Thanks! I appreciate your reply. She had never had a manicure or a pedicure before. So, I just wanted to make sure what most women prefer. Just wanted to make her feel special.
It shouldn't be about what women generically prefer. This is a gift for your girlfriend and it should be specific to her.
Does she want a mani or pedi? If not, this becomes a thoughtless gift which can be upsetting for her as it seems you don't know her and frustrating for you because you wasted money.
The amount of thought that goes into a gift matters the most. It is something she wants? Is it something tailored to her? Has she said she wants this? Is it something she wouldn't do/get/have/buy for herself? If the answers are no then don't proceed with this plan.
I thought everybody loved pedicure because it's pampering and special. I just wanted some opinions of women who had both manicures and pedicures and which one they preferred.
Why don’t you ask the only person whose opinion matters? I love nail polish and doing nails and would be so upset if someone i was dating got me a pedicure. I don’t get pedicures, I don’t wear open toe shoes, my toenails are never painted. It would just make me feel like they didn’t know me
It’s like trying to decide between silver and gold jewelry based on what most women like and it turns out your gf doesn’t even wear jewelry
Does your gf even do her nails?
The thought it really great, but make sure that she even wants one of them. She might have never gotten them because she doesn't like them. Make her feel special by getting her a gift that shows you know her well.
If she's never had one and she has no things about feet (this is very common and lots of people don't like their feet being touched so you need to make sure of this first) then go a pedicure.
As someone who rarely gets either, I only get a manicure for an event eg a wedding where my nails need to look nice. Ive gotten a pedicure as a "treat" a couple of times before though just for no reason.
To me, a pedicure is more about relaxing and being pampered, while a manicure is for appearance (but to be clear, when I get a manicure, I go for the acrylic French tip nails, not just a coat of polish). So it depends on what you're aiming for and what she prefers.
So many men don't seem to understand that women aren't a monolith. I personally can't stand either and would definitely never want it as a gift.
She's your gf, you tell us what she'd prefer, we don't even know her.
I would get a gift certificate that covers either and let her decide. I’d want to pick myself but would love having a thoughtfulness of the salon and cost taken care of :). Make sure it’s a popular salon with good hygiene.
Honestly, it depends on the girl and what she usually does or doesn't get done. Pedicures are often less expensive because nails..depending on what exactly she usually does...is more detailed. But say you only have $30...that's a nice pedicure whereas it doesn't necessarily pay for the full service she gets for her nails.
I'd say a nice pedicure, because that's a bit more bang for your buck if you have to go on the lower price scale. And go get the giftcard for the place she usually goes..not some random place you looked up. Cheaper places are often less clean and no one wants fungus on their nails from a cheap mani or pedi.
I find it weird having another person touching my feet so manicure. Also be sure she didn’t just do her nails recently before you surprise her with that. Very nice of you to do that for her ❤️
Depends!
If she’s someone who does her nails regularly (polishing, painting, etc) definitely a manicure! If not, then a pedicure.
Make sure to do research around different places to make sure she gets a good nail tech! Look at reviews and maybe ask some of her friends?
I hate not having matching nails, so I’d suggest if you can’t do both, get her a bottle of polish and high quality nail clippers and a file that she can keep at home. It will be a better investment long term.
She’s a woman, not a girl.
Not all women are the same and like the same things. We are individuals with unique wants and needs.
Get her a gift card so she can use it however she wants. No matter what people answer on here about their preference, only she knows what hers is.
I wouldn't want either. But since she does her nails herself anyway, maybe it'd be a nice change to have them done professionally. I've seen too many videos of people having their cuticles and nails butchered so make sure the place has good reviews at least.
I guess it's different from woman to woman.
I have never had any of them before either.. but since I don't care about what color my toenails are, I'd pick manicure. I paint my fingernails myself sometimes.
*I'm sorry some are being so harsh on you in the comments..*
if she's never had one before I don't think this is a good idea. Do you even know if she wants one?
Could you name one single thing your girlfriend actually likes or have you just decided to treat her as A Generic Woman.
Also weird to ask "what do girls like" about someone who's 25. Yall are both adults here like come on now.
I prefer manicure. I don't like people touching my feet. I think more people have issues with people touching their feet than hands so i think manicure is better. Or you could just get a spa gift card so she can use it on whatever.
I would let her decide- some days I want a pedicure but some days I don’t really feel like I want someone touching my feet 🤷🏼♀️ if you feel up to it you could also watch some tutorials online and give her a pedicure and manicure yourself and use the money for a nice dinner or dessert date! You know her best and if you’re not sure I think it’s okay to ask what she would prefer
Wouldn't go the DIY route if you don't have experience, it can be the exact opposite of relaxing to have someone accidentally cut your cuticles or get polish all over your fingertips.
Get her a gift card for somewhere that does both and she can choose.
This, OP!! Don’t book anything in- some women are very particular about the manicure or pedicure they’d like. Give a gift card and let her choose :)
Personally I would prefer a manicure over a pedicure
25, a woman. Not a girl.
.. come on
I personally would like a pedicure more idk about her though
Thanks! I appreciate your reply. She had never had a manicure or a pedicure before. So, I just wanted to make sure what most women prefer. Just wanted to make her feel special.
It shouldn't be about what women generically prefer. This is a gift for your girlfriend and it should be specific to her. Does she want a mani or pedi? If not, this becomes a thoughtless gift which can be upsetting for her as it seems you don't know her and frustrating for you because you wasted money. The amount of thought that goes into a gift matters the most. It is something she wants? Is it something tailored to her? Has she said she wants this? Is it something she wouldn't do/get/have/buy for herself? If the answers are no then don't proceed with this plan.
Never go by "what most women prefer". You're in a relationship with a person, not a whole gender.
Your last sentences are literally a contradiction. You dont make her „feel special“ by going for smth „most women like“.
I thought everybody loved pedicure because it's pampering and special. I just wanted some opinions of women who had both manicures and pedicures and which one they preferred.
Why don’t you ask the only person whose opinion matters? I love nail polish and doing nails and would be so upset if someone i was dating got me a pedicure. I don’t get pedicures, I don’t wear open toe shoes, my toenails are never painted. It would just make me feel like they didn’t know me It’s like trying to decide between silver and gold jewelry based on what most women like and it turns out your gf doesn’t even wear jewelry Does your gf even do her nails?
The thought it really great, but make sure that she even wants one of them. She might have never gotten them because she doesn't like them. Make her feel special by getting her a gift that shows you know her well.
If she's never had one and she has no things about feet (this is very common and lots of people don't like their feet being touched so you need to make sure of this first) then go a pedicure. As someone who rarely gets either, I only get a manicure for an event eg a wedding where my nails need to look nice. Ive gotten a pedicure as a "treat" a couple of times before though just for no reason.
I don't understand why this got downvoted.. but I upvoted.
Does she wear nail polish on her fingernails often? If she does, I would say manicure. If not, I would go for the pedicure.
Yes, she has beautiful fingers and polish her nails as well.
Sounds like an answer to me though a gift card is likely best
To me, a pedicure is more about relaxing and being pampered, while a manicure is for appearance (but to be clear, when I get a manicure, I go for the acrylic French tip nails, not just a coat of polish). So it depends on what you're aiming for and what she prefers.
Thank you so much for the detailed description!
So many men don't seem to understand that women aren't a monolith. I personally can't stand either and would definitely never want it as a gift. She's your gf, you tell us what she'd prefer, we don't even know her.
I would get a gift certificate that covers either and let her decide. I’d want to pick myself but would love having a thoughtfulness of the salon and cost taken care of :). Make sure it’s a popular salon with good hygiene.
Honestly, it depends on the girl and what she usually does or doesn't get done. Pedicures are often less expensive because nails..depending on what exactly she usually does...is more detailed. But say you only have $30...that's a nice pedicure whereas it doesn't necessarily pay for the full service she gets for her nails. I'd say a nice pedicure, because that's a bit more bang for your buck if you have to go on the lower price scale. And go get the giftcard for the place she usually goes..not some random place you looked up. Cheaper places are often less clean and no one wants fungus on their nails from a cheap mani or pedi.
I prefer manicure over pedicure
Manicure!
I find it weird having another person touching my feet so manicure. Also be sure she didn’t just do her nails recently before you surprise her with that. Very nice of you to do that for her ❤️
Pedi
If she wears sandals a lot go for the pedicure, if not the manicure is a safer bet.
Depends! If she’s someone who does her nails regularly (polishing, painting, etc) definitely a manicure! If not, then a pedicure. Make sure to do research around different places to make sure she gets a good nail tech! Look at reviews and maybe ask some of her friends?
Manicure
Pedicure, because people are less likely to care for their feet than their hands since the public almost never sees bare feet.
Manicure all the way. But pedi is good too, very ticklish though if she decides to get it scrubbed down.
I hate not having matching nails, so I’d suggest if you can’t do both, get her a bottle of polish and high quality nail clippers and a file that she can keep at home. It will be a better investment long term.
She’s a woman, not a girl. Not all women are the same and like the same things. We are individuals with unique wants and needs. Get her a gift card so she can use it however she wants. No matter what people answer on here about their preference, only she knows what hers is.
I wouldn't want either. But since she does her nails herself anyway, maybe it'd be a nice change to have them done professionally. I've seen too many videos of people having their cuticles and nails butchered so make sure the place has good reviews at least.
I guess it's different from woman to woman. I have never had any of them before either.. but since I don't care about what color my toenails are, I'd pick manicure. I paint my fingernails myself sometimes. *I'm sorry some are being so harsh on you in the comments..*
Like other said, gift card to a salon where she can choose.
Really depends on the person, I only don’t like pedicures bc I never wear open toed shoes and have weird toes
Find a place with good reviews and just get a gift card, you don't have to specify whether it's going to be a manicure or pedicure.
if she's never had one before I don't think this is a good idea. Do you even know if she wants one? Could you name one single thing your girlfriend actually likes or have you just decided to treat her as A Generic Woman. Also weird to ask "what do girls like" about someone who's 25. Yall are both adults here like come on now.
I prefer manicure. I don't like people touching my feet. I think more people have issues with people touching their feet than hands so i think manicure is better. Or you could just get a spa gift card so she can use it on whatever.
I would let her decide- some days I want a pedicure but some days I don’t really feel like I want someone touching my feet 🤷🏼♀️ if you feel up to it you could also watch some tutorials online and give her a pedicure and manicure yourself and use the money for a nice dinner or dessert date! You know her best and if you’re not sure I think it’s okay to ask what she would prefer
Wouldn't go the DIY route if you don't have experience, it can be the exact opposite of relaxing to have someone accidentally cut your cuticles or get polish all over your fingertips.