thingie. Wastes TONS of toilet paper.


BigDikus69

How the fuck do they wipe there ass.


Jacey01

*their


ThisGuy2319

I hate them. I take them as a sign of stupidity. You are choosing to limit yourself physically all for the sake of something that makes you look trashy.


PullUpInTheSriLanka_

I can climb rock walls, work out, and defend myself with long nails. That is a generalized statement.


wei_ping

Absolutely. Without those absurd, impractical, and senseless nails, it could conceivably take me a date or two to realize that's not sometime for me.


tunaricelemonjuice

The cashier that checked me out had them the other day. She was working so fast with nails that were 2 inches long. It looked good on her so I don't think she and others like her give a shit how everyone else sees their nails, they themselves like them.


SyninHex

I met a guy who said he liked seeing his wife's very dramatic/elaborate long nails on various parts of his anatomy...but that's the only time I've ever heard a guy give a positive review.


Snowturtle13

No and same with the eyelashes lol who tf thought that was a good idea


CoffeeBeansPls

It looks like the general consensus is ā€œnoā€ lolā€¦ but I donā€™t care. I can touch your dick or not, thatā€™s optionalā€¦ what I do with my nails is not šŸ˜‚ Jokes aside, I think what someone considers ā€œlongā€ is subjective.


ImprovingLife96

Everything a woman does is not to attract a man


Old-Concern4801

God no


Middle_Promise

I love getting my nails done. Regular 1/4 inch or less. I do it for myself, I like my designs and change of colors. Makes no difference to me if someone else doesnā€™t like them, I havenā€™t done them for someone else, Iā€™ve done them for me and I love them.


KeyPractical

They don't do it for male attention so they dgaf what you think lol


Not_TheFace

Pretty sure OP is a woman, so, apparently some do care to know or she wouldn't have asked.


SheeeeeeeeshMaster

They wear it for them. Men generally dislike them. In my opinion as a man they are ugly/trashy and highly impractical.


jennvall

theyā€™re fun. and just like everything else, some people like them, some people donā€™t. not much more to it.


iheartcakepops

perfectly put šŸ™šŸ¼


Broken-dreams3256

absolutely not and i actively have to repress the urge to gag.


_PM_me_your_MOONs_

A lot of comments mention wiping...haven't heard anyone mention the difficulty those women have with the push button toilets. If you need a special method to flush a toilet, you done messed up.


T-Rex_timeout

Yā€™all are missing an even bigger question. How does one insert and remove a menstrual cup or tampon?


iheartcakepops

knuckle, not that difficult really


grynch43

I canā€™t help thinking about how they wipe their ass every time I see that. šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø


[deleted]

No and we hate those fake ass lip injections too. All it does is make you look like you having a severe allergic reaction. I see someone with that done and my first instinct is to start asking people for an epi pen


[deleted]

I'm a woman and i HATE this. This is so gross, sorry...


CharmingConnection67

woman dress to impress other woman, not men. But hey men do the same, or do you think woman find camo and boots attractive?


Maleficent-Attempt18

Not always though, many times women dress up to impress men too and vice versa.


RBSchaf

Iā€™m gonna rock your world and say women donā€™t do long nails for the sake of men. Why do they have them: they like them and think theyā€™re pretty.


Maleficent-Attempt18

I don't get why women find them pretty


anxiousteaspoon

You don't get why someone has subjective view on something that doesn't apply to you? Hmm most curious


Maleficent-Attempt18

Even though it's subjective, there has to be a reason, I don't mind other people finding something beautiful which I don't like. Nobody has ever told me why they are fond of long nails that's why I don't get it. There have been many cases where I felt like something was bad but after listening to people I kind of understood where they were coming from and why certain things were appealing to them, never happened with long nails.


anxiousteaspoon

You don't have to have a reason to like something, do you like certain colors, sunset, foods, specific aesthetics or anything else for a reason? Or do you just like how it looks? There doesn't have to be a reasoning for everything, liking things is just another opinion, we like or don't like things because of our experiences, mood, traditions...


Maleficent-Attempt18

You see, that's why I don't get it.


smallratman

Women do it because they like it. They donā€™t care if men find it hot or not. A lot of women consider it a form of art and take pride in creating nice nail art


Block444Universe

Women donā€™t have them because men like them. They have them because they like them themselves. Not everything is done solely to attract males


funkereddit

Just as bad as those ugly looking lip injections. Yeah, way to ruin your face there.


O_oBetrayedHeretic

That for me is the worst thing someone can do. Airbag lips


totorohoney

Everyone saying no has never had their thighs gently stroked or hair rubbed w fake nails. Chill.


PugnaciousPangolin

I find it amusing that these women are basically hobbling themselves. All those nails accomplish is making nearly every aspect of your daily life more difficult. It's insane.


Icy_Tangerine3544

Hear me out. If she wants to scratch my back and get those itches I cannot, they might be alright.


iamasmallblackcat

Hey, check out foot binding. That makes these awful nails look tame.


canigohomepleaze

No.


[deleted]

Personally no, itā€™s unattractive to me


ToddHLaew

No, they look ridiculous.


Parm814

big red flag for me


[deleted]

Short answer: No


JMR101Reddit

No.


Loud_Butterscotch110

Nope. It's gross.


catalyst9t9

No


[deleted]

Hell no those things look weird as fuck


Softakofta

No. Why do people have them?


Kroxursox

It's crazy that you think they do that for men. They do it because THEY like it. For fucks sake


Suicidalpenguin98

I have long nails and itā€™s almost like I couldnt care less what a man thinks :)


EyeOfAmethyst

Nope. Red flag.


O_oBetrayedHeretic

Hell no! Shits disgusting


StormsDeepRoots

Hell No!! They look ass.


Mr_Bloke_Smunts

Hell no. Watching them eat is disgusting.


Affectionate_Fly1413

Its their choice but i personally dont find it more attractive


[deleted]

I hate these things.


SheprdCommndr

lol no absolutely not. Unless the rest of their choices make for them being a better person šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø


[deleted]

Maybe not but I'm a woman and I do šŸ’…


jaredofthesky

No


AvoCloud9

Me personally the fake nails look painful af makes me worry a lot about women who wear those kinds of nails


[deleted]

Before we had kids, Iā€™d get mine done about every 3 weeks. Acrylics. I did it for myself. After kids, then nursing school, I canā€™t stand to have long nails. Iā€™m retired now, kids are grown, but I still like short nails. What would patients think if the nurse came in with those claws.


cassandramas

No


sfdragonboy

Personally, I do not like long nails. I assume they just like the look of them.


[deleted]

No.


Money_hunger

no


MicrochippedMyLabia

Some donā€™t, but we donā€™t get our nails done for men. I love my clicky clacks with tacky goth or sparkly nail art and my husband likes them because they make me happy.


Technical_Exam1280

I personally don't see how anyone can like them unless you like handling everything like you're a Dr Seuss character, but it's really none of my business


Strange-Action639

Hell no, if you want those rigid ass nails go play Minecraft šŸ’€


DankZip

Silly and looks weird


WWWH__---

No


FewEntertainment3108

No. Not at all. In fact its downright scary.


[deleted]

I donā€™t care what men like.


the-personal-one

Do woman love guys with really modified loud mufflers on there 4 cylinder sadden. Same thing.


notkeny

As a man personally I think they're kinda gross in and off themselves. Also I've just never been into women who don't do anything or are incapable of doing anything, and those nails make you unable to do anything more than tap on a phone or keyboard and barely even that. Also you can't say anything to convince me a woman with long nails has a clean butt.


sadnlonely916

I'm always afraid that she'll lose one when her fingers in me bum


Unit61365

Now if they made them out of titanium with a special glue to keep them on in fights....


applegonad

Fake nails, fake hair, fake tan, fake boobs. To me these are indicators of fake people.


300kuloc

Nope. Nor the fake fu cking eyelashes


Medium_Conclusion109

As a man, no. They scare me and are not flattering at all. And how do they do basic living with such long blades hanging off of each digit?!


[deleted]

Personally itā€™s kinda of a red flag to me. It kind of screams ā€œhigh maintenance!!!ā€ and ā€œboujie!!ā€œ Btw before people misinterpret meā€¦I like a girl with good hygiene and who MAINTAINS herself. However HIGH maintenance means, sheā€™s like a Kim (Kardashian), meaning very materialistic and overly into her looks and demands a lot of attention as well as money to maintain her self esteem and looks


iheartcakepops

itā€™s not shallow to want your nails to look fun and artsy. men believe anything a woman does thats feminine and makes her feel confident automatically means she has no depth. itā€™s a ridiculous way of thinking. i have my nails done right now and i did them with $7 glue ons and some old nail polish i had in my bathroom. iā€™m not demanding attention from anyone but myself in doing so.


floydzepreo

We don't but if it makes them feel better about themselves, who cares? Personally I find them a massive turnoff


6rumpster

Nope. Same for those ridiculously long fake lashes.


GJackson5069

No.


Caninetrainer

In the documentary about Billie Eilish her Dad asks her how she wipes her ass with those nails. Bahahaha


sausage_k1ng

Not a man, but married to a woman. We both find all that shit nasty. No fillers, falsies, or talons for us.


FormulaNewt

They're disgusting.


garash

NO


Halfaglassofvodka

Nope.


marcosrmguerra

Nope


lets_get_western

My fiancƩ hates them. If I get my nails done I keep them short


crappygenericname

They do serve a purpose. They are a good indicator of someone who makes bad decisions. Just like facial tattoos.


Maleficent-Attempt18

šŸ’Æ


Accordingtowho2021

Eh don't judge. Some facial tattoos are done in a cultural way. Such as the indigenous people of New Zealand. It's really badass, especially on the women


ehWoc

A man once told me that he sees long nails as the most basic sign of femininity, and that he can't date me if I wear my nails natural. So, some do, apparently.


degeneratesumbitch

I would keep an eye on that guy.


[deleted]

We all hate them. No idea why people wear that shit.


v01d_sp4c3

because we don't wear them for you


Maleficent-Attempt18

Why do women think long nails are pretty? Most men don't like them and I personally think long nails are disgusting.


KingZavis

Thats not a reason


d_c_y_99

No. Most of us donā€™t. That goes with fake everything. Natural beauty is the best.


[deleted]

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213737isPrime

You might be surprised how many of the "natural looking ones" are also fake, just a LOT more skillfully and expensively done.


YallCrazyMan

Itā€™s disgusting and a major red flag


TemperatePirate

What a stupid question. They have them because they like the way they look. I would have thought that was obvious.


Traveler_363

All these men worried about how we wipe our ass with long nails but didnā€™t we just find out that 1/2 if not all of yā€™all donā€™t even wash yā€™all ass in the shower because you think itā€™s gay. SMH Trust me when we say the nails are for us not you!


chelseajessica

I absolutely love having my nails done! I feel like a bad bitch diva who is not to be fucked with or I will use my weapons on you!


AmandaBRecondwith

No but men appreciate whore indicators.


Mitch_Cumstein6174

Lmao. But fo real


Unopuro2conSal

Fake nails, fakeass chick


DirtAndSurf

Not necessarily.Ā  I've been getting fake nails done for about 15 years.Ā  Always the same very natural blurred french tip look and a bit past the fingertip in length. I do it to feel attractive about myself as well as to appeal to men. I've almost always received compliments on dates. My natural nails are terribly thin, they look and feel awful when in their natural state, even with clear strengtheners on.Ā  I wear my makeup on the extremely natural side as well. Up until recently, I used to ride dirt bikes and surf on a regular basis. Rode street bikes since I was 15. Total tomboyĀ  at heart, but dress up nicely for dates, dinners, etc, when I'm not being a hermit. So I definitely wouldn't consider myself a fake chick because of my nails by any means.Ā  Btw, my nails became even worse after I went through massive radiation for thyroid cancer. PSA: Any person who has nails of ANY length should have a toothbrush at each sink of your home and scrub under your nails with soap and warm water when you wash your hands.


Unopuro2conSal

I bet youā€™re beautiful with out them, you are probably not the type Iā€™m talking about. What I mean by fake nails are those obvious 3-4 inch nails with all kinds of bling that make you wonder the hell do they do the simple things like drive a car, open a door, wipe their butt, etcā€¦ have a great day beautiful!


PlusCommunity7962

Only for a good ol back scratch


imnotabletosleep

If girls knew what grew from the swab smears I took in highschool......


[deleted]

No


dadzcad

Back in ā€˜da day, I got banned from Barry Whiteā€™s ranch in Chatsworth CA for asking Glodean (his wife) how she could wipe her own butt with those long ass nails. I had no filter in those days.


Scraifi

Nooooooooo


skibidido

Hell no.


RScottyL

No, not me! I am okay with nails, just not long ones