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"Manicures are a pleasant luxury that could be a necessity, depending on your line of work. (And I'm not talking drag queens here, but maybe blackjack dealers and stride pianists.) My grandfather was always manicured during his weekly haircut and definitely considered it important for the care and maintenance of his ecutive aura. Perhaps coming up through the grimy ranks had something to do with this. I may be fuddy-duddy, but I do think that polish, even clear, on men generally looks excessive. (I say generally because whatever Marilyn Manson does is OK by me. But if your excessiveness is not in the M. M. range, beware the polish.) It calls too much attention to your hands. It's either effete or Godfather-ly. But few matters of grooming are bigger turnoffs than dirty or ragged fingernails and out-of-control cuticles. Self-maintenance with clippers often results in a rough look, and most men are not in touch with their inner emery boards. The occasional pro manicure will give you nice, even nails that can be easily maintained with a nail brush, soap and water. If the manicurist suggests a polish, suggest a buff instead."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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