What helps guitar calluses ?

Question

I just got my acoustic guitar. I've been playing for about 2 weeks for 25- 30 minutes every day. Anything to help the pain and when will it go away?

Answer 1

I've heard that soaking your fingers in salt water may help, but I've never done that.  Don't practice immediately after taking a bath, or shower.  Your skin will be to soft, and do not apply any type of lotion that will soften the skin.  When it starts to hurt, just take a break, and avoid over doing it.  You don't want blisters.

Answer 2

PracticePracticePracticePracticePractice...

Answer 3

Just keep playing and in about 6 months or so, you will have a good set of callouses and won't feel the pain any longer

Answer 4

i started guitar in first grade so i know what you mean it kills for probably 3 weeks to 1 month and a half! putting aloe lotion (or any other cream) on them  helped me! the more you play the faster they wil go away! good luck!