Buffing nails

[BodhiTree]

I enjoy my $3 nail buffer set from the drug store.

It allows me to have clean-looking hands without the need to be dexterous with nail polish. The buffer also allows me to avoid the chemicals in polish. Buffed nails lose their gloss gently and unobtrusively. Unlike polish which sometimes chips or peels or discolors, and often grows out with a definite demarkation.

Keeping my hands tidy is a sign of my respect for those who have to work with me and see my hands every day. Much like showering every day and making sure I don't smell bad.

[Crankin]

Cycling doesn't seem to affect my hands. I always wear nail polish. Occasionally it chips from some bike related thing, but I just fix it later. I don't buff my nails much, except if I am getting a professional manicure. But mostly, I just do it myself.

[missjean]

My hands are a mess. Between working at the bike shop, DIY living room & porch renovation and making my jewelry, my poor hands don't stand a chance. And, I haven't even started working in my garden yet!
Rough hands are not an issue when I am working on any of the above, but I do feel kind of self-conscious when I am at a clients house advising her on window treatments. I'm dressed nice, with make-up, jewelry & all, then my hands with short nails, cuts & scrapes. (although I do manage to get all the grease off)
I use gloves when ever I can, but there are somethings that just can't be done with gloves. So, I lather on the hand cream at the end of the day and am happy with all that I got accomplished with those hands.