Guys with long finger nails?

[aliciaxx]

how do you feel about them? my friends and I have the same opinion that they skeeve us out, but I was wondering if some girls have as strong an opinion on them as I do.

guys with long nails

man's hands with longer fingernails

Also guys with long fingernails, why don't you trim them? and do you ever get advice to cut them from other people?

I HATE them!

They're stylish/cool.

I don't care/i want to see the answers

Updates

+1 y

i'm so glad I'm not in the minority of girls who hate long fingernails! my reason is that every guy I've seen with long fingernails looks like that guy who sits on the computer all day, who looks like he could easily be beaten up by the majority of girls. and I have seen a lot of them!

its just a deal breaker!

[Anonymous]

I have, I would say, moderately long nails. And I don't give a fuck about what some insecure little bitch says about my nails.

You women with your ridiculous high heels, leggings, slutty dress-wear, plastic surgery, boob jobs, ass jobs, endless make-up and skin treatments/lotions, hair treatments, manicures, etc etc etc think you have the right to lecture some men about their fashion choice of longer nails? Get a reality check bitch, you have some serious double standards, and your mind is anything but logical right now.

I have longer nails because I like the way it looks, and on my hands it looks badass; it's like I've got claws. And they have their uses. Plus, my nails are stronger than female nails, obviously. You'd be surprised how badly I could mess up a man's face with just one swipe. They do often have an appeal to martial arts fighters for that reason.

I'm highly intelligent, can make people laugh with ease, people tend to enjoy my company and seek my advice, and I'm on my way to becoming a multi-millionaire. But for you dumb sluts who would actually view my nails as a deal breaker? I would view your shallow stupidity as a deal breaker.

[ncooper107]

What’s your name

[SovWildbloom]

😂🤣🤣 awww, they hurt him feelings. “Looks badass; it’s like I’ve got claws” 😭😭😭😭 what in the entire fuck? 💀💀🙋🏽‍♂️

[GretaM]

It's not your nails, you're just a sick, disgusting fuck. Read what you wrote. You call your mother that, as well?

[Passion_Prevails]

It annoys me to see dudes grow their nails out long, not just the pinky. And to make it more annoying is when they don't clean them either...pretty gross and don't understand how some women are attracted to that.

Even when I see a girl with dirty nails it grosses me out.

I remember this one girl who I really liked and I noticed her nails were pretty damn dirty and it totally turned me off, I looked past it but it almost made me do a 180

[Teddy8]

I know this post is old but thought I would add to it. (M28) I have, and have had long finger nails on my right hand for over 4 years. I play flamenco guitar and without them would not be able to get the same sound! I've tried fake nails so that I can take them off and not gross people out but they were causing so much damage to my nail that I couldn't keep doing it. So I grew them out, keep them clean and tidy and generally look after them. If people get grossed out that's their problem I'd rather play flamenco like a demon than worry about what other ignorant people think of me. An interesting thing I've found is that people never ask me why I have them. I bite the nails on my left hand so they are tiny! I'm clearly doing it for a reason but people are still afraid to ask. I find it odd but maybe they're just freaked out and would rather not ask.

[Anon-ymous1]

@Passion_Prevails Truth on all points.

[chunlilovesvega]

you have a hot mind...

[Lliam]

@Passion_Prevails. Totally utilitarian for a flamenco guitarist.
The guy who gave me my first guitar lessons in 1965 was a slender, black man with a cool goatee who was an aerospace engineer. He was also a master flamenco guitarists who had traveled to Spain twice to study the art. He could play anything on a guitar and probably played jazz like a fiend. And yes, he had long, perfectly manicured nails on his right hand for picking and fanning the strings.

He wasn't a soy boy who used his nails to scratch people when he got in fights. And he didn't have long nails to look trendy or cool. He was married with kids, soft spoken, patient and kind, highly educated, and more worldly and sophisticated than my parents.

[mintscent]

Maybe because they play the guitar? Long nails might serve as guitars pick.
That's the case of one of my male classmates, at least--but I think only certain nails are longer than usual, and he keeps the rest short (because he doesn't need to use all of his nails as pick substitutes). I haven't seen anyone else having long nails.

[Metal189]

he's that cheap to just not use a pick. hell most places give them out for free, lol.

[mintscent]

Haha, maybe it's just a comfort thing. Maybe it's easier for him to simply use his nails. But I don't play the guitar so it's just a supposition :D

[Mixed2Mama]

Haha! Yes why not use a pick? That's just seems weird but I've never thought of it like that.

[chunlilovesvega]

@mintscent -- the best finger picking style guitar player in the world is using fingerpicks, he does it without nails so that's not an excuse. long nails are just absurd especially on a male it's disgusting and a complete turn off ew.

[blackheavenmusic]

@chunlilovesvega
I know this is an old thread but good grief, I think I’ve lost count how many people I’ve had to explain this to, especially after studying abroad in Spain as a classical guitarist myself.
Traditionally, guitarists that play either classical or Spanish style would file their nails to have an angled shape in order to attack the string in a specific way for variety in tone. It actually has nothing to do with the look, believe it or not. It’s a musical form that dates back hundreds of years, the player has to maintain his nails daily, some have even been known to use acrylics or silk wraps to achieve a specific sound. I personally file my own natural nail to a shape, but the logic is actually pretty sound. If one were to use a pick for Flamenco, they would severely limit themselves in both tone and ability. A rock or pop guitarist could get away with it, but classical musicians actually prefer nails. It’s kinda fascinating, actually.

[Lliam]

@blackheavenmusic. You're 100% right.

[NessielaKee]

HATE IT! HATE IT! HATE IT!

I also hate girls with super long nails that do not wear nail polish or get a decent manicure.

Plain nails are only for those with short nails.

If you want long nails, ladies, get a freaking manicure!

Sorry, that's just my opinion. Didn't mean to lash out like that.

[aliciaxx]

omg that annoys me too when girls let their nails grow but have really chipped paint / no paint!

[Anonymous]

As a male, I will, from time to time, let my fingernails grow out to a maximum of 2.5 mm. When this happens, it's because I haven't found a moment to cut them properly, but in that instance I will trim the edges though, if needed. I cut my nails with a big clipper and only when they are wet. It's the only time clipping doesn't create rough edges. I also shave only when my facial hair is wet, right after a shower, so I have to prioritize between one and the other (usually shaving wins, and I'm not going to waste time clipping fingernails when I have to get to work so that might delay the process for a few more days). Personally I think the shape of my hands and fingers allow for it, up to that limit, without looking weird. I will also add that I keep my nails clean at all times, cleaner than most girls I know... I wash my hands often and can't stand to see dirt under fingernails. What I can't stand personally are those stupid gel nails. Too lazy to keep up your real nails, ladies? I don't specifically like 'long' nails either, on females nor males, a few mm is the max for me and I prefer a natural look over fakes... It takes one look at your toes to show how well one truly cares for their nails. :)

[renegadeJ]

I let my finger nails grow out once, not because I wanted to, but just because I didn't think to cut them.

One of my lady friends pointed out that mine were longer (note that she bites hers until they're ridiculously short).

I was embarrassed, and watch their length now...Probably for good reason with that large margin of girls who hate them...

nice question :)

[aliciaxx]

i wish more guys who read this question would get the hint

[remmadee]

I don't know. I don't prefer it honestly. Mostly because I think a lot of guys don't have fingernail awareness. Like if they hold your hand, rub your back or thighs, or even finger you. Basically he's going to either jab you or scratch you. Neither of which seem fun.

[AbdKilani]

Indeed it is bad and impractical

[realmucoy94]

Oh my gosh biggest turn off for me. My brother lets his grow and I tell him ALL the time to cut them its discusting. I have met other guys that do the same and like if I have to ill cut them for them.

[ncmiranda13]

I don't know I guess in my mind a guy is supposed to have short nails and they should leave long nails to girls. And the only other reason I could think about a guy not cutting his nails would be because they play a guitar.

[K_r_a_k_e_n]

Why u have thée right of growing ur nails And we dont

[chunlilovesvega]

I have a crazy male hands fetish and there's nothing I hate more than long nails on a guy. I can only be attracted to guys with certain looking hands...
This is just what I love;

ps: if you have similar looking hands please add me! :D <3

[271635]

I consider them practical, everyone should adjust their body to the conditions of any activity, as long as the nails are aesthetic but also practical is (my opinion) a superb decision, My nails are 4 cm, and I'm a boy, I don't know who or why he invented the restrictions and rules of lengths for hair and nails, but it seems to me personally that these rules violate the right to free choice (A responsible choice must be made) In short, I believe that as long as any choice including the theme of this topic (nails) are a choice full of benefits, which does not create problems for others, it is a good choice and must be respected!

[amberstone]

sometimes people snort coke outa their long thumb nail hehehe fun fact

[justhat1chick]

as well as other fingers xp

[aliciaxx]

ughh I didn't even think of that, but it makes me hate it even more!

[knotme]

Maybe they want to paint them and feel sexy sometimes, or they need long nails to to reach their back, just in case it one they normally couldnt reach, if their nails were a normal length.

These are just some maybes.

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol! It's still nasty to me in general! Men should never have long nails to me if they don't have great hygiene and they just walk around with dirt, crap, and God knows what else in them Lol.

[TheGodEmperorLeto]

I only let my fingernails get so long (not too long) to play guitar better. I really should practice more >.> so ya, only reason my nails get a bit longer than my finger tip is for guitar purposes

[Eiffelgirl21]

oh well..good for rubbing backs :)))

[TheGodEmperorLeto]

say wha? Finger nails are good for back rubs? :P

[frizzylizzy]

@Eiffelgirl21 me an my hubby both have long nails hehe an yes good for back itching hehe

[Anonymous]

I think the only part where it would be a deal-breaker is sex. And if you have 2 fingers with short nails, that would be enough :p
I know quite a lot of guys who have long nails on one hand and short on the other, I wonder if that has anything to do with it...
Anyways, I tend to like slightly feminine guys. Not the overly gay ones, since those are gay anyways, but the more "elegant" ones if that makes sense.

[chocolatelipstick]

Ewww no cut them please. I think femininity when I see long nails. Guys with long nice creep me out. I don't want to touch their hands at all when they have long nails...

[Anonymous]

Guys don't really pay attention to that stuff like we do. Well at least some guys don't. For example my brothers are freaks about that. As soon as their nails start growing they cut them off. They have really good hygiene for teenage boys lol. But one of my close guy friends can keep his nails soooo long until someone actually mentions how long and dirty they are. I guess it just depends lol

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol, Yes That's what I think too. My brother is the exact same way about his nails he can't stand for them to get a certain length. Lol hygiene is just very important to me. But, your right stuff I guess like that might be so minor to a guy that they just don't pay attention to it.

[Anonymous]

I think it's yuck,if we look after our nails,why is it hard for guys too lol.It's not very manly in my opinion.

[aliciaxx]

i agree! I always think of the guys with long fingernails as the ones who spend their whole day doing nothing or on the computer all day. and it doesn't help their case that with every guy with long fingernails I've seen seems to look like they can be easily beat up by most girls.

[nicole87]

I associate longer fingernails with feminine qualities, its not really a manly trait. Plus longer fingernails = more space for bacteria and dirt GROSS!

[Anonymous]

I hate it when a guy has long fingernails. I relate that to bad hygiene..dunno why.

[tigeress_meow]

It's DEFINETELY a deal breaker... The only other deal breaker for me are Crocs!

[sweet_18]

It's f***ing gross. I will not date a guy who doesn't cut his fingernails. Automatic deal breaker.

[Anonymous]

I keep two nails a little long. Not super long. And, I try to keep them as clean as I can. I still probably cut them once a week or so, but they're past the pad of the finger. I have to open a lot of stuff, and work with jewelry, so having a bit of a nail makes more sense.

But I don't keep them generally long enough to break or crack, though that can happen with short nails, too. The rest I keep up with pretty well.

[raineydaygurl]

do not care,unless it's like super long, not longer than mine and we're cool

[Eiffelgirl21]

i agree +1 :)

[K_r_a_k_e_n]

Like it

[Koki11]

Nay nay nay not for me me I like short nails neat and clean if he's a nail bitter I'd rather that than long nails soo...

[AbdKilani]

great :)

[Hapinus]

lmao long nails arnt really my thing. not even on girls. i prefer when they are cut short and only a little white is visible
wouldn't say it looks gross but definitely off

[AbdKilani]

Nice xd

[Decentguy]

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[AbdKilani]

True XD

[JustMyTake]

No. It's a sign of depression. When I'm depressed I don't clip my nails. If they're well manicured, I would not assume he bats for my team if I was a girl.

[AbdKilani]

I see maybe true

[Jeremy1702]

I think its pretty awesome when a guy keep his nails long. Meanwhile in many south america and Asia Countrys guys have very long nails.

Personally i keep my nails growing since i was 11 years old. I asked my parents if they allow to keep them growng. My das agreed and so my nails are getting even longer

[emilyg25]

Both your options are yes, first of all!
And I'm not a fan of long nails on guys or girls. Never know what's going to get underneath them. But, as long as you keep them clean then that's a step up.

[Krushhbrownies]

lol B was meant to be no... Thanks. A pure simple answer.

[smokahontas]

Ive actually never seen one guy with long fingernails but if I ever do,then it will be most likely a turn off.

[hasrett]

Pretty gross.
My geography teacher used to have all his nails short only long nail on pinky finger and he would always pick his ear with it.

[AbdKilani]

ewwwww

[hasrett]

Yup. I know some guys who keep their nails long for playing guitar, which is fine I guess.

[AbdKilani]

I won't do that I can play without finger nails

[hasrett]

Do you use that plastic thing?

[AbdKilani]

yes and my fingers
It is called pick by the way :)

[hasrett]

Ahha thanks! 👍
I was lazy to google the name.

[AbdKilani]

lol it is okay ;)

[punkofmudd]

it's too girlish for me and a nice cut manicure on a man is sexy hehe

[payjani]

does he snort coke ,, that s why people in general have a long Pinky nail only. For me short and groomed. This includes hair everywhere and trimmed finger and toe nails..

[AbdKilani]

Really !
first time I notice that

[brifaye]

I don't mind if they are a little past the fingertip as long as they're not dirty. I would be jealous because my nails don't grow very long, but it wouldn't bother me.

[Fitness-Fanatic]

It's a turn off. I hate too see long finger nails nails on a guy.

[AbdKilani]

yes it is gross

[LaVilaine]

If you date and/or have sex with anyone with a vagina, cut the talons off.

[Cheeky_Unfortunate]

I think it's because they are zombies and that is their undercover transmission system.

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol, I hope not!

[Cheeky_Unfortunate]

Just don't shake their hands or let them give you a massage and you'll be fine.

[Mixed2Mama]

Obviously..

[Cheeky_Unfortunate]

You would think but that sneaky "Let's be friends" handshake or comforting "sadness pat" on the shoulder works more often than you think.

[Mixed2Mama]

Your so right. It might just end up happening without me even thinking about it until it actually happens.

[Cheeky_Unfortunate]

Exactly. Vigilance! :D

[Mixed2Mama]

Yes most definitely.

[Indigo_Moon]

hahahah, funny

[jazznewbie]

I personally don't grow long nails but read some female perspectives here that just shows how much of a hypocrite they are.

A lot say it puts them off and they won't date but on a different discussion (why girls have long nails) then unabashedly claim they don't care what men think and would rather have long nails.

Some say it's unclr

[jazznewbie]

contd..
unclean.. the why the hell you grow 'em..

below is the article on GAG.. pls search and discover their untrustworthyness yourselves!
why-do-girls-grow-their-finger-nails-wear-high-heels

[lananoel]

I don't like chics or dudes with long fingernails.. They RUIN intimacy. I've been scratched several times and scratched my fiance several times.. Trim them PLEASE!

[Demised]

Gives me a cringe feeling whenever i see someone with long nails.

[AbdKilani]

hehehe xd

[Demised]

Lmao. Yeah 😀

[AbdKilani]

heheh

[Demised]

Here too ☺

[AbdKilani]

What here too?

[Demised]

Lol. You know what I want 😉

[AbdKilani]

Done ;)

[Demised]

Afwan habibi ❤

[AbdKilani]

:) :)

[Demised]

😊❤😊

[Anonymous]

it's the creepiest thing ever. I personally don't care if it's for guitar playing or for some other reason... it's disturbing to me :\

[Victorianne]

It's a turn off. I like a man to look masculine not femanine

[SaVes]

If it's just on one finger they're either guitarists or cokeheads.

But all fingers? I've only seen that on senior male citizens so far.

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol, Oh I know that. A person told me that before but it's on all of them and these a guys around my age and I'm 20

[SaVes]

Never seen that before!

[Mixed2Mama]

Maybe just never paid attention to it? I pay attention to a lot most people wouldn't Lol.

[sikoo31]

i sometimes let my pinky nail grow and then cut it into a sharp tip to scratch people with, its pretty funny.

[aliciaxx]

do you tend to have problems with the ladies?

[sikoo31]

none at all haha

[aliciaxx]

even with the pinky nail thing? id think by the answers here and my own experience with other girls that it would def. be a deal breaker

[sikoo31]

nope, not with me. tho I've only done it about 3 times. and I don't just go around scratching strangers haha

[salsa_shark]

LOL

[aliciaxx]

oh well to each their own I guess, it just sketches me out haha

[sikoo31]

i think they'd care more if they were dirty anyway, and I keep them clean.

[DizzyDesii]

Is disgusting. I make my boyfriend cut his everytime insee him

[AbdKilani]

LoL
Good job

[zoe2187]

Sooooo gross! Once I can see the white part on finger or toe nails they’re already too long. Dirt gets caught under the nail. Ewww!

[AbdKilani]

Yes
It is awful xd

[Jjpayne]

I have seen some friends do it to play guitar, I thought to myself, dude just get a pick

[AbdKilani]

It is needed if you play classic or acoustic guitar
but I would never do it

[MissConfused93]

I feel the exact same way. Long nails = so gross and creepy

[kiwiguy66]

don't like long finger nail's, i keep them trim, as a labourer you don't have long nail's... and most girls don't like long nails as your rub them down...

[happyhippo]

I don't like long nails in general - be it on guys or girls. The lenght I'm fine with on female hands, I don't mind on male ones, so I really couldn't care less about it.

[pr3ttybr0wn]

LOL I like your 2 options: yes and yes!
simply put, the answer is yes. guys with long nails gross me out sorry

[Krushhbrownies]

Lol It was meant to be a no.. Yeah I cut my nail.. It's all beautiful now.

[elly91]

Nay.. it's something I can't stand... it would be enough for me to refuse the guy...😊

[AbdKilani]

Yeah
It is awful xd

[elly91]

😂😂

[AbdKilani]

hehe :)

[kaewk]

Nay,
If he has better/longer nails than me maybe I will be jealous loool.

[AbdKilani]

Aahahaha
EWWW

[howlyz]

some guys grow that pinky nail for practical reasons of keeping personal hygiene lol
also, some profesional musicians (guitar) sometimes have it

[AbdKilani]

I know
That is why I play electric guitar xd

[howlyz]

I started clasical guitar school from age nine and I didn't have to grow my nails at all, somehow I managed to play all those Spanish guitar pieces with the tips of my fingers, no bs

[howlyz]

it's doable

[AbdKilani]

lol awesome
I won't do that lol
But good job man

[justbanANNAz]

lol that doesn't sound long to me... 1mm is nothing.

[LauraMarx]

you str8 women and your obsession with hygeine, oh my god

[Mixed2Mama]

There Is nothing wrong with worrying about your hygiene. I like a guy who cares about theirs like I do and That's just me.

[LauraMarx]

alright, Billy Mays :P

[LauraMarx]

hey, sorry for being nasty to you about this :/ this is a kinda weird subject for me (not nails specifically lol, its complicated) but what I said to you was inappropriate, I'm sorry

[Mixed2Mama]

It's OK hun. I brushed it off. I took no offense towards it.

[Awsdrd1990]

how long are they?,,

but i guess i wouldint care its their hand
as long as they dont paint them hot pink or something lol

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol, they aren't long like women would have them, their long enough so dirt can get into them

[Vish123]

GAY : Seems like they are Gay. I'd call em gay on face if they were my friends.

[Vish123]

Don't think I am against Gay's or something, its just what I'd feel like that's it.

[Mixed2Mama]

Lol, no I doubt they are gay.

[jakeofalltrades]

I can only stand them to a certain length, then I have to trim them or they drive me crazy. if my girlfriend is here I make sure to keep them trim just incase

[mandira]

I like guys with short nails. Long nails (and with dirt in them?) are just so gross.

[SketchForger]

If they don't clean them they're gross. But if they do they're fine.

Men and women find too many things to get bothered about.

[Anonymous]

I've seen a lot of guys with their pinky nail long, and I wonder if they grow it to pick their nose or do some drugs...

[justhat1chick]

lmao

[ChloeStarfire]

Long nails are a pain in the butt when cubing and my boyfriend and all my friends are cubers