TikTok users have been testing out the red nail theory and posting their results. TikTok creator @melissemartineau claimed she was asked on more dates than ever during her three weeks with ruby red nails. Meanwhile, @paulinat noticed tons of men smiling at her at the gym after she painted her nails crimson. However, not everyone is excited about the trend.
Grazia UK very bluntly titled an article "The 'Red Nails Theory' And Why You Shouldn't Pay Any Attention To It." In it, writer Sameeha Shaikh criticizes the trend saying, "I'm the first to book a manicure with news of a new trend, but all for the sake of a man's compliment? On this occasion, I will politely pass."
Some iterations of the red nail theory have taken the focus off of the male gaze. In conversation with Allure, manifestation expert Bri Luna explained that your nail color can enhance your manifesting powers, saying, "beauty rituals such as manicures can help boost your self-confidence, which in turn is helpful in setting an intention."
You can solidify your goals and use your nails as a reminder by choosing a color that symbolizes your desires. So if you want to find love, red nails could help you keep this goal in mind.
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