During 2020, I, like many others who were stuck inside, tried to learn how to DIY everything. Cutting my own hair, at-home waxing—you name it, I DIY’d it. And while I was in the middle of my 50th ...

Ridges in nails can develop due to a current or past illness or injury. A healthy nail is typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When there are ...

Beau’s lines are ridges that develop across the nails. They happen when nail growth is interrupted at the nail matrix. They can result from environmental factors and some medical issues. Most people ...

1. Myth: Gel and acrylic manicures damage your nails. False. “Although the chemicals used can be drying, most physical damage (i.e., peeling or uneven texture) that you see is caused by a poor removal ...

Fingernails, often overlooked, are biological indicators of health. Conditions like clubbing, white flecks (leukonychia), ...

White lines on nails, or leukonychia, are often harmless, resulting from minor injuries. However, specific patterns like Muehrcke's or Mees' lines may indicate underlying health issues such as kidney ...