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I am growing my finger nails out...
Gamefandan:
--- Quote from: tails on November 06, 2009, 01:46:26 AM ---Well i always have my nails that long, Helps with doing stuff :P
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/Backscratch
General Nick:
I always use a pick, but protip: don't use your thumb unless you like blisters.
Big Brother:
I do this too. I just try to ignore my nails when I feel like 'peeling' them.
VerticalHorizon:
The nails on my right hand used to be roughly an inch or a little longer for the guitar. I eventually clipped them off so I could pick up the bass again.
I kept myself from peeling them by just developing another habit that was just as satisfying, like peeling the fingernails on my left hand instead (Which was also a plus cause it made fretting easier) and peeling my toenails (I obviously used hand sanitizer afterwards :P). I also fiddle my hair a lot and, what I've found to be one of the best replacements, I carry around a paper clip everywhere and bend it into different shapes.
As for keeping them in tact, all you can really do is work on making yourself constantly aware of them.
ranGar:
chew gum.
also,
--- Quote from: Bones4 on November 06, 2009, 01:33:38 AM --- The new nail (white part)
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You nail grows from the bottom of it and pushes it up, in the direction of the end of your finger. the white part you are talking about is the dead part.
cheers.