By emma hynes
The red nail theory first gained attention after Tiktoker @girlbosstown shared her findings with her followers. In particular, she explained how much extra male attention she received after getting a red manicure.
"In the '90s, when we were growing up, women had red nails a lot, especially, like, our moms... Guys are attracted to red nails because it reminds them of their moms when they were growing up, taking care of them."
Black celebrity nail artist, Trenna Seney (@lovetrenna) discussed the theory further, explaining the significance behind the color red.
"This is me going off my experience as a nail tech, red is a power color, it’s a bold color….on a woman, it screams confidence."
Many other women on TikTok have chimed in with their stories of how successful the red nail theory is.
"So today I stopped by Starbucks and I was holding my drink and leaving Starbucks when this man just like comes rushing after me…and just had to get my phone number," says Anne-Sophie Petit-Frere (@annesophiepf).
TikTok user Niké (@nikeliketheshoe) shared that she had been wearing red nail polish as a staple since she was a teenager.
Interestingly, she often would receive judgment from people who deemed red as an “old lady” manicure color.
"When I go to meetings, I know I need to have a fresh nail polish on [because] I know I’m most likely going to close out that deal. When I go on a date I only wear, red lips, red nails, red dress on the first dates."
So, if you're looking to enhance your love life or boost your confidence, now might be the perfect time to put this theory to the test.
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