Guitar Q&A : Fake Nails For Guitarists - Guitar Lesson [QA-005]

In this 'guitar lesson' I'll show you how I get my fake nails done! 3 2 1... go haters!! :) ha ha. like I could care less. Big Thanks to Andy at East Sheen Nails.
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[@Ervin-1190]

Nailed it.

[@hornsintheair3553]

lol good one

[@Saviroosje2]

+Horns In The Air HAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@laurenap7790]

yes

[@holleybarker]

Ha

[@delilahgray9169]

Buh-dum-chic 🥁

[@cjmislan]

You may be completely used to them adding glossy top coat to your few nails when you get them done, but they don't have to. I'm a nail tech myself, and I just happened upon this video, and I think if they just buffed them slightly they would look more natural, or maybe a matte topcoat instead of a glossy one. I also do a service for men, it's usually for extreme biters, so it must look extremely natural, and I use a 4 sided buffing block to add a bit of shine and get all scratches out of the acrylic nails, or a matte top coat polish to have no shine at all depending on what they prefer. You may just want to mention it to the Vietnamese woman the next time you go, so you don't get weird looks at the pub with a pint, or with a cuppa somewhere.

[@chuckkirkpatrick6712]

What does something like this cost? I am desperate. My nails have sopped growing, are chipping and 'divoting' constantly every time I play. Having proper shaped nails is critical to my live performances. Can you help me?

[@richellmcknight446]

@@chuckkirkpatrick6712 I'm sure you've had it done by now, but if NOT, well, depends on where you live, and how much you have done- my suggestion is have them do the powder THIN and BUFF them, don't do a gel top coat or polish. I'm female and LIKE my nails pretty, but I found that if I do powder on BOTH hands, with my fretting hand nails trimmed really short, and tips on my strumming hand, it works better, and looks uniform. Then have them finished with the buffing wheel, as that will last a long time. 😉😁💖

[@lsubslimed]

Richell Mcknight - Hey there, do you happen to know if one can do this powder acrylic thing with the picking hand even if the nailsare still too short for picking, or do you need to glue on a fake nail tip like they did here? I'm getting a bit tired of just using my finger tips but I'm not really able to grow my nails before the break etc. Also, is this something than can be done at home? Thanks for any help :)

[@petterhouting7484]

Are these nails bad for your natural nails??

[@saruniz]

@@petterhouting7484 yes! You can minimize the damage by making sure the nail tech removes them properly but ultimately the chemicals aren’t good for you in the long term no matter how good your tech is.

[@jffmac1]

I think you should paint them pink.

[@Browntable]

Jeff McElroy That would be hilarious!

[@Browntable]

Wyatt Eppolito lol this is hilarious how you found me. Yeah, I do mate it's very fun :)

[@Browntable]

Wyatt Eppolito lol I feel that

[@juancpgo]

It would be funny if he painted them pink but just acted normal and said anything about it.

[@downhill240]

I can't believe I've just watched an eight minute vidoe of Justin Sanderdoe having his nails done!

[@AlbinacersGaming]

Thanks for being man enough or better said human enough to tell people about your false nails. In my case I ate my nails so the sound of my fingers on the guitar is so different so doing this could be great for me and my guitar playing. I love finger picking.

[@justinguitar]

***** these would stop your biting. you'd never get through one!

[@edwardgarner1299]

JUSTIN: Although this video is a few years old, I have some important things to say about acrylic nail extensions that I hope a few may still see. First I want to say how much I appreciate you as a music teacher. Besides Andy of "Shutup & Play", you are one of the top great teachers on KZbin. I came to this particular video because, frankly, I was hoping to see some practical options for fake nails other than acrylic versions. I, too, have brittle nails that keep breaking. In my case, out of exasperation, I decided to to have some fake nails put on about 12-14 months ago . . . the same type of acrylic nail extensions as shown on your video. What I've loved about my acrylic nails is how easy, natural feeling and care-free picking had become. I've since learned, however, that the bad part of acrylic extensions (especially if continually "renewed") is that they can be detrimental to the health of your natural nail bed -- mainly softening and weakening nail outgrowth. So that others know -- it's recommended that you have your fake nails removed periodically to allow your natural nails to "breathe". I guess one of the unexpected benefits of COVID19 is that because I have not been able to have my acrylic nails "renewed" for over three months now, they have all fallen off -- hence my search for alternatives!

[@listairgin]

Thanks for sharing this information about the natural nail being being softened etc. I need something like this myself as I play with my nails also on down strokes to keep rhythm etc. If you have found any alternative please let me know. Many thanks 👍

[@thesword-sapdog322]

​@listairgin ...super calloused fingertips...

[@coJetty]

You´re kinda brave to post this. I didn´t even know people do these things. Thanks for the unusual education ;D

[@justinguitar]

coJetty K no haters so far, I'm a little surprised!

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

***** lol The crosses we bear for the love of our instrument. To keep my calluses nice and thick I walk around with one of those Shred Necks in my lunch bucket. When I am at breaks I will practice chords and chord transitions (like the 1,4,5) and I always get smirks and raised eyebrows. It does look a bit funny I will admit, but I can't haul around a full size guitar. And it really does work.

[@Lee-70ish]

+Wendy Uzzell I was told many years ago one jelly cube every other day makes the keratin in nails less prone to spliting because of the gelatin content

[@midnightwind8067]

If James Taylor does it in order to maintain the ability to keep gigging, it good enough for me.

[@lesterlangford5307]

I would wear a toilet seat on my head if it would help me to play guitar like you do. Thanks for all your help!

[@loganreece3263]

lol

[@rkernell]

I tried this, it didn't help...

[@MrWopwink]

I have one for sale

[@zaurike]

@@rkernell you probably wore it upside down. Works for me.

[@rickkernell2486]

@@zaurike Damn, why didn't I catch that?

[@tombayley4601]

I like how you get them polished and done up, not just put on cut and done. Haha class

[@Daytripper51]

I fingerpick 50% of the time...and especially, in the winter, my nails crack constantly! Thanks for helping out with this insightful vid!

[@louie180]

I find this extremely relaxing to watch

[@Lasbike]

+Skeeter Wallen It's called ASMR. You should google and youtube it :)

[@juancpgo]

​ @Lasbike there's an acronym for everything these days. (this very phenomenon must have one too)

[@castrosacasa]

I've been struggling for years since I play nylon acoustic but still my nails suffer a lot.. I will consider this for sure! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrFranioo]

When I stumbled on this video on the page I honestly didn't expect myself to watch the whole thing. I did.

[@mokeydudester]

Back when I played every day, I would grow my right hand nails out and put on a nail strengthener (which was glossy) and I'd always see people giving me strange looks.. that takes some getting used to, but you do get over it

[@justinguitar]

mokeydudester I'm on 15+years now, I'm over it. :)

[@ianferguson3543]

I will need this as my nails are now a disaster. In my 20's & 30's my right hand nails were strong enough for guitar but not now. Thanks for filming this Justin.

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

Cheers for this video, as I get older my nails have got really brittle so can't use them for classical fingerstyle and pick/fingerstyle jazz so it's great to know that plastic nails are useable.

[@jus4funtim]

I thought you would have played a tune in the shop to show them how they help your playing

[@justinguitar]

***** nah, but I gave them a CD!

[@jonlarkster]

I shook hands with one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived - Sabicas - back in the eighties his right hand finger nails were just covered with globs of glue - obviously not a pro job - but that was before it was somewhat customary for a few guitarists to get their nails done in salons

[@susanwalston4443]

It's not weird it's just what you do for your art. You are awesome!

[@primoroy]

O P I Matte Top Coat is the best I have found for the most natural look.

[@Mike-kl1qc]

I too have fake nails on 4 fingers for finger style. A self proclaimed man’s man, for me it was super uncomfortable. I bought the stuff to do it at home. It looks silly but you need them to play. It’s absolutely worth it. Seriously what’s it matter what people think if it helps you enjoy life!

[@SolarReturn1966]

Thanks for "nailing" this down for all those who don't understand guitarists Justin! But whatever you do, don't start painting them because that would really confuse some folks!!! 😂😂😂 Thanks for all you do, it is greatly appreciated!!!

[@johnjones757]

Justin I'm at an age that I don't care what looks I get ( within reason) I bite my nails ,but when I do grow them they Hurt when i invariably catch,snag them in stuff so your video supplies the answer, hopefully. I'm trying finger style so this will b worth trying. cheers.🎸👍

[@austntexan]

Watch a video by Kai Narezo, I think his method is better. I just got these and they suck for tone(I know that sounds weird). They're super super thick and do not give at all. Nazaro is using fiberglass and a glue that's like CA. He's using his real nails as a base and the fiberglass simply gives them more strength, but still seem sortof flexible, like naturals. I'm going to try it with fake nails to see if it works with the CA glue method. CA can be put on much thinner than this stuff and it's very strong. Try it both ways though, you'll see what I mean. Gel nails get damaged and weakened by water easily. Mine are 1.5 wks old and I've already had to file them down quite a bit b/c they keep chipping and peeling off. I play Flamenco, but nothing crazy yet, just light arpeggios and a little up/down strumming. The nails should last longer imo.

[@jameshenkel6878]

Thank you Justin. I needed this for my decision making!

[@tillycalcutt5619]

Justin, thank you for sharing this with us! This is great, now others may find the confidence to explore this

[@freeelectron8261]

Cool. They are going to be nice and strong like a plectrum. Probably more player do this than you would realize.

[@jackhammer111]

I did that for a long time. With gel nails I found the scratched and became rough enough to make the string bark, and they kept breaking because I do more than play guitar. I broke on on vacation in florida and found someone to fix it and was telling him of the roughness problem and breaking to easy. He said he could easily fix that and he did. He added a layer of hard liquid acrylic on top an on the tip. The stuff you have to harden under UV light. I creates a smooth as glass finish that was very hard and made the nail stronger. I played for years that way and it added a dimension to the way I could play but in the end 2 problems made me take them off. One is that when I moved I had trouble finding someone who knew what they were doing and could speak enough English to do them exactly the way I wanted. The other was I had used straight picks for decades that were somewhere between the equivalent of a fender thin and a fender medium. Specifically a Dunlop Tortex .50 mm or a .60 mm. The point is they had some flexibility to them. Playing with fake nails is like play with a hard pic. There is no flexibility in the nail. There is no way to duplicate the attack of a flexible pic with fake nails.

[@hevizi]

Broke my thumb nail the other day so just got my daughter to put a fake nail on after seeing this. Going to be a long time before stop laughing at me! Works though. :)

[@guitarbluz62]

I've been having my nails done with this exact process for several years now. Yes, it still feels a bit awkward each time I go to the Vietnamese nail shop, but it's worth it. I have them do all but the pinky of my picking hand...usually $15 + tip. They usually last about 4-6 weeks. I never have any gloss coat applied, so they look "almost" natural. The only issue I have is that they are so thick that don't sound as natural as natural nails, especially when strumming. But my nails are just too damn thin and break easily. I play both fingerstyle acoustic and electric 90% of the time, rarely using a pick anymore. Still looking for a better option than acrylic. I have a box full of every type of fingerpick made...just can't get used to any of them. BTW, I bought an acrylic nail kit for doing my own nails at home...bad decision! I was certain I could do my own after years of watching the process. Wrong! What a mess! There is a real art to doing nails. Worth the relatively low expense.

[@Danohaw]

I play country guitar every weekend and fake nails are essential on my index and third finger- along with with my thumb pick to get the sound I need. Real nails can't hold up at all. It's what separates the wanna-be's from the real players. I've done gels and glue ons- they would last one gig and break- sometimes not even a full gig. This was good information to watch how he built up the compound. My girlfriend was a bit weirded out at first, but she got over it! Thanks Justin!

[@MrX-tv7mh]

I do the same, playing rock/country picking. You can rough them up slightly to take off the gloss finish using an ink rubber.. I finish them down barely over the skin on finger ends so I get a louder. even sound but no 'catching'. Barely noticeable, but at 6ft n 110kg+ Ex boxer, I don't worry about derogatory comments. I always get a nice coffee there too, shout-out to Yarm Nails UK. Lovely girls too, woohoo : ).

[@ethanpullman6727]

Justin .. I first ran into your videos when I was just starting (the Neil Young video) and loved how you simplified and clarified the strumming and chords. forward 6 months and I was trying to pick but my nails weren't strong enough. I heard of tips but was hesitant (even though the manicurist I went to suggested it) so I looked for videos with guitarists and voila! Thank you for showing the process and end result. I agree with cjmislan about not getting a top coat and just buff the nails but I got mine done and they look great and I can now pick away! Well, I'm still a beginner but one less thing to worry about :) Thank you.

[@eamontrolleybus1289]

Clear plastic drink bottle cut roughly to nail size, some ultraviolet activated glue and a small uv lamp( i use the type they use for puttin bevels on glass) nail file, some clear nail varnish. Job is oxo, save yourself some money. Tip from james taylor: for nail health, leave 5,6 or 7 ml at base of nail😉

[@TheDoobiesnatcher]

the guy doing your nails had a fine set of claws on him!

[@justinguitar]

+TheDoobiesnatcher yeah, bit scary.

[@kellmerWF52]

@@justinguitar doobiesnatcher hilarious 😂

[@PotBotorg]

Ya this is great. I'm like I can only play so long and my nails wear out.. GREAT IDEA!!!

[@neddyboy7958]

Back in the late 60's we use to put layers of tissue paper alternating with nail varnish creating about 6 to 7 layers. Once dried, you would cut to shape and file , And you think you get funny looks TODAY!!!!!!

[@leetantum4197]

I do exactly the same mate!!! I'm so used to them now, that playing without them just doesn't feel right

[@foxhound1113]

Great vid Justin! I've got one question though. For how long do they last on average??

[@Matemoshits]

Wondering too

[@gladius5034]

What are you doing now that the nail salons are all closed due to the corona crisis? ( difficult to DIY , especially considering it's the right hand that needs it, and I'm right-handed!)

[@freeyourmind8305]

Glad i found this video. My nails are so thin the strings cut through and my nails get stuck

[@MichaelSeanHarrell]

I asked my wife to get some fake nails for me.....she thinks I am joking! Planning on trying this...and did notice your fake ones.Many artist I revere wear them.Thanx Justin..and I Love The color!!!LOL

[@elijahtiner5691]

I do mine as well and have for many years. Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland and many others do there nails as well. I wear them into the quick if I don't do them in acrylic

[@danny0sarna450]

Pretty awesome Idea!!! I once was reading a artical about Eric Clapton saying how his fingers and finger nails were sore , broken and at times bleeding from all the practice.

[@justinguitar]

danny0 sarna yep, fixes that!

[@daveiles6373]

i had them a few times..but i found that when i got them taken off,, my own nails were even softer than they were before...and apparently you have to have them removed now and then so your own nails can sort of breathe...

[@philipfarias3448]

I saw a video on how James Taylor does it.He uses gauze tape and crazy glue and does it himself.I myself went to nail salon just like this.

[@AdamCHowell]

I have very weak fingernails which I also sometimes bite. I've never had the opportunity to even try and play with my fingernails. I've always used bare skin or a pick. This does seem a little drastic as I'd be experimenting with a new play style that might not suit me and would require repeated maintenance if I decided to make it a normal aspect of my playing.

[@spiralgoddess5753]

James did a nice job, he made it look natural too :-) I miss having long nails, I have mine short. well done!

[@Jack0trades]

I just had nails put on for the first time yesterday (for classical and flamenco) and it has been a revelation. My tone is so much better now. My natural nails are really thin and weak so I have tried nail strengtheners and supplements to varying degrees of success but I really love these fake nails! A couple of questions though - the lady who put them on asked me how thick I wanted to make them and I just reflexively asked her to make them thick and strong. Is there any advantage to having them a little thinner? Also - Do they harm the nails underneath over time?

[@lensmith9106]

Thicker nails will sound more like a plastic pick than the softer sound of real nails. I guess it's probably the difference in flexibility due to the difference in thickness. So it just depends on what kind of sound you're going for.

[@lensmith9106]

Also, many of these guys on youtube with DIY fake nails mention that they've been doing it for years with no ill effects. You have to use common sense and not abuse them but otherwise, no problem.

[@ΕιρήνηΜαραγκάκη-χ1κ]

I can't see the big fuss about it,it looks really natural and like them being your real nails,nothing feminine or weird.Nice Justin,me as a girl I love long nails but I have to keep my left hand's short.But I make the most of my right hand's nails

[@eamontrolleybus1289]

I make the most of my right hand too😂

[@YEARNINGHEARTGuitargirl226]

Justin,I hope you see this comment. I think you are the greatest guitar teacher with astounding manners and ways of teaching. I have seen the critical comments people have left and thought, "how awful people can be". To me, it was obvious why you had the nails on your right hand whether they were yours or fake. It doesn't matter. People will judge others, criticize them and make fun of others and never stop to put themselves in that person's shoes. I thank you for sharing your reasoning behind what you do even though you didn't have to. Don't worry about what they think. Since I'm female and should have long nails, but can't on my left hand because I want to learn out to play and I love the finger picking style. Keep up the great work. ♥

[@justinguitar]

***** Thanks Yearning! Appreciate the kind words, and if people want to make nasty comments I don't mind. Thier hate will effect themselves more than it will me. Appreciate the kind words though :) best wishes.

[@YEARNINGHEARTGuitargirl226]

***** Hi, Justin, you are welcome and thank you too. I feel honored that you saw my comment and replied. You are right! Best wishes to you too. I so look forward to your videos. Your website is great, laid out so well with very clear instructions for beginners. Thanks again. ♥

[@AltoPythons]

I thought about doing this about five or six years ago, and now thinking about getting back into classical guitar I found this vid :) . How durable are they? Also how often do you have to get them done?

[@buzzlightyear1191]

I been using superglue for years now and it’s time for a change. Nice one Justin. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours lol 😂

[@steveo27545]

Funny, my nails are very strong,I hardly get ask a stupid question about them being as long as they are. Most people even know you must play guitar, someone may say something like i would hate to get poked in the eye by that and yes they would. Thanks for sharing

[@justinguitar]

+steve o i think natural nails look less scary!

[@electropentatonic]

I snap one of my nails off at least every week or so. I'm always super bummed until it grows out. I may go this route. My thumb nail never seems to break, so its just the 3

[@RobertSmith-dz4kr]

I used acrylic for years but the do have issues… generally nail techs have little or no understanding of guitar players… there are different acrylics and some are very hard and brittle. For fingerstyle these affect tone and can chip and crack. I have switched to SNS which are more healthy to the nail bed and the thickness control is better. And you can have a matte finish on both…

[@rickburgess9988]

I’ve been using silk overlays on mine (a la James Taylor), usually only my index finger, which gets heavy use as a pick as well. I also garden, so they either break or wear out. After watching this I think I’ll see what a nail tech can do.

[@Danny-qq5nr]

I've being playing 50 years and always used my nails but sometimes they break. Can't get the same rhyme/ feel from a pick. Definitely trying this. Can you do it yourself

[@Daytripper51]

Hey Justin....Got my fake nails a month ago. I should've done it sooner!! Got my 3 fingers "faked".....It works great! No fear of cracking or splitting now....Who cares what anyone says!

[@Daytripper51]

+brpbrpbrpbrp Except...my nails were painted on...not a one piece thing like yours. The guy used a very fine powder and some solution....

[@Daytripper51]

+brpbrpbrpbrp Ooooops! Now that I watch the complete vid, that IS what you got!! Sorry,mate!

[@Rick_McDick]

Thank you for the unintentional ASMR video, Justin! Didn't know I liked watching people get their nails done until now. Super tingle-y!

[@Rick_McDick]

wouldn't happen to have the full, regular speed video? maybe post it as an unlisted video and link it in the description?

[@Crybaby_Club]

Agreed

[@justinguitar]

Rick McDick had to google that. pretty strange. it's not all one vid though... I'm kinda busy but if I find time next edit session...

[@Rick_McDick]

+JustinGuitar any word on that? I would very much appreciate it :D

[@davidsherrington59]

I've often considered this as I primarily play fingerstyle on steel string acoustics. However I have heard they ruin your natural nails underneath, leading to infections. Have you experienced this Justin?

[@justinguitar]

David Sherrington over 15 years and never heard of infection but I think the nail under is probably weaker than it would have been if I had never had them.

[@davidsherrington59]

+JustinGuitar thanks Justin. may pluck up the courage to walk into my local nail bar!!

[@ContessaBlue]

I think you are so cool Justin. This is a serious musician to do something like this. I noticed your nail tech has some long nails of his own. :)

[@justinguitar]

+Contessa “GaPeach0770” Blue Thanks :)

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I body shave for cycling, but nobody notices. Once though, after we had been married a few years, my wife finally figured it out and said it was weird until some time later when I just got lazy for a couple of months, started growing body hair back, then she said it was gross and to please shave it. In any case, I don’t really give a crap what other people think. I don’t do things like that-or not do things-for them. I do it for me.

[@K2shadowfax]

Nailed it! That was interesting...good on you for sharing!

[@justinguitar]

K2shadowfax ha ha!

[@mdmccat]

I too get a nail done. My middle finger for claw-hammer banjo. If I don't my nail will literally wear right through. This is just the opposite though - I'm flicking down over the top of my nail instead of plucking up.

[@coooolibri]

bro, you all should use moisturizer for the hands.

[@voidiguana]

That was because of the dust.

[@artistpw]

You are really funny and talented! Keep it up! I saw a cool method for painting fingernails was to dab colors on a sponge, and then press the nail into the colors.

[@PartingWings1999]

Thanks so much for this Justin - At last something that will work! I play mainly acoustic fingerstyle now and I have a long term problem with 2 of my nails that have a split that is kind of built into them. You can see a line running the length of the nail and as soon as the nail grows even just a small amount, the crack opens and then the high E string gets caught in there and its game over! I've tried everything from "Hard As Hoof" from the USA to all the various strengtheners and hardeners on the market. I never tried false nails yet mainly because I'm 6'8" tall with huge hands and I didn't think they would have them big enough but I'm going to give this a go. I couldn't care less what anybody thinks - I just want the best guitar tone I can get. Can you please give a rough idea of cost and how often it needs doing. Thanks again Justin

[@Brown86Eyes]

Ofcourse I could crack a joke now, but I rather say that it's cool that you showed us this. Thanks for sharing Justin. :)

[@ghadeerswid5372]

Bro I just loveeeee your accent 😍

[@masonglenn3766]

I get the concept, but I would go without the polishing shine if I were to get some applied.

[@SaltedMallows]

Swag Justin setting trends

[@Brettnomind]

it's not weird. it makes perfect sense.

[@columbiabuzz]

I've been doing this for years. Don't give it another thought. When entering the shop, I usually announce my color choice to shock the onlookers who might question my commitment to heterosexuality. But I really just use a natural nail with no color obviously. I usually tip well, the ladies that work at the shop know me and are happy to see me since it's quick work on four fingers...sometimes five if I forget to stop them. It's invaluable for me since my nails would never stand up to Phosphor-Bronze for more than a few hours of rigorous picking.

[@jimmygster]

I'm going to do this. I normally play just fingers but often need to use fingerpicks. I always end up fiddling with them, and would rather a less metallic sound. I'd like claws, frankly

[@andyneill6391]

I have found i only need the acrylic powder and resin to cover all the nail, then shape the nail. This lasts about three weeks or so.

[@flintdavis2]

They won’t last long if you’re playing a lot. Finger picks are a better option I think. But just for looks👍 fake ones keep me from biting my nails.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

My nails wear down, actually chip off very quickly . I will be going to get my four fingers done as well. Need to wait this silly CV virus hysteria to end however. Thanks for posting mate

[@TayesHayes]

I'm gonna do the same thing but I'm gonna get fabulous nails. might as well go all the way

[@ericschwartz9982]

About to get my first fake nails. Can't decide on gel or acrylic, or salon nails. May go to the salon in the neighborhood as the gals are quite attractive.

[@michaelpichotta5553]

I prefer the gels. The gels don't beat up your natural nails as bad as the product he used in this video.

[@stottnoble4413]

It's not too difficult to learn to do your own. My tech was charging me $20 every two weeks to keep 4 nails in condition. Bought my own set of primer, powder, and liquid, etc. for around $40 and I expect it will last me more than a year. Took a bit of practice to get it down (plus you're doing it with your non-dominant hand!) and they still don't look quite as nice as a professional job, but perfectly functional and I can afford it.

[@conniemoats8937]

I do the same, I have wimpy nails. Only my right hand, I don't feel bad now. Thank you

[@autocrow]

You take all the fun out of cracking jokes by inviting them. lol. I seldom finger pick and only know one pattern so far. If I wanted fake nails however, I'd do them at home and try to make them less shinny and noticeable. I can see how they could help.

[@doyadoyawannadome]

Any tips for aftercare with these nails? Just got some in and I want them to last as long as possible, absolutely great, thanks Justin!

[@jeffdawes879]

I'm thinking seriously about doing this…. And how often do you have to have this redone?

[@GINGERBREADWHY]

This is actually quite a good idea.

[@justinguitar]

Kandgoods if you need it :)

[@davevivlamore459]

Justin, can I ask how long they last you?

[@jondennington3505]

I get my ‘guitar nails’ formed from a quick setting liquid. Not the pre made nails which tend to be too thin for picking.

[@4truth1truth]

Hello Justin, Why wouldn't you use the plastic ot stainless steel finger nail extentions that you can use when you're playing and them take them off?

[@chill1992ful]

If you play daily say an hourish per day how long about would the nails last? on nylon strings..... scrolled a bit through the comments quick but didn't see anything on that

[@Cindayyee]

Very cool. I'm pretty sure John Butler does the same thing, but with acrylic nails.

[@justinguitar]

Cindayyee these are acrylic!

[@Cindayyee]

whoop, didn't catch that

[@vaclavhanusekv1717]

I´m probably the lucky one because my nails are probably strong. They definitely dont broke. I file them with file and two smoother sand papers and its good. And nails are free :D But it would be fun to be in saloon :D my teacher is using his nature nails too.

[@brianmcpartland3983]

Perhaps I'm an oddball, but I find nothing strange about this. James Taylor carries a small cigar box with his emergency nail supplies to do quick fixes. I plan on giving this a try, and will hope that they don't come off easily. Thanks Justin.

[@rickske50]

Did anyone answer the question on how long they last? Also, does the process, glue, and chemicals, compromise the natural nail (make it weaker) over time? Thanks!

[@pattenzach]

You do you, babe. Get ones like Cardi B!

[@arpadelluna]

My question is: how much work, pain is it to get these fake nails off if you want to go back to very short nails? I'm learning guitar and want to explore flamenco (they tend to use long nails whole right hand) but also be able to go back and forth to keyboard playing, where I've always preferred very short nails (on harpsichord and piano, or electric keyboard). Thanks!

[@lavazza01]

Top man! I thought about getting mine done after watching you I think I will. (Nail biting and finger style don't go)

[@justinguitar]

lavazza01 will fix your nail biting for sure!

[@doyadoyawannadome]

Such a great idea! I'm gonna try this

[@FilipeMafagafo]

Those are acrylic? You ever tried other materials considering how long they last? My nails are shit, I could never grow them properly, so I was thinking about using fake ones, just don't know what is the best materials. Also, you think they change the tone too much? Comparing to actual nails Thanks

[@FeelItRising]

You're still the man! :)

[@justinguitar]

FeelItRising I'm more the man ;) ha ha ha.

[@Strabbs12345]

I play mostly finger style and it absolutely obliterates my nails, literally wears a hollow into the nail, so I just keep em short and use the flesh! Different tone I know, but it's the sound I like