A fashion statement? A psychological treatment? Or a meaningful gesture? Finger removal is an individual thing. But as this new trend storms the capital right now, what might the chosen fingers mean?
We talk to London’s finest finger removal expert, Maryam Verso, as she gives us the lowdown on the reasons for her customers’ choices in her glamorous Sloane Street Clinic.
We talk to London’s finest finger removal expert, Maryam Verso, as she gives us the lowdown on the reasons for her customers’ choices in her glamorous Sloane Street Clinic.
Pinky:
The tiniest and least used finger, the token digit of finger removal but also thought of as the regal finger is fast becoming the most likely not to be seen in society circles. Its use in the ‘pinky oath’ suggests an honesty and reliability expected of the elite portraying a relaxed sophistication. Pair a removed pinky with a dazzling rock of a gem on the ring finger for a bolder look.
The tiniest and least used finger, the token digit of finger removal but also thought of as the regal finger is fast becoming the most likely not to be seen in society circles. Its use in the ‘pinky oath’ suggests an honesty and reliability expected of the elite portraying a relaxed sophistication. Pair a removed pinky with a dazzling rock of a gem on the ring finger for a bolder look.
Ring:
The finger of commitment. Removal can mean a lack of availability or the heart has already been given, either way an air of mystery remains. It is the cleanest of the fingers so signifies an air of purity and married to its direct connection to the heart, the removal of this finger is the most romantic symbolic gesture.
The finger of commitment. Removal can mean a lack of availability or the heart has already been given, either way an air of mystery remains. It is the cleanest of the fingers so signifies an air of purity and married to its direct connection to the heart, the removal of this finger is the most romantic symbolic gesture.
Middle:
The ‘fuck you’ of fingers, sometimes thought of as phallic. An aggressive move that’s more punk in style, more likely seen on the rough and ready workers hand. Say goodbye to clicking your fingers at waiters! This is one for the guy who has made his money from working with his hands and is now making a statement, he doesn’t need to work no more!
The ‘fuck you’ of fingers, sometimes thought of as phallic. An aggressive move that’s more punk in style, more likely seen on the rough and ready workers hand. Say goodbye to clicking your fingers at waiters! This is one for the guy who has made his money from working with his hands and is now making a statement, he doesn’t need to work no more!
Index:
To point out the obvious, this is not one to do without easily. As the saying goes “Never point your finger at someone, you will always have three pointing back”. The person who removes an index finger could be said to have done with pointing, they have made a decision, they will usually be a more humble person, often having gone through some trauma, it can be their atonement for their previous judgement or a wish to demonstrate very clearly that they have left their old gossipy or judging ways behind.
To point out the obvious, this is not one to do without easily. As the saying goes “Never point your finger at someone, you will always have three pointing back”. The person who removes an index finger could be said to have done with pointing, they have made a decision, they will usually be a more humble person, often having gone through some trauma, it can be their atonement for their previous judgement or a wish to demonstrate very clearly that they have left their old gossipy or judging ways behind.
Thumb:
Not being a finger and set quite apart, the thumbs unique position and strength make it special. It can be seen as in opposition to the rest of the fingers and having a different bone structure it is the most expensive to remove. Without the thumb, a person will have little grip in that hand so this is a bigger decision to make and something with will be noticeable and more often chosen by the newly rich, often the first move of lottery winners hoping to be noticed — you could say sticking out like a sore thumb!
Not being a finger and set quite apart, the thumbs unique position and strength make it special. It can be seen as in opposition to the rest of the fingers and having a different bone structure it is the most expensive to remove. Without the thumb, a person will have little grip in that hand so this is a bigger decision to make and something with will be noticeable and more often chosen by the newly rich, often the first move of lottery winners hoping to be noticed — you could say sticking out like a sore thumb!
