The problem is:
My left hand is also my fretting hand.
My longish oval nails were getting in the way of good finger positioning on the strings. And, while I sort of like the retro look of round/ oval nails, I realized I wasn't practicing as much since I began blogging, simply because it was very impractical. It's unfortunate, too, because the longer oval nails work great for fingerpicking with my right hand- but, that's not the hand I can photograph.
TL;DR: I have cut my nails down into shorter squovals!
It's quite a change; I feel as if my hands have a new personality.
I always file or cut my nails down while there is still polish on so I can get a better idea of the shape. Sometimes naked nails can look uneven because each nail has a unique free-edge line which is not always straight or symmetrically curved. The polish helps see the bigger picture.
PS: The nail art is leftover from my friend's nail art party- with a coat of Essie- Matte About You on top. I think mattifying glitter is the best thing.
What is your most comfortable or favorite nail length & shape?
If you prefer to take pictures of your right hand (like I do): I use a gorilla pod (small, flexible tripod) and a remote control release. With these gadgets it's no problem to take pictures of your right hand.
ReplyThanks for the suggestion! I do have tripods and a release, but I take photos in all kinds of lighting situations, and it is just easier and faster to hand hold the camera most of the time. :) Good tips, though.
Totally agree that mattified glitter is the best - I love this mani, mostly because of the beautiful pink and the mattified glitter! I just cut my nails too, not for anything as cool as playing the guitar, I had a break so off they went!!
ReplyAw, thanks. Yours look great. I like keeping all my nails the same length, so I understand cutting them down after a break. :)