Monday, December 28, 2009

Why do we have nails on our fingers and toes?

What are their purpose?Why do we have nails on our fingers and toes?
Human nails protect the tips of the toes and fingers, while fingernails help us pick up small objects and scratch ourselves.





On the other hand, the feet of primates are capable of gripping objects, just like their hands, so their toenails have much the same function as fingernails.
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  • What kind of fake nails allow u to change looks often (once or 2 times a week ) ?

    i want to get fake nails that have a pink base and a white tip (french) BUT i want to be able to apply different nail colors to it





    in other words i want to be able to remove the color and have french manicure underneath it .. is that possible ? and when u have fake nails can u use nail polish on them or u have to keep them the way they made them at the salon ? what kind of fake nails should i get ?What kind of fake nails allow u to change looks often (once or 2 times a week ) ?
    Yes it is possible to have a french manicure and paint over it. It's usually called a pink and white set. This way you can paint over the white tips and change the polish as frequently as you want, yet keep the white part underneath. You can use your own polish, just be sure to use polish remover that is non-acetone. Arcylic nails are usually the most durable if done properly.

    What do u think about a guy painting his nails black??

    I paint my nails black and people either think im satanic or gay. im not gay nor satanic. but honestly what do u think.What do u think about a guy painting his nails black??
    What do I think? Nothing, really. Sometimes I wish people would use more glossy black. Or some other color. Black can be so overdone. Had a guy taking a crafts class from me that painted his finger and toe nails bright, florescent, slightly glittery pink. I thought that was fun. Then another guy painted his black. And when we did the sharpie crafts everyone ended up painting their fingernails different colors. And this was at a church camp and no one said anything. I'm pretty sure these guys weren't gay. Or satanic.





    I was giving color advice, and didn't really think much about it at all. I think the kids were expecting me to say something. I find most people who do that are disappointed when they don't get an over the top reaction they can complain about.What do u think about a guy painting his nails black??
    I just think you're Goth.
    Kewl!!
    i don't like labeling people though, but some people do. Do what want, I don't think you should worry about people thinking that, if your that self conscious don't paint your fingernails black.
    I think if you ask them if they have a problem with them they should back off a bit
    Saves you cleaning them I guess
    Despite your protestations, if you painted you fingernails black I would think you were gay, satanic or a real wuss.





    If you had hand nails painted black, I would think you were a religious nutter. The only hand nails I have heard about recently are those used to pin you to a cross, and these were more commonly nailed into the wrist! If you were to do that, a nice shade of red on the pointy side would be much more effective.
    People just don't understand crap like that. I have three sixes tattooed on me, and I'm not satanic (or gay). People take stuff like that at face value and don't look for other reasons for doing it.





    I'm not in the least bit surprised, or shocked, or anything about you painting your toes. Go for it.





    Plus, who the hell cares so much about what you do with your toes? I think that THAT's far, far, far creepier than painted toe nails could ever possibly be....
    First impressions make or break how you will be treated...





    If I was dealing with you in say a bank or grade school my impression of you would be ...Is this guy trustworthy but if I saw you in a gallery or tat parlor ..I would think you are edgy and it would give me a better feel for you. Cool.
    I would simply think you were a thinker who has too much going on in your head to worry about what other people think.

    What is the best way to trim my monkees nails?

    he keeps tearing up my scrotum.What is the best way to trim my monkees nails?
    with a nails trimmer?


    ask a professional

    Guitar sect- My guitar teacher said i should grow nails to play....?

    i just started to learn the guitar and the teacher said i should grow some nails as he wants me to use my nails instead of a pick. But the problem is my nails are really unhealthy. Does anyone know how i could get healthier nails?Guitar sect- My guitar teacher said i should grow nails to play....?
    I had the same problem years a go when I started to play. but I found a little secret that I'm going to share with you now... Nail lacquer.. Yes that's right nail lacquer. You apply to your nails over night and once or twice during the day. As you apply it, the layers build up on your nails giving them super strength. Don't worry.. it's clear liquid so no one will think you're a GIRLIE........... give it a go it worked for me. Guitar sect- My guitar teacher said i should grow nails to play....?
    I think that growing your nails is only good with the hand you play with and not the one you use on the fretboard because it really obstructs your playing.





    Simple washing your hands when you have a bath/shower regularly will help. Wash around and under nails. Of course don't grow them too long because they'll annoy you in your normal life and you'll end up scratching people by accident. Trust me I've done it before.





    I also advise playing with your fingers (your long nails will help here) and then play with a pick/plectrum as you need to get used to both ways of playing.





    I think that when growing your nails it gets impossible to keep them clean, don't hesitate to cut them short. It won't stop you from playing, it just helps some people to play easier. You'll be able to play the guitar just as well, trust me.





    Maybe if you visit a Holland and Barrett, they'll have something for stronger nails but I've never needed it.


    Hope that helps
    Perhaps your instructor is guiding you toward fingerstyle playing abilities rather than relying solely on the straight pick. If that is what you want to explore then consider the replies given by the three preceding my response.





    I play fingerstyle, such as the method of Chet Atkins, and during my professional years my nails were my chief concern. I learned that a strong, clear nail polish helped to strengthen them, but also a hair rinse with a lot of collagen was helpful. As others have pointed out, a healthy diet is crucial.





    Long nails on a mechanic's hands are difficult to maintain, and sometimes on hands of clerical personnel, but concessions can be made. Artificial nails are good for the moment, but they weaken the natural growth of nails and cause dependency on them.





    You'll have to determine for yourself which avenue you prefer: fingerstyle or straight picking.
    Two issues here - I think your guitar teacher is being very rigid - at this stage you should be enjoying your instrument, not obsessing over the nails or pick argument; you can do that later.


    Second, to get healthy nails, eat a healthy, well balanced diet; extra calcium may help but don;t over do it unless you fancy kidney stones!
    nails are used in playing classical guitar. There are numerous products in the drug store for building strong nails. Knox Gelatin advertises it's use to build stronger nails. there are also clear nail polish which helps strengthen nails.


    My own nails are very brittle during the winter, and I use clear polish that has no sheen. No one seems to notice that I wear nail polish.

    What type of paint do i use for Acrylic nails?

    Ive heard that You can use any waer bases paint is it true? or do you have to find specific Nail paint???What type of paint do i use for Acrylic nails?
    okay when i went to the Chinese to get mine done they didnt even use regual nail polish they used like art paint that you can get at a family dollar or dollar store. they had a very skinny brush that they dipped it in and did my nails nice.What type of paint do i use for Acrylic nails?
    Any nail polish will do....But to take it off, You have to use a Non Acetone nail polish remover.

    Saturday, December 26, 2009

    I got my roof replaced, I noticed in the attic the plywood looks more split from the nails. Is this normal?

    Nails will not split plywood. The sheet is made of layers of veneer run in alternating directions. What you are seeing is imperfections in the surface veneer. The plywood they use for sheathing is CDX, which means that the face (upper side) is graded ';C';, and the underside is graded ';D';. D is the lowest quality for veneer. It's structurally sound, but appearance wise is rated low. If this were a cabinet, the plywood would be A/A or A/B. there is nothing to worry about. Hope this helps.I got my roof replaced, I noticed in the attic the plywood looks more split from the nails. Is this normal?
    The plywood was probably laid over the skip sheething (1'; x 4'; spaced about 4';-5'; apart,horizontally). When the staples or nails penetrate through the 1';x4'; or the new sheathing(plywood). The wood tends to splinter outward. No worries. Just hope that what you can't see, was done correctly.I got my roof replaced, I noticed in the attic the plywood looks more split from the nails. Is this normal?
    Probably. Closer inspection may reveal the sheathing isn't as split as it looks from below. I wouldn't worry about it unless the roof leaks.
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  • What are the benifits of taking hair, skin and nails supplements?

    Healthier hair, skin and naills...:]What are the benifits of taking hair, skin and nails supplements?
    healthier and better looking hair skin and nails? duh

    Gel Nails: Do I have to use the curing unit when applying gel nails?

    Or can I let them dry naturally?


    Does the curing unit just make them dry quicker?


    Thanks!Gel Nails: Do I have to use the curing unit when applying gel nails?
    Where I go for my gel nails, they don't use a curing unit. I guess you can use one, but mine always dry naturally without it.Gel Nails: Do I have to use the curing unit when applying gel nails?
    You need the Gel unit to dry them. Gels can not dry without it.

    How precisely do you draw an oval that is exactly 3 feet by 4 feet using two nails, loop of string & a pencil?

    I need to cut an oval out of plywood with these dimensions. I'd like to know if there's way to determine where the two nails would be placed and how long the string would be. Thanks a lot!How precisely do you draw an oval that is exactly 3 feet by 4 feet using two nails, loop of string %26amp; a pencil?
    hi bob!


    Do you mean ellipse? If so then its equation is: (x/a)^2+(y/b)^2=1, a=4, b=3;


    Hammer nails in ellipse focuses with coordinates [-f 0] %26amp; [+f 0], now attach the rope ends to these nails, let the rope length be L, keep the rope taught with pencil and draw.


    Let y=0, then x=a (or x=-a which does not matter here), then L=(a+f)+(a-f)=2*a


    Let x=0, then y=b, then f^2+b^2=(L/2)^2, f=sqrt(a*2-b^2)How precisely do you draw an oval that is exactly 3 feet by 4 feet using two nails, loop of string %26amp; a pencil?
    I forgot exactly, but I remember seeing it in a woodworking website, try free woodworking plans, you will have to filter thru a few pages but its out there.


    Good luck.

    If Nine Inch Nails were to release a best-of album, what would be the track listing?

    Now that they are officially ending it all this sasquatch, what are the best 12 to 18 songs by NiN?If Nine Inch Nails were to release a best-of album, what would be the track listing?
    Head like a hole


    sin


    terrible lie


    wish


    gave up


    mr self destruct


    march of the pigs


    closer


    hurt


    the day the world went away


    the wretched


    starf**kers


    the big comedown


    the hand that feeds


    every day is exactly the same


    right where it belongs


    survivalism


    in this twilight


    the begining of the end


    (various ghosts songs i guess)


    1000000


    head down


    demon seed





    that would be the best of singles i guess which is what most people would want my personal favs are the lines begin to blur, home, all the love in the world, ringfinger, please, the way out is through, the frail, the fragile, most of with teeth and yadayadayadaIf Nine Inch Nails were to release a best-of album, what would be the track listing?
    I'm not the biggest NIN fan, so my choices may not be the greatest, but if I were to put together a CD of just NIN, it would consist of the following:





    Terrible Lie


    March of the Pigs


    Something I Can Never Have


    Perfect Drug


    Head Like A Hole


    Closer


    Hurt


    Starf***ers Inc.


    The Fragile


    Another Version of the Truth


    Only





    That's all I can think of.

    What color acrylic nails should I get?

    should I get the whole nail painted, french manicure, colored tips, etc....





    and what color! I have no idea what to pick!!What color acrylic nails should I get?
    I like french myself but I am light complected so most colors don't look good on me.What color acrylic nails should I get?
    I agree with hello - get french manicure. If I were to choose a solid, I'd personally want black, but it's not everyone's taste and f.m. goes with everything.





    But seriously - PLEASE - don't get ';Frito'; nails (or embedded ';rhinestones!!). It looks so tacky. Shorter nails are in right now, anyway. And it's a bonus because it's much easier to be able to actually do something like pop open a can of soda. Think about not going 5mm over the nailbed. It will also look so much more natural.
    Vogue magazine says that French tips are trashy and for Jersey girls married to mobsters. If you're young (high school age) then get a colored tip with a design. Personally I usually get black. It's stylish and matches everything and black looks good on my skin. Gold is usually universal, but in a pale gold. What's in is bright popping colors as tips, but if you're a professional then I would suggest a not too white french tip.
    If your going for a classy Not to over done look i wud go for the french manicure


    %26amp;%26amp; if your daring ask for a airbrush design pick a design or ask them to freestyleDo summer colors for the base color like blue green pink etc [pastel colors]


    Hope i helped and i hope ur Nails turn out fabolous
    Okay yeah the french manicure is classy and pretty but it would


    be cool to try new things. Hmm my suggestion would be to get pink tips or zebra tips something exciting and different for the summer would look really CUTEEE!(:
    French manicure with a little designn on the ring finger is cute i thinkk (: but the design is extra soo maybe just the french manicure :]
    The person who wrote the 2nd answer (CQJUAN) is a phucking wanker - just beware.





    (What the phuck kind of answer is ';IDK';? - stupid b4stard!)
    OPI Sweetheart is a really good one - pale but opaque and not nothing- French can be a bit WAGish sometimes unless you keep them fairly short.
    get french tips, that look classy and hot!


    or get bright red or an awesome shade of pink.


    or get black.


    all of these would be awesome.
    go with plain, maybe of a color you often wear or neon is popular lately no matter what style you wear I personally like the color turquoise.
    Acrylic nails are bad for your natural nails. Just get them painted.
    I think you should try the tips purple, it looks really good.
    I personally love red nails.
    i personally like French manicures it looks classy
    french manicure is my favorite
    french manicure is the classiest
    french manicure is the best.. and hey did u know u can have a french manicure in a diffent color
    French
    get the nail as pink
    purple, red, blue, or pink... but not to bright or else it look ghetto
    french manicure so lucky i want to come
    french manicure but get black tips instead of white
    Since you're doing acrylics, a french manicure...





    But I just got my nails done gold and I love it!
    Blue
    black
    idk
    i agree with the black