Arula Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm completely the opposite, I've had long nails since I was fairly young but they're currently in terrible condition so I decided to cut them off. Normal tasks are a nightmare for me, it took me weeks to be able to type at the same speed as I did with my nails. And I've been nearly in tears on more than one occasion because I couldn't undo the knots in my shoelaces! The only thing that really annoyed me about having long nails was trying to get lip balm out of tubs - impossible without getting a lump of goo stuck under the tip! Is there a difference between real/fake long nails? I've only worn false ones once and lasted about an hour before ripping them off because I couldn't do ANYTHING, whilst wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Is there a difference between real/fake long nails? I've only worn false ones once and lasted about an hour before ripping them off because I couldn't do ANYTHING, whilst wearing them. Yes, a HUGE difference. Natural long nails don't cause the same problems because they're thinner. My silk dust, teamed with the extensions, have made the nails 3 times thicker than normal, which is where the problems come from. To top it all off, scratching just aint what it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 No, long nails are completely disgusting. Seeing someone with big horrible talons tapping away at things make me feel ill And they trap dirt too :gag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky B Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 No, long nails are completely disgusting. Seeing someone with big horrible talons tapping away at things make me feel ill And they trap dirt too :gag: I second this! Mine don't come past the tips of my fingers, I can't stand having them longer. Plus they'd be no good for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica23 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I second this! Mine don't come past the tips of my fingers, I can't stand having them longer. Plus they'd be no good for work. Thirded. (Is that a thing?) The hygiene aspect hadn't occurred to me before but long nails just seem so impractical. Not something I'd ever aspire to, especially not fake ones. I can't help thinking there'd be a risk of hurting yourself, or other people, in certain situations, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ian Fleming described James Bond's favoured girls as wearing lipstick, having short fingernails and not painting them or their toenails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumayyah Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ive had long nails since i was about 8 ( was a girly girl ) never had a problem doing anything with them, guess im just so used to it now men with long fingernails thou are just a no for me. by all means guys keep them clean and tidy but long and painted just dont do it for me on a man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Natural long nails don't cause the same problems because they're thinner. They SO do!! I have naturally long nails, around the same length as yours, which I am constantly cutting as they grow so quick. Texting is a complete nightmare, I often have to get other people to open things for me, and small buttons are a real pain. I know it's time to get them when typing on a keyboard gets difficult! With them being so long, I do get a bit of nail OCD and they are kept religiously clean, I can't bear the thought of gross nails. Disposable gloves are a necessity when preparing messy food or raw meat to stop any nasties Scratching however, is so much better than with extensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky B Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ian Fleming described James Bond's favoured girls as wearing lipstick, having short fingernails and not painting them or their toenails. Two out of three then... I can't stand wearing nail varnish, either. Feels like my fingers can't breathe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarmOKnee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have naturally long nails and keep them clean and well manicured. I file them squarish not pointed but don't have them too long. I don't really find anything difficult to do. If I break one I tend to cut the others shorter so it doesn't look odd - that's when I have problems doing things & it feels awful touching things with my fingertips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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