Fingernail Care.....?

GreatGretsch · July 3rd, 2009, 01:05 PM

(This question is buried in the more fingers less pick thread.)

Are there any tricks to keep your nails from wearing and breaking?

Mine are always a mess. They grow the the perfect length then wham..they're gone. I tried using Burts Bees nail and cuticle repair with little or no difference other than no more hang nails. There should be some product out there that strengthens nails that can be used safely on a regular basis.

Synchro · July 3rd, 2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatGretsch

(This question is buried in the more fingers less pick thread.)

Are there any tricks to keep your nails from wearing and breaking?

Mine are always a mess. They grow the the perfect length then wham..they're gone. I tried using Burts Bees nail and cuticle repair with little or no difference other than no more hang nails. There should be some product out there that strengthens nails that can be used safely on a regular basis.

Buy some Knox gelatin packets and drink it dissolved in water.

Hot Rod Michelle · July 3rd, 2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatGretsch

(This question is buried in the more fingers less pick thread.)

Are there any tricks to keep your nails from wearing and breaking?

Mine are always a mess. They grow the the perfect length then wham..they're gone. I tried using Burts Bees nail and cuticle repair with little or no difference other than no more hang nails. There should be some product out there that strengthens nails that can be used safely on a regular basis.

Sally Hansen has a nail hardener and strengthener. I have just always worn long acrylic nails; although too long to be condusive to guitar picking and playing.

Leon Grizzard · July 3rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

Semi-ugly but people don't notice - I use 4-6 applications of acrylic nail gel and dip them in clear acrylic nail powder. Builds up a thick coat. It dries fairly translucent and so is not terribly noticable; people I work with and have lunch with regularly haven't noticed. I don't put it on the very back of the nail where it is just growing out.

Crooner · July 3rd, 2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatGretsch

(This question is buried in the more fingers less pick thread.)

Are there any tricks to keep your nails from wearing and breaking?

Mine are always a mess. They grow the the perfect length then wham..they're gone. I tried using Burts Bees nail and cuticle repair with little or no difference other than no more hang nails. There should be some product out there that strengthens nails that can be used safely on a regular basis.

I've had decent luck with clear Hard As Nails.

gigatron · July 3rd, 2009, 04:36 PM

My treatment for fingernails is to eat lots and lots of ice cream. I know, it sounds tough, but I'm willing to sacrifice a lot for my art.

GreatGretsch · July 3rd, 2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gigatron

My treatment for fingernails is to eat lots and lots of ice cream. I know, it sounds tough, but I'm willing to sacrifice a lot for my art.

I like the way you think.

Pappy · July 3rd, 2009, 04:52 PM

iodine. Two drops per nail per week and you should be set. I don't worry about them as I like the warmth of finger tip and less finger NAIL, but I hear the iodine is what Chet used to do.

yettoblaster · July 3rd, 2009, 07:49 PM

I've heard peeing on your callouses toughtens 'em up. Perhaps that works on nails?
Be sure to apply the pee between sets however, as a courtesy to your audience.

Please report back your findings. I'd like to know.

Synchro · July 3rd, 2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yettoblaster

I've heard peeing on your callouses toughtens 'em up.

Are we speaking from experience Steve?

Jeff O · July 3rd, 2009, 09:16 PM

You guys are wrong. Peeing on your callouses makes them soft.

UREA - one of the key elements of URINE (pee), is know to be a softener.

GreatGretsch · July 3rd, 2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yettoblaster

I've heard peeing on your callouses toughtens 'em up. Perhaps that works on nails?
Be sure to apply the pee between sets however, as a courtesy to your audience.

Please report back your findings. I'd like to know.

You must be the guy I saw leaving the men's room without washing his hands.

Big Jim · July 4th, 2009, 08:03 AM

It will rust your strings

guitarfarm · July 4th, 2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff O

You guys are wrong. Peeing on your callouses makes them soft.

UREA - one of the key elements of URINE (pee), is know to be a softener.

Jeff's right. Nobody pees on their nails any more. What you need is fresh, warm cow ploppers. The looser, the better. Soak you hands in this for ten minutes every other day. If fresh is not available, one can use mail order cow ploppers and heat them in the microwave.

Scott · July 4th, 2009, 08:43 AM

Before I'd follow these suggestions I believe I'd just sell my guitars and find a "cleaner" hobby!

Ewww!

gigatron · July 4th, 2009, 09:56 AM

I find I can wipe the ice cream off my hands with a Kleenex, but if I dribble chocolate ice cream on my shirt, it needs a wash, so I have to be very careful to eat it before it melts. Fortunately, I mastered that technique about 50 years ago. I just have to make sure I have regular practice so I don't forget how to do it.