I Tried the Red Nails Theory to See If My Partner Would Find Me More Attractive
If you ask me, nothing says “I’m busy” like a new manicure. Taking care of my nails always boosts my self-confidence, which is why I tend to believe in the red nails theory when I come across it on TikTok. TikTok user Robyn Delmonte explains in a viral video that wearing red nail polish attracts more men. And since then, countless women have shared their experiences, claiming that their makeup actually makes them more desirable to potential suitors.
This got me thinking: Could the red nails theory also apply to women in relationships? After all, if red nails make you more attractive in the eyes of a potential mate, it stands to reason that red nails could also make you more attractive in the eyes of someone you’ve locked away with. Correct? To test it, I put red polish on my nails to see if the color would entice my partner to initiate sex more. Previously, I shared what happened. But first, we’ll get into the logic behind the red nails theory before I give you my honest thoughts on whether the red nails theory actually works.
What is the logic behind the red nails theory?
The red nail theory may seem like just an internet fad, but there is actually strong logic behind it. “As we grow up, women often have red nails,” Delmonte says in her video about the theory. “And strangely I think men are attracted to red nails because it reminds them of their mothers when they groomed them.”
If you think about it, this makes sense. Red nails were all the rage in the 90s and early 2000s, and we tend to be attracted to romantic partners who remind us of the adult figures who were in our lives as children. We do this because there is something about them that feels familiar and comfortable. So if a man grows up with women who wear red nail polish, he will likely find the color attractive. Plus, Psychologists have found that men are innately attracted to the color red and women who wear it. This is not surprising, especially since society generally associates the color red with passion, love and sexuality.
What happened when I tried the red nails theory
To test the theory for myself, I strategically gave myself a red manicure for a cozy, casual date night with my husband. The plan that night was to have a drink or two at a restaurant overlooking the ocean, then go home to watch a movie and cook dinner together. I thought this amount of alone time would allow me to fully test the red nails theory and see if red nails entice my partner to initiate sex.
At first, it seemed like the experiment was working in my favor. My husband not only complimented my nails while we were out, but also glanced at me more appreciatively than usual. I attributed the latter to a manicure because I didn’t do my hair and makeup differently, nor did I wear clothes he’d never seen before. It felt like something sexual was going on, and I assumed my husband would try to jump the bone as soon as we walked through the door. So, imagine my surprise when the opposite happened: He headed straight to the couch and sat down on it to watch a movie like we had planned. And since physical touch is his love language, I couldn’t gauge whether he was more affectionate than usual during the movie and throughout the evening. Not surprisingly, I felt defeated when I went to bed that night.
“When I wear red nails, my husband gets creative by initiating sex, offering me massages and asking me to shower with him.”
I almost forgot about my red nails when I woke up the next morning until my husband, again, said he liked the polish while I was sipping my morning coffee. Then, he surprised me by initiating sex shortly after noon—something he rarely did because he preferred to have sex in the afternoon or evening. What’s more interesting, the attraction doesn’t stop there. We had sex again that day, and then did it the next three days after he got home from work.
Of course, having sex regularly is no great feat. But what makes this unique for us is that my husband has become bolder in his approach. Usually, he would ask me if I wanted to have sex or hug and kiss me playfully to see how I would respond whenever he was in the mood. However, when I wear red nails, my husband gets creative by initiating sex, offering me massages, and inviting me to shower with him.
So, does the red nails theory work?
Despite my success with the red nails theory, I have mixed feelings about its validity. On the one hand, red is a statement color that’s meant to catch your eye, meaning a red manicure that catches the attention of admirers isn’t impossible. Plus, when I asked, my husband couldn’t explain exactly what prompted him to initiate sex earlier and be more adventurous. This suggests that he is subconsciously attracted to colors, which is in line with the psychologist findings I mentioned earlier.
On the other hand, assuming every man out there is automatically attracted to red nails is naive. Yes, there is evidence that colors evoke feelings of desire in men, but attraction is subjective. Plus, red isn’t everyone’s color. While you can definitely find a shade of red that suits your skin tone and undertone, we all have certain colors that make us stand out naturally. Orange is one of those colors for me, so who can say whether my husband will find me more desirable or feel more inclined to initiate sex with an orange manicure too? Similarly, one woman shared that wearing a red manicure increased her self-confidence, and as a result, she found herself seeking out and talking to more people. There are so many factors at play in this theory, that its validity is difficult to decipher.
Based on the explanation above and my personal experience, it seems that the red nail theory cannot be applied universally. Red may spark a spark of attraction, but what makes two people attracted is more than just the superficial color. In this case, I believe that feeling completely confident and comfortable with yourself will naturally attract people. If that means wearing a red manicure, great! But if that means wearing a pink, orange, or blue manicure, that’s okay too. Ultimately, the right person will come to you, no matter what color nails you wear.
Arianna Reardon, Contributing Writer
Arianna is a freelance writer and journalist, and the self-proclaimed queen of the hot and dirty martini. On The Everygirl, Arianna uses her authenticity and relatability to empower, inspire, and motivate women everywhere. Whether she’s writing about sex and relationships, career and finances, beauty and fashion, health, or home and life, Arianna’s passion shines through in all of her work.
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