Okay, so following Desdemona's (I believe that was the name) advice, I fiddled around some more with my gothic claws to try the long nail effect and this is what I managed to do. The character's nails are made of a crystal-type substance and extend into claws when she fights. A WIP. Comments, suggestions?

Credits:
Anime Hair by Maya (retex by me)
Free Michelle Tex from Creed on head
Free Angelace body tex from Angelmoon
Gothic Claws from Villains set