The Pros and Cons of Long Nails for Crossdressers

A common doubt among crossdressers is about whether they should let their fingernails grow or keep trimming them. There are lots of advantages to this, but some drawbacks as well. Many of us aren’t sure if that’s something worth doing since we don’t know about these aspects. And not being able to decide can delay your crossdressing journey.

Here, I’ll talk about the pros and cons of letting your fingernails grow. It helps to make your hands look more feminine and is a cheap method. But maintaining them may be difficult, depending on your daily life. I’ll elaborate on them and give a more in-depth description. So if you’re still in doubt, make sure you check out this article!

1 It helps to feminize our hands

We all know about the differences between masculine and feminine hands. And we make use of several tricks to make them look more feminine. From moisturizing creams to regular exfoliating, we aim to make them look smooth and slender. But we sometimes forget about the finishing touches. I am, of course, speaking of nail polish in long fingernails. This helps our hands look more slender due to their proportion. And as nail polish is often associated with femininity, it may help you with passability. Long nails, in general, will serve as a  complement to your other crossdressing techniques, more like an extra. But in the end, it does make a difference. In most cases, crossdressers benefit from even the slightest braces of femininity.

2 It’s difficult to use them like that

Long nails may be hard to handle. If you don’t take care, you might end up breaking one of them. And if that happens, you might need to trim all the others to make them match. Some of us may also have some difficulties avoiding munching our nails. But that’s more of a self-control issue that makes it difficult for us to let them grow.

Longer nails also make it more difficult for us to dress up. It’s hard not to break them while putting on a corset or a bra. And you must be extra careful with your hosiery, as long nails can easily tear a pantyhose apart. To avoid this kind of situation, make sure you constantly use a nail file to make them smoother.

3 You can polish them to match your outfits

There are many options for nail polish to choose from. So why not use them to make your nails match your outfits? This is a very stylish trick that helps you look more fashionable and feminine. The main advantage here is how versatile this technique is. For example, you can use plain colors to match simple outfits and nail art for something more complex. Another good trick is color blocking, which works to complement a lot of different styles. This trick consists in using alternating contrasting colors on your nails, such as red and blue or black and white. This is a great escape from bland tones such as nudes or light pinks.

4 It’s difficult to keep it a secret

This is some sort of issue for closeted crossdressers, I’m general. They end up afraid of letting their nails grow, and that’s understandable. As men are expected to trim their nails regularly, allowing them to grow can raise some questions. Besides that, before growing too much, people may see it as a lack of hygiene. While not en femme, people may look at your growing nails and think of them as dirty. You can’t just take your nails off after your session is over. Because of that, people may notice them even if you’re presenting yourself as masculine. Because of that, I encourage you to trim them if you’re in a closet, as it makes it easier for you to keep it a secret.

5 It’s cheaper than getting extensions

Closeted and casual cross-dressers like to use nail extensions that work similarly to false lashes. This trick might work if you have no other means of letting your nails grow. But it’s a rather expensive method since most of them aren’t re-usable. And even the ones that require you to spend some extra money on the adhesives. On the other hand, growing your own nails is free, and you can keep them for as long as you want. A few bucks can make a difference for crossdressers in need, so if we can avoid extra expenses, that’s a good thing.

6 They are hard to maintain

Letting your nails grow is but the first step to making your hands look more feminine. You want them to look as smooth as possible after that, and it requires some dedication. File them as often as possible, and use special nutritional creams. It helps them grow shiny, strong, and healthy, making them look much more feminine. There are some particular types of nail polish for this purpose as well. But it all takes time and daily dedication, making them somewhat difficult to maintain.

As you can see, a cross-dresser with long nails may achieve a whole new level of femininity. But I had some drawbacks, like any other technique. So, should you let them grow or not after all? It’s up to your context. If you’re still in the closet, maybe it’s better to trim them and use other alternatives. But if you’re on a budget and have no problem showing up in public, it’s better to grow natural nails. So which one of those do you think is better for your lifestyle, fellow crossdressers? Tell us about your plans in the comments!

Quiz

In the end, do you think that crossdressers should grow their nails? Why?

Yes, since it makes them look more feminine

No, because it’s too much for them to handle

It depends on their situation and context