S haquille O'Neal has a unique approach to self-care that involves no small expense. On a recent episode of The Big Podcast With Shaq, the retired basketball giant discussed his penchant for regular pedicures.

Shaq isn’t the only famous guy who enjoys some nail care. Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval frequently has his nails painted on the Bravo series. In addition, football player Caleb Williams recently showed off his manicured nails at the 2024 NFL Draft. One nail was painted silver to match his girlfriend Alina Thyregod ‘s silver dress.

NBA legend says that he often opts for ‘sparkles and designs’ for his toes, which took severe punishment during his basketball career

Shaquille O’Neal admitted that he isn’t afraid to shell out plenty of money when it comes to beautifying a certain part of his body

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t mind getting dunked on for his costly self-care routine. The former Los Angeles Laker recently confirmed on “The Big Podcast with Shaq” that he gets regular pedicures and loves having his toenails painted.

O'Neal said his routine pedicures date back to when he scored 40 points in a game after his mom painted a "torn off" toenail

"I give about $1,000 because I know my feet stink, I know they’re ugly, and I like to paint them," he said. "I paint that s--t because it’s ugly and I want it to look pretty." The idea to paint his toenails first came from his mother.