I did manicure, apply nails lotion, but the nails still very soft, can bend easily and flexible, easily break too, and the nails surface layer easily comes off. My nails are too weak. I've been playing classical guitar for 7 years..

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Drink milk then.

Lotsa milk.

you can try using fake nails.

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How to stick on / remove those fake nails eh?

I always wonder.

with glue of course! Once you stick it, you want it to be there for a long time. but you can still peel it of with a little force. I seldom use it, only when my nails is broke and need to perform. I think beautician know more about fake nails than me, you can consult one.

Something like this or in between la. Takes a long time to learn how to cut and shape nicely. When the shape is right you will know it by the sound



But if you eat food with hand.... I don't know how to help you hahahaha. Maybe use fork and spoon more la

Especially while eating curry...

Wait. You got no teacher meh? If you're serious in classical must find a good teacher because got some things in classical where you need especially technique that you most probably didn't from steel strings.

This post has been edited by JieXian: Mar 11 2011, 06:01 PM

you must be lack of calcium.. well.. there is one training that i use to strengthen my nail and hand grip.. but.. hm.. it is hard to just anybody try it..

^ Ahhh let's just mention it.

I always drink milk. My nails are very hard also. Maybe you should try that

Please check out the "Event" post for information of KTJ International Youth Guitar Festival & Competition 2011.

The prizes is attractive and guest artiste: Nutavut Ratanakarn (Thailand), Simon Cheong (Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur Guitar Ensemble II (Malaysia), and forming of Malaysian Classical Guitar Orchestra!!

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I wish it was held here in KL.

Just 1 hr drive from KL (I spend more time in traffic jam in KL ), and it is on Fri-Sun day, please join.

This post has been edited by yeehoo: Mar 15 2011, 08:02 PM

Forget calcium & milk, it doesn't work.

Eat 2 eggs everyday and try to introduce a collagen supplement into your diet. You will notice the improvement after 2 weeks.

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Not only on improvement on your nails, but your tummy also.

ooh this is a beautiful song. TFS

eh on your "Richard clayderman's ''Canon in D'' on guitar" your guitar is out of tune ever so slightly.

Have you done your grade exams yet? What grade are you?

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Added on March 15, 2011, 11:47 pmEggs don't make you fat but milk sure will.

This post has been edited by wongpeter: Mar 15 2011, 11:56 PM

I consume egg every morning, been doing it for 3 years, my nails still soft, it doesn't work either. Haven't tried any supplement before.

Is there anything you can apply to your nail to make it harder?

I mean, you apply it during your play only. Something like lacquer.

I apply nails polish with 3 layers: base coat, color coat, top coat. It makes my nails harder a bit. The base/top coat featured ingredients that add strength to the nail.

hmmm maybe you are not absorbing the calcium.... do you have sufficient vit D intake?
if the nails are very soft and if there are abberations on the nail itself like ridges, white spots etc it could be indicative of some underlying chronic condition. if healthwise you feel you are alright then get hold of a collagen supplement otherwise a general medical checkup would be in order.

This post has been edited by wongpeter: Mar 16 2011, 02:29 PM

Sounds like this thread is leading towards health & fitness