{"id":94,"date":"2020-10-09T07:11:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T07:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2021-10-11T08:43:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T08:43:31","slug":"manicure-tips-for-guitar-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/beauty-tips\/manicure-tips-for-guitar-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Manicure Tips for the Guitar Player"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know how to play guitar and love doing your nails? Well, in this blog post, I will be telling you some tips and tricks that can help you get a perfect manicure. The first thing you need is nail polish remover, cotton balls, acetone-free nail polish, cuticle pusher\/cuticle stick, file or buffer block (optional), a base coat of color (optional), a top coat of color (optional). You want to start by removing any old nail polish with the remover and cotton balls. Next, apply a thin layer of base coat if it&#8217;s not already on the nails. This will give your nails an excellent solid foundation for the rest of the steps.<\/p>\n<p>Guitar players know the struggle of having to play with unruly fingernails. It can be hard to play your best when you have a broken nail, whether they are tearing or breaking. What&#8217;s even worse is that you might not realize until after your performance and then it&#8217;s too late! So here we outline some simple manicure tips for guitar players, so they don&#8217;t need to worry about this any longer.<\/p>\n<h2>Care of the guitarist&#8217;s nails<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a woman who plays guitar, your manicure will be put to the test. Nail polish chips and wears away quickly on fingertips that are constantly strumming chords. It&#8217;s important to take care of your nails with weekly manicures to avoid having <a title=\"rough, jagged fingernails\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a20429478\/7-ways-to-reduce-fingernail-ridges\/\">rough, jagged fingernails<\/a>. Here are some tips for getting an at-home manicure that will last through the week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-64\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-2-PICTURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-2-PICTURE.jpg 293w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-2-PICTURE-284x300.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/>Always use nail hardener before applying color or clear coat polish; this helps protect against chipping and wear<\/li>\n<li>Apply two coats of base coat instead of one; make sure it is completely dry between coats<\/li>\n<li>Wait longer than usual (at least 10 minutes) before applying the topcoat.<\/li>\n<li>Apply cuticle oil before bedtime: This will help keep your nails hydrated and healthy throughout the night while you sleep.<\/li>\n<li>When filing, use an emery board instead of a metal file: Metal files can tear up nails and make them brittle; Emery boards give a smoother finish.<\/li>\n<li>Use a moisturizing nail cream after washing dishes or doing any other work where water was involved because dry skin can make nails brittle and more likely to break off.<\/li>\n<li>Always cut your nails straight across instead of rounding them off because this will reduce the chances of splitting or tearing your nail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Perfect fingernails for playing guitar<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a musician, playing guitar is one of your favorite things to do. You spend hours practicing and perfecting your skills. But no matter how talented you are, your nails suffer the consequences. They get dry and brittle from playing so much, and they start breaking off or splitting at the end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE.jpg\" alt=\"nails suffer\" width=\"905\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE.jpg 905w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE-300x148.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE-768x379.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE-600x296.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE-369x182.jpg 369w, http:\/\/www.bendigoautumnmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/manicure-tips-for-the-guitar-player-3-PICTURE-819x405.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all know that the guitar is an instrument that requires a lot of attention and upkeep. You have to keep it clean, tuned, and well-oiled for it to be in perfect condition. But what about your nails? Your hands are just as important as your guitar when playing music! So I&#8217;m going to share with you some manicure tips for the guitar player so you can look polished on stage or at practice.<\/p>\n<p>Music is a universal language. It&#8217;s been said that it can connect people of all cultures, generations, and socio-economic backgrounds. This includes the guitar players of our world! There are many benefits to playing an instrument, such as the guitar: increased social skills, greater self-confidence, and improved hand coordination. However, there are also some drawbacks. For example, those who play instruments often have dry hands from gripping their instrument too tightly or from holding it on their laps for hours at a time while they practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know how to play guitar and love doing your nails? 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