Silly question, Nail files any good?

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I have always picked at my nails, Just realized that my fingernails actually look decent right now. I can't stand the sound that nail clippers make. So are they much better?

I can't stand nail clippers either. I use nail scissors instead. Cutting the nails of your right hand with your left (or the other way around if you're left-handed) takes some getting used to, but once you've got the hang of it it's quite easy. The trick is to turn your fingers instead of moving the scissors when cutting your right hand nails.

I've never tried a nail file. I'd be afraid to accidentally file my fingertips off or something

Nail files aren't for cutting. You can get nail scissors... Point of a file is to smooth out the nail after cutting.

Nails are a huge deal the the classical guitar circles I am in. The best are the Diamond Dust nail files. You should try several and can get them at the grocery store or Walmart, or Drug Store. I have a whole bag of nail files and sandpaper which all classical guitarists use.

I use a pair of embroidery scissors to cut my nails. They have finer blades and are easier to control. If I get any little 'snags' on my nails instead of using a nail file I've got a nice little rock I found on the garden, shale I think - if isn't quite as coarse as nail files and does an excellent job.

I don't like the feel of nail clippers or nail files.

Pick 'em off!

But if you want to look really smart, then little curved nail scissors, no need to file unless you're at a higher risk of scratching someone somehow.

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