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So let's talk about our nails, girlfriends
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Ron.M
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Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland
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RE: So let's talk about our nails, g... (in reply to Doitsujin)
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Thanks for the guide there Doit! This is the classic (Spanish) nail protection, simply because it WORKS! Sure, it takes a while to do and folk just want instant results out of a bottle..but I'm afraid.. that's life.. Another method I saw in Spain was to use "cloth" style (non-waterproof) sticking plaster (Band aid, Elastoplast etc)...the type that comes on rolls with no lint inner part. Stick onto the nail and cut and shape and then cover with thin layers of glue, allowing each application a few minutes to dry. When the plaster can absorb no more glue and starts to look shiny, let dry completely then file the edges. Takes about an hour to do and lasts about a week. Disadvantages are that if you cover a big part of the nail, it becomes thinner and thinner with time and you have to use it all the time. (just like drug addiction). It can hardly be the glue lifting part of the nail as it comes off, since no glue is applied directly to the nail...only the adhesive on the plaster. My own theory is that it has something to do with daylight (UV) being blocked. Just a hunch as I can see no other mechanism at work here.. I don't use anything anymore since I only play as a hobby, but if I did, then after trying loads of stuff, I would definitely give this FlexiNail stuff a go as it avoids this UV problem (in my own mind anyway). cheers, Ron
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Date Oct. 23 2010 19:40:38
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ToddK
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Joined: Dec. 6 2004
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RE: So let's talk about our nails, g... (in reply to Neotriz)
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As far as breaking nails, ive only ever had damage problems from activities other than guitar. Playing doesnt break my nails, it just wears them down. Actually, the index nail is the one that really wears down. The rest are fine. A certain amount of wear is ok, cause nails are always growing back, so i dont have to file as much. But my index wears down a bit quickly when practicing alot of picado on the bass strings. Ive used acrylic, silk, and different glues, but the last couple of years, i have become really into bare, natural nails. The sound is great. You have to moisturize them alot. Thats the key. They cant be "hard". They have to be "strong", but plyable. Not brittle. And you have to just learn how to use your right hand around the house, and in the yard. That's a skill in itself actually. TK
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