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   MarleneBposted 9 years ago

   What does it mean when people wear a different color nail polish on their ring finger?
   
   I'm starting to see this a lot. People will wear a brightly colored nail polish on their ring finger. It's usually a deep color like black, super red, or hot pink. Does the choice of color have a meaning? Does the choice of finger have a meaning? Is it a fashion statement? A fad? What do you think?

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   writerjroseposted 9 years ago

   I believe someone wearing a different colored nail polish on their ring finger is meant to be a fashion statement, and I do not think there is significance in the color choice, besides which color matches best with their outfit or with the rest of their nails.
   
   Although, I would not be surprised if some women specifically did it to draw attention to that finger. Maybe they wear a ring representing that they are taken/engaged/married and want people to be aware, or are single and are attempting to draw the eyes of men to that finger to show them that they are available for courting.
   

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      writerjrose, I like your explanations. And, since most of the women I have seen are single, I'm inclined to believe the last statement that it may be a way for single women to identify their dating status.

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   Aime Fposted 9 years ago

   Nope, no specific reason (at least not generally). I've done it a few times, I just think it looks neat. It's more visually pleasing to have a standout colour on the ring finger than the others.

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I do agree that it looks really neat. In fact, I was going to do it, but then hesitated because I didn't want to innocently send out a message I did not intend.

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   tlcsposted 9 years ago

   I have seen this as well, I don't think it specifically means anything, maybe the person is bored with having their nails all painted the same color, your guess is as good as mine.

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for your comment, tlcs. That is good reasoning. It could be as simple as a way of getting away from the same old routine.

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   Tom Ramstackposted 9 years ago

   I think it means they're color blind.
   Tom Ramstack

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Color blind! That's indeed a fun answer to consider.

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   connorjposted 9 years ago

   
   
   I too thought it meant nothing in particular until I read an article about it in our local newspaper and then heard a report about it on our news station. Apparently it is a new trend to attract the attention of Conspiracy Theorists when out and about...

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Oh my gosh, something that looks so cool is being used for such an ominous statement. Oh well, I guess I had better stick to one color for all of my nails. I wouldn't want to call attention to myself and be arrested for conspiracy.

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      Aime Fposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Haha, you might meet some interesting people, though...
      
      I think that the vast majority of people probably don't connect the two.

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   The Examiner-1posted 9 years ago

   I think that it means they are probably looking for someone.

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      That could be the most true reason, because I normally see the different nail color on the third finger of the left hand... the "ring" finger.

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   Jasmeetkposted 9 years ago

   I believe it is just meant to give a contrast to the nail art.Sometimes I wear different nail art on ring finger nail and thumb, and sometimes, on both middle finger nails....

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      MarleneBposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Jasmeet. Mixing it up a little... sounds like a fun way to wear nail polish, bringing attention to the art. I like it!

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   Kriz Smithposted 7 years ago

   It just means they wanted to spice up their nails in a way that's not in your face like crystals would. It's called an accent nail.

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      MarleneBposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Kriz. I was just wondering if it had a deep hidden meaning. As an accent feature it is really cool.

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