Keep the fretting hand nails very short if possible
Use the fleshy part of the fingertips to press the strings
Angle the fretting fingers more vertically to avoid nail contact
Place the thumb behind the neck for better finger arch
Use lighter string gauges for easier fretting
Raise the guitar neck slightly for a more natural hand position
Trim or file only the fretting-hand nails if you can
Use the picking hand nails for fingerstyle playing
Shape picking-hand nails smoothly for consistent tone
Hold a pick instead of fingerpicking if long nails get in the way
Try alternate tunings that reduce fretting pressure
Practice slow chord changes to find comfortable finger angles
Avoid pressing too hard on the strings
Consider a classical or wider-neck guitar for more space
Use a capo to reduce left-hand stretching
Keep nails rounded and smooth to prevent catching strings
Test different hand positions to find the least awkward setup