So any time a guy notices your nails, it can be pretty jarring.
“Looking at the set I’m personally obsessed with?”
You have to wonder what it is that makes some nails stand out to the generally less interested sex.
TikTok creator @girlbosstown did.
Her hypothesis on what nails attract men the most went viral as the#rednailtheory.
With over 150 million views of the hashtag #rednailtheory, people are clearly fascinated by this Freudian speculation.
Meanwhile, @paulinatnoticed tons of men smiling at her at the gym after she painted her nails crimson.
However, not everyone is excited about the trend.
On this occasion, I will politely pass."
Some iterations of the red nail theory have taken the focus off of the male gaze.
So if you want to find love, red nails could help you keep this goal in mind.
Is there any truth to the red nail theory?
Research shows that the red nail theory does actually have some scientific evidence to back it up.
Well, the part where men are more attracted to the color red.
The Oedipus complex bit has yet to be substantiated with any solid evidence.
PerVerywellmind, red excites everyone, not just men.
However, our specific reaction to red is impacted by cultural influences.
So could wearingred nail polish increase the male attentionyou get?
It very well could.
However, Manly offered up some great advice.
So if you like red nails, get red nails.
If you don’t, embrace your unique style and stick to what you love.
