Fingernails

[Jolt]

I keep mine really short, always have, just have never liked the feeling of long nails and trying to get stuff out from under them. My mother has sometimes given me a hard time about this, but at this point in my life I have three very good reasons to keep them short...working in a clinical setting (infection control requirement), gardening, and volunteering at the local bike co-op helping rebuild bikes. It's a lot easier not having much for dirt/grease to get under.

[shootingstar]

I try to keep mine on the short side. Otherwise they just break when I'm doing something...

For instance, dealing with snowshoe laces outdoors in real cold weather, I don't need long nails. I also do some art with acrylic paint and just find it easier.

I gave up on nail polish 30 yrs. ago. I actually found my fingers felt cooler....maybe it was being more hyperconscious of the coloured nails/fingers. I do have a cooler handshake.

[snapdragen]

I used to have long manicured nails, but they went away when I started my making jewelry. The buffing machine would mess up the polish. Stopped making jewelry, but I still keep them short.

My finger and toe nails have always been hard as cement.

[Crankin]

My nails are polished, but short, maybe medium. I feel naked without nail polish and keeping them polished forces me to keep them in good shape.

[Owlie]

I keep mine shortish, just past my fingertips for the most part. (I played the viola for a while. Short nails are essential!) Not long enough to be annoying, but long enough to pry open soda can tabs and that sort of thing. No nail polish, because I work in a lab and I don't want it flaking off into stuff. (Nail polish goes on the toenails!)

[gnat23]

I recently discovered "Gellish" manicures, a super beefy UV cured polish that works on your own natural nail. Doesn't chip AT ALL for two weeks. And I don't shy away from adventure!



-- gnat!

[murielalex]

Short and mostly naked. My toes are always polished, but I can't deal with keeping up with the hands. I occasionally get a gel manicure, but mostly can't be bothered.