Why do my fingernails hurt when I cut them after a long period of not cutting them?
Fingernails themselves should not hurt when you cut, but I suspect it is one (or both) of two things:1) You are cutting the nails down incorrectly: Perhaps you have very strong nails and are simply placing the nail clippers center of nail and pressing down. Ouch! Nails that have a strong structure will simply flare out until they crack - yes, crack. That is a lot of pulled tissue that then gets snapped back. The opposite is if you have very flimsy, flexible nails that don't cut cleanly. Perhaps you have to wiggle them to break off down to size?The best way to clip your nails to avoid tugging, pulling or breakage is to start at one edge and gently clip in until you get a clean break. From there continue the line until you have excess free edge removed.2) You may be injuring live tissue: When nails grow long, they sometimes need support to hold the extra length. For lack of a better example at the moment, think of a shelf style with an underside bracket. Nails will sometimes grow this underside bracket of skin to help support the longer nail. If you clip without noticing it, it's going to hurt. It won't necessarily bleed unless you go very far in. Always check the undersides to make sure they are clear of this extra, needed growth. (note: this type of growth will also appear after damage).Remedy: Skip the clipping and simply get a good nail file. It will take a little longer if you aren't used to it, but filing nails down to the length you desire will help eliminate any tenderness that may come from improper clipping.
Why do I notice a lot of girls keep their middle finger nail short while keeping the other fingers long and polished?
I’ve been in the hair, beauty and fashion accessory business since the mid-1990s.Our e-store when it was in business for almost 20 years, sold a wide range of nail polish, rings and manicure equipment.Is A Short Middle Fingernail Really Trendy Or Just Coincidental?Either this tradition is not prevalent in the United States or I have never noticed it and I pay very close attention to fingernails and hands due to my business interests.The first thing I usually notice is hair, then eyes (make-up) and lips, then hands and nails.I honestly can’t think of why a lot of girls might keep their middle finger nails short.Several theories have been proposed below in previous answers ranging from using iPhones (or similar devices), keyboards, iPads or similar.Middle Fingers May Or May Not Be The Ideal Sexual ToolOthers have suggested the middle finger is used for an array of sexual activities.Maybes that is true, but personally most of the women I know text with their thumbs or their index fingers.Finger based pleasures seem to be a matter of personal preference, whether directed towards self or others.Uniform Nail Lengths Except Pinky FingernailsI have noticed people with uniform nail length and polish, except for the pinky fingers.A friend of mine used to get a small diamond or other precious type of gem embedded into her pinky finger which was left longer.I’ve also noticed people who will paint one fingernail a different color than the rest of the nails, but even if it’s the middle finger, that nail is usually the same length and shape as the rest.Maybe the shorter middle finger nail is just a coincidence and not specific to a nail polish or styling trend.At least that is what I would initially think if I viewed similar nail lengths.Sometimes we notice things that seem unusual to use and no one else might even notice them. Or maybe you are on the bleeding edge of a new nail trend.It’s hard to know for sure.Best wishes to you.
Why is it important to cut your fingernails before you play the acoustic guitar?
Your question assumes that it is in fact important to cut your nails before playing the acoustic guitar. It also implies that it may not be important to cut your nails before playing electric guitar, but I don't feel there's any distinction there.I play fingerstyle guitar, both electric and acoustic. I tend not to think very much about my nails, but here are the issues I've run into with nails:Fretting hand (left hand for me) - the problem here is that eventually your nails gouge the fingerboard. It can be expensive to repair. I keep these nails short.Picking hand - My nails break when I play hard, especially in winter. Usually it's in the middle of a song. I've learned to carry nail clippers or a file in my pocket, but at times I've had to resort to filing my nail on a brick wall. However, I've learned to play without nails if necessary. I lose a little of the attack of my sound, but that's all.If you can't play without nails, artificial nails work well for many players.
How to apply nail polish?
Steps 1. Choose a nail polish in the color of your choice. 2. Gather some cotton balls, nail polish remover, towel, newspaper, and clear nail polish. 3. Paint your nails in a well-ventilated room. The fumes can be extremely dangerous to your health. 4. Roll the bottle between your hands to warm the nail polish. Open it, and scrape some of the excess nail polish off. 5. Apply one coat of clear nail polish (base and top coat works best) after the color coats. Let it dry. 6. Paint one stripe in the middle. Then, paint a stripe on the left, continuing to the right. 7. Apply your first coat of color to your nails, using only three strokes per finger and painting in an upward motion. Don't worry if it looks too thin. It's supposed to. Let it dry 8. Paint one stripe in the middle. Then, paint a stripe on the left, continuing to the right. 9. Apply your second coat of color to your nails. Let it dry. 10. Apply a last coat of clear nail polish to keep the color lasting for at least 1 more week! also you can get a top and base coat for before you start to paint your nails and after your second coat! 11. and enjoy
How do I make nail polish last longer?
I have answered this question a number of times but alas I cannot find the responses right now so here it goes, again.All non-living tissue needs to be removed from the nail platethe nail plate needs to be clean and dry and temporarily dehydrated. Acetone is the simplest product to do this. scrub your nails with acetone for a second or two each to fully remove any oil on the nail plate and NEVER EVER soak the nails in water before polishing. This type of manicure is still taught for some reason even though it has been proven to reduce longevity of a manicure and can actually cause nails to peel. Don’t do it.Use a good quality base coat. A base coat’s entire purpose is to keep polish on longer and prevent staining. You cannot substitute a top coat for base coat or vice versa.apply polish in two thin even coats. The thinner the better,. You can do one coat on all 10 and go back and do a second coat right away.Clean up any polish on the skinApply a good quality top coat. Top coat’s purpose is to seal the polish and provide shine. My favorite is Seche Vite which also penetrates all layers of polish to dry them quickly and solidly. A significant number of other quick dry top coats only dry themselves quickly, leaving the polish underneath wet which can cause bubbles and reduce wear The faster the top coat dries, the less wear it has, avoid “60 second” type polishes and top coats.Let dry.Apply a good quality cuticle oil (one that does not contain mineral oil) to the nail and surrounding skin daily - several times a day is better. This will help plasticize the polish to keep it flexible and hydrate the nail and skin. Yes, it will penetrate the polish to get to your nail - polish is porous (if it wasn’t, you wouldn't be able to remove it with polish remover) .Remember your nails are jewels, not tools. Never use them to pick or scrape at anything.Hope this helps
Why do my fingertips hurt after I cut my nails?
Please remember, I am not a doctor and only write from personal experience. First of all, I don’t think your fingers look gross at all. It is obvious you don’t bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. There’s a curious half circle shadow on your ring fingernail. It looks like an acrylic nail that is growing out.I think there are two scenarios:You have, or have had, acrylic nails and they are growing outYou cut your nails short after letting them grow out.Your fingernails protect the ends of your fingers which are very sensitive. Just try pressing the ends of your fingers with a fingernail to see how sensitive they are. Acrylic nails do a better job of this protection because they are so hard. Natural nails also give this needed protection.Many people have soft nails that easily bend, break or peel so they don’t do as good a job of protection. My nails are like that and just last night the fingernail on my little finger peeled off all the way down to the base. My finger is very sore today.Here’s the bottom line: When you grow your nails out over the ends of your fingers and wear them like that, the ends of the fingers are well protected and become more sensitive. Then, when you cut them short (like your ring finger in the picture), the exposed ends hurt. If you cut them very short, it is possible to cut the place where the fingernail is connected to the finger. That will cause it to bleed and hurt a lot worse.This is assuming you do not use something to dig under your nails to clean them which can also make them bleed. If your nails are dirty, use a soft nail brush and mild soap to clean underneath.Solution: Never cut your fingernails. Hide your nail clippers. Instead, use an emory board (nail file) - never metal, they are too harsh - to carefully file your nails until they are just past the tips of your fingers. There are nail files designed for acrylic nails - never use them on your natural nails, they are too gritty. Be sure the package says for “natural nails.”Work on getting in the habit of always filing them in one direction - not back and forth like a saw - especially if you have weak nails. When I file the nails on my left hand, I file them from the left to the right once, pick up the file, and repeat. When I’m filing on my right hand, I file from right to left. Do whatever is comfortable, just avoid “sawing” them. And remember to keep them long enough to cover the end of your finger a little.I hope this helps.
With hypothyroidism, are the finger nail ridges you get from this condition vertical or horizontal?
In my experience and knowledge, they are vertical i.e. they run parrallel to the length of the fingers.Like this:To ME, those nails look indicative of someone with pretty low energy. HypO nails are usually brittle, thicker, thinner, and often the moons disappear. My moons went awol, I have two small ones on my thumbs. NOW moons are appearing on two fingers on my left hand, but they’re growing at the speed of a snail with a sore foot. They’re growing very very slowly. I keep checking them, willing them to grow more. :DMy fingernails eventually had high ridges like in the ones in the pic above. My husband’s fingernails were identical, he had some extremely high ridges. Our toenails didn’t so much have ridges, they were more also ridged but the ridges were not identical to the ones on our fingernails. My husband’s toenails were thicker and were turning a yellowish colour. We both have ingrown toenails. Mine became quite painful. I developed them on ALL my toenails. I also get those hangnails on the corners of my fingernails. I’ve had those for decades, and have had ingrown toenails since my early teens. NOW I know that ingrown toenails are a red flag that shouts: hypothyroidism. :( :( :(NOW our fingernails look more like this:The changes are different for each nail. Weirdly they seem to improve at different rates. LOL! Those high ridges are taking forever to completely smooth down. They’re still visible but they don’t look like mountain ridges anymore.Our nails were also a bit paler when we were ill, and untreated. We now have quite pretty pink nails, they look like they belong on a living human, rather than a corpse.If ever there was such a thing as nail vanity, I have it now. I sometimes sit on the loo and admire my fingernails. :D :D My husband thankfully isn’t that vain. :D :D I stopped using any kind of nail varnish etc. for many years as they too are toxic. I eventually bought a few bottles of chemical-free nail polish but I have to say it takes way too much energy to paint nails. So it’s still something for the future. :D :DPics from Google.
Small holes on fingernails and light pain underneath nails?
ok so the other day i noticed i had little tiny holes on three of my finger nails, the middle left finger the worst. i have to mention i do bite my nails a loot and my calcium intake is probably a little low as i don't like drinking milk. also my sleep schedule has been really messed up lately. the pain under my nails is very very faint and just started about ten minutes ago. mind you i have not slept yet and it's 5am. i wanted to know if there is anything i can do to help the dents in my nails and if all of this is a possible result of my bad nail biting habit, and below average calcium intake.
How do i get off excess nail polish on my fingers without taking it off my nails?
Dip Q-tips in the polish and carefully run it along the edges. That probably won't take it all off, so here are my two little tricks. First, take fingernail clippers and gently scrape and clip away the excess polish. Be careful and don't cut yourself. This works really well, though. My other trick is in the shower, when it's all steamy and hot, the excess polish scrapes off very easily with your fingernail.
Do longer nails really help when fingerpicking and do I need only my thumb nail to be longer?
Do longer nails really help when fingerpicking and do I need only my thumb nail to be longer?It’s more important for fingernails to be strong and properly shaped than long.One classical guitar teacher I had insisted that my nails need be no longer than 1/16″ beyond the fingertips.Truthfully, I’ve always kept mine a bit longer than that, and longer still when I need to play a steel-string guitar fingerstyle.But the point is, no, longer nails don’t necessarily help. What helps is:Proper right-hand technique (hard to do without a teacher showing you)Optimum length (1/16″ to 1/8″ beyond fingertip)Strong nailsProperly smoothed nails (glass-like smoothness on ends & underside of nails)Properly shaped nailsThumbnail can be a bit longer, but still needs to be properly shaped and smoothed.There are lots of personal techniques with fingerstyle play. Some players even used finger pads alone, no nails. The best way though, the way that will give you both the best tone and the best control of that tone, is classical style nail-and-flesh.It is nearly impossible to teach yourself correct classical guitar nail-and-flesh play though, including free stroke and rest stroke. I suggest you find a good classic teacher if you’re serious about doing this well, even if classical style is not your goal.