[HANASHIR:13072] Re: Finger picking

[Mitchell Block <blockatl...>]

LInda,
    I am a classical guitarist so I have been dealing with nails for years.
There is one product called Nailtique that I have tried, but I question its
effectiveness.  Gelatin pills, I think are the most effective.  Then, I
always use gloves when my hands are in water and keep the nails filed
properly to prevent them from breaking.  Every now and then they do break, I
am dealing with that now and it is a pain!!  A string company called Savarez
makes a nail kit that many professionals use.  I don't know what is in it,
but it is probably for repair.
     Take care....Debbie Block
----- Original Message -----
From: <LSalvay (at) aol(dot)com>
To: <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 12:55 PM
Subject: [HANASHIR:13056] Re: Finger picking


> "There are also many products out there that strengthen your nails --
flamenco guitarists, in particiular, have develped some pretty good stuff."
>
> I've been trying to find a product like this --(I have very flimsy
fingernails, and typically break or tear a nail every time I play. I play
with a thumb pick, but can't tolerate finger picks).  I've tried the nail
strengtheners from various beauty supply places, but they begin to peel off
my nails after just a few strums on the guitar. I inquired at a guitar shop,
and they had never heard of any product for this purpose.
>
> Any recommendations for brand names of paint-on nail strengtheners, or
where to purchase them ?
>
> Linda Salvay
>
>
>

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