Do women love compliments or what?

I have on several several occasions complimented a womans toes,especially if they are done with a pedicure,I've gotten great responses and other times i've been ignored,I'm quite cordial when I say something too,I don't just come in an aggressive manner,I say "hey,nice pedicure" or "hey i like that toe ring" or "your hair looks great" just curious if women out there like compliments from a guy on the street...I could understand if you're in a relationship you may not want to act on a compliment,but I figure women are beautiful and I'm not afraid to tell them.