Hi ladies, I've always had long nails and have been typing for over 20 yrs. I eventually resorted to having acrylic nails about 6 months ago as for some reason my nails kept breaking down really low. I thought it might be my age (43). Anyway, I've found acrylic nails fine. Have infills every 2-3 weeks. The thing I find hardest with these lovely talons is that I cannot fasten/unfasten my necklaces. Am always having to call one of the children to assist. Also, getting the coin out of the supermarket trolley is quite a challenge, found myself having to prize it out with my car keys. I will suffer it though as they do look nice.