Got a guest blogger today! Jake the toe paint guy send me an email with tips for a guy when you would want to visit the nail salon for the first time. I thought it would be wonderful to share is his amazing tips right here for you.
Tips for men when visiting a salon:
1)Call ahead. Setting up an appointment ahead of time provides many advantages:
a.You will be expected and have a known time slot that you can plan on
b.You will be able to learn what services are offered for men
c.You will know the price and options available
d.You will avoid landing in the middle of a nail party (such as for a wedding) or busy time!
e.You will be more relaxed – and the salon will be too!
2)Communicate what you want. You might want the works – a full spa pedicure and/or manicure. Or, you might just want a basic pedicure. Maybe you like your nails just buffed, or maybe you like to wear them with polish. Tell the nail tech what you like so that she or he knows how to best serve you.
3)Ask for their suggestions. These folks are pros and have a knack for knowing what will look good – especially on you. And, they can clue you in on the new trends if you like to keep ahead of the styles.
4)Come prepared. Not all salons have reading material that men like – bring some of your own. And, if you like a particular brand or color of polish, bring a bottle with you.
Or, you could be adventurous and try something from their impressive collection. There are many new colors coming out for men now, so why not give it a try?
5)Clean up. Just before arriving, take a shower or bath, shave and wear some neat, clean clothes. If having a pedicure or manicure, clean under your nails so that the nail tech doesn’t have to deal with that.
6)Tip generously! People who work in salons don’t usually do it just for the money. They love the work and want to serve their customers. Tips are a good way that you can compliment them and show your appreciation for their good work. And it helps them remember you the next time you return, so that you get even better service!
7)Enjoy your refreshed look. Yeah, guys can have great-looking hands, feet and nails too, and it sure beats having rough, calloused and grungy looking digits. And women really appreciate a guy who takes care of himself.
8)And, my last bit of advice is to go with your girlfriend or wife, especially if you have never been to a nail salon before. It will be more fun and enjoyable to share the experience, and she will love the treat too!
I would really like to thank Jake for these great tips for men. Don’t be shy try once you might find you really enjoyed it!
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Yours is great advice for us guys Jake! I always call well in advance for my appointments and I usually book for when the salon first opens. As a part-time hand model, I depend on my manicurist and I always tip her generously. I also give her a nice holiday bonus. Plus, I converse with her on common interests, such as cooking, child-raising, family vacations, etc. Makes for a great professional relationship and it puts us both at ease.
CJ
My fiance got a manicure once at a salon – he doesn’t like to admit it, but he really liked it – his nails looked so much more professional!
That was fantastic advice. forwards on to husband
I am wearing polish on my toe nails for about 2 years now. i love the attention I get when walking in the mall. It makes me more confident. I even had possitive comments from other men and enjoyed it.Its just something else. guys wear your polish its a new era.
ALL THE COMENTS WERE VERY HELPFULL. I SHAVE MY BODY AND POLISH CLEAR ON FINGERS,COLOR TOES. I WORK VERY HARD TO STAY SUPER CLEAN. MY SKIN IS VERY SMOOTH COMPLETLY HAIR FREE.BUT IAM CONCERNED THAT CHILDREN MIGHT NOT UNDERSTAND.PLUS IAM UP HIGH IN A POWER WHEEL CHAIR. I GOT THIS WAY SERVING MY COUNTRY. HELP PLEASE THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERNS.
Thank you so very much for serving our country!! I am glad to hear that this post has some helpful information for your
I’ve been wanting to get a professional manicure/pedicure for a while now… finally worked up the courage and got one done (no polish – mostly because I chickened out). I went back a month later and “manned up” and asked for black polish. The nail tech made me feel SUPER awkward about it, and the whole time, she made little snide comments, or gave me the “raised eyebrow”. What a terrible experience. At least I’ve got great looking hands and feet with professionally-applied polish now
How rude of the nail tech! She should be glad for the business, male or female!! Do try it again and go to a different one. There is no reason to be treated that way..
Took your advice… went to a different place… MUCH better experience. When I walked in I was greeted with smiles and the receptionist asked right off the bat if I was going to get polish. The nail tech (and the other nail tech working on the person beside me) were very encouraging and positive the whole time.
More expensive, and debatably less good of a job, but it was actually fun… AND now I’ve got ten great looking fingers and ten great looking toes! ... now the question is…. will I get the courage to let other people see them
That is awesome news! So good to hear that you got better service else where.
Don’t worry take your time, soon you will be able to show off your nails and toes without fear. 
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I don’t know… I recently did get the courage to show my nails to a plutonic female friend of mine… she pretty much laughed at me… she did say “that’s awesome”, but made me feel like it was ridiculous to want to have them painted and that I “better not let people from work see” etc.
My biggest problem is that I’ve had a few negative reactions from it and I really don’t want to risk showing people I know (family/friends) as I seem to have more to lose than to gain… I know my girlfriend doesn’t like it, and I can’t imagine my immediate family thinking I was anything less than loony for it…
Any thoughts on that or am I doomed to have to hide my nail polishing ways forever (other than from random people)?
This is one of the hardest comments to answer. It can be so tough to want to do something and yet be laughed at for doing it. Without friends, or even a girlfriend to be ok’d with you wearing nail polish, its hard to know what to say. Most guys have at least one friend or family or other who doesn’t mind them wearing it. I wish I knew what to say..
Sucks that in this day and age there are still such narrow minded people.. it really sucks.. 
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