Ever so often, I get tired of using the, always-lost-never-in-the-place-though-we-have-two-of-them nailcutter. And biting them off. So, I grow them.
The first time I did it was to experience how gals do it, and I’m glad we don’t grow them long. Stuff gets into them, you need to clean them and while they are generally great for pinching the shit out of someone, try scratching yourself.
Anyway, so quickly coming back to the topic, we now present the finger nails:
The Thumb: The largest of them all, and probably the most ugly one of the five. And no nail cutter in this world is designed to do it’s job on the whole nail. It never fits. Plus, I always try to get the whole nail, and it inevitably cracks in between. Dunno, if I am doing it wrong, but that’s the way it is. Some people like to grow just this nail, as if it is a prized possession or something. But long thumb nails while writing can be a pain.
The Index: This is a real cutie. The most shapely nail of the entire finger nail domain. Also, the worst offender when it comes to excessive cutting. It is connected to the skin / muscle underneath the nail at a closer spot than most other finger nails, leading to undue complications when the nail cutter ventures a little too deep. It is also the most painful of the lot. But when shaped, it is the prince charming. Also one of the most flexible nails, especially when wet.
The Middle: Now, this is the most widely used finger, for the salute, that is, and therefore the nail must deserve some respect. It is the second largest amongst the five, and never grows uniformly over the entire width. Also one of the most difficult ones to shape, if you ever try, that is.
The Ring: This is one of the hardest nails, it won’t bend in any direction you choose. Prolly something to do with the structure of the ring finger. But, it is also the most useless nails of all times. Not much you can do with it, nor can you show it off, as a finger nail. However, when the ring comes into play, it is a separate story altogether. Also one of those uneven growth spots.
The Little: This is my personal favourite. It never grows very long. It has extremely sharp edges, and has the pride of being the only nail that can reach out to all other fingers properly. Also, the smallest of the lot, and therefore the most difficult to cut.
Now, because you are entitled to your opinion, and my half-baked ones are just that, half-baked, comment away.
